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President John Dramani Mahama has lifted the temporary ban on state and public land transactions, reopening access for the sale, lease, and processing of state lands under a new framework designed to guarantee transparency and accountability.
The ban, which took effect on January 10, 2025, was imposed to allow for a comprehensive review of Ghana’s land administration system amid growing concerns over irregularities and opaque deals.
Speaking at the inauguration of the newly constituted Lands Commission Board on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, President Mahama said the pause had exposed systemic weaknesses that demanded urgent reforms.
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“My government imposed a temporary ban on the sale of state lands to enable a thorough review of contracts. The exercise has revealed valuable insights into our current system and the reforms that are required,” he noted.
The President stressed that all future land-related activities would be conducted through a transparent, digitally verified process under strict oversight to restore public trust.
“The lifting of the ban does not signify a return to business as usual. It signals a new disciplined era of land management. We are embarking on a reset that prioritises transparency, fairness, and justice in land administration,” he declared.
The review, according to the government, uncovered instances of abuse, undervaluation, and conflicting claims, particularly in urban centres where state lands remain highly contested.
The new Lands Commission Board has been tasked with implementing reforms that include:
- Full digitisation of land records to curb fraud and double allocations.
- Stricter oversight of lease agreements and sales.
- Real-time public access to land transaction data for transparency.
- Collaboration with security agencies to clamp down on illegal encroachments.
President Mahama assured Ghanaians that land administration would no longer serve as a source of political patronage or elite capture but rather as a tool for national development and equitable access.
“State lands belong to the people of Ghana, and they must be administered with integrity. The new system will ensure accountability and eliminate the shadows of secrecy that have long surrounded these transactions,” he added.
The lifting of the ban is expected to unlock stalled projects across the country while subjecting land dealings to tougher scrutiny under the revamped regime.
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