The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has regained possession of prime airport lands from the McDan Group of Companies following a favourable court ruling on May 6.

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An Accra High Court granted GACL full re-entry and ownership of more than 16 acres of land previously occupied by McDan Shipping Company and Airport Logistics Limited—both subsidiaries of the McDan Group—located near Kotoka International Airport, adjacent to Action Chapel International.

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The lands span approximately 10.63 acres and 5.66 acres, respectively.

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This legal action, initiated by GACL in February 2025, stemmed from repeated breaches of lease terms and unpaid ground rents by the defendants.

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The company sought to reclaim the lands and demanded the payment of $26,296 in outstanding rent. GACL also requested a perpetual injunction to prevent any future interference with the reclaimed lands.

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After filing for summary judgment on the grounds that the McDan entities lacked a legitimate defense, the court upheld GACL’s claims. All reliefs sought were granted, with the defendants additionally ordered to pay GH¢50,000 in legal costs.

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This ruling comes months after McDan Aviation’s operations at Terminal 1 of the Kotoka International Airport were suspended in December 2024 due to unpaid debts. Though those obligations were eventually settled, the land dispute persisted until the court’s recent decision.

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GACL has described the outcome as a major milestone in its efforts to reclaim state assets and strengthen the lawful administration of public property.

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The company is now expected to consider new uses for the recovered lands, potentially aligning with plans to expand aviation infrastructure or pursue strategic development projects aimed at enhancing revenue generation.

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