President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has ordered the Inspector General of Police to strictly enforce the mandatory wearing of nose masks among the populace as the nation continues to grapple with COVID-19.
The President gave this directive in his 22nd COVID-19 update to the nation on Sunday, January 17, 2021.
“I have instructed the Inspector General of Police to direct officers, men, and women of the Police Service to ensure the rigorous enforcement of the law on mask-wearing at all public places and in public transport,” he said.
The police are also to also crack the whip on business owners who continue to illegally operate pubs, beaches and cinemas, despite the restriction to have them closed over the outbreak.
“They are also to ensure the closure of all nightclubs, pubs, cinemas, and beaches that may be operating in defiance of the law. They will be assisted by the other security agencies if need be,” Nana Akufo-Addo stated.