Business News of Monday, 16 February 2026Source: www.ghanaweb.comThe State Housing Company Limited (SHC) has issued a final notice to individuals and entities occupying or developing lands and properties belonging to the company without authorisation, warning that legal action and demolitions could follow if offenders fail to comply within 21 days. “The Management of the State Housing Company Limited (SHC)… hereby issue this formal notice to the general public regarding the encroachment of lands and properties belonging to the State Housing Company Limited,” the statement said. The company reminded the public that state lands are protected under Ghana’s Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036), stressing that unauthorised occupation constitutes both a criminal and civil offence under Ghanaian law. These measures include legal proceedings, demolition of unauthorised structures, recovery of lands, and collaboration with state security agencies to enforce compliance. SHC said the notice is aimed at protecting state assets, ensuring orderly urban development, and upholding the rule of law.

Source: GhanaWeb February 16, 2026 14:57 UTC