The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has proposed a national debate with the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s flagbearer, former President John Dramani Mahama, focusing on general issues and policies.
Dr. Bawumia argues that such a debate would enable Ghanaians to evaluate the proposed policies of both presidential candidates.
Addressing supporters at a rally in Bunkpurugu during the second phase of his nationwide campaign tour, Dr. Bawumia expressed disappointment that the former President has declined to engage in a debate with him.
He criticized the opposition, describing their “24-hour economy” policy as hollow and indefensible.
“I am looking forward to a debate with John Mahama on the economy, on the country, on the government. But I am afraid that he is running away from a debate. His people say he doesn’t want to debate. But he doesn’t want to debate because he knows I’ll expose the emptiness of his policies,” he said.
“He says he has a 24-hour economy that he cannot explain. It is as empty as an empty barrel. He cannot explain, none of his people can explain. They say they will be exporting lions and elephants. But when we meet, we can debate, and Ghanaians will see where our policies lie. And that is the way we should go.”