Governor Akeredolu lifts ban on religious Gathering

Ondo State Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, today 27th of may, 2020 lifted the ban on religious gatherings in the state. 

According to Akeredolu, while churches will only be open on Sundays, mosques will also be opened on Fridays only.

Addressing his weekly press briefing at Government House Ground, Akeredolu, stressed that the premises must be decontaminated before and after the service. 

Akeredolu, who ordered that other weekly services be held, explained that face masks must be properly worn by the congregation.

The governor also noted that no more than three people had to be placed on a pew or row alongside the provision of running water with soap and sanitizer. 

Akeredolu, who expressed the hope that Covid-19 would vanish with divine intervention, warned, however, that any church or mosque found violating the rules would be shut down indefinitely.

He said the state had also reported the second death of coronavirus.