Ghanaians are optimistic that Mahama's win in the 2024 elections will offer a chance to enhance the nation's administration and land management.

Compared to the previous administration, Ghanaians firmly feel that John Mahama's return to power presents a chance to improve the country's use of its natural resources and restore and establish discipline in the land market.

In his New Year's message, John Mahama reaffirmed this widely held belief among Ghanaians by informing them of his intention to reset the economy for growth and job creation, which he said would be based on the implementation of his 24-hour economy policy, a pillar of his leadership. He also demonstrated his commitment to restoring integrity and efficiency in governance.

"Together, we will establish an atmosphere that encourages innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth, guaranteeing that our young people can realize their aspirations here at home," he continued.

Before Mahama's New Year's message, statesman and legal luminary Kwaku Ansah Asare and Sagnarigu MP A. B. A. Fuseini expressed their confidence in Mahama's ability to reset Ghana's land management and administration and to rebuild trust in the allocation and management of state lands.


Both statesmen urged the incoming government to stop state capture and misuse in the distribution of government lands to political appointees, as well as to evaluate and reform the system controlling state land management.

They called on the next administration to tackle the numerous issues confronting the land sector and, if feasible, return properties to their original owners, especially those that the state had no need for.

For the benefit of everyone, including traditional authorities, stools, and families, the statesmen were hopeful that land administration would improve.

Inadequate security of tenure, conflicts of interest between and within stools, skins, families, and clans, multiple transactions, limited access to land, general indiscipline, and frequent litigation are the current characteristics of the land market.

By holding public officials accountable and simplifying service delivery, the next government's proposed Citizens Service Delivery Charter would help alleviate some of these issues.

Additionally, it would guarantee that the public servant code of conduct is strictly enforced.

Furthermore, a framework that eliminates political appointees' abuse of authority and restores transparency and confidence will replace the current state land allocation system.