The Minority in Parliament has asked President Akufo-Addo to render an apology to Ghanaians for “supervising” the disregard of the Covid-19 safety protocols at the funeral of the late Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie aka Sir John, former Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission.
According to the Minority, there was a clear disregard for the restrictions on social distancing and the safety protocols at the funeral.
Minority Chief Whip Muntaka Mubarak opines that nothing could be said than for the President to apologize.
When asked if an apology was the only thing needed when others have been prosecuted for breaching the same rules, he said the President cannot be prosecuted while still in office.
He stated that while he remains the President, “you cannot prosecute him unless he finishes serving his term”.
He said we have to take the issue seriously because as we speak, there is a current Member of Parliament who has taken the first jab but currently in an isolation centre due to the Covid-19.
The MP for Asawaase further posited that we are not out of the woods yet and people must be responsible.
To him, the President does not appear to be serious in enforcing the restrictions imposed on mass gatherings.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has expressed disappointment in the total disregard for the covid-19 protocol during the funeral of the late Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie.
A statement issued by the GMA said: “This mass gathering of people with complete disregard for physical distancing and limited use of face masks occurred in the wake of a caution by the World Health Organization (WHO) to some African countries to prepare for what appears to be a new surge in COVID-19 cases in Africa.
The GMA was therefore shocked to observe that a nation like ours struggling to vaccinate its population will permit such a potential super spreader event to take place and be attended by top government functionaries including HE the President and the Vice President of the Republic. “
“The GMA condemns such activities that violate our protocols and has the tendency to reverse all gains made in our fight against COVID-19,” the statement said.
It further asked for a probe to be conducted and all persons found culpable punished.
“We call on the law enforcement agencies to investigate and deal with the organizers of this and any similar events to serve as a deterrent to others who intend to endanger the public health of our nation. We call on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to act without fear or favor in this regard.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com