'The COVID-19 vaccines are safe' - Mahama urges Ghanaians to take vaccine
The former president implored Ghanaians to disregard the rumors about the COVID-19 vaccine
Jonas Danquah 
Foirmer President, John Dramani Mahama has urged Ghanaians to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
In a Twitter post, the NDC flagbearer said the vaccines are safe and called on Ghanaians to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.
He noted this after he, together with his wife, Lordina received their jabs at the Police Hospital in Accra on Tuesday, March 2, 2021.
"As a former Ambassador for the GAVI Alliance, I can confidently say that vaccines are useful in preserving our health. Ghanaians must therefore disregard all the rumours about the vaccine.
“Let's continue to #StaySafe, #maskup and wash our hands regularly to help stop the spread of COVID-19.”
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