We Have No Flats In Cantonments- UNDP

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has issued a statement refuting news reports that it owns a flat in Cantonments, Accra.

The statement follows news report in the local media of a flat referred to as “UNDP Flat” which has reportedly been taken over by some occupants.

A statement issued by the Country Director, Gita Honwana Welch noted that the said flat does not belong to the UNDP and the UNDP has not hired any contractor to redevelop it.

Read Full Statement Below:
UNDP HAS NO FLATS IN CANTONMENTS
UNDP’s attention has been drawn to the news story on flats in Cantonments that are said to be housing its officials. UNDP wishes to state that it has no such housing facility in Cantonments and has no officials living in the said flat.

Our understanding is that the facility in question was built in the 1960s and was being rented out to officials of the diplomatic corps. The facility does not belong to UNDP and UNDP has not hired nor tasked any contractor to redevelop it.

We however condemn is act of vigilantism and remain committed to supporting Government to address any form of violence in the Country.

Gita Honwana Welch
UNDP Country Director a.i.