The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has called on the Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) to take decisive action against individuals encroaching on airport lands to allow for the expansion of the runway at Prempeh I International Airport.
Speaking during a meeting with officials, the Asantehene stressed that the land was allocated specifically for airport operations, and any encroachments disrupting these activities must be addressed promptly.
He further tasked the Ministry of Transport and the GACL to ensure that the ongoing runway expansion is completed to accommodate larger aircraft and facilitate international travel.
The Asantehene underscored the strategic importance of the airport's upgrade in boosting economic growth and enhancing the region's connectivity to global destinations. "The land was given to the airport company.