Court gives AG 7 days to respond in Kotoka Airport renaming suit, plaintiff says executive can’t change law alone.
Ghana’s Supreme Court has directed the Attorney-General to file a response within seven days in a legal case challenging the reported renaming of Kotoka International Airport. The order was made on May 14, 2026, when the court considered an application for additional time by the Attorney-General in the case of Austin Kwabena Brako-Powers v. Attorney-General. The plaintiff, a lawyer and policy analyst, is contesting the legality of the reported name change, arguing that any such alteration must comply with established legal procedures under the General Kotoka Trust Decree, 1969 (NRCD 339), and cannot be effected through executive or administrative action alone. He further contends that the issue raises constitutional questions regarding executive authority and the management of state assets. While the state, represented by a Chief State Attorney, sought additional time to respond, the court granted the request but emphasized expedited proceedings, setting a seven-day deadline to avoid delays. The case is expected to return to court after the Attorney-General files its response, with the dispute focusing on whether the executive can unilaterally rename national landmarks without parliamentary approval.
