The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has announced the completion of the signage at Accra International Airport following public criticism.
In a statement, GACL stated that the project was not fully completed as scheduled on Friday; however, all outstanding works have now been concluded.
“The fixing of Accra International Airport signage has now been completed, including paint works…The work was not fully completed yesterday, but it is now done this morning,” GACL said.
“These works are done at night after the last flight due to the height and impact on the car park area in order not to inconvenience the public and travelling passengers,” it added.
The company expressed appreciation to the public for its feedback, noting that citizen engagement plays a vital role in improving service delivery.
“Thanks to all for the concern. We continue to encourage constructive feedback, which helps with our service delivery,” GACL noted.
The GACL statement comes on the heels of public backlash on social media after pictures and videos of the new airport signage went viral.
Following videos of the new signage being officially unveiled on March 20, 2026, some media users have expressed disappointment in the government and GACL over the new signage.
Netizens noted that the failure to properly remove or repaint old markings before placing the new signage is disrespectful and embarrassing, as the old markings showing Kotoka can still be seen.
Some X user reacting to the video wrote, “Wey cheap work this? People put in place to think and do things right are not doing so”.
It will be recalled that the Mahama government recently changed the name of the airport from Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport.
The Transport Ministry has officially announced that Kotoka International Airport has been officially renamed Accra International Airport.
The Ministry assured the public that operations, safety, and international travel would not be affected. Adding that the renaming will, however, involve updating official documents, signage, digital platforms, aviation publications, and communications.
The government has also called on the public, stakeholders, and international partners to cooperate for a smooth transition and thanked all for their support.
On Monday, February 23, 2026, in a press statement, the Transport Ministry stated, “The ministry hereby informs the general public that the Government of Ghana has officially reverted the name of Kotoka International Airport to its original name, Accra International Airport.
“The facility was originally known as Accra International Airport before its redesignation. The government has considered it appropriate to restore the airport to its former and internationally recognised name”, it said.
The statement further added, “This change will not affect airport operations, safety standards, or international travel arrangements. Notably, within the records of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the airport code has remained ‘ACC.’”
“The transition will involve updating official documents, airport signage, digital platforms, aviation publications, and other communication materials”.
Meanwhile, Kwesi Pratt, the Veteran journalist and Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, has said the change of name of Ghana’s main airport to Accra International Airport is good.
Speaking in an interview on Peace FM’s Kokrokoo on February 24, 2026, Kwesi Pratt stated, “Now, wherever you go and say Istanbul, everyone knows it, and it helps promote the country. So now, Accra is good.
Having Accra International Airport is good. First, it was Kotoka and people were struggling to locate the place, but now Accra, which everyone is aware of, makes it easier.”
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