President John Dramani Mahama has lifted the temporary ban on state and public land transactions, which was put in place to allow for a comprehensive review of Ghana’s land administration system.
The ban, which took effect on January 10, 2025, has now been removed to allow for the sale, lease, and processing of state lands to resume under new, more transparent measures.
Speaking at the inauguration of the newly constituted Board of the Lands Commission on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, President Mahama stated that the temporary pause revealed significant shortcomings that required immediate reforms.
He explained that these new measures are designed to ensure greater transparency and accountability in land administration.
All future land transactions will now undergo a transparent, digitally verified process under strict oversight to guarantee integrity and restore public trust.
“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 explained.
“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 said.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
