The judgment, delivered on May 6, 2025, by the High Court in Accra, granted GACL full re-entry and possession of over 16 acres of land previously occupied by subsidiaries of the McDan Group.

Appeal

The McDan Group, according to Graphic Online, has filed for a stay of execution pending an appeal.

The lands in question, measuring approximately 10.63 acres and 5.66 acres, are located adjacent to and opposite the Action Chapel International, near Kotoka International Airport (KIA).

They were previously held by McDan Shipping Company and Airport Logistics Limited, both part of the McDan Group, since 2012.

Breaches

In February 2025, GACL filed a writ and a statement of claim against the two entities, citing longstanding breaches of land lease agreements and outstanding ground rents.

The company sought the recovery of $26,296 in accrued ground rent for the use of the lands, as well as a perpetual injunction to prevent the defendants from further interference with the lands.

Following legal proceedings, GACL applied for summary judgment on the grounds that the defendants had no valid defense.

The court ruled in favor of GACL, awarding all reliefs sought and ordering the defendants to pay GH¢50,000 in legal costs.

In December 2024, McDan Aviation’s operations at Terminal 1 of KIA were suspended due to debt obligations. While those debts were later cleared, the land dispute remained unresolved until this legal intervention.

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The degraded lands were restored under the Lands Reclamation and Restoration Programme, implemented at Sefwi Nambro, Nkatiso, and Surano “B” communities.

The government, through the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and the Minerals Commission, undertook the reclamation exercise to restore degraded galamsey sites and improve the socio-economic well-being of affected communities.

A handing-over ceremony at Ogyeahohoo’s Palace in Sefwi Anhwiaso brought together key stakeholders, including traditional leaders and government officials, to mark the successful completion of the project.

Stephen Abgo, Deputy Manager of Community Relations at the Minerals Commission, commended the chiefs and residents for their support and collaboration. He emphasized that while mining had long contributed to Ghana’s economy, it also came with the responsibility of protecting and restoring the land.

“The reclamation presents an opportunity to heal the earth, transform disturbed landscapes into thriving vegetation, and create spaces that benefit communities for generations,” he said.

He urged traditional leaders to protect the reclaimed lands to justify the government’s investment.

Thomas Tsibo-Darko, the project consultant, highlighted the importance of restoring lands destroyed by unsafe mining practices, emphasizing the commitment to ecological recovery and sustainable development.

Ogyeahohoo Yaw Gyebi II, Paramount Chief of the Sefwi Anhwiaso Traditional Area and President of the National House of Chiefs, praised the government and the Minerals Commission for their efforts, describing the impact as immeasurable.

He stressed the need for collective action against illegal mining, warning his chiefs against activities that destroy water bodies, forest reserves, and cocoa farmlands. He also pledged the commitment of the communities to protect the reclaimed lands for sustainable development.

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