The General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Justin Kodua Frimpong has confirmed the party’s readiness to participate in the upcoming presidential and parliamentary debates organized by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA).
On Thursday, August 22, the IEA launched a nine-member Presidential Debate Committee to facilitate discussions with political parties in preparation for the 2024 general elections.
Chairperson of the committee, Justice Sophia Akuffo, emphasized their dedication to ensuring a debate process that encourages participation and focuses on issue-based, people-centered discussions.
In an interview, Justin Kodua highlighted the significance of these debates, stating that they provide an essential platform for political parties to present their visions and policies to the electorate.
He acknowledged that while the NPP had previously opted out of similar debates in 2014 and 2016, the party is now eager to showcase its achievements and offer voters a clear comparison of what each party brings to the table.
“The reason we are interested in this debate is to articulate the vision our flagbearer has been sharing across the country for the next four years. Although we did not participate in 2014 and 2016 for specific reasons, this time, the party is ready for any debate. We believe that as a nation, we have made progress, and Ghanaians need to see which party presents the best and most credible manifesto,” he said on Channel One News.
Meanwhile, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed hesitation to participate, citing dissatisfaction with the IEA’s approach.
The Mahama 2024 campaign team criticized the IEA for not consulting the NDC before announcing the debates, deeming the move unacceptable.
Despite this, the IEA is determined to proceed with the debate process, even if the NDC chooses not to participate.
Source: Adomonline
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