President John Dramani Mahama has announced that the government will introduce a new law to protect state lands, buildings, factories and other public assets from arbitrary disposal.
The proposed legislation, to be known as the State Assets Protection Bill, will establish clear legal guidelines governing how state assets can be disposed of, with the aim of preventing any government from capriciously selling or transferring public property.
President Mahama made the announcement at the Ghana Civil Society Forum 2026, held at the University of Ghana on Thursday, June 25, 2026, under the theme, “Reimagining Partnerships for Democratic Consolidation and Inclusive Development,” where he disclosed that Cabinet has directed the Attorney General to draft the bill for onward submission to Parliament.
According to the President, the legislation will cover the disposal of state lands, buildings, factories, industries and other public assets to ensure they are managed transparently and in the national interest.
“Cabinet took a decision directing the Attorney General to draft a bill for the protection of state assets, called the State Assets Protection Bill. It will provide guidelines under which any state assets can be disposed, including lands, buildings, factories and industries, so that no government capriciously disposes of state assets,” he said.
President Mahama stressed that safeguarding public assets forms part of his administration’s broader commitment to transparency, accountability and good governance.
He also announced that Cabinet has approved the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (2026–2030) for onward transmission to Parliament, describing accountability and the fight against corruption as essential pillars for strengthening Ghana’s democratic governance.
The President reaffirmed his government’s commitment to protecting the country’s resources while promoting integrity and responsible management of public property for the benefit of present and future generations.
