Cabinet approves State Assets Protection Bill to safeguard public property – Mahama

Cabinet has directed the Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, to prepare legislation aimed at strengthening the protection and management of state assets across the country.

President John Dramani Mahama announced the decision at the Ghana Civil Society Forum 2026, revealing that Cabinet had approved the initiation of a State Assets Protection Bill.

According to the President, the proposed legislation will establish clear rules and procedures governing the disposal of public assets, including state lands, buildings, factories, industries, and other government properties.

“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 shows the guidelines under which any state asset can be disposed of, including lands, buildings, state assets, factories, industries, so that no government just capriciously disposes of state assets,” President Mahama stated.

The President said the bill is intended to promote accountability, transparency, and responsible stewardship of public resources, while preventing the arbitrary disposal of state-owned assets.

In a related development, President Mahama disclosed that Cabinet had also approved the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Plan 2026 to 2030.

The policy framework is expected to guide the country's anti-corruption efforts over the next five years and strengthen measures aimed at improving integrity in public service.

According to the President, the approval of the plan reflects the government's commitment to enhancing transparency, promoting ethical governance, and restoring public confidence in state institutions.

The two Cabinet decisions form part of broader efforts by the government to strengthen accountability systems, protect public resources, and reinforce the fight against corruption.