Drinking Pubs and Bars To Shut on December 7

The Beverage Consumers and Bar Owners Association also known as the Ghana Drunkards Association has announced the closure of all drinking spots, pubs and bars on election day.

In a press statement, the Association said the decision was aimed at ensuring a peaceful environment this weekend.

Owners and bartenders are directed to keep their businesses closed from 6 am to 6 pm.

“This directive is to ensure that consumers do not get themselves drunk before going to the polls to avoid the counting of rejected ballots and also ensure sanity at the various polling stations during the election processes.

“We are therefore calling on all bar owners and consumers to adhere to these directives to ensure a transparent and peaceful elections.”

Ghanaians will on December 7 go to the polls to exercise their franchise and elect a new President and Members of Parliament.

Source: opemsuo.com/Hajara Fuseini