Upper West Nurses Threaten Legal Action Over Delayed Housing Project
Nurses and midwives in Ghana’s Upper West Region are threatening to take legal action against the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) and K. Zorre Properties over significant delays in a housing project that was launched in December 2020.
The project, which was intended to provide land and housing opportunities for nurses and midwives in the region, has faced prolonged delays, leaving many members frustrated. According to the aggrieved health professionals, payments were made between 2020 and 2021, yet they have not received any lease agreements or official documentation confirming ownership or allocation of land.
Despite repeated assurances from GRNMA and K. Zorre Properties that all necessary documentation would be ready by February 2025, the deadline has passed without any meaningful updates or progress.
At a press conference held in Wa, the group—led by spokesperson Daud Habib—expressed deep disappointment in the failure of both the regional leadership of GRNMA and K. Zorre Properties to honor their commitments. They described the situation as unacceptable and exploitative, especially considering the financial sacrifices made by members in anticipation of securing land through the project.
“We have waited patiently for years, and now we feel betrayed,” said Habib. “We are giving both GRNMA and K. Zorre Properties a two-week ultimatum to provide all relevant documentation and clarity. If we do not receive a satisfactory response within this period, we will seek redress through all available legal means.”
The nurses emphasized that they are not merely seeking compensation but demanding justice, transparency, and accountability for what they describe as a failed promise.
The situation has raised broader concerns about transparency and oversight in housing schemes associated with professional associations, especially when such initiatives involve large financial commitments from members. As the deadline approaches, all eyes are now on the GRNMA regional leadership and K. Zorre Properties to respond and restore trust among the affected nurses and midwives.
