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Afenyo-Markin criticises NDC over proposal to rename Kotoka International Airport
Minority Leader in parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over plans to rename the Kotoka International Airport, describing the move as an indictment on the party and a betrayal of the Volta Region.
According to him, the name Kotoka International Airport, Accra, has existed for decades and successive governments have made no attempt to change it.
He questioned why the current government would suddenly seek to remove the name of General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka from the airport.
“After all these years, we have had General Kotoka’s name on the airport, and suddenly it must be changed. What is it?” he asked.
Mr Afenyo-Markin argued that Accra is already clearly identified in the airport’s name, making it unnecessary to remove Kotoka’s name.
“The name is Kotoka International Airport, Accra. Accra is already there, so there is no need to remove Kotoka’s name,” he said.
He further noted that very few national assets or monuments in the country are named after prominent figures from the Volta Region, stressing that the airport remains one of the few symbols recognising heroism from the area.
“This is the only thing people from the Volta Region can point to as recognition of heroism from their region, and now even that is being taken away,” he stated.
The Minority Leader expressed disappointment in senior NDC officials from the Volta Region, accusing them of remaining silent while the name is being removed.
He mentioned figures such as the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa; NDC General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey; First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Bernard Ahiafor ; and other senior party officials from the region, noting that they are all part of the current administration.
“They are all in government, watching while a Voltarian’s name is taken away from our national airport. Successive governments never attempted this, but now it is happening under their watch,” he said.
Mr Afenyo-Markin called on supporters of the NDC, particularly those from the Volta Region, to oppose the move and defend what he described as their pride and heritage.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Mohammed Muntaka, has confirmed that former Chief Executive Officer of the Microfinance and Small Loans Centre (MASLOC), Sedina Tamakloe Attionu, is in prison and serving her jail term.
Speaking in an interview on Joy news, Mr. Muntaka dismissed claims that the former MASLOC boss was being held in a private location.
He said she has been in the custody of the state since she returned to Ghana.
“From the day Sedina came, she has been with us, and she’s serving her time,” he said.
The minister explained that the public is not usually told the specific prison where inmates, especially high-profile persons, are being held for security reasons.
He said even judges who sentence offenders do not necessarily know the specific prison where they are sent.
“If you want to visit her, you can write to the Prisons Service. They will talk to her, and if she is interested in you coming, she will let you come,” Mr. Muntaka stated.
According to him, disclosing the location of high-profile inmates could put their lives at risk, adding that some developed countries also keep such information confidential for security purposes.
His comments come amid public speculation over the whereabouts of Ms. Tamakloe Attionu following reports that she had returned to Ghana to begin serving her prison sentence.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Western Regional Commander of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), ACFO I Cecil Addo, has completed a familiarization tour of major corporate and industrial institutions across the Western Region to strengthen partnerships and enhance fire safety preparedness.
The tour covered key organizations including the Bank of Ghana, GOIL PLC, Ghanstock, Western Terminals, Zen Terminal, Keda Ceramics, Takoradi International Company (TICO), Volta River Authority (VRA), Harlequin Oil and Gas, and Western Serene Atlantic Hotel.
During the engagements, the Regional Commander encouraged management of the institutions to prioritize proactive fire prevention measures by incorporating strict safety protocols into their daily operations.
Discussions also focused on improving fire readiness and strengthening collaboration between GNFS and the corporate sector.
As part of the initiative, GNFS presented firefighting equipment, including Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) extinguishers, as well as Fire Extinguishing Balls, to support workplace safety.
The institutions expressed appreciation for the outreach and pledged to support regular safety audits, joint emergency drills, and potential Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnerships with the Service.
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