[ 2014-08-31 ]

Unregistered nite clubs must close by 2100 hours-Minister
Akropong-Akuapem (E/R), Aug. 30, GNA – The
Eastern Regional Minister, Mr Antwi-Boasiako
Sekyere has directed drinking spots and bars not
registered as night clubs to close by 2100 hours.
He said, even those that had registered as night
clubs, by law, could work beyond 2100 hours, but
must close activities by midnight

Mr Antwi-Boasiako gave the directives at the
celebration of Awukudae festival by the Chiefs and
people of the Akuapem Traditional Area at
Akropong, to formally usher in activities towards
the celebration of this year’s Akuapem Odwira
festival.

Mr Boasiako warned that, any drinking spot owner
in the area, who refuses to comply with the
directive, would be made to face the laws of the
country.

He advised the youth to desist from excessive
drinking during and after the Odwira festival.

The Akuapemhene, Nana Addo Dankwa lll, said he had
banned the firing of gunshots during this year’s
Odwira festival as a result of an incident last
year, which led to death of some people.

He advised the youth to avoid pre-marital sex
which can lead to contracting sexually transmitted
diseases such as syphilis, gonorrhea and HIV.

Nana Addo Dankwa bemoaned the recent rise of
indiscipline and indecency in the country and
called for a change.

Source - GNA

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