NDC bars communicators from in-studio discussions in lockdown zones

The National Communication Bureau of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has directed its communication officers and other party communicators in areas affected by the partial lockdown of Accra, Ashanti and parts of Central regions as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic to suspend in-studio discussions on radio and TV stations forthwith.

“All members of the Party’s communication Team at the Branch, Constituency, Regional and National Level in the Ashanti Region, Greater Accra Region and the Awutu/Senya East Municipality of the Central Region are to strictly adhere to this directive”, a statement by the party issued Sunday directed.

It advised regional communication officers in the affected areas to engage the media via phone interviews, Skype calls and other new media platforms for communication purposes.

“As directed by the flag-bearer and Leader of the NDC, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, Regional Communication Officers in the other Regions not affected by the lockdown, are to ensure that communicators who are deployed for in-studio media discussions, as a matter of compulsion, wear face masks, use hand sanitizers frequently, ensure social distancing and strictly observe all the WHO precautionary protocols during panel discussions on radio and TV stations”, said the statement signed by the party’s national communication officer, Sammy Gyamfi.

“The National Communication Bureau is keenly monitoring the COVID-19 situation in the country and will review this directive as and when necessary.

“Meanwhile, Officials and Executives of the National Secretariat of the party, shall be operating from their homes during the pendency of the lockdown and will be available for engagements with party officers and members through phone calls, SMS and Whatsapp messages.

“Let’s all stay safe at this critical time. The party needs all of us alive.”