The Ghana Police Service has announced comprehensive security arrangements to ensure a smooth swearing-in ceremony for President-elect John Dramani Mahama and Vice President-elect Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, scheduled for tomorrow, January 7, 2025.
Speaking at a press conference today, ACP Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director-General of the Public Affairs Directorate (PAD) of the Ghana Police Service, assured the public that robust measures have been put in place to maintain order and safety in Accra and across the country.
Road Closures and Traffic Diversions
To facilitate the event, several roads within the security operational perimeter in Accra will be closed to vehicular and pedestrian traffic from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The affected areas include:
28th February Road: From Customs Headquarters to Castle Road Junction.
Osu Cemetery Traffic Light: On Lokko Street towards the AU Roundabout.
Starlet 91 Road: From Ministries Traffic Light Intersection to the Accra Sports Stadium.
Motorists are advised to follow designated alternative routes, including:
Traffic from La, Labone, and Osu towards the Central Business District (CBD) will be diverted onto Salem Avenue at the Castle Traffic Light.
Traffic from John Evans Atta Mills High Street to Independence Square will be redirected onto Liberia Road via Customs Headquarters Traffic Light Intersection.
Drivers from Lokko Street should use Ajumaku and Oxford Streets to access Castle Road.
Parking and Public Access
The public is encouraged to attend the ceremony, with parking available at the Forecourt of the State House, Effua Sutherland Park, and the Ministry of Food and Agriculture. Residents and invited dignitaries within the security perimeter are urged to cooperate with the police by adhering to traffic diversions and directives.
Parliamentary Swearing-In
Meanwhile, security has also been heightened for today’s swearing-in of Members of Parliament-elect and the Speaker of Parliament at the Parliament House.
The Ghana Police Service reiterates its commitment to ensuring a safe and peaceful environment for all participants and urges the public to comply with the measures in place.
