The President-elect of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, will be sworn into office at the Parliament House before Parliament on January 7, 2021, and not at the usual the Independence Square.
Speaking at a press conference to update the nation on the work of the Transition Team in Accra on 23rd December 2020, Deputy Minister of Information, Mr Pius Enam Hadzide, said the change of venue is in accordance with Article 57(3) of the 1992 Constitution and “international best practices”.
Per Article 57(3) of the 1992 Constitution “Before assuming office, the President shall take and subscribe before Parliament the Oath of Allegiance and the Presidential Oath set out in the Second Schedule to this Constitution.”
“The transition team has favourably considered the request of the Parliament of Ghana, as stated by Mr Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, and has decided that the swearing-in of President Akufo-Addo on 7th January, 2021 shall happen before Parliament and within the precincts of Parliament.
“The Inauguration Subcommittee of the 2020 Presidential Transition Team is, therefore, working with Parliament to ensure a successful and COVID-19 compliant inauguration,” Pius Hadzide said.
He stated that all COVID-19 safety protocols would be duly adhered to.
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