Tema Development Company Limited (TDC) is pushing back against the Tema Metropolitan Assembly’s (TMA) decision to stop work on its Site 3 Housing Project. TDC says the Assembly acted without giving it the warnings or discussions that should normally happen between the two institutions before such a move.
TDC says the stop-work order could disrupt an important housing project and damage the long working relationship between the two bodies.
In a firm but calm letter dated August 11, 2026, TDC’s Managing Director, Courage K.M. Nunekpeku, confirmed he received two letters from the TMA dated August 8, 2026. However, he said he was concerned about the Assembly’s decision.
Mr. Nunekpeku explained that TDC has worked closely with Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDAs) in the Tema area for many years. He said this relationship has been built on respect for each institution’s role, with TDC often accommodating the assemblies on issues like land allocation, ground rent, and other administrative matters.
Because of this history, TDC is questioning why the TMA suddenly issued a stop-work order without proper engagement first. The company believes it should have been given a chance to address any concerns before such action was taken.
TDC says the Site 3 project is part of the country’s wider effort to provide more housing. It warns that stopping the project for too long could affect more than just TDC — it could also slow down government’s plans to deliver housing to Ghanaians who need it.
For TDC, this isn’t just a disagreement between two institutions. It’s an issue that affects an important government priority.
Instead of letting the disagreement grow, TDC has sent copies of its response to the Minister for Works, Housing and Water Resources and the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs.
TDC says it trusts that the TMA — which it calls an important partner in government’s development work — will support a solution that allows the project to continue while also addressing the Assembly’s concerns.
The company says it’s still willing to work with the TMA and believes this disagreement is a chance for both sides to strengthen their relationship, not damage it.
This dispute is happening at a time when Ghana is dealing with a serious shortage of housing, making it important for projects like this to be completed on time.
TDC believes disagreements like this should be settled through discussion, especially when major public projects are involved. The company wants a solution that satisfies the TMA’s concerns without stopping the Site 3 project unnecessarily.
For now, all eyes are on how the TMA and government ministries will respond. While the Assembly has already acted to halt the project, TDC has made clear it wants dialogue — not conflict — to move things forward and protect the relationship between the two institutions.
This situation could become a test of how well government agencies and local authorities can work together to make sure important housing projects aren’t delayed unnecessarily
