The University of Ghana has officially resolved its longstanding contractual dispute with Mulch Company Limited, formerly Pine Springs Company Limited, securing full ownership of the University of Ghana Botanical Gardens. This comes after years of legal and operational challenges surrounding the management of the Gardens.

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In a statement, the University announced that after a legal process, Mulch Company Limited has agreed to cease operations and vacate the premises by November 30, 2024. The agreement brings an end to a contentious chapter that began in 2009, when the University entered into a partnership with Pine Springs Company Limited for the renovation and management of the Botanical Gardens.

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However, over the years, the company failed to meet its contractual obligations, leading to a breakdown in the agreement.Following extensive negotiations and legal proceedings, the University of Ghana regained control of the Gardens. Dr. Elizier Taiba Ameyaw-Buronyah, Director of Public Affairs at the University, expressed the institution's commitment to restoring the Gardens to their intended purpose.

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“The University of Ghana is committed to preserving and enhancing the Botanical Gardens as a place of beauty, learning, research, and recreation,” Dr. Ameyaw-Buronyah stated. She emphasized that the University’s mission includes promoting sustainability and environmental awareness, with the Gardens playing a key role in these efforts.

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The University assured the public that the Legon Botanical Gardens will continue to operate as a green space for the community. Once repairs and renovations are completed, the Gardens will reopen, offering an improved environment for research, recreation, and education.This development follows Mulch Company Limited's earlier announcement on October 30, 2024, of the permanent closure of the Legon Botanical Gardens.

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The closure had triggered numerous questions on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, as the reasons for the shutdown were initially unclear.With the University now in full control, plans are underway to restore the Gardens and fulfill their potential as a vital green zone for the University and the surrounding community.<img src="

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