Enough of the inspections — Upper East residents demand action on Airport project

Residents of the Upper East Region have expressed frustration over repeated inspections of the proposed Upper East Airport site without any action, calling on the government to move beyond assessments and begin the actual process of constructing the long-awaited facility.

The concerns follow an itinerary from the Presidency indicating that President John Dramani Mahama, as part of his “Resetting Ghana Tour” of the Upper East Region on Thursday, August 13, 2026, is expected to inspect the proposed airport site.

The planned visit has triggered reactions on social media, with some residents questioning the need for another inspection when the proposed project has already been the subject of several assessments and visits by government officials.

According to the residents, what the region needs at this stage is a clear commitment to the project through the award of a construction contract, a sod-cutting ceremony and the commencement of physical works.

The renewed debate comes amid growing expectations surrounding the proposed airport, which residents and development advocates have long argued would improve connectivity, support economic activity and enhance the region’s development prospects.

Some residents say repeated visits to the proposed site without visible progress on construction risk creating frustration and diminishing public confidence in promises surrounding the project.

The reactions also come shortly after Gabriel Agambila, founder of Upper East development advocate Alagumgube questioned reports of an imminent sod-cutting ceremony for the airport, arguing that key technical preparations needed to be completed before construction could credibly begin.

Mr. Agambila's comments have added to the wider public discussion about the project's readiness and the need for clarity on the processes required before construction can commence.

For residents expressing their concerns online, however, the immediate priority is action.

They want the government to provide clear information on the status of the project, complete the necessary preparatory processes, award the contract and move from repeated inspections to actual construction.

The residents say another inspection should therefore be accompanied by concrete commitments and a defined timeline for the commencement of work.

As President Mahama prepares to visit the region, the airport project is expected to remain one of the issues attracting significant public attention, with residents looking beyond official visits and inspections for tangible progress on the ground.

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