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Contrary to the expectations of massive attendance at church on Sunday, churches in Koforidua remained close for congregational worship.

It was expected that local charismatic churches in Koforidua would have congregated for worship following the easing of restrictions and lifting of the ban on churches by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

However, that was not the case, about 12 local charismatic churches that GNA visited on Sunday were closed with no sign of activity.

The story was not different at the orthodox churches including the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Methodist Church, Church of Pentecost, and the Catholic Church as they were all closed.

Bishop Joseph Afrifa-Agyekum, Catholic Bishop of the Koforidua diocese had earlier directed all Catholic parishes in the jurisdiction to stay at home until further notice.

A statement released by the Presbyterian Church and the Methodist Church earlier in the week had given guidelines to all congregations to fulfill before opening on specific dates.

Congregations of the Seventh Day Adventists were also closed on Saturday as the leadership had scheduled June 20, for re-opening of all the churches if all guidelines were fully adhered to.