Ghana has been implementing a 'no vaccination-no entry' directive at its ports of entry and other public places as a measure to control the spread of variants of Covid-19 in the country.

However, a religious group named Non-Denominational Believers Team, wants a review of the directive.

Members want the government to focus more attention on growing the economy than pushing resources into the restriction of activities.

Already, government has rolled out vaccination programs in many health facilities and centers to ensure the majority of the population get protected against the COVID-19.

The government expects more Ghanaians to be vaccinated, in order to reach herd immunity.

Currently, the Ministry of Health demands proof of vaccination before a person can be granted access to its offices.

However, the Non-Denominational Believers Team, claims the mandatory nature of the vaccination exercise is against its fundamental human rights to life, respect for private life and freedom of religion.

The group claims many unvaccinated persons including members will be denied entry into their workplaces which will further reduce productivity in the country.

Touching on this, a leading member of the group, Evangelist Francis Awusi said “If capable people are denied access to workplaces and eventually kicked out of work, replacements may not function effectively.”

He added that, “this can affect productivity in the country.”

Evangelist Awusi also indicated that, “when public places like banks also begin to implement this directive, unvaccinated people may also decide to withdraw their monies, which could cause trouble for the economy.”

Hundreds of its members held a forum dubbed “stop the forced vaccination”, where leaders took turns explaining why the vaccine should not be forced on people.

Members held placards with inscriptions: “No forced vaccination", "my body, my right”, “the blood of Jesus is our vaccine”, among others.

On his part, the Chairman of the Non-Denominational Believers Team, Prophet Francis Kofi Annan said “the government has no cause to mandate Ghanaians to take the vaccine. It should be of free will because my will is my power and should not be denied me.”

The group says they are not against the vaccine roll-out but the mandatory nature it poses.

Dorcas Alimoh is a government official. According to her, she is worried the mandatory vaccination will affect her family.

She said, “Work begins today but I am uncertain of my stand because a statement has been released that says no vaccination no entry for officers”.

“I don’t want to vaccinate because it is against my right to healthcare. Even the Health Patient’s Charter states that I have the right to make a treatment choice.”

She says, “No proper explanation of the vaccine has been provided, except the anthem that it will keep us safe.”

The Ghana Health Service, however, says the vaccine is safe and advises that all persons be vaccinated.