The announcement was made during a leadership media briefing ahead of the Ninth Parliament’s resumption on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga stated that the renaming would be formalized through legislation to be presented to Parliament by the Minister of Transport.
“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 to effect the change,” he said.
The move comes after years of calls from segments of the public and civil society groups, who argue that the current name does not align with Ghana’s democratic values, as it commemorates General Emmanuel Kwasi Kotoka, a key figure in the 1966 coup that ousted the country’s first government.
Mr. Ayariga explained that the proposed renaming is part of a broader legislative agenda expected when Parliament resumes.
He added that the Minister of Transport will also present several bills, including the Maritime Offences Bill and the Road Traffic Bill, which are expected to provide a legal framework for the regulation of commercial motorcycle operations, commonly known as okada.
“The Minister for Transport will bring the Maritime Offences Bill and the Road Traffic Bill to address the legalisation and regulation of okada operations. He will also present the Ghana Shippers Council Regulation Bill,” Ayariga said.
The Ninth Parliament is expected to debate the proposed airport name change and the transport-related bills during the new session.
