After testing positive for Covid-19, the deputy trade and industry minister of Ghana Carlos Ahenkora, has been forced to resign for breaking coronavirus self-isolation restrictions.
According to BCC, Ahenkorah who is also an MP, had visited a voter registration centre in his constituency in the city of Tema before completing his period of isolation.
Ahenkorah admitted that he was asymptomatic, stressing that he adhered to social-distancing rules.
In reaction to this these developments, some Ghanaians are calling for him to be prosecuted for breaching safety guidelines and endangering the lives of people.
So far, more than 18,000 cases of coronavirus and more than 100 deaths have been confirmed in the West African nation.
Following the easing of some restrictions last month, the number of cases has increased tremendously.
As the country plan for elections in December, it was revealed that Ghana is compiling a new electoral roll.
