‘How do I run 66 offices with GH¢60k?’ – Rent Control Boss questions Ato Forson
The Rent Control Department has warned that chronic funding shortages are undermining its ability to serve tenants and landlords across Ghana, with the agency’s leadership questioning whether current budget releases can sustain its nationwide operations.
Acting Commissioner Frederick Opoku says the Department’s 66 offices have been left to operate on what he described as an extremely limited allocation, raising concerns about the agency’s capacity to respond to housing and tenancy disputes.
Speaking on Adom FM, Mr Opoku disclosed that only GH¢60,000 was released to the Department during the first quarter of 2026. Although an additional allocation was later made, bringing the total amount received for the first half of the year to GH¢120,000, he argued that the figure remains far below what is required to run the institution effectively.
“GH¢60,000 to run Rent Control for three months? What’s the meaning of this? The Finance Minister and all of them should listen to this and act on it,” he said.
According to him, the Department’s presence across the country places significant demands on its limited resources, making it difficult to carry out its responsibilities when funding falls short.
Mr Opoku maintained that Rent Control remains an important institution for resolving tenancy-related concerns and safeguarding the interests of both landlords and tenants. He therefore called on the government to prioritise the agency’s financial needs.
“For 66 offices, what do you mean? How do you expect Rent Control to function?” he asked.
The Acting Commissioner urged Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson to review the Department’s funding arrangements and provide the support needed to strengthen its operations nationwide.
Source: 3news
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