'This decision is dangerously myopic' - Cudjoe on McDan Aviation FBO deal termination

The President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has criticised the decision to cancel the licence of McDan Aviation, describing the move as ‘dangerously myopic.’

In a Facebook post on March 17, 2026, Cudjoe argued that businesses, similar to countries, have the obligation to pay debts over a period of time.

He emphasised that the situation is different when a debtor has refused to pay or has demonstrated that it is not capable of paying the debt.

“This is why the decision to destroy McDan’s Aviation business by cancelling his licence due to some debt he is clearly committed to paying is not only unfortunate, but dangerously myopic,” he stated.

He further called on the authorities responsible for the decision to reverse it and issue an apology immediately.

“Please whoever sanctioned this disgraceful decision should quickly reverse it and apologise immediately,” he indicated.

GACL terminates Fixed Base Operation agreement with McDan Aviation over indebtedness

McDan Aviation Limited is the aviation arm of the Ghanaian owned McDan Group of Companies, established by entrepreneur Daniel McKorley.

The firm operates Ghana’s first indigenous Fixed Base Operator (FBO) terminal at Terminal 1 of Kotoka International Airport, providing services for private and business jets under a licence agreement signed with the state-owned Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) in August 2022.

Tensions escalated in early 2026 after GACL terminated McDan Aviation’s licence, alleging the company failed to settle outstanding rent, royalties and licence fees dating back to 2025 and beyond.

The airport authority says repeated demand notices were issued before the January 16, 2026 termination and that a payment made by McDan in February covered only part of the arrears.

McDan Aviation has rejected the allegations, saying any delays were temporary and that all arrears had since been cleared, and accusing GACL of breaching their contract and violating contractual procedures including a requirement for a 90-day eviction notice, as well as, flouting a court injunction.

The company alleges airport officials forcibly entered the FBO facility in the early hours of March 11, 2026, and removed equipment despite ongoing legal action.

In response, civil society groups such as the Coalition of GaDangme Pressure Groups have expressed concern that the dispute could undermine investor confidence in Ghana by signalling that indigenous businesses are vulnerable to arbitrary institutional actions.

Meanwhile, GACL has defended its actions, stating it will submit evidence to the courts regarding unpaid obligations and insisted that it acted within the law in terminating the contract.

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