General News of Thursday, 19 March 2020Source: 3news.comCOVID-19: There would be no election 2020 - Obiri BoaheneNana Obiri Boahen, NPP Deputy General SecretaryDeputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party has called for an end to the wide speculations on the possibility of the party to hold its parliamentary primaries in the wake of the deadly COVID-19. The governing New Patriotic Party is yet to hold primaries for parliamentary candidates in constituencies with sitting Members of Parliament. Many believe the president’s directives banning public gathering, including religious activities, funerals and schools have put the primaries in limbo. However, Nana Obiri Boahen stated that the National Executive Committee and the National Council are responsible for fixing and changing dates, and would do the appropriate thing when the need arises. Nana Obiri Boahen said the party is hoping to conclude on all processes next week.

Source: GhanaWeb March 19, 2020 15:45 UTC