Kumasi Airport, Tamale Airport, three others not commercially viable - Auditor-General

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Kojois 7 months ago

And so

And so
AGBESI KWASI 7 months ago

Very soon NPP politicians would want to sell these airports to themselves.

Very soon NPP politicians would want to sell these airports to themselves.
Unpredictable Oye Onye Kwasi Atta 7 months ago

Is that all too known Paul Adom-Otchere board members can do?

Is that all too known Paul Adom-Otchere board members can do?
Judas 7 months ago

Npp f00ls just want t-shirt. Kwasiafuo

Npp f00ls just want t-shirt. Kwasiafuo
EB 7 months ago

Common sense should tell any reasonable person that it will take time to recoup the amount of money invested into renovating these airports.

Common sense should tell any reasonable person that it will take time to recoup the amount of money invested into renovating these airports.
Mary- Ho public toilet 7 months ago

Agbesi Kwasivi, at the time of the report in 2022, Prempeh I International Airport was not in existence. The new Prempeh I Airport was commissioned in 2024. The old Kumasi Airport and the new International airport are not th ...
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Agbesi Kwasivi, at the time of the report in 2022, Prempeh I International Airport was not in existence. The new Prempeh I Airport was commissioned in 2024. The old Kumasi Airport and the new International airport are not the same. Ghanaweb aka Trokosiweb alway twists facts to given these Togolese trokosi Ayigbes the opportunity to denigrate everything about Ghana.
Pericles 7 months ago

10/10. That is the Akyempanzee Sakawa Agyapadie MO: rubbish it, then buy it cheap.

10/10. That is the Akyempanzee Sakawa Agyapadie MO: rubbish it, then buy it cheap.
Ghanaba 7 months ago

AM NOT SURPRISED. THAT KUMASI AIRPORT IS A COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY! A RAILWAY LINE FROM ACCRA TO BURKINA, MALI AND NIGER WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE WCONOMICALLY VIABLE AND SERVED THE COUBTRY BETTER. USELESD TRIBAL PEOPLE. WE ALL P ...
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AM NOT SURPRISED. THAT KUMASI AIRPORT IS A COMPLETE WASTE OF MONEY! A RAILWAY LINE FROM ACCRA TO BURKINA, MALI AND NIGER WOULD HAVE BEEN MORE WCONOMICALLY VIABLE AND SERVED THE COUBTRY BETTER. USELESD TRIBAL PEOPLE. WE ALL PRAY GOD HELP US GET RAID OF THESE USELESS AND CORRIPT NPP AND THEY MUST NEBER RULE THIS COUBTRY AGAIN!
Loose talker 7 months ago

Kwasea kwa. An embecile whose caps key is stuck, thus typing in caps.

Kwasea kwa. An embecile whose caps key is stuck, thus typing in caps.
Ayeebo 7 months ago

But is this surprising? There were not are still not commercially viable

But is this surprising? There were not are still not commercially viable

Kk 7 months ago

Non visionary people in 20 years time these airports would be too small

Non visionary people in 20 years time these airports would be too small
Koo Boare 7 months ago

The construction of some of these airports are just for political reasons. Cape Coast is planned to be added to the list. Afram Plains is crying for roads, bridges and pontoons while money is wasted on building bloody usel ...
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The construction of some of these airports are just for political reasons. Cape Coast is planned to be added to the list. Afram Plains is crying for roads, bridges and pontoons while money is wasted on building bloody useless airports. Our leaders need to think and stop this nonsense.
Ewvevi 7 months ago

Hahahahahaha. Aaaaaaagyei. They say aaaaall the five oo. Kikikikiki Kikikikiki. They say all the five oo. Hmm.

Hahahahahaha. Aaaaaaagyei. They say aaaaall the five oo. Kikikikiki Kikikikiki. They say all the five oo. Hmm.
Usman Diakete 7 months ago

Ho Airport is the worst financial drain. How can an airport generate 0 revenue? This unfathomable.

