Mahama Campaign Slams IEA For Announcing 2024 Presidential Debate Without Consultation
- The John Mahama campaign has condemned the Institute of Economic Affairs' presidential debate plans
- The campaign said the National Democratic Congress expected to be consulted on any debate plans
- In a statement, it also said the IEA did not have the authority to organise election-related activities
The John Mahama campaign has condemned the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) following its announcement of a presidential debate for the 2024 elections.
The campaign said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) had expected to be consulted on any debate plans.
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In a statement, it also said the IEA did not have the authority to organise election-related activities.
The Mahama campaign further accused the IEA of attempting to manipulate the electoral process in favour of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
“The IEA is clearly acting as a front for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and seeks to manipulate the electoral process in favour of the ruling party."
Earlier, Joyc Baw Mogtari, spokesperson for the John Mahama campaign team, said the NPP's failures nullified the need for a debate, as Joy News reported.
The leading candidates ahead of the 2024 election are John Dramani Mahama of the NDC and Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia of the NPP.
In comments to YEN.com.gh, an aide to Bawumia said there was 'no decision on their line of action yet' regarding the debate announcement.
Bawumia previously dared Mahama to a debate to allow Ghanaians to assess each candidate's solutions to the country’s economic challenges.
Mahama's camp has, in the past, not been in favour of a debate with Mogtari, also noting that the final decision may come from the NDC leadership.
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