Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has revealed a bold plan to transform Ghana's aviation sector, beginning with the development of the Cape Coast Airport.

During the NPP’s manifesto launch in Takoradi on Sunday, August 18, Dr Bawumia announced that $2 billion in funding has been secured from Korean investors to kickstart the airport project.

Highlighting the importance of expanding public infrastructure, Dr Bawumia outlined a broader vision for the aviation industry in Ghana.

He pledged to facilitate the establishment of a private-sector-led Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility at Tamale Airport, aiming to make it a key hub for aviation cargo, horticultural goods, and logistics.

In addition to the Cape Coast Airport and Tamale MRO facility, Dr Bawumia committed to constructing a new airport in the Upper East Region, further emphasizing his dedication to enhancing the country’s aviation infrastructure.

“Our plan includes the development of the Cape Coast Airport, funded by the $2 billion Korean facility, the establishment of an MRO facility at Tamale Airport to make it a cargo and logistics hub, and the construction of a new airport in the Upper East Region,” Dr Bawumia stated, promising to propel Ghana’s aviation sector to new heights.

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