… It further interrogates the widely misunderstood reliability of Lands Commission searches, exposing how official records can still mislead; questions the assumption that purchasing within a gated development guarantees legal safety; and unpacks the complexities of stool lands, wh …
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- April 2026
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Petroleum Hub Project faces land acquisition challenges since 2021
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Ghana's Petroleum Hub Project, described as the nation's most ambitious undertaking, has faced land acquisition challenges since its inception in 2021. The article notes that major national projects in Ghana typically encounter community resistance over land issues, funding, and environmental concerns, and cites similar delays experienced by Nigeria's Dangote Refinery.
14 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Yesterday
Petroleum Hub Project faces land acquisition challenges since 2021
Ghana's Petroleum Hub Project, described as the nation's most ambitious undertaking, has faced land acquisition challenges since its inception in 2021. The article notes that major national projects in Ghana typically encounter community resistance over land issues, funding, and environmental concerns, and cites similar delays experienced by Nigeria's Dangote Refinery.
14 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times →
Petroleum Hub Project faces land acquisition challenges
Ghana's Petroleum Hub Project, launched in 2021, has encountered land acquisition difficulties since inception. The article notes that major national projects routinely face community resistance over land issues, citing the Nigerian Dangote Refinery as a parallel example of similar delays.
17 hours ago · Joy Online →
Friday 15 May
National House of Chiefs opposes merging Land Administrator office with Lands Commission
The National House of Chiefs has rejected a Constitutional Review Committee recommendation to merge the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) with the Lands Commission, arguing that OASL should remain independent under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources to ensure efficient management of stool land revenue and accountability.
15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
GNPC subsidiary Explorco engages Dagbon leadership on Volta Basin oil exploration
A delegation from GNPC Explorco held strategic discussions with traditional authorities in Tamale, including the Overlord of Dagbon, to brief them on the Voltaian Basin Project and establish an operational office in the northern sector. The delegation also met with the Lands Commission and Minerals Commission to discuss safety measures and logistics for oil exploration that spans approximately one-third of Ghana's landmass.
15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Chiefs oppose merging stool lands office with commission
The National House of Chiefs has rejected Constitutional Review Committee recommendations to merge the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands with the Lands Commission, arguing the OASL should remain independent to protect stool land revenues and support traditional authorities in land administration.
15 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Thursday 14 May
National House of Chiefs opposes OASL-Lands Commission merger
The National House of Chiefs has rejected a Constitutional Review Committee recommendation to merge the Office of the Administrator of Stool Lands (OASL) with the Lands Commission, arguing that OASL should remain independent because it was created to improve management of stool land revenue, ensure transparency and accountability, and protect traditional authorities' land interests — purposes that would be compromised under the Lands Commission.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 12 May
Only 61 of 185 state entities met financial statement deadline
As of May 1, only 61 out of 185 state-owned enterprises and specified entities submitted their 2025 financial statements to SIGA by the April 30 deadline, representing a 32% compliance rate. More than 100 entities had neither submitted statements nor provided reasons for delays.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
Ghana positioned for $60bn integrated petroleum hub
Ghana's geographic advantage, infrastructure, political stability, and emerging petroleum assets position it to create an integrated petroleum and petrochemical hub serving domestic energy needs and serving as an export node for West Africa. The article references Nigeria's Dangote Refinery as a model, which processes 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day and reached full refining capacity in February 2026.
5 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Monday 4 May
Gated communities offer false security in Ghana property market
A real estate analyst argues that gated communities in Ghana's urban centres create a misleading impression of safety and legitimacy, but the physical development does not guarantee the legality of underlying land transactions. Legal disputes increasingly emerge from well-packaged developer-led projects rather than informal land dealings.
4 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Tuesday 28 April
Canadian property owner accuses Accra regional minister of trespassing
Bernard Oduro, a Ghanaian property owner based in Canada, has accused Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Ocloo of trespassing on his 2.66-acre land in Dodowa, which he acquired under a 99-year lease in 2005 and holds a valid Lands Commission title for. He claims the land has faced persistent encroachment and that despite a High Court injunction granted in October 2025 restraining all activities, development works have resumed under the current administration.
28 April 2026 · Daily Guide →
Monday 27 April
Ghana's property market faces multiple legal and institutional risks
Ghana's real estate sector attracts significant investor interest but conceals legal, institutional and socio-cultural vulnerabilities that expose buyers to financial and legal risks, including issues like multiple sales of single parcels and litigation engineered as business strategy.
27 April 2026 · Business & Financial Times →