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The Presidency has denied reports circulating on social media that the President has donated $2 million towards the reconstruction of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A major fire engulfed the medieval cathedral<\/a>, one of France\u2019s most famous landmarks, last Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 850-year-old Gothic building<\/a>‘s spire and the roof collapsed but the main structure, including the two bell towers, was saved in the fire that took nine hours and 400 fire firefighters to put out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the aftermath, French President, Emmanuel Macron in a rather emotional address vowed to rebuild the iconic structure and since then millions of dollars have been pouring in by way of donations from across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fire Fighters control the blaze at the historical Cathedral <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ghana has yet to make any such donations, but a video on streaming channel, Youtube has claimed the President, Akufo-Addo made a $2 million donation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the video does not look Ghanaian for the avoidance of doubt, the government has issued a disclaimer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communications Director at the Presidency, Eugene Arhin in a message to Myjoyonline.com asked for the video and its content to be disregarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said \u201cthe assertions being made on social media to the effect that President Akufo-Addo has donated $2 million to the rebuilding of the Notre Dame Cathedral are not true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo such thing has been done. We urge all to disregard this false news,\u201d the disclaimer urged.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

credit: myjoyonline.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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