The Chief Executive Officer of Richardson Group of Companies, John Andrew
Richardson, has called on President John Mahama to include the re-establishment
of a national airline as part of his ambitious Reset Agenda.
As the founder of Oligarch Africa Ltd, Richardson, a seasoned entrepreneur and
leader in the travel and tourism industry, emphasized the profound impact a national
airline could have on Ghana’s economy, tourism, and global image.
Reflecting on the legacy of Ghana Airways, established in the late 1950s by Dr.
Kwame Nkrumah, Richardson in a statement highlighted its historical role as a
symbol of national pride and progress.
“The national airline had its own fleet including Douglas DC-9s and McDonnell
Douglas DC-10’s with weekly flights from Accra to cities such as; London, Paris,
Zurich, New York.” he said.
Richardson expressed his belief that reviving the spirit of Ghana Airways or forming
a new national airline under a public-private partnership (PPP) agreement could
yield immense benefits for the country.
According to him, a well-managed national airline could be a game-changer for
Ghana’s economy.