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PHOTOS: Passengers stranded at Airport as staff withdraw services

A number of domestic departure passengers are stranded at the Airport following a strike by Kotoka International Airport general staff.

A staff member explained to stranded passengers that unless the strike is called off, they would have to make alternate arrangements.

The Managing Director, Yaw Kwakwa’s office was locked and no member of his secretariat was available.

Passengers stranded at Airport as staff withdraw services
Passengers stranded at Airport as staff withdraw services
Passengers stranded at Airport as staff withdraw services
Passengers stranded at Airport as staff withdraw services

The Ghana Airport Company Limited’s Divisional Union of the Public Services Workers’ Union of the Trades Union Congress, has directed all general staff of the Kotoka International Airport to withdraw their services from 6:am on Friday, February 26, until further notice.

Passengers stranded at Airport as staff withdraw services
Passengers stranded at Airport as staff withdraw services

This, according to the Union, is due to the Company’s Board’s attempt to allegedly shelve the report of an investigative committee which allegedly indicted the Managing Director.

Passengers stranded at Airport as staff withdraw services
Passengers stranded at Airport as staff withdraw services

In a press statement dated February 25, the Union said the only way to turn the fortunes of the Company around is when the Managing Director is removed from his post.

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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