{
  "id": 7250866,
  "title": "Mahama inspects proposed site for Upper West Regional Airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/mahama-inspects-proposed-site-for-upper-west-regional-airport",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T05:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/mahama-inspects-proposed-site-for-upper-west-regional-airport/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Saturday, President John Dramani Mahama visited the proposed site for the construction of the Upper West Regional Airport in Wa. This visit is part of the President's two-day Resetting Ghana Tour of the Upper West Region. Mahama stated that the old airport was merely an airstrip, no longer suitable for current demands. The main Wa-Nadowli road used to cross the runway, but was later diverted, and the runway was fenced to enhance safety. He reiterated that proposals for a new airport aimed at serving Wa and the Upper West Region have existed for a long time. \"With God's grace, we now have both the opportunity and the resources to turn this vision into reality,\" the President declared. Mahama confirmed that the Ghana Airports Company had secured the necessary funds for the project. The procurement process was completed, and contractors were selected. He expressed his hope that construction would soon commence, stating that the new airport would significantly reduce travel time between Wa and Accra. He pointed out that it currently takes around nine or ten hours to drive from Wa to Accra, while the journey could be completed in approximately one hour and fifteen minutes with the new airport. Mahama added that some people have noted that the airport site is slightly farther from Wa, emphasizing that such projects require long-term planning. He compared the situation to Accra International Airport, which was initially located outside the city in a rural area, but now faces land constraints due to urban expansion. He believed that the new airport would encourage growth and expansion in Wa, becoming a major blessing for the Upper West Region. Once the contractor officially mobilizes and work begins, Mahama promised to return to cut the sod for construction.",
  "summary": "President John Dramani Mahama on Saturday inspected the proposed site for the construction of the Upper West Regional Airport in Wa.",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Mahama to cut sod for US$1.3bn Sentuo Airport Garden City on Tuesday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/mahama-to-cut-sod-for-us-1-3bn-sentuo-airport-garden-city-on-tuesday",
        "published": "2026-09-14T05:31:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ghana Business News",
        "title": "President Mahama inspects proposed site for Upper West Regional Airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/president-mahama-inspects-proposed-site-for-upper-west-regional",
        "published": "2026-09-14T06:30:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}