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Mahama Puts the Brakes on State Land Sales, Orders Review
Directive aims to safeguard public lands for future generations and ensure proper management
- President Mahama orders an immediate halt to all state land transactions
- A comprehensive review of the management framework for state and public lands is set to begin
- The Lands Commission is tasked with submitting a detailed report of recent land dealings within 14 days
President John Dramani Mahama has issued an immediate halt to all activities related to the sale, lease, or processing of state and public lands.
This directive, announced by Dr. Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President, on January 10, 2025, is intended to protect these lands for the long-term benefit of the public and future generations.
All current and pending transactions are to be paused for a thorough review of the existing management framework. The Executive Secretary of the Lands Commission is required to submit a comprehensive report on all recent and ongoing land dealings within 14 days.
