Sheila Gyan, Minister for Information, took over the microphone. Standing before the cameras, she announced that in light of the resignation of the President, the Vice-President was going to be sworn in as the next President of Ghana.
“This is in fulfilment of Article 57 (6) of the constitution of Ghana which states that “ Whenever the President dies, resigns or is removed from office, the Vice-President shall assume office as President for the unexpired term of office of the President with effect from the date of the death, resignation or removal of the President”, she said.
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