The government of Ghana has given a 21-day ultimatum to individuals occupying state lands belonging to the Ministry of Food and Agriculture and the Ministry of Fisheries and Aquaculture Development at Osu in the Greater Accra Region to vacate the premises.
According to Clemence Gyato, a government-appointed consultant tasked with reclaiming encroached state lands, the area was originally allocated to drivers of the two ministries as residential quarters.
However, after the drivers vacated, the land was taken over by unauthorized occupants.
On Monday, July 14, 2025, Gyato, accompanied by a team of security officials, stormed the premises to distribute the official notices to residents.
“This is government property, and it was never meant for private occupation. We are giving 21 days for everyone to leave peacefully before further action is taken,” Gyato stated while serving the eviction notices.
Clemence Gyato officials emphasised that the land will be reclaimed after the ultimatum expires.
Some residents admitted to living there illegally but appealed to the government for an extension of the deadline.
“We know we are not supposed to be here, but 21 days is too short. We need more time to find a place to move to, one resident pleaded.
