Ghanaian actor and musician John Dumelo expressed concern about the exorbitant cost of rent in Ghana, which is causing hardships for individuals with limited financial means.
According to him, the substantial rent charges imposed by landlords are challenging, not to mention the demand for a two-year advance payment, putting many people in distress regarding their housing situation.
He emphasised that it is crucial for authorities responsible for rent regulations in Ghana to implement measures to address the high rental costs and the increasingly common practice of demanding a two-year advance payment.
“2-3 years Rent in advance is ‘killing’ a lot of Ghanaians… #rentinGhana,” John Dumelo wrote on his X page.
When he asked his followers to share stories about their rent predicament in the country, one individual wrote, “ Young graduate gets a job in Accra and moves here… Where is he/she going to gather all that money to pay rent? Accra rent for 2 years in advance ranges from 3600 – 99999000000 GHC, depending on the area.”
John Dumelo is the parliamentary candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency.
He aims to challenge the incumbent, Lydia Alhassan, in the upcoming general elections with the goal of representing the constituency, following his initial unsuccessful bid.