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Ga Asafoatsemei demand government intervention as McDan–GACL dispute deepens
March 30, 2026
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Ga Asafoatsemei demand government intervention as McDan–GACL dispute deepens

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Key Points

  • The Ga Traditional Council's Asafoatsemei and Asafoanyemei Group is urging the government to intervene in the dispute between McDan Aviation and GACL.
  • They call for a review of McDan Aviation's FBO services termination at Kotoka International Airport Terminal One, citing contested debt allegations.
  • The group emphasizes the direct impact on Ga communities, as McDan employs 300 Ga indigenes and provides stipends to nearly 500 others.
  • They advocate for negotiation over dismissal, drawing parallels to Ghana's renegotiations with international bodies, and warn against deterring local investors.
  • The group also used the platform to highlight the historical neglect of traditional authorities in Accra and Tema regarding economic benefits from developments on their lands.

Why This Matters

This issue is significant for Ghana as it highlights tensions between state entities and local businesses, potentially affecting investor confidence and job security for hundreds of citizens. It also underscores the long-standing grievances of traditional authorities regarding economic benefits from developments on their ancestral lands, which can have broader implications for social cohesion and fair resource distribution.

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