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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 Tema Regional Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old driver, Bismark Kpormeno, for possession of a large quantity of compressed plant materials suspected to be Indian hemp.
The arrest was made on Sunday, 31 May 2026 by officers of the Tema Highway Patrol Unit during an operation along the Tema-Ada road.
According to police, the suspect was driving a Hyundai Mighty I container truck and failed to stop when signaled. He attempted to evade arrest but was pursued and apprehended at Bondase.
A search of the vehicle revealed twelve 12 sacks and eighty 80 parcels of compressed plant materials concealed in a container and wrapped in sellotape.
Preliminary investigations show the narcotics were allegedly loaded at Kpeve in the Volta Region and were being transported to Ada.
The suspect is currently in police custody assisting with investigations. The truck and exhibits have been impounded for evidential purposes.
The Tema Regional Police Command says it remains committed to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities.
They also urged the public to support law enforcement by providing timely and credible information on suspicious activities.
Firefighters from the Peki Fire Station of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) responded swiftly to a fatal head-on collision involving a Mercedes-Benz container truck (WR 1553-C) travelling from Nkwanta to Accra and a Mercedes-Benz passenger bus (GR 3215-E) travelling from Battor to Kabiti in the Oti Region.
The crash occurred at Peki-Tsame near Peki Senior High School in the early hours of Tuesday, 2nd June 2026.
A total of forty (40) persons were involved, comprising twenty-one (21) males, fifteen (15) females, and four (4) children.
Through a coordinated rescue operation, firefighters extricated 25 injured casualties, including 23 adults and two children.
Sadly, 15 persons lost their lives, made up of nine males and 6 females.
The injured were conveyed to the Peki Government Hospital for treatment, while the deceased were handed over to the Police, who conveyed them to the hospital mortuary for preservation and further investigation. The cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The Ghana National Fire Service has extended its deepest condolences to the bereaved families and urges all motorists to observe road traffic regulations, avoid dangerous driving practices, and exercise maximum caution on the roads to help prevent accidents and save lives.
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