Report reaching Mybrytfmonline.com is that Okada riders in Pokrom a farming Community in Akuapem South District of the Eastern Region on Monday Morning disregarded the ban on the public gathering by trooping to the cemetery to bury colleague.
The Okada riders numbering over 40 and carrying pillion riders were seen riding dangerously in the community and in convoy headed to the cemetery for the burial without observing social distancing principles.
The deceased Okada rider reportedly died in a fatal accident.
Amaadi Daniel Ahwireng Assembly Member for the area said Unit Committee members in the community have been trying to restrict the riders but to no avail.
Eastern Region has recorded 30 new Confirmed cases of Coronavirus as of May 2, 2020.
Fanteakwa North, Denkyembour, Akuapem North, Lower Manya Krobo, Nsawam, and Asuogyaman Districts have known districts that have recorded cases of COVID-19 in the region.
The latest update by GHS indicates a surge in the COVID-19 cases in Ghana has risen to 2169 with 18 deaths and 225 recoveries.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, President of Ghana Akufo Addo has imposed restrictions on public gathering. Private burials are however allowed with people not less than 25.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Obed Ansah
