Former President John Dramani Mahama has finally disclosed the motivation behind his entrenched stance against entering a Presidential debate against the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
The Country’s first Presidential debate ahead of the 2024 Presidential election organized by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) was advertised to take place on October 22.
However, before the scheduling of the date, the NDC had constantly refused to honour the debate. Speaking at a party event in the Greater Accra Region on October 17, 2024, Mr Mahama affirmed their stance.
According to him, such a move will advance the Vice President who he indicated is nowhere close to his pedigree.
“I will not elevate Bawumia by debating him. He should find his level. I know my level.”
The conduct of Presidential debate since 2000 has been spearheaded by the IEA which provides a platform where candidates can directly convey their policies and visions to the electorates.
This also makes way for accountability of candidates, compelling them to elucidate their positions and rationalise their policies, consequently promoting transparency and ensuring that leaders are answerable to the populace.
This transparent exchange of ideas empowers voters to make well-informed decisions rooted in the candidates’ positions on critical matters.
Source:opemsuo.com