SHC to reclaim encroached lands • Nationwide exercise to begin after Oct 15
The State Housing Company Limited (SHC) will commence a nationwide land audit and recovery exercise after October 15, 2026, targeting encroachers, squatters and other persons unlawfully occupying its lands and properties, the Deputy Managing Director, Mr Samuel Atukwei Quaye, has said. The exercise, he said, is aimed at protecting state assets, recovering lost revenue and … The post SHC to…
The State Housing Company Limited (SHC) plans to launch a nationwide audit and recovery initiative after October 15, 2026, aimed at reclaiming illegally occupied lands and properties. Deputy Managing Director Samuel Atukwei Quaye confirmed this at a press conference in Accra, explaining that the endeavor intends to safeguard state assets, recover lost revenue, and make land available for affordable housing construction in Ghana.
Despite previous attempts to encourage affected individuals to regularize their occupation—through SMS messages, emails, telephone calls, and written notices—many remain unresponsive. Consequently, a final notice was issued on February 16, 2026, and another publication in media outlets on September 24, granting illegal occupants 21 days to either regularize their status or vacate the properties.
This deadline reaches on October 15, 2026. Quaye emphasized that while the company has been patient and fair, the public interest demands decisive action when resources intended for housing development suffer from encroachment, unauthorized occupation, and the sale or transfer of properties without proper authorization. SHC, established in 1956, currently manages over 30,000 housing units across Ghana.
Quaye stressed that the exercise is not intended to displace people but to ensure that state lands are utilized for their intended purposes. He urged those with expired leases to report to SHC with their documents for potential regularization, while individuals without legitimate claims must vacate the properties. To facilitate the recovery process, SHC has partnered with Enoch Holdings Limited, a local asset recovery firm, to provide field, logistical, and recovery support.
The company emphasized that decisions regarding property status and recovery will remain the responsibility of SHC, with Enoch Holdings assisting in identifying properties for investigation and submitting findings to an internal SHC committee for verification. Quaye appealed to the media to prevent the exercise from being politicized, emphasizing that it is a measure to protect public property, not to target individuals or groups.
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