CPA demands answers over legal basis of GACL takeover of McDan terminal

The Committee for Public Accountability has questioned the circumstances surrounding the government’s takeover of the private jet terminal operated by McDan Aviation at the Kotoka International Airport.

The takeover follows a decision by the Ghana Airports Company Limited to terminate its Fixed Base Operator (FBO) agreement with McDan Aviation, citing unpaid licence fees, rent, and royalties.

But reacting to the development, the Committee’s Executive Chairman, Collins Owusu Amankwah, said the situation raises serious legal and transparency concerns. He is calling for the full contract between GACL and McDan Aviation to be made public.

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“These are begging questions. What precedent does this set for private investors operating under government concessions? Did Ghana Airports Company Limited obtain a court order before the eviction? Was the McDan Group given adequate notice as required by law?

“Why were national security operatives involved in a commercial tenancy dispute? What legal basis justified the forceful takeover of this facility?” he asked.

According to a report on citinewsroom.com, Amankwah said the Committee is also demanding a formal explanation from the Ministry of Transport and wants Parliament to step in to review the process.

“The Committee for Public Accountability will continue to monitor this matter closely and will pursue all lawful avenues to ensure that there’s administrative justice in this country,” he said.

The incident has sparked wider public debate, with many questioning what it means for investor confidence in Ghana. At the heart of the concerns is whether due process was followed and how government actions in such disputes could affect trust in the country’s business environment.

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