{
  "id": 14197532,
  "title": "SHC to begin land audit, recovery exercise on October 15",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/shc-to-begin-land-audit-recovery-exercise-on-october-15",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-13T12:32:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/shc-land-audit/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The State Housing Company Limited (SHC) is set to launch a land audit and recovery exercise on October 15, aimed at identifying and reclaiming state lands that are being used unlawfully. Deputy Managing Director Sam Atukwei Quaye announced the initiative in Accra, urging those without proper authorization to leave the land, while also offering assistance to those with valid documentation to formalize their status. The audit will focus on properties occupied without authorization, those that have been sublet incorrectly, and those whose leases have expired or those with outstanding ground rent obligations. Quaye emphasized that the objective of the exercise is not to displace any Ghanaian but to safeguard state lands and properties in compliance with the law. He urged those with legitimate ownership or occupancy papers to reach out to the company before the exercise starts. SHC plans to work alongside Inok Holding Limited, a private company, to execute the recovery operation. Dr. Clement Gyato, CEO of Inok Holding Limited, assured that the firm would utilize all lawful methods to reclaim the properties and return them to SHC. The collaboration aims to tackle the issue of unauthorized land occupation and protect public assets. The SHC has also reached out to individuals with expired leases and those with outstanding ground rent payments, urging them to contact the company to resolve their issues. The company is urging affected persons to cooperate and furnish the necessary documentation to confirm the validity of their claim or interest in the properties. This exercise is part of efforts to improve the management of state lands, curb unauthorized occupation, and ensure the proper utilization of public properties. The land audit and recovery operation is scheduled to commence on October 15.",
  "summary": "By Felix Cofie The State Housing Company Limited (SHC) will commence a land audit and recovery exercise on October 15 to identify and recover state lands allegedly occupied unlawfully. Deputy Managing Director of the company, Sam Atukwei Quaye, Esq., announced this in Accra, urging individuals occupying state lands without proper authorisation to vacate, while encouraging […]",
  "key_points": [
    "SHC launching land audit and recovery on October 15",
    "Aimed at reclaiming unlawfully occupied state lands",
    "Collaboration with Inok Holding Limited for execution"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Kyiv to begin installing mobile shelters in late October",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/kyiv-to-begin-installing-mobile-shelters-in-late-october",
        "published": "2026-10-13T12:39:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}