The VVIP and VIP Lounges at the Kotoka International Airport will be closed down on Monday, June 12, 2017.

A notice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration said the shutdown is “until further notice.”

“In the meantime, special arrangements shall be put in place by the Protocol Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration for the Diplomatic Corps and Senior Government Officials only,” the notice stated.

No specific reason was given for the closure.

Below is the full General Notice:

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF THE V.V.I.P LOUNGE

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration wishes to bring to the attention of the general public and affected Institutions that due to circumstances beyond its control, it has become necessary to shut down the V.V.I.P and V.I.P Lounges at the Kotoka International Airport, with very limited access, from Monday 12th June, 2017 until further notice.

In the meantime, special arrangements shall be put in place by the Protocol Bureau of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration for the Diplomatic Corps and Senior Government Officials only.

In this regard, all other passengers are advised to use the normal departure and arrival channels at the Kotoka International Airport.
This Notice supersedes General Notice with Reference No. DS/AF/3 dated 4th May, 2015.