Kotoka International Airport
The Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) has confirmed that on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at approximately 17. 48hrs, there was a power outage at Kotoka International Airport as a result of the heavy downpour of rain.
According to GACL, the backup power generating system came on as expected, however an electrical system fault prevented the deployment of power to the terminal.
A statement issued by Management of GACL, stated that power was fully restored at 18.19hrs.
“Management extends its sincere apologies to passengers who were affected by the brief downtime and reiterate it’s commitment to provide seamless passenger facilitation at the airport,” it further said.
The power outage caused all airline check-in processes at Kotoka International Airport to come to a standstill. The situation left travelers worried with frustration mounting.
🚨 Kotoka International Airport Blackout: All airline check-in processes at Kotoka International Airport are at a standstill due to a power outage. Travelers have been stranded for nearly an hour, with frustration mounting. #CitiNewsroom pic.twitter.com/fYW8tfLa2g
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