‘It’s unprofessional’ – Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo faults GACL over cultural display suspension

Entertainment pundit Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo has criticised the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) over its decision to suspend cultural drumming and dancing performances at the Kotoka International Airport.

He described the decision as unprofessional, insisting that proper stakeholder engagement should have preceded any move to discontinue the cultural performances.

Speaking during a discussion on UTV’s United Showbiz on November 8, 2026, Arnold acknowledged that the company, as the custodian of the airport, had the authority to regulate activities on its premises, particularly when they interfered with airport operations.

He argued that the primary purpose of the airport was to facilitate air travel and ensure the convenience and safety of passengers.

“Let us understand that the Ghana Airports Company is the custodian of the Accra International Airport, so it has the authority to make decisions about what happens there. If the drumming and dancing affect certain airport operations, then the company is right to suspend them.

“The airport is primarily meant for air travel. The people who board planes are human beings, and those who visit the airport do so for two main reasons: either they are travelling or assisting someone to travel. If you are not involved in airport operations, your purpose there is to travel, assist someone, or pick someone up,” he said.

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However, Arnold questioned the manner in which the decision was taken, arguing that the company should have engaged the stakeholders involved in the cultural performances before announcing the suspension.

He noted that the cultural displays had become part of the airport's arrival experience over the years, with individuals and organisations involved in providing the service reportedly operating through paid partnerships.

According to him, the company should have considered the interests of these partners, especially since the activity generates revenue.

“The cultural showcase has become part of the arrival experience, even though it is not free at the Accra International Airport. This means the airport company has had partners providing the service for a long time. If the company is taking such a drastic decision, I think it is only fair to involve those partners and explain why it wants to suspend the activity, especially when they pay for it,” he shared.

Arnold further argued that rather than completely suspending an activity that generates revenue, the company should have explored ways to address the challenges associated with it.

“Again, when something generates revenue and there are challenges, what you do is find ways to fix them. I think it is unprofessional, considering that you work with stakeholders who are involved in the activity and that it generates revenue,” he added.

It is unprofessional for the Ghana Airports Company Limited to suspend airport cultural welcomes without providing clear details - Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo

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