Former President of Ghana, Jerry John Rawlings Finally Speaks About The Outbreak Of The Deadly Coronavirus Pandemic

The former president of Ghana, JJ Rawlings has finally broken silence on the pandemic Coronavirus.

In a statement released by the office of the former President, he advised Ghanaians to accept the pain and sacrifice needed to stop the spread of the virus in their communities.

He asked all Ghanaians to abide by the safety and precautionary measures provided by the experts.

Read his full statement below;

PAIN, SACRIFICE VITAL TO COVID-19 FIGHT
– RAWLINGS’ EASTER MESSAGE

As we enter into the period of Easter I wish to extend the spirit of peace, love and goodwill to all Ghanaians in these onerous times.

Easter is about the sacrifice Christ had to endure for humanity. As we observe the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ, we must acknowledge that pain and sacrifice are essential ingredients in overcoming every challenge.

For the first time in the lives of many of us, we have to spend Easter at home devoid of the Church services, family outings, get-togethers and Easter Monday festivities.

Let us use this period for thorough introspection and dedicate ourselves to doing what is right for God, humanity, and country.

Let us adhere strictly to the restrictions imposed by the lockdown and let us maintain good sanitation and hygiene habits and social distancing directives as we commit to combatting the COVID-19 pandemic.

Some seem not to appreciate the severity of the pandemic and are failing woefully to respect the social distancing restrictions and the stay-at-home directives. We need not allow this virus to spread into our communities. It will spread if we fail to be disciplined and stay at home.

During this period, let us also remember our brothers and sisters who are less privileged by supporting them with food and shelter. I also urge corporate institutions and all Ghanaians who can afford so to support the government’s efforts to stem the spread of the virus by donating generously in cash or kind to the COVID-19 Trust Fund.

I wish all Ghanaians an Easter period full of reflection, love, peace and generosity. Let us combat this challenge together drawing on our reserves of unity, patriotism and goodwill.

God bless us all!

Source: ENewsGhana.com