President Nana Akufo-Addo has stated that as he swore on 7th January 2021 “dedicate himself to the service and well-being of the people of the Republic of Ghana, and to do right to all manner of persons.” he will abide by this and protect lives and livelihoods.
He has however instructed the Inspector General of Police to direct officers, men, and women of the Police Service to ensure the rigorous enforcement of the law on mask-wearing at all public places and in public transport.
They are also to ensure the closure of all nightclubs, pubs, cinemas, and beaches that may be operating in defiance of the law. They will be assisted by the other security agencies if need be.
“Persons in market places, workplaces, and operators of public transport must conduct their activities by the hygiene and safety protocols. The wearing of masks in these places is mandatory. Regulatory agencies will undertake random checks to ensure conformity with COVID-19 rules. Should any facility or institution fail to comply with these directives, its activities will be immediately prohibited, and appropriate sanctions applied.”
President Nana Akufo-Addo made this known in his Update No. 22 delivered on Sunday night, January 17, 2021.
“It is important that I remind all Ghanaians that severe punishments exist on our statute books for persons breaking the law on the mandatory wearing of masks. Should anyone be arrested by the security agencies disregarding this directive, that person will be dealt with strictly by law.”
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Kofi Atakora
