The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has successfully reclaimed over 16 acres of prime airport-adjacent land from the McDan Group of Companies, following a decisive ruling by the Accra High Court in its favour.
The judgment, delivered on May 6, 2025, grants GACL full possession and re-entry rights to two parcels of land measuring approximately 10.63 acres and 5.66 acres. The properties, located near the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) and adjacent to Action Chapel International, had been occupied by McDan Shipping Company and Airport Logistics Limited—both subsidiaries of the McDan Group—since 2012.
GACL initiated legal action in February 2025, citing persistent breaches of lease agreements and non-payment of ground rent by the McDan entities. The company sought recovery of $26,296 in outstanding rent and a perpetual injunction to prevent any further interference with the land.
After filing for summary judgment on the grounds that the defendants had no valid defense, the court granted all reliefs sought by GACL, including an award of GH¢50,000 in legal costs.
This legal triumph follows a series of tensions between GACL and McDan Aviation, which in December 2024 had its operations at Terminal 1 suspended due to debt obligations. While those debts were eventually cleared, the land dispute remained unresolved until this ruling.
A source within GACL hailed the outcome as a major victory for asset protection and responsible stewardship.
“The repossession of these lands not only safeguards millions of dollars’ worth of state assets but also reinforces our commitment to accountability and lawful management of public property,” the source noted.
The successful litigation is credited to a collaborative effort between GACL’s Legal Department and Managing Director Mrs. Yvonne Nana Afriyie Opare, who has led a recent push to recover strategic assets and enhance operational transparency.
GACL is expected to evaluate new uses for the reclaimed lands, potentially including aviation infrastructure expansion or public-private partnerships to boost revenue generation and improve airport services.
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