Ghanaian entrepreneur Dr. Daniel McKorley, widely known as McDan, has reaffirmed his dedication to transforming the Kotoka International Airport enclave into a trade and logistics hub even as a recent High Court ruling re-awarded over 16 acres of disputed airport land back to the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL).
On May 6, the Accra High Court ruled in favor of GACL, granting it full possession of the land, which had been occupied for nearly two decades by McDan Shipping Company and Airport Logistics Limited, subsidiaries of the McDan Group. GACL’s legal action cited breaches of lease agreements and unpaid ground rent totaling $26,296.
In a swift response, the McDan Group filed for a stay of execution and announced plans to appeal. The company argues that its long-term investments, including warehouses and more than 12 years of private security services, have added tangible value to the area.
“That the Honourable Court granted an order for recovery of possession, and if the Judgment is not stayed, irreparable damage will be caused to the Defendants… as their appeal would be rendered nugatory,” the Group noted in its court filings.
The McDan Shipping Company emphasized its community-centric approach, stating that it deliberately engaged with traditional leaders from La, Teshie, and Nungua to develop trust and foster local inclusion, choosing not to seek formal land title from the Lands Commission.
“That the Honourable Court was duty bound to determine whether there was a legal basis for a relief against forfeiture as provided under Section 58 of the Land Act 2020, Act 1036,” the appeal added.
Despite the legal hurdles, McDan insists the vision for the airport precinct remains intact. Supporters argue his ventures have spurred job creation and economic upliftment in the area, and the Group has vowed to pursue all legal remedies to safeguard its investments and continue its “role as a catalyst for infrastructure transformation.”
