President Akufo-Addo has said on Monday, March 1, 2021, he together with Vice President Dr. Bawumia, his wife, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, and Samira Bawumia will take the Coronavirus vaccine publicly. the President Made the announcement during his 24 coronavirus address to the nation.
“That is why tomorrow, on Monday, 1st March, ahead of the commencement of the vaccination program on Tuesday, 2nd March, my wife the First Lady, the Vice President, his wife the Second Lady, and I will take the vaccine publicly at two (2) health facilities in Accra. Key public officials such as the Speaker and Members of Parliament, the Chief Justice and Justices of the Superior Court of Judicature, Chairperson and Members of the Council of State, the Chief of Staff and senior officials at the Office of the President, and prominent personalities like some Eminent Clergy, the National Chief Imam, the Asantehene, the Ga Mantse, and some media practitioners will also, on Tuesday, take the jab publicly. This is being done because the vaccine will help protect us against the impact of COVID-19 on our health. It is also a major catalyst to restoring livelihoods and the national economy to the robust level it belongs”. He noted.