Former President John Dramani Mahama has admonished Ghanaians to stay safe during the Christmas festivities.
With accident trends spiking during the yuletide and surging COVID-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, Mr Mahama had advised citizens to take extra precautions.
In a message delivered on Christmas eve, Mr Mahama said: “For those who will be travelling, please drive safely. For those who will be going to the beaches, especially with kids, please keep extra precaution. Your country Ghana needs you alive and well to participate in its building, this country is all we have and you are all this county has and all it needs to succeed”.
“Let us all endeavour to observe the Covid-19 protocols of social distancing, mask-wearing and sanitising our hands regularly. Even if you are vaccinated, it is important to adhere to the protocols. Let us remember to be physically active, remember to eat healthily, bearing in mind that your continued good health depends on it,” he added.
He observed that “2021 was eventful, but through all the glorious highs and heartbreaking lows we encountered, we can resoundingly say Ebenezer we thank God, for how far he has brought us”.
“As we reflect on this period of rebirth, let us all endeavour to do better and be better in the coming year and beyond,” he noted.