Source: Africa Publicity
Ghana is taking steps to rename its Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to Accra International Airport.
The Majority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, Mahama Ayariga, made the announcement to journalists during a leadership press conference ahead or the opening of the 9th Parliament on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
According to him, the change of name would be effected through a legislation to be tabled before Parliament the Minister for Transport.
Mr. Ayariga says “We are changing the name of our airport from Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport. A bill will be brought by the Minister for Transport for the name to be changed.”
He explained that the renaming forms part of broader legislative priorities expected to be presented when Parliament resumes.
The Majority Leader noted that the Transport Minister would also lay several bills, including the Maritime Offences Bill and the Road Traffic Bill, which are expected to address the legalisation and regulation of commercial motorcycle operations, commonly known as okada.
He revealed “The Minister for Transport will bring the Maritime Offences Bill and the Road Traffic Bill to deal with the legalisation of okada riding and their operations. He will also bring the Ghana Shippers Council Regulation Bill.”
The move to rename the airport comes after years of calls by sections of the Ghanaian public and civil society groups who argue that the current name does not reflect Ghana’s democratic values.
The current name honours General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, one of the key figures involved in the 1966 coup that overthrew Ghana’s founding President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
