The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised strong objections to new aviation-related taxes introduced by Ghana. It has warned that the measures contradict agreed regional reforms and could undermine West Africa’s air transport sector. In a sharply worded letter signed by ECOWAS Commission President Omar Alieu Touray, the regional body says Ghana’s new charges go against a binding decision aimed at reducing the cost of air travel across member states. The letter refers to Supplementary Act A/SA.2/12/24, under which ECOWAS leaders agreed to abolish several air transport-related taxes, including ticket taxes, tourism levies, solidarity taxes and overseas travel taxes, effective January 2026. It also notes that member states agreed to reduce key aviation charges such as Passenger Service Charges and security fees to make air travel more affordable and improve regional integration. ECOWAS said the reforms were backed by international aviation bodies and driven b...