Togbe Afede’s Aviation Academy Project Faces Delays Despite $32K Deposit to GACL.
The Agbogbomefia of the Asogli State, Togbe Afede XIV, is facing setbacks in his efforts to establish a Pilot Training School in Ho, Volta Region. Despite making a $32,445 deposit—30% of the required payment—to the Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) in June 2023, the project remains stalled due to inaction from the airport authority.The academy, planned for the Ho Airport, aims to train pilots and aviation personnel while creating jobs and boosting the regional economy. According to the Asogli State Council, the delay reflects a lack of commitment from GACL, despite Togbe’s investment.The Ho Airport, completed in 2018 at a cost of $25 million, has struggled to operate effectively, leaving it underutilized. Togbe Afede’s proposed school could revitalize the airport and transform it into a regional aviation hub.The Asogli State Council has criticized the airport authority, stating, “The negligence and […]
