The IEA has confirmed its plans to host a series of presidential and vice-presidential debates in the upcoming election season, scheduled for October and November 2024.
Following initial concerns raised by the National Democratic Congress regarding participation, the IEA has actively engaged with various political parties to ensure their involvement in the debates.
Justice Sophia Akuffo, a distinguished fellow at the IEA, highlighted the significance of these debates in providing voters with a comprehensive understanding of each candidate’s policies and facilitating a platform for critical evaluation.
“We are aiming to conduct preliminary discussions in September, with the debates scheduled for October and November. Specific details regarding dates, times, and venues will be communicated following consultations with the candidates and their respective parties,” Justice Akuffo stated during a press briefing.
For the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has extended invitations to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, for a debate focusing on economic matters and other national issues.
However, the NDC has dismissed these invitations, accusing the NPP’s flagbearer of attempting to revive a supposedly defunct political career.
