Land Disputes in Ghana – A Legal Landscape of Opportunity and Risk

Last Updated on November 9, 2025 by Bianca Clinton, Partner at Clinton Consultancy – Qualified Solicitor (Ghana, England & Wales)

Land remains one of the most valuable — and contested — assets in Ghana. From the bustling developments in Accra to ancestral lands in the Eastern and Ashanti Regions, disputes over boundaries, ownership, and family inheritance have become increasingly complex.

Unlike many Western jurisdictions where land titles are electronically registered and disputes are resolved swiftly, land litigation in Ghana often involves overlapping documentation, customary ownership, and multi-generational claims. This is where professional legal representation becomes essential.

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Why Land Litigation in Ghana Can Be More Complex

The legal framework combines statutory law and customary law, often resulting in overlapping claims between stool lands, family lands, and private ownership. The lack of a fully digitised land registry means that multiple title documents can exist for the same plot of land, making litigation inevitable.

In such cases, a land litigation lawyer must trace root of title and navigate competing claims between Land Commission records, family trustees, and private developers.

Furthermore, court proceedings in Ghana require procedural precision.

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Common Types of Land Disputes We Handle

At The Law Office of Clinton Consultancy, we represent both local and international clients in resolving complex land matters, including:

• Title ownership disputes involving duplicate or fraudulent land certificates.
• Boundary and encroachment claims arising from unregistered survey plans.
• Family and stool land conflicts, particularly where customary ownership is in question.
• Commercial property development disputes, including injunctions and compensation claims.
• Recovery of land from trespassers and unlawful occupants.

Each case requires deep understanding of Ghana’s Land Act, 2020 (Act 1036) and the Land Title Registration Act, balanced with the realities of customary land tenure.

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The Importance of Legal Representation

Without professional guidance, parties risk losing legitimate ownership rights due to procedural technicalities or fraudulent conveyances. Having a land litigation lawyer in Ghana ensures proper due diligence, document verification, and court advocacy.

At Clinton Consultancy, led by Bianca Akweley Clinton, we combine international legal expertise with local insight, ensuring that every case is approached strategically — whether through litigation or mediation.

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Land Litigation Beyond Ghana – Sierra Leone

In Sierra Leone, similar challenges exist with boundary registration and informal conveyances. Our firm provides cross-border legal support for clients who own or manage assets across West Africa, offering title verification, dispute resolution, and property recovery services.

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Why Choose The Law Office of Clinton Consultancy

*15 years of cross-border legal experience.
*Expertise in Ghanaian and Sierra Leonean land and property law.
*Representation for individuals, developers, and corporate investors.
*Professional dispute resolution, arbitration, and litigation support.

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Conclusion

Land in Ghana is a foundation of wealth and legacy — yet without clear legal oversight, it can easily become a source of conflict. Engaging a qualified land litigation lawyer ensures that every transaction or dispute is handled with accuracy and foresight.

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