The Royal House Chapel International, headed by Rev Sam Koranye Ankrah has announced that it will remain closed despite the government's decision to ease Coronavirus restrictions and allow religious bodies to operate.

The church in a press statement signed by Rev. Dzifa Gakpleadzi, Director of Administration, and copied to GhanaWeb noted that they shall continue to have a virtual service for their members.

"All Royalhouse Chapel Churches are hereby informed that Churches (inclusive of the headquarters, Ahenfie) are to remain closed for regular/normal in-person church services.

Services shall continue to be aired virtually via live broadcast from the headquarters through Powerline Television, Facebook, Youtube, and advertised radio stations."

The statement further indicated that leadership of the church shall continue to monitor, study, and evaluate the implementation of the presidential directives for a final decision to be made.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo in his 10th address to the nation on Sunday stated that churches and mosques can admit up 100 people during service. Church services, in particular, are not to extend beyond one hour.

Read the full statement from the church below:

PRESS RELEASE

Greetings in the name of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

1. Following the lifting of the ban on church services, subject to imposed restrictions as announced by the President, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo with further particulars provided by the Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs;

2. All Royalhouse Chapel Churches are hereby informed that Churches (inclusive of the headquarters, Ahenfie) are to remain closed for regular/normal in-person church services.

3. Services shall continue to be aired virtually via live broadcast from the headquarters through Powerline Television, Facebook, Youtube, and advertised radio stations.

4. Leadership shall monitor, study, and evaluate the implementation of the presidential directives for a final decision to be made. Further directives in that regard would be communicated in due course.

All Royalhouse Churches and congregants are therefore to take note and comply accordingly,

Yours faithfully