THE Ghana Airport Company has attributed the delay in the repair of the two faulty conveyor belts in the Arrival Hall of the Kotoka International Airport, leading to much stress for arriving passengers, to the new Procurement Law.
A source close to the company told the Times yesterday that the new procurement law requires that beyond a certain amount, the company should seek approval from the National Procurement Board before purchases are made. "Application to the Board for approval was made more than two months ago but approval was given only last Friday for parts to be purchased for the repairs, the source said, and added that the parts to replace the faulty conveyor belts cannot be procured locally and have to be imported.
The Arrival Hall of the Kotoka International Airport has, since Friday, July 4, been a scene of frustration among passengers due to the breakdown of two of the three conveyor belts from which passengers retrieve their luggage on arrival.
Investigations by the Times revealed that the conveyor belts have been down for the past three months, leaving only one to serve passengers.
The source cited the example of the confused state of affairs on Friday evening when KLM and British Airways arrived.
Akufo-Addo spotted ordering chiefs to stand for his handshake
Akufo-Addo ‘disrespects’ every chief in Ghana except Okyenhene — NDC Communicato...
Supreme Court clears way for dual citizens to hold key public positions
Be transparent, don’t suppress the truth – Prof. Opoku-Agyemang to Jean Mensa
‘I won’t tell the world I was only a driver’s mate during challenges’ – Prof Jan...
We’ll prosecute corrupt officials of Akufo-Addo’s govt – Prof Jane Naana
[Full text] Acceptance speech by Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as 2024 NDC Runn...
Election 2024: Don’t be complacent, we haven’t won yet – Asiedu Nketia cautions ...
Election 2024: Stop fighting over positions in Mahama’s next govt – Asiedu Nketi...
Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang will restore dignity of vice presidency – Fifi Kw...
