The government has confirmed that the refurbishment of Terminal 2 of the Accra International Airport is 80% complete.

This was disclosed by the Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Fosu, in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, November 9, while commenting on the government’s upcoming 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy.

“...In the meantime, the refurbishment of Terminal 2 at the Accra International Airport is 80% complete,” part of the post read.

Renovation works started earlier this year, with the government and the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) confirming the project as part of a $15 million upgrade aimed at reducing congestion at Terminal 3.

The renovation forms part of efforts by GACL to expand passenger-handling capacity at the airport and improve the overall travel experience by enabling Terminal 2 to serve both domestic and international passengers.

The announcement comes ahead of the presentation of the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy by Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson in Parliament on Thursday, November 12, 2026.

“On Thursday, 12 November 2026, Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, will, through the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of Government, introduce the New Economy, a comprehensive four-year economic transformation plan under which major investments will be made in the productive sectors of the economy,” the statement added.

The government is expected to outline its economic priorities and planned investments under the proposed transformation agenda during the budget presentation.

In April this year, the Presidency announced that construction works would soon begin at the Accra International Airport, as President Mahama cut the sod for the construction of an interconnecting concourse linking Terminal 2 (arrivals) and Terminal 3 (departures).

The project is expected to reduce congestion and boost Ghana’s ambition of becoming a leading aviation hub in West Africa.

Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 28, President Mahama stressed that the project went beyond a mere ceremony, describing it as a critical investment aimed “at improving operational efficiency, enhancing passenger experience, and supporting Ghana’s long-term economic growth.”

He mentioned that passenger traffic had surged over the past three years, rising by 700,000 between 2022 and 2025. This represented a 39% increase, from 1.8 million passengers in 2022 to 2.5 million in 2025.

According to him, this was evidence of Ghana’s expanding global connectivity and attractiveness as a destination, highlighting the need for expansion to safeguard efficiency and maintain service standards.

President Mahama also announced government plans to revive the country’s defunct airline, with the National Airline Taskforce assigned to present a roadmap by the end of the week.