“The Kumasi Airport Mahama Built Was Like A Kitchen” – Chairman Wontumi Slams Mahama

Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has taken a swipe at former President John Dramani Mahama over the state of the Kumasi Airport during his administration.
In an interview with Serwaa Amihere on GhOne TV, Wontumi criticized Mahama’s efforts, describing the airport of that era as substandard and unworthy of its purpose.

“When Mahama was in power, he promised to build an airport for the Ashanti Region, but what he left behind was nothing like what we have today. The airport back then was like a kitchen, a place where we cook,” Wontumi remarked in Twi, emphasizing his dissatisfaction with the project under Mahama’s leadership. He lauded the current Akufo-Addo-led NPP government for completing the airport and transforming it into a world-class facility.

The newly upgraded Agyemang Prempeh I International Airport in Kumasi was officially inaugurated on May 10, 2024. The modernized airport now boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including sleek operational spaces and newly installed equipment designed to meet international standards. The contemporary design includes glass walls on staircases, adding a modern touch to its aesthetic.

Visitors to the airport are greeted with the phrase “Nante Yie,” meaning “Safe Journey,” reflecting the welcoming spirit of the new facility. The upgraded airport is expected to enhance the Ashanti Region’s global image, boost the local economy, and create new business opportunities by improving connectivity within and beyond Ghana.

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