President John Dramani Mahama has said developer Legacy, Majesty, Integrity (LMI) Holdings has committed to completing the first 700 housing units under the revived Saglemi Housing Project by March 2027, with the first phase of 1,500 units due for completion by December 2027.

The commitment was highlighted during President Mahama’s inspection of the Greater Accra site on Thursday, August 20, 2026, where he said the estate will become a modern residential community for thousands of Ghanaian families.

“From what you have seen today, this estate is going to become a modern and conducive residential community for thousands of Ghanaian families,” he said.

Originally conceived as a 5,000‑unit affordable housing estate under the late President John Evans Atta Mills, work at Saglemi stalled after a change of government and was further hampered by legal and investigative processes. Prolonged inactivity left the site vulnerable to vandalism, with electrical cables, fittings, wash basins, bathtubs, bulbs and underground telecommunications cables reportedly removed.

Government later opted for a public–private partnership to complete the project and selected LMI Holdings as the developer. The company has pledged to deliver the first 700 units by March 2027 and finish the first 1,500 units by December 2027, after which work will begin on the remaining 3,500 units.

The President urged prospective homeowners to register quickly when the sales portal opens, warning demand will be strong.

He also noted that industries along the corridor, particularly around Tema and the Dawa Industrial Park could acquire homes for their workers, so the estate will serve both industrial workers and families.

Beyond housing, the President said the project will benefit from major supporting infrastructure, including road and rail improvements that will link the estate to regional industrial hubs.

“I want to encourage Ghanaians to register as soon as the sales portal is opened because these houses will be in high demand.

“Government is dualising the road from here to Aflao. The first phase is already under construction, while the second phase from Central University is being awarded. Residents will therefore enjoy a fast and efficient road connection,” he stated.

President Mahama added that a planned railway will carry passengers and cargo, including containers and industrial goods from Tema Port to the industrial park.

He described Saglemi as part of a larger industrial and residential growth corridor aligned with the government’s vision for a Green Digital City, and said he expected LMI to meet the delivery timeline.

Linking the development to broader housing policy, the President said Saglemi will help increase affordable housing supply and reduce high rent advances.

“It is my hope that shortly after Christmas, around Easter next year, we shall gather here to commission the first 700 housing units and hand them over to homeowners. Then, in December next year, we shall return once again to commission the remaining units, completing the first phase of 1,500 houses.

“Saglemi is not the last housing project. Government is preparing a major national housing programme that will be announced by the Finance Minister in the next budget,” he said.

He also noted that GH¢500 million has already been allocated to the District Housing Scheme, with construction expected to begin in selected districts as the government rolls out its housing agenda over the next four years.