Gov’t Briefs Media On Akufo-Addo’s Inauguration

Government has detailed plans for the swearing-in of President-elect Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Thursday, January 7, 2021.


The ceremony which will be held in the precinct of Parliament is expected to be attended by a number of heads of states and dignitaries particularly from the West African Sub Region and across the continent. 

Addressing journalists at the briefing, Deputy Minister for Information, Pius Enam Hadzide assured that the necessary measures are in place to ensure a successful inauguration ceremony. 

Part of the measures in place he said is the deployment of security personnel working in tandem with the inauguration committee. This he explained is to ensure the protection of lives and properties and general maintenance of law and order during and after the ceremony.

Outlining the safety protocols in place for the event, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Chairperson for the Inauguration Sub Committee, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway emphasized the need to strictly adhere to the preventive protocols of the coronavirus pandemic.

She said this informs government’s decision to stick to the 72-hour Polymerize Chain Reaction (PCR) Test for all visiting delegations and dignitaries.

“As part of the protocol guidelines drawn up for the ceremony, visiting delegations will be required to provide a negative 72 hour PCR Test before they are admitted into the country.