“Soon, I will come and invite you all to go with me to the site to cut sod for the construction of the airport”, he said. In a report by gbconline.com, on February 11, 2026, President Mahama said that the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has confirmed the site’s suitability for the project. Between History and Priority: Rethinking the renaming of Kotoka International AirportThis project is expected to enhance regional connectivity, boost tourism, and stimulate economic growth. He also indicated that the project will be funded through the new airport infrastructure development levy approved by Parliament. The Regional Minister for Upper East, Donatus Atanga, showed optimism about the project’s commencement, hoping for a swift completion and commissioning.

Source: GhanaWeb February 11, 2026 11:53 UTC