Swearing-in of Akufo-Addo moved from Black Star Square to Parliament
Ghana’s parliament will be the venue for the swearing-in of President-elect Nana Akufo-Addo instead of the regular Black Star Square, the government has announced.
A deputy government spokesperson, Pius Enam Hadzide said the decision is based on a request made by the leadership of Parliament.
He stated that all COVID-19 safety protocols will be strictly enforced at the new location which will host several dignitaries across the world.
“On the 3rd day of November 2020 when President Akufo-Addo commissioned the office facilities under the physical infrastructure projects of Parliament in Parliament House, Accra, parliament made a passionate representation to him that the nation at large that they want subsequent swearing-in of presidents of the republic to happen in parliament and before parliament by Ghanaian laws and international best practices.”