Renaming Kotoka Airport: If Coup Makers Are the Problem, What About Rawlings? | Matters Arising

Описание: The debate over renaming Kotoka International Airport has reignited sharp political and historical arguments, with panelists deeply divided on whether Ghana should continue honouring a figure associated with a military coup.

Dr Zaato questions the consistency of the push for change, arguing that if Kotoka’s name is being removed because of his role in a coup, then Ghana must also confront the legacy of other coup leaders, including the founder of the NDC, Jerry John Rawlings, and the continued use of his name on national institutions. Kwadwo Poku downplays the urgency of the move, insisting that with numerous economic and social challenges facing the country, renaming the airport should be the least of the government’s priorities, while also stressing that Kotoka remains a significant part of Ghana’s history.

On the other side, Solomon Owusu maintains that the renaming is long overdue, saying Ghana must finally align its national symbols with democratic values. Hamza Suhuyini adds a constitutional angle, arguing that the spirit of the 1992 Constitution rejects coups and the glorification of coup makers, and challenges the NPP to defend the name change based on principles they once championed. He also draws a distinction between Rawlings’ legacy and dictatorship, noting his rejection of personal glorification.

Is this a necessary correction of history, a misplaced priority, or a case of political selectivity? The discussion puts Ghana’s past, principles, and politics under the spotlight

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