Flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama says he will support the housing scheme for teachers if voted into power.
This, he says, is to enable teachers to access proper accommodation upon retirement.
"We are going to support the teachers' associations to build for their members. Already, the associations have housing schemes for their members, so we will work with them," he said.
Mr. Mahama further explained that "if you are a teacher with twenty years to retirement, you can be involved in the arrangement where some amount is deducted from your salary".
According to the former President, the proposed accommodation of a two-bedroom apartment will be constructed at a location of the individual's choice.
Other professions with similar housing schemes will also receive support.
Mr. Mahama made this promise at a Town Hall meeting at Nsawura in the Akontombra Constituency of the Western North Region.
Upon the numerous requests received for affordable housing, the NDC has resolved to propose an affordable housing scheme in its manifesto for the 2024 elections.
"I am talking about affordable housing, not those priced in dollars; that the prices increase with the rise of the dollar. We will price them in cedis so that everyone can afford it," he said.
The former President also gave further explanation on the 24-hour economy policy which he says will be the game changer for the country.
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