President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the Lands Commission of Ghana to halt the sale of all public lands with immediate effect.

This directive was contained in a letter signed by the Executive Secretary to the President, Dr Callistus Mahama, to the Executive Secretary of the Lands Commission, which was dated January 9, 2025.

“I am directed to formally communicate a directive for the immediate cessation of all activities relating to the sale, lease, or processing of transactions involving State and Public Lands.

“This directive has been issued to protect and preserve State and Public Lands for the collective benefit of the citizenry and future generations. As such, all ongoing and pending transactions must be halted without delay to facilitate a comprehensive review of the current framework governing the management of such lands,” parts of the letter read.

The President also ordered the Executive Secretary to submit a comprehensive report of all recent land sales and ongoing transactions.

“You are further requested to submit a detailed report of all recent and ongoing transactions concerning State and Public Lands to this office within fourteen (14) days of this communication.

“Your immediate attention to this matter is required,” the letter concluded.

BAI/MA

Watch the moment John Mahama was sworn in as President