The Coalition of GaDangme Pressure Groups, a group that calls itself that, has vehemently denounced what it considers to be unjust treatment of Daniel McKorley, also known as McDan, the Executive Chairman of the McDan Group.

The organization claims that McDan is working to improve his GaDangme neighborhood and Ghanaians in general, just like many successful Ghanaian businessmen before him.

Due to an alleged $3 million in unpaid debt, the administration of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) closed the McDan Aviation Private Jet Terminal. Over time, land leases, rentals, and terminal fees have added up to the debt.

The coalition spokesperson, Jonathan Akrong, called the frequent closures of McDan Aviation "extremely alarming" during a press conference in Accra.

On page four, paragraph three of the contentious Agyapadie Book, he claimed that the closures were connected to a larger "satanic agenda," saying that these measures demonstrate a troubling pattern in the final days of President Nana Akufo-Addo's government.

The organization said that McDan's economic endeavors are seen as a hindrance to their goal, accusing a group they called the "Akyem Mafia" of planning to seize control of Ghana's Kotoka International Airport (KIA).

Mr. Akrong also said that airport employees opposed attempts to take over KIA during President Akufo-Addo's first term, but the latest moves against McDan Aviation point to a renewed effort in this direction.

A deliberate plan by President Akufo-Addo's administration to assume the KIA's supervisory position through targeted actions against companies such as McDan Aviation and strategic dismissals was also stated by the Coalition of GaDangme Pressure Groups.


The organization said that in order to assign the President's relative to a supervisory position, the government had removed important figures, including Yaw Kwakwa, the former managing director of the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL), and Hopeson Adorye, the former head of security at KIA.

They claim this move is part of a broader scheme to facilitate corrupt practices and enable the President’s associates to dominate KIA operations.

The group further alleged that the shutdown of McDan Aviation was a calculated step to entrench this agenda.

By sidelining McDan’s aviation business, they argue, the President’s family and friends would be positioned to launch their aviation ventures and other enterprises at KIA, consolidating their control over the airport.

The first shutdown of McDan Aviation reportedly drew significant public outcry, particularly from the GaDangme community, given McDan’s standing as a prominent figure from the GaDangme ethnic group.

According to the group, this backlash provided an opportunity for the alleged conspirators to terminate Yaw Kwakwa’s appointment as GACL Managing Director under the guise of resolving the controversy.

The GaDangme Pressure Groups described the alleged actions as “wicked and atrocious,” accusing the government of prioritizing its interests over national development.

The group cited Herald’s online reports on February 17, 2022, that exposed a web of connections between President Akufo-Addo’s loyal friends and family members and various businesses operating at KIA.

According to the pressure group, Benedict Peters, a Nigerian associated with President Akufo-Addo, owns Frontiers Health Service, a COVID-19 testing company at KIA.

They added that Femi Adetola, another Nigerian friend, manages a section of the airport catering to “Commercially important passengers.” President Akufo-Addo’s daughter, Valerie Obaze, formerly an Ambassador to the Czech Republic, is linked to the Duty-Free Shop at KIA Terminal 3.

Additionally, the report reveals close ties between Paul Adom Otchere, Board Chairman of GACL, and other individuals linked to the management of KIA.

These connections raise concerns of a deliberate effort to gain control over KIA, a valuable state asset, and consolidate power among President Akufo-Addo’s inner circle, as outlined in the controversial Agyapadie book.

They have called on Ghanaians to resist such schemes and demand accountability from those in power.

The groups also called on the government to cease any alleged targeting of Mr. Daniel McKorley and to ensure a level playing field for all Ghanaian businesses, irrespective of regional or ethnic affiliations.

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