The President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Akufo- Addo has gone into self isolation for the next 14 days in compliance with COVID-19 protocols.

According to a statement signed by Information Minister, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, the move comes after one person within the President’s close circle tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday.

The statement said President Akufo-Addo had tested negative on Saturday but elected to self-isolate out of caution and on the advice of his doctors.

It continued that the President will be working from Jubilee House during the period of his self isolation.

Read the full statement below