President John Dramani Mahama has officially ended the temporary suspension on dealings involving public and government-owned lands, allowing the resumption of sales, leasing, and administrative processing—now governed by enhanced protocols aimed at promoting openness and accountability.
The moratorium, which began on January 10, 2025, was put in place to facilitate a detailed evaluation of Ghana’s land governance framework.
During the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Lands Commission Board on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, President Mahama stated that the suspension had uncovered significant flaws in the system that necessitate immediate corrective action.
“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.
He stressed that going forward, all land-related transactions will be subject to a transparent, digitally authenticated process under rigorous supervision to uphold integrity and rebuild public confidence.
“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.
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