By Emmanuel Fletcher 
The Ghana Railway Development Authority has issued an urgent warning to the public following the illegal sale and lease of state owned railway lands and buildings across three major regions.
In an official public notice released on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the Authority revealed that former employees of the defunct Ghana Railway Company Limited collaborated with private individuals to sell off public assets. The unauthorized property transactions took place in the Western, Western North, and Ashanti Regions.
Chief Executive Officer of the GRDA, Dr. Frederick Appoh, emphasized that these illegal sales completely violate the Railways Act of 2008 and the Public Financial Management Act of 2016. Ongoing investigations also uncovered secret attempts by suspects to backdate transaction documents to make fake leases appear genuine.
The Authority stated clearly that it will not recognize, approve, or regularize any land deal completed without official permission. Officials warned buyers that anyone who pays money for railway lands or buildings from unauthorized persons does so at their own financial risk.
To stop further asset grabbing, the GRDA is working closely with law enforcement agencies and state security institutions to prosecute all offenders. The Authority urges members of the public to verify property documents directly with its headquarters before committing money to land purchases.
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