Mahama Announces State Assets Protection Bill to Safeguard Public Property

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that his government will introduce a State Assets Protection Bill to establish strict legal guidelines for the disposal of public assets and prevent their arbitrary sale by successive governments.

Speaking at the 4th Ghana Civil Society Forum (GCSF) 2026 in Accra, the President said Cabinet had directed the Attorney General to draft the legislation as part of broader efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability, and good governance.

According to President Mahama, the proposed law will regulate the disposal of state-owned properties, including lands, buildings, factories, industries, and other public assets, to ensure they are protected in the national interest.

“I’m also happy to announce to you that yesterday Cabinet took a decision directing the Attorney General to draft a bill for the protection of state assets. It’s called the State Assets Protection Bill. It sets out the guidelines under which any state asset can be disposed of, including lands, buildings, factories, industries, so that no government just capriciously disposes of state assets,” he said.

The President stressed that accountability and the fight against corruption remain central to Ghana’s democratic consolidation, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to transparent and accountable governance.

He also disclosed that Cabinet had approved the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (2026–2030) for onward submission to Parliament. The new policy framework succeeds the 10-year National Anti-Corruption Action Plan launched during his previous administration in 2015.

“Accountability and the fight against corruption are essential to democratic consolidation, and I wish to use this platform to restate my commitment to transparent and accountable governance,” President Mahama told participants.

The 2026 Ghana Civil Society Forum brought together government officials, civil society organisations, development partners, and other stakeholders to discuss partnerships for democratic consolidation and inclusive national development. President Mahama attended the forum as the Guest of Honour.