The Upper East Regional Office of the Lands Commission has intensified efforts to educate the public on land registration and documentation, warning landowners and sellers against selling the same parcel of land to multiple buyers.
The campaign forms part of Lands Administration Month, which seeks to encourage landowners to register their properties, pay ground rent and support proper land administration and development planning.
According to the Commission, many residents are unaware of the procedures for registering land, where to obtain the necessary documentation and how to resolve land-related challenges.
As part of the sensitisation exercise, staff of the Commission organised a float through the principal streets of Bolgatanga, using public address systems and distributing flyers explaining the land registration process and its importance.
The exercise has generated interest among some residents, who have expressed their intention to visit the Commission to register undocumented lands. Some residents also noted that the absence of proper documentation had contributed to land disputes and litigation involving individuals, families and institutions.
Lands Commission Calls for Proper Land Documentation
An officer of the Commission, Severin Asobayire, said the region had recorded an increase in land registrations but stressed the need to reach more landowners with information on the documentation process.
“We have seen an increase in the registration of lands and other land-related documents. But many people do not know about our processes. They do not know where to go when they have challenges. They don’t even know the basic procedure for buying land. That is why we want to go closer to them, inform them about where we are located, what we do, and how we can help resolve their issues,” he said.
Mr Asobayire emphasised that selling the same parcel of land to two or more people was unlawful and urged traditional authorities, landowners, families and individuals involved in land transactions to maintain accurate records.
“We advise landowners, traditional authorities, individuals and families who sell land to keep proper records. This helps track who a parcel has been sold to and avoids double sale. One land should go to one person. The law will deal with anyone who deliberately sells one parcel to two or more people,” he added.
Land Registration Figures
Records from the Commission indicate that it received 786 land documents in 2025 and registered 688 of them.
As of August 2026, the Commission had received 571 land documents and registered 420.
The Commission’s ongoing sensitisation campaign is intended to improve public awareness of land registration procedures, encourage proper documentation and reduce disputes arising from multiple sales and undocumented transactions.
By:Rachael Djabakie