The Flagbearer of the NPP, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia says former President John Mahama may be shying away from a live presidential debate with him because he cannot explain his policies.
I’m many countries, especially developed ones, Presidential debates are an essential component of the electoral process, as they offer voters the opportunity to listen to the main contenders.
Ahead of December’s Presidential elections, several Ghanaians have called for a debate between Vice President Bawumia and former President Mahama.
Now. Dr. Bawumia himself has added his voice to the call, and he has challenged Mahama, his main opponent in the elections, to a live national debate on key issues such as the economy, governance, and policies.
However, Dr. Bawumia added that despite his readiness to debate may not happen because Mahama “is running away” because he cannot explain his policies during a debate.
“I am looking forward to a debate with John Mahama on the economy, on the country on the governance,’ Dr. Bawumia said.
” But I am afraid that he is running away from a debate. His people say he doesn’t want to debate. I have never heard of an opposition leader who doesn’t want to debate. But he knows I will expose the emptiness of his policies.”
“He says he has a 24-hour economy which he cannot explain. It is as empty as an empty barrel. He cannot explain it and none of his people can explain it. They say they will be exporting lions and elephants.”
“When we meet we can debate and the country will see where our policies lie and that is where we should go. We should allow the country to listen to us. If he chooses not to debate, I’ll continue to sell my policies.”
“He says he has a 24-hour economy which he cannot explain. It is as empty as an empty barrel. He cannot explain it and none of his people can explain it. They say they will be exporting lions and elephants.”
“When we meet, we can debate and the country will see where our policies lie and that is where we should go. We should allow the country to listen to us. If he chooses not to debate, I’ll continue to sell my policies.”
With many calling for a debate between the two, and Dr. Bawumia throwing a direct challenge, it now remains to be seen whether the former President will be prepared.