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 new measures designed to ensure transparency and accountability.
The ban, which took effect on January 10, 2025, was introduced to allow for a comprehensive review of Ghana’s land administration system.
Speaking at the inauguration of the newly constituted Board of the Lands Commission on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, President Mahama said the pause exposed major shortcomings 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 explained.
He emphasized that all future land transactions will now pass through a transparent, digitally verified process under strict oversight to guarantee integrity and 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.
