Mr. Elvis Osei, a Member of the Decoration Team, told the Ghana News Agency that three decoration companies were engaged to do the job, which started on Tuesday, January 3, and expressed the hope that they would meet their deadline.

When the Ghana News Agency News Team visited the ceremonial grounds at 0830 hours, on Friday, they observed that the decoration team had used the national colours of Red, Yellow,  Green and Black to decorate the various stands and platforms set up for the ceremony.

The more than 40 workers involved in the decoration were briskly moving chairs, tables, carpets and other adorning materials to their appropriate locations.Mr Osei said they worked 13 hours each day, from 0800 hours to 2100 hours, adding that some decorators were undertaking similar activities at the State House and the Flag Staff House.

The GNA spotted security personnel from the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana National Fire Service at the place, while their vehicles were parked at vantage points within and around the ceremony grounds.Some workers were also mowing the lawn along the road and in front of the Ministries in the vicinity.

Some poles of traffic lights leading to the ceremonial grounds, as wells as the trees and stands at the grounds had been draped with the national flag, with the pavements painted white.

Scores of people had gathered at the entrance of the place to observe the transformation of the place.Some traders had also set up their wares on the pavements outside to sell various items, including smocks, bangles, and sandals, with some of the items designed with the NPP colours of blue, red and white.

Members of the Inauguration Team earlier this week told the media that 5,000 personnel would be deployed to provide security at the ceremony.More than 6,000 guests, comprising local and international dignitaries, Heads of States and representatives of governments would grace the occasion, which is open to the public.

The event takes off at 1000 hours.

Commodore Steve Obimpeh is the Chairman of the Grounds and Events Committee in-charge of the Investiture of the president-elect.