President John Dramani Mahama has lifted the eight-month ban on the sale, lease, and processing of state and public lands, announcing a new framework designed to inject transparency and accountability into Ghana’s land administration system.
The moratorium, imposed on January 10, 2025, was meant to allow a comprehensive review of existing contracts and institutional practices.
Speaking at the swearing-in of the newly constituted Lands Commission Board on Tuesday, September 2, President Mahama said the exercise exposed deep-seated weaknesses that demanded urgent reforms.
“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 stated.
The President disclosed that all future state land transactions will be processed through a digitally verified platform under strict oversight, eliminating opaque practices that have long fueled public mistrust.
“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,” President Mahama emphasised.
Source: Myxyzonline.com
