The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has rescheduled the date for the launch of the party’s 2020 manifesto to September 7, 2020 from the earlier announced date of 31 August, 2020.

The General Secretary of the party, Mr. Johnson Aseidu Nketiah in a statement said this is to enable the National Executive Committee and the Council of Elders approve the policy principles and strategies promised in the manifesto.

The new date came after a meeting of the party’s Functional Executive Committee.

“This is to enable the National Executive Committee and the Council of Elders [to] approve the policy principles and strategies promised in the manifesto,” a statement said.

The manifesto, described as the “people’s manifesto” will speak to the real needs and aspirations of Ghanaians, according to members of the party.

The event according to the General Secretary will be held virtually and will be streamed live on various media outlets.

Below is the full statement: