The campaign team for the NDC's flagbearer seems not interested in a debate with the flagbearer of the NPP despite the necessary call by political analysts.
Despite the release of a date for the much anticipated Presidential Debate by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Mr John Mahama's team said they will not be participating.
A statement from Mahama's campaign team signed by spokesperson Joyce Bawah Mogtari said the IEA's failure to officially invite the NDC before its announcement is “completely unacceptable”.
Adding that the IEA is ‘unfit’ to organise the debate.
“The Mahama 2024 Campaign strongly condemns the recent announcement by the Institute of Economic Affairs (lEA) Ghana regarding a presidential debate for the 2024 elections. It is completely unacceptable that the lEA would make such an announcement without engaging or informing the National Democratic Congress, one of the major political parties in Ghana.”
“The Constitution of Ghana does not grant the IEA any authority to organise elections-related activities. The fact that the IEA has not shown the decency or respect to at least inform the NDC of its plans raises serious questions about its motives.”
“The IEA is clearly acting as a front for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and seeks to manipulate the electoral process in favour of the ruling party.
“It is important to remind the lEA and the Ghanaian public that the NDC, led by our presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama and running mate Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, has been engaging with the citizenry for many years. Mahama’s online and offline conversations have targeted a wide range of audiences and focused on addressing the needs and concerns of the people of Ghana.”
