Upper East Airport to be completed in 24 months – Mahama

The President gave the assurance on Thursday, August 13, 2026, when he inspected the site earmarked for the airport project.

President Mahama said the project is currently progressing through the procurement process and expressed optimism that construction will commence before the end of the year.

The president said that the Upper East airport forms part of the government’s broader plan to expand and improve airport infrastructure across the country, with new airports also planned for Wa and Sunyani.

“The project is 24 months and I have been following the process of the procurement. I want us to let it go quickly. There are three airports we will be building. Wa is getting a new airport, the Upper East is getting an airport and then Sunyani is also getting a new airport and so we hope that by the end of the year, we will come back here and we will cut the sword for the airport to start.

Mahama further disclosed that although the official completion period given to the contractors is 24 months, they have indicated that the project could be delivered ahead of schedule.

“Even though they have given 24 months, the contractors assure us that they can do it in a shorter time than that. And so very soon I will come back, join you, our paramount chiefs and the people of the Upper East to cut the sword on this site for the provision of the airport.”