A video circulating on social media has sparked controversy, claiming that the Ghanaian government plans to paint 1.28 million houses in collaboration with a private paint company, 3Trees Ghana Painting Limited, ahead of the country's 70th Independence Anniversary on March 6, 2027. The video, posted on X by ASK on October 7, 2026, features a group of people seated in a conference hall, including Mr. Samson Deen, President of the African Paralympic Committee.
According to the video, the alleged project, dubbed the "Brighten Ghana Initiative," aims to give Ghana a new face ahead of its 70th anniversary. The video claims that 3Trees Ghana Painting Limited has been selected to undertake the project. However, FactSpace West Africa has verified the claim and found it to be false. The government has not made any official announcement about such a project.
FactSpace West Africa reviewed the government's official pages and news reports but found no evidence of an initiative to paint 1.28 million houses ahead of Ghana's 70th Anniversary. The fact-checking organization also investigated the social media pages of 3Trees Ghana Limited and found a different story. A picture reel on their Facebook page shows 3Trees CEO Zheng Xian Chun, Samson Deen, and UMB CEO Dr. Philip Oti-Mensah during the official signing of the Brighten Ghana Initiative on August 31, 2026.
However, the initiative appears to be a partnership between 3Trees Ghana Painting Limited and Universal Merchant Bank (UMB) to allow individuals to purchase the company's products at discounted prices. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between UMB and 3Trees Ghana Painting Limited was announced on UMB's Facebook page on August 27, 2026.
Further investigation revealed that 3Trees presented painting materials and scaffolding on July 14, 2026, as part of a separate initiative. The company's Facebook page also features a post from 3Trees Paint Global on September 1, 2026, announcing the launch of the "Brighten Ghana" project in Accra.
The project, according to 3Trees Paint Global, aims to upgrade local living spaces with eco-friendly coating solutions. The company claims to bring durable, healthy, and green building protection to West Africa, empowering local urban renewal and China-Africa green cooperation.
In conclusion, while there is a "Brighten Ghana" initiative, it does not involve the government painting 1.28 million houses. The initiative appears to be a private project aimed at promoting eco-friendly coating solutions. The government has not made any official announcement about painting 1.28 million houses ahead of Ghana's 70th Independence Anniversary.
Key points
- The Ghanaian government has denied plans to paint 1.28 million houses ahead of its 70th Independence Anniversary.
- The "Brighten Ghana" initiative is a private project aimed at promoting eco-friendly coating solutions.
- The initiative is a partnership between 3Trees Ghana Painting Limited and Universal Merchant Bank (UMB).
