President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government has engaged a Singaporean company to construct housing units for personnel of the security services, including the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prisons Service, Ghana National Fire Service and the Ghana Armed Forces.
The President explained that the move stems from a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) he signed during his 2025 visit to Singapore, which paved the way for the establishment of a prefabricated housing factory in Ghana to support large-scale infrastructure projects. He noted that while the company’s first major assignment was a 10,000-bed hostel for the University of Ghana, it has now been directed to also provide accommodation for security institutions.
“But we have also commissioned them to build housing for our Police Service, our Prisons, Fire Service and the Ghana Armed Forces,” President Mahama stated.
He made the announcement while speaking at the Ghana Police Service’s annual end-of-year celebration, known as the West African Soldiers Social Activity (WASSA), held at the Police Headquarters in Accra.
President Mahama said the initiative, which forms part of the government’s Big Push Agenda, is expected to significantly enhance living conditions for security personnel. He encouraged the Police Service to begin mapping out available lands in their barracks to facilitate the rollout of the housing projects.
“Start identifying your lands in your various barracks where we will build this accommodation so that we can provide enough housing for our police service,” he added.
Describing WASSA as more than just a social gathering, the President said the event offers a moment for introspection on service, sacrifice and the collective responsibility of maintaining Ghana’s peace and stability.
He commended the Inspector-General of Police, Christian Tetteh Yohuno, the Police Management Board and the entire Ghana Police Service for what he described as exemplary performance during the recent Christmas and New Year festivities.
Despite heightened travel and social activity during the period, he noted that crime levels remained low due to effective planning, discipline and intelligence-led operations. He praised the extensive deployment of officers across highways, communities, markets, worship centres, transport terminals and entertainment venues, saying their visible presence boosted public confidence.
President Mahama said he was particularly encouraged by the speed and professionalism with which incidents were managed, highlighting the prompt response to reports, swift arrests and disruption of criminal activity.
“Let us sustain this momentum and send a clear message that there will be no hiding place for criminal elements,” he said.
He further noted that the revival of WASSA after a long break was symbolic, emphasising the importance of institutions taking time to reflect, review and renew their commitment to duty.
This year’s celebration, he said, themed “Resetting the Police Service: Professionalism, Integrity and Building Public Trust,” captures the evolving demands of modern policing and the expectations of Ghanaians.
“There can be no meaningful development without security. Every trader, student, commuter and investor depends on a sense of safety,” he stated.
