TBFA backs proposal to rename Kotoka International Airport
The Bright Future Alliance (TBFA) has publicly endorsed the Government of Ghana’s consideration of renaming Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport, describing the move as a significant step toward democratic consolidation, historical accuracy, and Pan-African renewal. In a detailed statement signed by its Executive Director, Bright Ofori, TBFA argued that the proposed renaming goes beyond symbolism, framing it as...
Transport Minister Defends Plan to Rename Kotoka International Airport
Minister for Transport, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has defended government plans to rename the Kotoka International Airport as Accra International Airport, stressing that the move is not driven by political considerations. He explained that the facility initially functioned as an air force base during the Second World War, where it was used to transport soldiers and military equipment. The airport was...
Vice President calls for stronger African Unity to drive shared prosperity
Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has called on African countries to deepen unity and regional integration as a pathway to shared prosperity and sustained economic growth across the continent. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues on Wednesday, February 4, Prof. Opoku-Agyemang urged governments to adopt coordinated long-term and medium-term development policies that support continental integration. She also emphasized the...
Platform to celebrate Christian Legacy and Service in Ghana launched
A new national platform aimed at recognising decades of Christian leadership, service, and moral stewardship in Ghana has been officially launched. The initiative, known as Christian Honours, was introduced by MF Production and is positioned as a faith-driven platform dedicated to celebrating lives of enduring integrity and impact. Organisers describe Christian Honours as a values-based recognition system rooted in biblical principles....
Melcom Care Foundation Supports Schools with Food Items and Books
The Melcom Care Foundation has donated food items and books to four educational institutions as part of activities marking the fifth anniversary of the late founder and Chairman of the Melcom Group, Mr. Bhagwan Ramchand Khubchandani. The beneficiary institutions are Amanokrom Presbyterian Junior High School, Dzorwulu Special School, Akropong School for the Blind, and Accra Wesley Girls School. The donation was...
Afenyo-Markin opposes plan to rename Kotoka International Airport
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has strongly opposed the government’s plan to rename Kotoka International Airport, describing the move as unnecessary and insensitive. His comments follow an announcement by Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga that the government intends to change the name of Ghana’s main international airport from Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to Accra International Airport. The announcement was made during a...
Gov’t plans to rename Kotoka International Airport – Ayariga
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has announced that the government intends to rename Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport, a move that would mark a significant change to one of Ghana’s most prominent national landmarks. Mr Ayariga disclosed this while addressing journalists ahead of the first sitting of the Second Session of the 9th Parliament. According to him, the proposed renaming...
Minority reaffirms support for Bawumia
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has reaffirmed the unwavering support of the 87 Minority Members of Parliament for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia as the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He made the declaration during a courtesy visit by the Minority Caucus in Parliament to Dr Bawumia, following his re-election on Saturday as the party’s presidential candidate. Addressing Dr Bawumia, Mr Afenyo-Markin...
Mahama orders NIB probe into alleged Scholarship irregularities
President John Mahama has directed the National Investigation Bureau (NIB) to investigate alleged improprieties in the award of overseas scholarships following claims that money was paid to secure a study opportunity abroad. The directive was disclosed by the Minister in charge of Government Communications, Felix Ofosu Kwakye, who said the President’s attention was drawn to the matter after a radio...
Promote Love and Peaceful Coexistence in Parliament – Bagbin
Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has called on Members of Parliament to embrace love and peaceful coexistence in their engagements on the floor of the House. Acknowledging the diversity of opinions lawmakers bring to debates on national issues, the Speaker cautioned against what he described as a growing culture of hatred in Ghanaian politics, stressing that political disagreement should not...
