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Renaming of Kotoka international airport will not be costly- transport minister
Transport Minister,Joseph Nikpe Bukari has dismissed claims that changing the name of Kotoka International Airport back to the Accra International Airport would impose a heavy financial burden on the state.
Addressing concerns about the potential cost of the renaming, he described suggestions of significant expenditure as inaccurate.
He explained that key international aviation identifiers remain unchanged, which removes the need for expensive adjustments at the global level.
“The organizations that regulate aviation have not altered the country code. The IATA code and the location code are still the same, so there is nothing to modify internationally,” he stated.
According to him, the only visible changes required involve signages and billboards within the airport.
He added that these updates would not trigger new procurement processes since existing vendors already handle such materials.
“The same companies that produce our letterheads, stamps, and other printed items will continue the work. It is not a new contract. It is simply a replacement of names,” he noted.
He further pointed out that the airport is currently undergoing renovation works, which makes the timing of the name adjustment more practical and less costly.
“We are already carrying out construction and refurbishment. Some signages would naturally be replaced as part of that process. The additional cost will be very small,” he indicated.
While acknowledging that the exercise would involve some expense, the minister assured the public that the amount would be minimal and would not disrupt airport operations.
He recognized the public’s interest in how taxpayer funds are spent. However, he maintained that internal arrangements have been made to ensure the process remains cost effective.
“I understand why people are asking questions. This is public money. But I want to assure Ghanaians that the renaming will not add any huge cost to the system,” he emphasized.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Ghana Police Service has arrested three (3) suspects in connection with a case of possession of narcotic drugs and engaging in prohibited drug-related activities within the Accra metropolis.
On April 10, 2026, the Special Operations Assistant to the Inspector General of Police received intelligence that a group of individuals were planning to engage in the sale of suspected narcotic drugs at Dzorwulu in Accra.
A surveillance operation was mounted and on 11th April 2026, a Police team proceeded to the area and arrested two suspects, Bright Ayivor and Ifeanyi Ijeoba.
The suspects were found in possession of twenty-two (22) compressed substances suspected to be cocaine, which were being prepared for sale to a prospective buyer.
Further interrogation of the suspects led to the identification of a third suspect, Kwabena Botwe as a key figure in the drug trade.
A follow-up operation at Caprice resulted in his arrest after Police mounted surveillance during a planned transaction involving proceeds from the sale of the suspected drugs.
The suspect later led Police to his residence at Greda Estates, where a search resulted in the retrieval of an amount of GHc400,000 and a counting machine.
According to the police, during the operation, he attempted to bribe the arresting officers with an additional GHc420,000, which has been retained as evidence.
All the suspects are currently in Police custody assisting investigations and will be put before the court.
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, yesterday April 14, 2026, promoted seven officers of the Tema Regional Police Command to their next ranks for their role in a recent anti-robbery operation in Tema.
The promotions were awarded to officers who responded to a robbery attack on a Mobile Money vendor at Tema Community 5 leading to the shooting of two robbery suspects and the recovery of a firearm, ammunition, and other exhibits.
The officers promoted are Chief Inspector Enoch Nartey Nuer, Inspector Gershon Dekpey; Inspector Prince Asante; No. 45881 Sergeant Lukman Mohammed; No. 49900 Sergeant Eugene Kuudouru; No. 54157 Corporal Jerome Akator; and No. 59882 Lance Corporal Jonathan Sewurah.
The IGP, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), congratulated the officers on their promotion and commended them for their courage, discipline, and commitment to duty.
The IGP urged the officers to view their promotion as a call to higher responsibility and encouraged all personnel to continue working with dedication and professionalism in the service of the nation.
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