Government justifies its denial and promises to refund the GH¢10,000 to New Africa Foundation organisers
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo
The Office of the President has justified their denial step taken against the organisers of the Pan-African event “The Convention”, New Africa Foundation and promised to refund the GH¢10,000.00 the organisers paid.
The notice served to the organisers dates 7th January 2024, the same day the Pan-Africa event has been approved by the government to take place.
According to the Office, they canceled the event due to an “unforeseen State Event scheduled to place at the venue”.
RE: REQUEST TO USE BLACK STAR SQUARE FOR THE BLACK STAR LINE FESTIVAL
We write to revoke immediately the permission granted per our letter No.OP/PH/02 dated 11th November, 2023 which approved your request to use the Black Star Square for the above event.
This decision has been necessitated by an unforeseen State Event scheduled to take place at the venue.
Under the circumstances the amount of Ten Thousand Ghana cedis (Gh¢10,000.00) paid by your office for the use of the venue will be refunded.
We regret any inconvenience this may cause.
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh
