The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, has expressed concern over President Akufo-Addo’s recent commissioning of Prempeh 1 International Airport in Kumasi.
Despite the grand ceremony, Nketiah expressed bewilderment at the decision to start the project, which is still under construction.
In his remarks, Nketiah emphasized the imprudence of opening a facility that is not yet fully operational.
He argued that it would have been wiser for President Akufo-Addo to wait for the airport to be completed before declaring it open to the public.
“If it had been completed, the plane would have landed. It’s like making fufu without soup and having us eat it,” said Nana Yaa, host of Onua FM’s Yen Nsenpa morning show. he said in an Instagram video posted by Brefo.
“You’re saying it’s over when bulldozers are working everywhere,” he shouted, questioning the legitimacy of the commissioning ceremony.
According to the NDC chairman, the premature commissioning of the airport reflects a political agenda aimed at garnering support rather than responding to the practical needs of the people.
“I have already said that the president’s decision should be considered,” Nketiah said sharply.
On May 10, 2024, Agyeman Prempe I International Airport in Kumasi was officially opened.
The interior of the airport has been meticulously laid out into different operational areas, and many of the stair walls are made of glass, providing a visually appealing atmosphere.
At the entrance, visitors are greeted by a signboard that says “Nanteie,” which symbolizes “safe travel.”
The airport is expected to raise the international profile of the Ashanti region and contribute significantly to the economic prosperity of the local community.