GACL Dismisses Terminal 2 Petition, Defends Redevelopment Strategy
Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has pushed back against claims contained in a petition seeking to halt ongoing works on Terminal 2 of the Kotoka International Airport, describing the assertions as “false and misleading” amid rising public scrutiny over the project.
The state-owned airport operator rejected suggestions that Terminal 3 was constructed due to the obsolescence of Terminal 2, insisting that the redevelopment works are part of a broader strategy to optimise existing infrastructure rather than replace it.
The response follows a petition by private legal practitioner Charles Akoto Lamptey Jnr., who has called on government to suspend the project, arguing that the works amount to refurbishment rather than genuine repurposing and could result in poor value for money.
GACL, however, maintains that Terminal 2 remains a viable and strategically important asset within Ghana’s aviation infrastructure. The company emphasised that the ongoing works are designed to modernise the facility, expand capacity and improve operational efficiency.
According to GACL, the integration of Terminal 2 into a wider airport system will enhance passenger handling and support Ghana’s ambition of positioning itself as a regional aviation hub.
Policy divergence
At the core of the dispute is a divergence in policy interpretation between project proponents and critics.
While GACL and government view the redevelopment as a cost-efficient repurposing initiative that maximises existing assets, the petitioner argues that the works are largely cosmetic and risk creating long-term inefficiencies and higher costs.
The petitioner further cautioned that continued investment in Terminal 2 could weaken the strategic case for Terminal 3, which was developed as a modern terminal to meet growing passenger demand.
The development highlights a broader policy question confronting Ghana’s aviation sector — whether to prioritise incremental upgrades of existing infrastructure or commit to full-scale reconstruction of ageing assets.
With redevelopment works ongoing and expected to boost operational capacity upon completion, the outcome of the debate could influence future infrastructure investment decisions across the sector.
