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Ghana Attorney-General: Kotoka International Airport name remains legal
The Attorney-General has informed the Supreme Court that Kotoka International Airport remains the facility's correct legal name. This statement comes despite government officials referring to the site as Accra International Airport in recent months.
The legal dispute follows a lawsuit filed by Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, who seeks a declaration that renaming the airport without amending the General Kotoka Trust Decree, 1969 (NLCD 339) is unconstitutional. The Attorney-General argued in an affidavit that the 1969 decree remains fully intact and operative, and that the renaming process cannot be completed until Parliament amends the existing law.
According to the government, the Accra International Airport Bill, 2026, has received Cabinet approval and been signed by the Minister for Transport. The Bill is reportedly ready to be laid before Parliament. The Attorney-General noted that practical steps for the renaming, such as updating signage, digital platforms, and aviation publications, are still outstanding, indicating the change has not yet taken legal effect.
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Attorney-General of Ghana · Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers · Kotoka International Airport · Parliament of Ghana · Supreme Court of Ghana
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The General Kotoka Trust Decree, 1969 (NLCD 339) remains intact and operative. chale.news · ghananewss.com · www.myjoyonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Attorney-General informed the Supreme Court that Kotoka International Airport is still the legal name of the facility. chale.news · ghananewss.com · www.myjoyonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The renaming process requires updating statutory instruments, official documents, airport signage, and digital platforms. chale.news · ghananewss.com · www.myjoyonline.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers filed a suit seeking a declaration that renaming the airport without amending NLCD 339 is unconstitutional. chale.news · ghananewss.com · www.myjoyonline.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Accra International Airport Bill, 2026, has received Cabinet approval. ghananewss.com · www.myjoyonline.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Accra International Airport Bill, 2026, has been signed by the Minister for Transport. ghananewss.com · www.myjoyonline.com