Addressing Ghanaians on measures adopted by the Government to manage the Covid-19 pandemic, President Akufo-Addo has indicated that the country’s land borders cannot be re-opened in view of the prevailing health situation.
The December 15, 2020 presentation was the President’s 27th Address to the Nation, since the onset of the pandemic in 2020.
”As you know, the decision to close our borders, which are a source of livelihood for many, was necessary because we wanted to limit the importation of the virus into the country. We are monitoring the level of threat of the disease and ongoing vaccinations in our neighboring countries, and, as soon as we are satisfied that it is safe to do so, the borders will be open. Until then, I believe this is not the right time to reopen our land borders, especially as we are determined to prevent a 4th wave, and, as such, they will remain closed until further notice”, he said.