The Acting Rent Control Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, at Ghana’s Rent Control Department recently carried out unannounced inspections at various hostels, including Ambassador Gardens and Poly Annex, which cater to students from Kumasi Technical University.
During these inspections, they discovered numerous issues, such as faulty electrical systems, inadequate sanitation, and cramped living spaces, all while students are being charged fees as high as GH¢10,000 annually. Opoku raised concerns regarding the licensing of these facilities and urged the Ghana Tourism Authority to intervene, as students are often left to contend with makeshift accommodations that offer little more than a small fan for comfort.
Inside a 2-in-a-room accommodation that costs each student GH¢10,000 per academic year in Kumasi Technical University.
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These inspections underscore ongoing initiatives aimed at addressing exploitative housing conditions near technical universities, with publicly shared footage intensifying calls for improved oversight and enhanced safety in student living environments.
The Acting Rent Control Commissioner, Frederick Opoku, has visited the Poly Annex Hostel at Kumasi Technical University to inspect the poor state of the toilet and bathroom facilities, which a student says are used by about 100 people despite the high hostel fees charged to… pic.twitter.com/pDrJRZmISY
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