Akufo-Addo reopens Kotoka airport; land, sea borders remain closed

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has reopened the Kotoka International Airport after he said it is now safe to do so.

The airport was closed as a measure to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.

But addressing the nation on Sunday, August 30, Mr Akufo-Addo said: “I indicated my hope that preparations and simulations exercises are underway including the installation of Covid-19 testing facilities at Kotoka International airport will give us a clear indication as to whether or not we could reopen the airport in 1st September.

“After weeks of thorough work I am satisfied that it is safe to do so.

“I am glad to announce that the Kotoka International Airport will reopen and resume operations from Tuesday 1^st September 2020.”

The president further stated that land and sea borders continue to remain closed.

By Laud Nartey|3news.com|Ghgana

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