The Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has challenged the NDC’s flagbearer, John Mahama, to participate in a debate, stating that it will be a crucial factor for Ghanaians in deciding their vote in the pending 2024 elections in December.

According to him, the debate will be the only way for Ghanaians to compare and contrast which party truly deserves to win the 2024 elections.

Speaking in Parliament on July 24, after the Mid-Year Budget Review, he said:

“We, the Majority Caucus, are calling on John Mahama not to run away from the debate, not to stay away from debating Dr. Bawumia. We are not afraid of the facts, figures, and track records. We acknowledge that we have not achieved 100 percent success. We concede there are challenges, but we are far better in terms of governance. This is why Dr. Bawumia is ready to debate on the issues. We don’t believe in politics based on name-calling and insinuation.

"The only way Ghanaians can compare and contrast which of the two parties truly have their best interests at heart is through a debate. So, the NDC should not run away from the debate.”

There have been a lot of reactions following Flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, called on former president and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, to a live presidential debate to explain their respective visions and policies to the people of Ghana.

This call comes not long after the campaign team of the former president rejected calls for any presidential debate.

Dr. Bawumia said he was eagerly awaiting a debate with Mahama, but he was less optimistic that would happen because Mahama is "running away."

"I am looking forward to a debate with John Mahama on the economy, on the country, on governance," Dr Bawumia said.



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