Accra: Cocoa farmers in and around Agona Otsenkorang have expressed their approval of an affordable housing project proposed by Priority View Homes, an Accra-based construction company. This initiative aims to provide decent housing for cocoa farmers, addressing a long-standing need within the community.
According to Ghana News Agency, the farmers expressed their satisfaction with the housing project, emphasizing its timely introduction as a source of motivation and encouragement. Mr. Paul Akyerem, a former Assemblyman for Otsenkorang Electoral Area and a leading cocoa farmer, praised the initiative as one of the best moves by the construction firm. He also noted that awareness needed to be raised among farmers to ensure broader participation in the project.
The project was officially announced on Sunday, August 31, 2025, when Mr. Eric Affaidu, CEO of Priority View Homes, initiated construction for the affordable housing project at Dahom in the Gomoa Central District. He stated that the project would eventually extend to all cocoa farming communities across the country, with farmers having the option to pay for their homes in instalments coinciding with their cocoa harvests.
Mr. Akyerem commended the construction firm for this bold step, highlighting its potential to boost the morale of cocoa farmers and aid in the expansion of their farms. He encouraged young people to venture into cocoa farming and increase their farming acreages to capitalize on this opportunity.
Mr. Samuel Obiri, another prominent farmer from Agona Edukorley, echoed these sentiments, describing the initiative as a practical solution for providing cocoa farmers with decent living conditions. He urged the Central Government and other stakeholders in Ghana's cocoa industry to support the project.
Mr. David Gyifa, a farmer from Nyamedikan Village, expressed hope that the project would motivate farmers who had previously cut down their cocoa farms to replant. He also encouraged the youth to engage in cocoa farming and for existing farmers to expand their operations to benefit from the housing initiative.
