John Mahama to cut sod for Upper East Airport

A sod-cutting announcement for the Upper East Airport just landed during the 2026 State of the Nation Address, and locals are hyped.

The airport announcement

• President John Dramani Mahama revealed plans to break ground soon.
• Sumbrungo is where the proposed site sits, with prep work already done.
• Residents see this as a massive win for regional air connectivity.
• Investment and economic growth are the big expected payoffs.

Alagumgube's role in making it happen

• Gabriel Agambila founded the group that pushed this project forward.
• Alagumgube literally cleared a runway path at the proposed site.
• Land documentation and a passport-office renovation are on their resume.
• Agambila called the announcement a reward for years of grinding advocacy.