GHANA LANDS IN FOCUS : Reflecting on the state of Ghana land administration after 63 years of independence
Surv. Engr. Ebenezer A Gyamera (PhD) After 63 years of independence, dealings with land in Ghana is still not smooth as there are several records and news about clashes on land leading to brutalities, loss of money and even life. Acquiring land in Ghana, securing title to it and its development has become a burden or cumbersome task amidst lots of fear and panic causing health related issues. By article 258 of the 1992 Constitution, and the Lands Commission Act, 2008 (Act 767), the Lands Commission (LC) as a corporate body was established to ensure proper regulation to the acquisition and the use of lands in the country by both citizens and non-citizens. Among other functions of the LC include; 1. On behalf of the government; manage public lands and any other levels vested in the President by the Constitution or by any other law and any lands vested in the Commission; Advise the Government, local authorities and traditional authoriti...