McDan Aviation Limited has disputed the claims made by the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) regarding a breach of its license agreement. The company asserts that a recent delay in payments was temporary and has now been fully resolved. In a statement, McDan Aviation explained that the delay in rent payments was caused by operational challenges amid the current global business crisis. They emphasised that all outstanding amounts have been settled in good faith.
McDan Aviation stated that describing this minor administrative issue as a serious breach of contract misrepresents both the company’s dedication to its financial obligations and its longstanding relationship with GACL. The company further noted that it had made several attempts to resolve the matter with GACL, but these overtures were rejected. Additionally, McDan Aviation accused GACL of failing to adhere to the terms of their August 2022 license agreement, which regulates operations at Terminal 1 of Accra International Airport.
According to the agreement, GACL is required to give 90 days’ notice prior to eviction. “By not providing this mandatory notice, GACL has deliberately breached a key contractual obligation,” the company’s statement asserted. The company further alleged that on March 11, 2026, GACL officials forcibly entered the terminal and removed equipment, despite a court injunction served the previous day. McDan Aviation described this action as “clear and deliberate defiance of the injunctive process served on the GACL.”
“GACL has not only breached its contractual obligations by ignoring the 90-day notice requirement but has also demonstrated contempt for the rule of law,” the statement said. McDan Aviation said it is pursuing all legal remedies to address the alleged unlawful termination and protect its investments, while affirming its commitment to the development of Ghana’s aviation sector.
“As a wholly Ghanaian enterprise under the McDan Group, we remain dedicated to collaboration, national development, and the advancement of Ghana’s aviation sector,” the company said.
Source: William Narh
