The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) is scheduled to host presidential and vice-presidential debates in October to give voters a detailed understanding of each candidate’s policies and visions.
Justice Sophia Akuffo, a Distinguished Fellow of the IEA, announced the upcoming debates at a media briefing.
She highlighted the significance of these debates in the democratic process, providing a platform for candidates to present and defend their policies directly to the electorate.
“The IEA envisages holding the encounters in September and the debates in October and November. We will announce the precise date, time and venues after conducting engagements with candidates and their political parties.
“We will also urge all to keep themselves updated at the IEA website at www.ieagh.org,” she stated.
The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has repeatedly challenged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, to a debate on the economy and other national issues.
However, the NDC has dismissed these calls, stating that the NPP’s flagbearer is attempting to revive his faltering political career.
