Member of Parliament for Bantama and former Minister for Roads and Highways, Francis Asenso-Boakye, has dismissed the idea of constructing an airport in Cape Coast, arguing that prioritizing road infrastructure would be a more effective investment for Ghana's economy. "If you invest in a very modern highway from Accra to Takoradi, you can do the journey in an hour and a half.
That will transform the tourism dynamics in our country," he stated.
Speaking in Parliament during discussions on the approval of a GHS 3.2 billion budget for the Ministry of Roads and Highways, Asenso-Boakye questioned the viability of an airport in Cape Coast, a project that was promised by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the lead-up to the 2020 elections.
The proposal has faced skepticism from analysts, who argue that it lacks economic justification.
