Ghanaian citizen drags Attorney-General to Supreme Court over Kotoka Airport renaming
Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers has asked the Supreme Court to strike down the government's move to rename the Kotoka International Airport, insisting the decision is unconstitutional and "of no legal effect," according to a writ filed at the apex court. He filed the suit on March 13, 2026, invoking the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction. At the centre of the case is the General Kotoka Trust Decree of 1969 (NLCD 339), which legally enshrines the airport's name.
Brako-Powers argues that the Executive cannot rename the airport without first amending or repealing the law that established its current name. He wants the court to declare that the decree remains valid and binding until Parliament properly changes it through legislation. His lawyer, Michael Akosah of Adu-Gyamfi & Associates, submitted the writ in Kumasi. The suit also cites Paragraph 8(1)(a) of NLCD 339, which guides how any alteration to the airport's designation should occur. The proposed renaming has sparked public debate, with some questioning the necessity and others pointing to the historical significance of the existing name.
The Attorney-General has fourteen days from the date of service to respond.
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A Ghanaian citizen has taken legal action against the Attorney-General regarding the Kotoka International Airport renaming. The plaintiff insists the government's decision is unconstitutional - raising questions about the rule of law.
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