Turning now to some very major late breaking political news, Said Musa is retiring form Electoral politics. The announcement came a few minutes ago from the PUP in a release which says, quote, "Earlier this evening PUP Leader Hon. John Briceño visited the Rt. Hon. Said Musa, who continues to make remarkable progress from a stroke.
Said Musa informed the leader that he has decided that the time has come to step aside as PUP Fort George Standard Bearer and make way for a young and competent leader to be selected as the PUP candidate."
In a letter to the residents of Fort George, the two-time former Prime Minister states that, "In view of the imminent date for the next general elections, it has been agreed that the new standard bearer is to be endorsed by the National Executive of the Party on the recommendation of the constituency Branch Executive."
It is a matter of great moment for Belize's political history; the Right Honourable Musa is a two term former Prime Minister and 8 term representative for Fort George. Mr Musa's stroke and the presence of COVID 19 were two major factors that led the 76 year old to step down.
More own this major development later.
