President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo acting under the Executive Instrument has extended the restriction on public gathering by two more weeks.
Thus he has extended the initial one-month ban on public gatherings including funerals and religious activities by an additional two weeks.
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The extension became in working order after he signed the Executive Instrument to give effect to the new directive.
This new development was announced by Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin on his Facebook page Sunday taking effect from Monday, 13th April 2020.
His post reads;
“President Akufo-Addo has signed the Executive Instrument (EI) extending the duration of the restrictions imposed under EI 64 and EI 65.
“The restrictions imposed on public gatherings, under EI 64, have been extended for a further period of two (2) weeks, with effect from Monday 13th April 2020,”
As announced already, the restrictions imposed on movement of persons in Accra, Tema, Kumasi and Kasoa, under EI 65, have been extended for a further period of one (1) week with effect from Monday, 13th April, 2020.
All other provisions, including all exemptions in EI 64 and EI 65, are still in full force and effect.”
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Recall, President Akufo-Addo on March 15, 2020, in an address to the nation, declared a ban on all public gatherings including church activities, funerals, festivals, and other events as part of measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the country.