Ho Airport is the worst financial drain. How can an airport generate 0 revenue? This unfathomable.
David 7 months ago

Instead of developing a good road network or railway line linking the capital Accra, money was wasted on an airport with hardly any passengers. Who want to pay so much money for a 20 minutes flight?

Instead of developing a good road network or railway line linking the capital Accra, money was wasted on an airport with hardly any passengers. Who want to pay so much money for a 20 minutes flight?
Aaaaaba 7 months ago

Go and ask John Mahama

Go and ask John Mahama
Maame Abenah 7 months ago

They are lying! Soon, akuffo addo and his cronies will buy them cheap. It is all part of the Akyempanzee State Capture agend aka Agyapadie.

They are lying! Soon, akuffo addo and his cronies will buy them cheap. It is all part of the Akyempanzee State Capture agend aka Agyapadie.
Aaaaaba 7 months ago

Masa check the records u can Google and read about this airport ho, tamale and co all this financial lost was mahama

Masa check the records u can Google and read about this airport ho, tamale and co all this financial lost was mahama
Odeneho Kofi Adu 7 months ago

John Mahama should be charged for causing financial loss to the State. What informed his decision to do that?

John Mahama should be charged for causing financial loss to the State. What informed his decision to do that?
Papillo 7 months ago

We must learn how to walk before deciding to run.

We must learn how to walk before deciding to run.

OSABARIMA MENSA 7 months ago

Kumasi airport will be viable when it starts international flights. I am not so sure about the rest of the loss making regional airports ever making profits.

Kumasi airport will be viable when it starts international flights. I am not so sure about the rest of the loss making regional airports ever making profits.
Ghanaba 7 months ago

What will make kumasi Airport viable? Your thoughts are very myopic! Kumasi is a slum, even the ashantes don't built there! What commercial activities are in kumasi to make the flights viable? Is it the ashantihene one trip a ...
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What will make kumasi Airport viable? Your thoughts are very myopic! Kumasi is a slum, even the ashantes don't built there! What commercial activities are in kumasi to make the flights viable? Is it the ashantihene one trip a year flight?
ROGUE LAWYER 7 months ago

let the contractor finish the run-way for international status - your Accra Airport would be sooner or later be a second to Kumasi in terms of patronage.
we are waiting for the total completion of the Kumasi -international ...
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let the contractor finish the run-way for international status - your Accra Airport would be sooner or later be a second to Kumasi in terms of patronage.
we are waiting for the total completion of the Kumasi -international Airport.
BA and all the big international carriers would surely detour from Kumasi back to where they came from.
I promise you -
that
if you have travelled before to over seas ,next time of your travel Kumasi would be your arrival and departure.
we have no time to engage fools who has derailed kumasi projects
Ghanaba 7 months ago

@rogue lawyer
I think you need to keep taking your pills! In a million years kumasi can never be compared to Accra in terms development. Kumasi is a slum, a medieval city full 9f stupidity! Am not sure who named it rhe garde ...
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@rogue lawyer
I think you need to keep taking your pills! In a million years kumasi can never be compared to Accra in terms development. Kumasi is a slum, a medieval city full 9f stupidity! Am not sure who named it rhe garden city. It should have been the SHIT CITY!
Bastie Asantefournyinaahene 7 months ago

I shot on Kumasi and Kumasihene

I shot on Kumasi and Kumasihene
90p 7 months ago

I know u r not smart,

I know u r not smart,
Nee 7 months ago

Why do you hate the ashatis that much?. Kumasi a slum with no commercial activities?. Kumasi is the main commercial city in Ghana serving all regions except Accra, central and volta.

Why do you hate the ashatis that much?. Kumasi a slum with no commercial activities?. Kumasi is the main commercial city in Ghana serving all regions except Accra, central and volta.
COD 7 months ago

The Kumasi Airport has been under construction and re-construction. It was just re-opened, so, what sort of report about viability is this?

