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Why is it so hard to buy a house in Ghana?

Buying a house is a dream many young Ghanaians simply can’t afford to have. Politicians talk of a housing crisis, but how did things get so bad? And what’s the way out?

Buying a house is part of adult life – or, at least, that’s what we were told growing up.

But for thousands of people in Ghana, this remains a lifelong dream.

For years, the country has struggled with what politicians describe as a housing crisis.

Many Ghanaians simply can’t afford the current price tag of houses being built.

The government’s taking action – but how quickly will things change?

Hosted by Alan Kasujja (@Kasujja on Twitter)

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