Spokesman for former President John Mahama, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has declared that Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), lacks the credibility to challenge Mahama to a debate.
According to Mr. Ofosu, Mr. Mahama has extensive experience in live presidential debates.
Dr. Bawumia accused Mahama of evading a debate, suggesting he fears his “hollow policies will be exposed.”
This accusation followed the rejection of debate calls by Mr. Mahama’s campaign team.
Speaking to supporters in Bunkpurugu, North East Region, Dr. Bawumia expressed his desire for a debate with Mahama but doubted its likelihood, insinuating Mahama was “avoiding” it.
However, on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen program Thursday, Mr. Ofosu contended that until Dr. Bawumia answers the 170 questions posed by the late Vice President, Kwesi Amissah-Arthur, he has no moral authority to demand a debate.
He criticized Dr. Bawumia’s economic management team, accusing them of overseeing economic collapse and dodging essential questions.
“You are a Vice President; there is no debate over this messy economy you are part of. If you want to debate Mahama, then get a pen and paper and answer the 170 questions that were thrown at you. You have no capacity to call for a debate,” he said.
The former deputy Information Minister also pointed out that, even in 2020, Mr. Mahama called for a debate, but Dr. Bawumia refused.
Mr. Ofosu stated that, Dr. Bawumia has not engaged the media to share his ideas and visions, which he believes is fundamental.
He questioned Dr. Bawumia’s sudden interest in debating Mr. Mahama.
“Bawumia won’t engage in serious campaigning and so it’s not necessary to debate Mahama. Mahama is formidable and knows his stuff when it comes to debates,” he stressed.
The NDC, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu noted is focused on serious campaigning and engaging the people to vote for John Mahama in the December elections.