The Kumasi Airport has been under construction and re-construction. It was just re-opened, so, what sort of report about viability is this?
Musa 7 months ago

Stupidity and lunacy of our leaders is in fact legendary. This is only a drop in the ocean as compared to all state institutions. This is why the nation is on a nosedive

Stupidity and lunacy of our leaders is in fact legendary. This is only a drop in the ocean as compared to all state institutions. This is why the nation is on a nosedive
Nii Akwei 7 months ago

Time will tell

Time will tell

Togbe Novi 7 months ago

Everybody is in Accra fighting the Ga people for their Lands.The ewes are afraid of vodoo if they take planes from Accra to Ho.You can imagine what will happen if all Americans decide build houses in Washington.DC.

Everybody is in Accra fighting the Ga people for their Lands.The ewes are afraid of vodoo if they take planes from Accra to Ho.You can imagine what will happen if all Americans decide build houses in Washington.DC.
Eworze 7 months ago

Eweland is too close to Accra, it will never ever make an economic sense to board a plane home.

Eweland is too close to Accra, it will never ever make an economic sense to board a plane home.
My Gh 7 months ago

So you can see how myopic leader like Mahama built an airport inHo for what?..... But just for political reasons and now it's a white elephant. Indeed a man who understands 24hr Economy. How can Ho airport support this vision ...
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So you can see how myopic leader like Mahama built an airport inHo for what?..... But just for political reasons and now it's a white elephant. Indeed a man who understands 24hr Economy. How can Ho airport support this vision?
Mane 7 months ago

Only accountants and auditors assess viability and sustainability of projects narrowly based on income and expenditure. Economist will include other variables to assess beneficial impact of projects on the country's GDP.

Only accountants and auditors assess viability and sustainability of projects narrowly based on income and expenditure. Economist will include other variables to assess beneficial impact of projects on the country's GDP.
Ghanaba 7 months ago

There is no economic advantage for the kumasi airport! Its a waste of money! Just like the cathedral that useless ugly dwarf decided to built to satisfy his personal gratification! Kumasi is a slum, all the money the ashantes ...
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There is no economic advantage for the kumasi airport! Its a waste of money! Just like the cathedral that useless ugly dwarf decided to built to satisfy his personal gratification! Kumasi is a slum, all the money the ashantes stole from the state were invested in accra!
Kwabena Nimo 7 months ago

Kumasi airport will become profitable or break even when it becomes international.
The government must encourage the setting of big businesses like chocolate factory, Textile factory. foreign embassies(annex). Food processi ...
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Kumasi airport will become profitable or break even when it becomes international.
The government must encourage the setting of big businesses like chocolate factory, Textile factory. foreign embassies(annex). Food processing factories, revamp cultural center to become a big tourist attraction center or big museum etc.
Ghanaba 7 months ago

Look at another idiot! Your useless government couldn't even manage the setting up of casava factories! USELESS IDIOTS

Look at another idiot! Your useless government couldn't even manage the setting up of casava factories! USELESS IDIOTS
Kojo sense 7 months ago

People need to be patient first and remember this is long time business this airports can not make money at once but in feature it will be victory

People need to be patient first and remember this is long time business this airports can not make money at once but in feature it will be victory
Joy 7 months ago

Yet it must be in good maintenance

Yet it must be in good maintenance
POWERFUL 7 months ago

Very stupid report. So what is your proposal for the airports to be financially viable. I propose that selected international flights are directed to the Kumasi and Tamale airports. Domestic flights to Kotoka and order region ...
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Very stupid report. So what is your proposal for the airports to be financially viable. I propose that selected international flights are directed to the Kumasi and Tamale airports. Domestic flights to Kotoka and order regional airports would then be financially viable. Very simple. One didn't need any long grammar report.
Karma 7 months ago

Then make them commercially viable, that's why y'all are government,.......

