In his 14th address to the nation on Sunday, July 26, 2020, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo said the restrictions on places of worship have been eased drastically effective August 1.
“I have sorely missed going to Church, as I am sure many others have. I am, therefore, very happy to announce that, in consultation with our Church leaders, from 1st August, 2020, the restrictions on the number of congregants worshiping at a time in Church will be lifted, with the length of worship extended from one (1) to two (2) hours per service.
“Church leaders, who are desirous of implementing this enhanced easing directive, must ensure that congregants wear face masks at all times, and the one (1) metre social distancing rule is scrupulously applied. These same guidelines apply to worship in our Mosques,” the President stated.
He appealed: ”I would, respectfully, ask the religious leaders to pay even greater attention to the fresh air ventilation of their premises, rather than relying on the use of air conditioners.”
GPCC Appreciates Gov’t Directive
The President of Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) on behalf of the National Executive Council (NEC) in a Press Statement has thanked the President on his 14th COVID-19 address to the nation on Sunday July 26, 2020 and his decision to further ease some of the COVID-19 restriction orders on church activities.
While welcoming this move by the President, the organization also appreciated the President for his continuous engagement with leadership of the religious community in Ghana in the decision-making process. Below is the full statement from the council.
