Legal experts and public commentators, Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers, have filed a suit at the Supreme Court (SC)seeking declarations over the recent renaming of Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
According to Brako-Powers, the renaming of Kotoka International Airport is unlawful unless it is amended or repealed through the appropriate legal processes.
In a writ invoking the original jurisdiction of the court, the plaintiff is challenging what he describes as an unlawful attempt to rename the facility to “Accra International Airport.”
Brako-Powers, in his suit, filed against the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr Dominic Ayine, maintains that the General Kotoka Trust Decree, 1969 (NLCD 339), remains valid and binding under the 1992 Constitution unless it is amended or repealed.
The plaintiff Brako-Powers is seeking a declaration that any purported renaming of the airport without such amendment or repeal is inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution.
He further argued that any executive order issued to effect the name change, without legislative backing, is null, void, and of no legal effect.
Furthermore, the suit requires the court to cancel the reversion of Kotoka International Airport to “Accra International Airport”, asserting that it contravenes constitutional provisions.
The Attorney-General now has 14 days to file a response after being served with the plaintiff’s statement of case.
Brako-Powers lawsuit comes on the heels of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) announcing 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.
Meanwhile, 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”.