Then make them commercially viable, that's why y'all are government,.......
Emmanuel 7 months ago

This auditor general has no vision and no common sense!! Airport is a long term investment. He should know that developments of that kind attracts commercial activities!!
He should fight the corruption and stop this nonsense ...
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This auditor general has no vision and no common sense!! Airport is a long term investment. He should know that developments of that kind attracts commercial activities!!
He should fight the corruption and stop this nonsense!!
INVESTING IN A GOOD NATIONWIDE ROAD NETWORK FAR BETTER 7 months ago

Greatly improving and expanding our poor and neglected road network would be transformational for Ghana's economy.
No nation has ever developed and progressed economically without first having a well developed extensive tran ...
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Greatly improving and expanding our poor and neglected road network would be transformational for Ghana's economy.
No nation has ever developed and progressed economically without first having a well developed extensive transportation infrastructure. For most countries the order of importance are 1.Good Road net work (by far the most important- even the Romans knew this nearly 3000 years ago) 2.Rail network (most efficient and cost effective for goods) 3.Sea or inland waters (where applicable) 4. Airports and air travel (later stages of a nations development development)
Nee 7 months ago

Were the expenses only recurring or included capital expenditure?. If they include capital expenditure then this this is misleading since capital expenditure takes time before they are recoup. If they are purely recurring exp ...
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Were the expenses only recurring or included capital expenditure?. If they include capital expenditure then this this is misleading since capital expenditure takes time before they are recoup. If they are purely recurring expenditure then we need to evaluate if it is important to keep these airports.
Dunaa 7 months ago

As the saying goes "Rome was not built in a day". Unfortunately in Ghana, continuing maintenance is going to be the problem. Both NPP and NDC members loot the national assets. We have to put a stop to that !!!!

As the saying goes "Rome was not built in a day". Unfortunately in Ghana, continuing maintenance is going to be the problem. Both NPP and NDC members loot the national assets. We have to put a stop to that !!!!
Tony Kwofie 7 months ago

AIRPORTS are not built for commercial purposes only. In national disasters and emergencies they serve very useful purposes. Logistics and supplies are quickly transported to the needy areas.In case of evacuation of injured a ...
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AIRPORTS are not built for commercial purposes only. In national disasters and emergencies they serve very useful purposes. Logistics and supplies are quickly transported to the needy areas.In case of evacuation of injured after accidents and disasters and even distribution of examination papers , ballot papers and urgent medical supplies All these are on the other side of the commetcial purpose.
Tony Kwofie 7 months ago

All these Airports mentioned were in existence some from the 60s. The only exception is the HO airport What this government has done is to upgrade the infrastructural facilities. By the way the Western Region which supplies t ...
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All these Airports mentioned were in existence some from the 60s. The only exception is the HO airport What this government has done is to upgrade the infrastructural facilities. By the way the Western Region which supplies the country's GOLD MANGANESE COCOA RUBBER OIL AND GAS needs an International Airport to to serve the Mining Petroleum BUSINESS HUB. What about a WESTERN CORRIDOR ROAD ?
Grow in Wisdom 7 months ago

Some people throw out jargons anyhow, without getting to understand what those jargons really mean. How did they arrive at the conclusion that these airports are not commercially viable?

Making losses on a project or a pr ...
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Some people throw out jargons anyhow, without getting to understand what those jargons really mean. How did they arrive at the conclusion that these airports are not commercially viable?

Making losses on a project or a product does not necessarily mean that the project or product is not or will not be commercially viable. Inappropriate use of jargons by people who are supposed to know best undermine their credibility.
Agyaaku 7 months ago

Yes, Mahama's Ho Airport would surely not GENERATE ANYTHING!!!!!

Yes, Mahama's Ho Airport would surely not GENERATE ANYTHING!!!!!
BBB 7 months ago

How can you make profits when air fares are very expensive? Our leaders are suffering from poverty of good thinking. If air fares are affordable these airports will be busy all day and making profits as well. The air transpor ...
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How can you make profits when air fares are very expensive? Our leaders are suffering from poverty of good thinking. If air fares are affordable these airports will be busy all day and making profits as well. The air transport is seen as a luxury rather than a needed means of transport.

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