Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called on the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, to accept a debate challenge from Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer.
Dr. Bawumia has proposed a debate to Mahama ahead of the December elections, but Mahama’s 2024 campaign team has declined the invitation, stating that there is no more to discuss about the economy and asserting that Mahama’s message does not need a debate to be communicated effectively.
Addressing the media at Parliament, Afenyo-Markin emphasized the necessity for Mahama to engage in the debate.
“We are calling on Mahama to accept Dr. Bawumia’s debate challenge. We want to avoid the politics of insults and personal attacks. If Mahama truly wants to demonstrate that he is a changed leader, he should stand alongside Dr. Bawumia and debate the critical issues,” Afenyo-Markin urged.
He further stated, “Dr. Bawumia is ready to present his case. If Mahama believes the current administration has not delivered, a debate is the appropriate forum to discuss these issues thoroughly.”