The Coalition of GaDangme Pressure Groups has waded into the brewing legal battle between McDan Aviation and the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL).
Speaking at a press conference held on Saturday, March 17, Nii Romeo Adu Ardey, the Communication Officer of the group, raised an alarm over what he describes as a threat to investor confidence.
He warned that the treatment of Dr. Daniel McKorley’s aviation firm could signal a dangerous precedent for local entrepreneurs.
The dispute centers on the transformation of the old terminal at Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
Following the shift of operations to Terminal 3, the former facility sat in a state of neglect.
According to Adu Ardey, McDan Aviation stepped in with “a bold vision and significant financial commitment,” pumping millions of dollars into redeveloping the abandoned structure into Ghana’s first Fixed Base Operator (FBO) terminal.
This private jet facility was intended to bolster Ghana’s status as a regional hub for elite business travel.
“Building a private jet terminal is not a small undertaking,” he noted.
“Instead of undermining such efforts, national stakeholders should explore ways to strengthen and expand them,” he maintained.
In the middle is Nii Romeo Adu Ardey, Communication Officer, GaDangme Pressure Groups, addressing the press conference
The GACL recently moved to terminate the license agreement with McDan Aviation, sparking a legal standoff.
While there were reports of delayed rent in 2025, the Coalition clarified that those arrears have since been cleared.
Adu Ardey expressed shock at reports that equipment was removed from the terminal premises, allegedly occurring shortly after a court injunction had been served on the airport authority.
He argued that the issue transcends a simple contract dispute, believing it touches on the very soul of Ghana’s economic climate.
Members of GaDangme Coalition holding placards in support of their call
“If Ghanaian investors begin to feel unsafe or vulnerable in their own country, the consequences for national development could be significant,” Adu Ardey cautioned.
He called on the government to intervene, ensuring that the matter is handled with transparency and that indigenous investments are shielded from arbitrary state action.
He said the coalition’s stance is clear, stressing that today it is McDan; tomorrow it could be any other Ghanaian entrepreneur who dares to dream big.
By 1960news.com
