President John Dramani Mahama has revealed that Cabinet has instructed the Attorney-General, Dr Dominic Ayine, to prepare new legislation aimed at safeguarding Ghana’s state assets.
The forthcoming State Assets Protection Bill was announced during the Ghana Civil Society Forum 2026, held under the theme “Reimagining Partnerships for Democratic Consolidation and Inclusive Development.”
Addressing participants at the forum, President Mahama emphasized the need to shield public property from arbitrary disposal by any government. He explained that the bill will cover a broad range of state assets, including lands, buildings, factories, and industries.
“The bill is intended to prevent any government from the arbitrary disposal of state assets,” President Mahama stated. He further noted that the State Assets Protection Bill will establish clear and transparent guidelines for the disposal of public property, ensuring that no administration can unilaterally sell or transfer national assets at its discretion.
According to the President, this legislative move is part of ongoing efforts to promote good governance, accountability, and the responsible management of the country’s resources.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com