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Nii Moi Thompson Backs Government Decision to Rename Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport

The Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission, Nii Moi Thompson, has expressed support for the government’s decision to rename Kotoka International Airport back to its former name, Accra International Airport, describing the move as both appropriate and long overdue.

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The Government of Ghana announced on February 23 that the airport would return to its original name, Accra International Airport, reversing the previous designation. According to the Ministry of Transport (Ghana), the airport had historically been known as Accra International Airport before it was renamed. The ministry explained that restoring the earlier name aligns with the facility’s original identity and global recognition.

Speaking in an interview with Bernard Avle on The Point of View on March 4, Dr Thompson said the decision reflects a long-standing position held by the Convention People’s Party.

He noted that while some people had suggested naming the airport after Kwame Nkrumah, he personally did not support that idea. According to him, Nkrumah’s legacy is already deeply connected to Ghana’s national identity and does not necessarily require an airport to bear his name. Dr Thompson’s comments come amid ongoing national discussions about how the country honours historical figures and manages important public landmarks.

Meanwhile, the Transport Ministry has assured travellers that the name change will not disrupt airport operations, safety procedures or international travel arrangements. It also clarified that the airport’s international code, “ACC”, registered with the International Civil Aviation Organization, will remain unchanged.

Authorities say the renaming will involve updating official records, legal documents, airport signage, digital systems and aviation publications to reflect the restored name.