Justin Kodua Frimpong, General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has confirmed the party’s commitment to participating in the presidential and parliamentary debates organized by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA).
The IEA has set up a nine-member Presidential Debate Committee to coordinate with political parties ahead of the 2024 general elections.
Justice Sophia Akuffo, the committee’s Chairperson, stressed the IEA’s goal of promoting engaging, issue-based discussions during the debates.
In an interview on Eyewitness News, Justin Kodua emphasized that the debates are an important opportunity for parties to present their policies and visions to the public.
“We are eager to participate to showcase our flagbearer’s vision for the next four years,” he said.
The opposition NDC has announced it will not join the IEA debate, criticizing the decision as unacceptable and lacking prior engagement.
However, the IEA is working to persuade the NDC to reconsider.
Dr. Humphrey Ayim-Darke, a member of the debate committee, assured that the debates will proceed with other parties if the NDC remains absent.
He expressed confidence in the IEA’s track record for organizing debates and encouraged all parties to use this platform to connect with voters.
