McDan, the popular Ghanaian business mogul known formally as Daniel McKorley, has once again become the center of national discussion—this time not for his entrepreneurial milestones, but for what many are calling a politically motivated attack.
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Former MP Titus Glover has voiced strong concerns, asserting that recent actions against McDan are an attempt to show him “where power lies.”
According to Glover, the wave of public criticism and recent demolition operations targeting properties linked to the McDan Group suggest more than just legal enforcement. Speaking during a media interview, he questioned the timing and intensity of the events, suggesting that a broader political agenda may be in motion. “When a successful Ghanaian entrepreneur like McDan is suddenly caught up in controversies and demolitions, we have to ask who benefits and why,” he stated.
The Court Ruling and Land Dispute
The operation has stirred considerable public debate. Sources suggest the demolition stemmed from a legal dispute between the McDan Group and the Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) over ownership of land near Kotoka International Airport.
In a press release dated July 30, 2025, GACL confirmed that it had regained control of over 16 acres of prime airport land after securing a ruling from the Accra High Court. The court granted GACL full re-entry and possession of two specific parcels—measuring approximately 10.63 acres and 5.66 acres—which had been leased since 2012 to McDan Shipping Company and Airport Logistics Limited, subsidiaries of the McDan Group.
The disputed land lies adjacent to Action Chapel International and is regarded as a strategic commercial zone. While the GACL maintains that the repossession is strictly legal, McDan supporters argue that the high-profile nature of the enforcement hints at ulterior motives.
Who Is McDan?
Daniel McKorley, known widely as McDan, is the founder and CEO of the McDan Group of Companies, a business empire spanning aviation, shipping, logistics, and real estate. Over the past decade, McDan has become a household name, not only for his business ventures but also for his philanthropic work, especially through the McDan Foundation. His journey from humble beginnings to corporate success is widely admired, especially among Ghana’s youth.
Despite his business contributions, McDan has been under increasing scrutiny in recent months, raising questions about whether political undercurrents are driving these developments. Titus Glover believes that McDan’s influence beyond business—particularly his potential as a future political influencer—has unsettled some power players.
Broader Implications
Glover warned that targeting entrepreneurs like McDan could have damaging effects on Ghana’s economic climate. “No one is above the law,” he said, “but we must also guard against the politicization of legal and regulatory tools. When business leaders become pawns in political battles, investor confidence suffers.”
He emphasized that such incidents create fear within the business community and could dissuade local and foreign investors from exploring opportunities in Ghana. “The government must be seen to protect, not punish, entrepreneurship,” he added.
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Public Reaction and Support
Public sentiment remains divided. Many Ghanaians have taken to social media to show support for McDan, calling the demolition excessive and humiliating. Others argue that if court rulings were involved, they must be respected—though they question the visible force behind the operation and why it unfolded so publicly.
Meanwhile, some legal experts have called for more transparency on land leasing practices and business-government relations to avoid similar conflicts in the future.
As McDan continues to manage both the legal and reputational fallout, calls for a more balanced approach between state institutions and private enterprises grow louder. The need to separate genuine regulatory action from politically charged narratives is now more urgent than ever.
For now, McDan remains focused on stabilizing his businesses and maintaining his standing in both the corporate and philanthropic spaces. Whether this is a temporary setback or the beginning of broader political friction remains to be seen—but the nation is watching.
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