Clergy never called for lifting of ban on social gathering - Frimpong Manso
- Reverend Professor Dr Paul Frimpong Manso has cleared the air on rumors going round that the clergy wanted the president to lift the ban on the public and social gatherings
- According to him, the clergy never called for the president to lift the ban on social gathering
- He said the clergy was preparing to present a proposal to the president stating clearly what would be done to ensure safety should the ban be lifted
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Reverend Professor Dr Paul Frimpong Manso has cleared the air on rumors going round that the clergy wanted the president to lift the ban on the public and social gatherings.
According to him, the clergy never called for the president to lift the ban on social gathering neither did they mount pressure of the president to do that.
This rumor was much circulated before President Akufo-Addo presented his ninth address to the nation on May 10, 2020, on the measures taken to prevent the spread of the COVID-19.
Rev Frimpong Manso stated in an interview with GTV's Abdul Hayi Moomen immediately after the president presented the address.
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According to Rev Frimpong Manso, the clergy was preparing to present a proposal to the president stating clearly what would be done to ensure safety should the ban be lifted.
He added that the Ghanaian clergy promised in the document to adhere to the World Health Organisation's (WHO) protocols like social distancing and washing of hands regularly to stay safe.
Reverend Frimpong Manso also stated that churches were not going to be filled to capacity like they used to if the president had lifts the ban.
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Meanwhile, President Nana Akufo-Addo has revealed that, the ban placed on all public and social gatherings has been extended until the end of the month.
According to him, until May 31, 2020, the ban would be in full force.
He made this known while addressing Ghanaians in his ninth televised address to the nation on the measures put in place to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
He added that schools, churches, mosques and other places that require people to congregate would still remain closed during the period.
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