The government has begun a comprehensive review of public lands sold in recent years, with assurances that any transaction found to have breached laid-down procedures will be cancelled.
Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah Kofi Buah, announced the move during a visit by Vice President Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang to the ministry on Tuesday, January twenty seven.
He said the exercise is aimed at protecting state assets and restoring public confidence in how national resources are managed.
According to the minister, the review is both financial and administrative, examining whether the state received value for money and whether all required approvals were completed before lands were sold.
Deals that failed to meet these standards will not be allowed to stand.
The decision follows growing public concern over reports that lands acquired by the state for specific purposes, such as agriculture and infrastructure, had been diverted or sold off unlawfully.
These lands, he noted, were meant to support national development and not private gain.
Mr Buah explained that a special team led by his deputy was set up after cabinet approval to carry out the exercise.
He added that the government intends to take firm action against any official found to have abused their position in managing public lands.
“We began the processes of reviewing all public lands that had been sold to ensure value for money and that due process was followed, and those that did not complete the processes are automatically cancelled,” he said.
Beyond cancelling flawed transactions, the ministry plans to publicly name officials who are found culpable and apply appropriate sanctions.
The minister believes this approach will serve as a strong warning and help rebuild trust among citizens who expect the state to act as a responsible custodian of public property.
The review is expected to continue in the coming months, with the government promising transparency and accountability throughout the process.
