Rent Control Commissioner fumes over continued dollar-denominated rents

He explained that the Rent Control Department had previously approached the Bank of Ghana to work together on the matter, but questioned whether the institution had responded adequately.

The Acting Rent Control Commissioner Fredrick Opoku has expressed frustration over the continued charging of rents in US dollars, questioning why state institutions responsible for regulating the practice are not working together to address the problem.

He said institutions must work together to address the practice, particularly at a time when people are complaining about the high cost of rent.