President John Dramani Mahama has issued a directive halting all activities related to the sale, lease, or processing of transactions involving state and public lands.
The announcement was made through a statement signed by Dr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, on January 10, 2025.
The directive underscores the government’s commitment to safeguarding state lands for the collective benefit of the citizenry and future generations. It mandates the immediate cessation of all ongoing and pending transactions to enable a thorough review of the framework governing the management of state and public lands.
To ensure transparency and accountability, the Executive Secretary of the Lands Commission has been tasked with submitting a detailed report of all recent and ongoing land transactions to the Office of the President. The report is expected within 14 days of the issued directive.
This move reflects the administration’s efforts to address concerns surrounding the management and allocation of public lands. Analysts suggest the review could lead to reforms aimed at protecting state resources and ensuring equitable access for development purposes.
