In a major step toward improving transparency in land management, the government has announced plans to publish details of all public land applications submitted between 2017 and 2024. The disclosure aims to give the public clarity on who acquired state lands and under what terms.
Deputy Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Yusif Sulemana, revealed the decision during a press conference on Wednesday, emphasizing that the initiative forms part of broader reforms to strengthen oversight in the allocation and administration of public lands. The exercise is being conducted in collaboration with the Lands Commission.
“Over 8,000 applications were reviewed,” Sulemana said, noting that some allocations were revoked due to incomplete documentation or failure to meet legal requirements. “There is a need for the public to know who has acquired what and how much was paid. Very soon, we will publish all the names of people who bought government lands.”
The review process covered applications from individuals, private companies, and organizations seeking to acquire or lease government land. According to Sulemana, both completed and pending applications will be published on a regional basis, following Cabinet’s directive to promote accountability and deter improper allocation practices.
Experts say this move could significantly reduce land-related disputes and corruption, while empowering citizens to monitor government land transactions more effectively.
The publication is expected in the coming weeks, marking a key milestone in Ghana’s ongoing efforts to make public land management more transparent and accountable.
