Nana Addo extends ban on public gatherings by 2 more weeks

President Nana Addo has extended the ban on public gatherings by 2 more weeks.

The Director of Communications at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin said the extension takes effect from Monday, 13th April 2020.

Eugene Arhin made this known via his Facebook page:

He wrote:

“President Akufo-Addo has signed the Executive Instrument (EI) extending the duration of the restrictions imposed under EI 64 and EI 65.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. All other provisions, including all exemptions in EI 64 and EI 65, are still in full force and effect.”

The Ministry of Information has also confirmed this on Twitter:

H.E @NAkufoAddo has signed the Executive Instrument extending the duration of the restrictions imposed under EI 64 and EI 65

1. The restrictions imposed on public gatherings, under EI 64, have been extended for a further period of two (2) weeks, with effect from 13th April, 2020

— Ministry of Information (@moigovgh) April 12, 2020