The closure of Ghana’s borders on Saturday 21 March 2020 by Akufo-Addo affected trading between Ghana and her three closest neighbors – Togo (to the east), Burkina Faso (to the north), and Côte d’Ivoire (to the west of the country), and the other countries in the subregion.

President Akufo-Addo addressed the nation on measures against the spread of COVID-19 on Sunday, March 27, 2022, where he announced the re-opening of Ghana’s land and sea borders, effective Monday, March 28, 2022.

“As from Monday, 28th March, all land and sea borders will be opened. Fully vaccinated travelers will be allowed entry through the land and sea borders without a negative PCR test result from the country of origin. Citizens and foreign residents in Ghana, who are not fully vaccinated, will have to produce a negative 48-hour PCR test result, and will be offered vaccination on arrival,” he said.

Dr. James Rajamani, who could not hide his joy, said, “I’m very excited, business will come back. People will have more jobs and people will be much happier and can see their cousins and relatives. It’s very exciting. This is good news.”

According to Dr. James Rajamani, the action by the government attests to the current administration’s priority for the welfare and security of the citizens.

Dr. James Rajamani, who spoke in an interview with OTECNEWS on Monday, March 28, 2022, said “It is very commendable. We commend the government for being listening and working. The reopening of the borders is a commendable effort that shows that the government is listening, monitoring, and taking into consideration the welfare and security of Ghanaians.”