Road blocks for Mahama's inauguration, police assure tight security
The Ghana Police Service has assured the public of comprehensive security arrangements ahead of the swearing-in ceremony for President-elect John Dramani Mahama and Vice President-elect Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, scheduled for tomorrow, January 7.
To facilitate a smooth and secure event, the Police have established a security operational perimeter that includes key locations such as the Ako -Adjei Interchange, AU Roundabout, State House, Osu Cemetery Traffic Light, Accra Sports Stadium, Independence (Black Star) Square, Ministries Traffic Light, and Customs Headquarters.
Within this perimeter, there will be road closures and restrictions on human and vehicular movement from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the day of the ceremony.
The following roads will be closed:
28th February Road: From Customs Headquarters to Castle Road Junction. Lokko Street: Towards the AU Roundabout. Starlet 91 Road: From Ministries Traffic Light to the Accra Sports Stadium.Traffic diversions will be implemented as follows:
Vehicles from La, Labone, and Osu heading to the Central Business District will be redirected via Salem Avenue and Oxford Street. Traffic on John Evans Atta Mills High Street heading to Independence Square will be diverted onto Liberia Road at Customs Headquarters. Motorists on Lokko Street towards Castle Road must use Ajumaku and Oxford Streets. Traffic from AU Roundabout heading to Castle Road will be rerouted onto Abdul Diouf and King Hassan Roads.Designated parking spaces for attendees include:
The Forecourt of the State House. Efua Sutherland Park. The Ministry of Food and Agriculture premises.The Ghana Police Service has called on the public to cooperate with security personnel and adhere to all traffic regulations and directives during the event.
This collaboration is essential to ensuring a safe, peaceful, and successful inauguration ceremony.
Residents and attendees are encouraged to plan their movements accordingly to minimize inconvenience and support the seamless execution of the day's activities.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
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