John Dramani Mahama, flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has firmly stated that he will not participate in a debate with the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Mahama’s remarks come in response to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s recent challenge, urging him to clarify his position on key national issues through a direct debate with Bawumia.
Akufo-Addo had previously criticized Mahama for allegedly avoiding a confrontation with the NPP’s candidate, calling on him to use the debate as a platform to present his policies.
However, during a mini rally in Ningo Prampram on Thursday, as part of his Greater Accra Region campaign, Mahama dismissed the suggestion. He argued that Bawumia’s economic track record, which he blames for the country’s hardships and instability, disqualifies him as a worthy opponent in any debate.
“Nana Akufo-Addo was asking me why I’m refusing to debate Bawumia. You know, Bawumia doesn’t deserve a debate. He is losing this election.”
“I will not elevate him to my level and go and sit and debate him. Their campaign is failing. They have no message. And so he wants to be elevated to my level. No. I know my level.”
