Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, National Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), and Henry Nana Boakye over presidential debate ahead of the December elections.
Mr. Gbande argued that, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia is not a credible candidate to debate NDC flagbearer, former President John Mahama.
“Bawumia was overhyped and lacks the credibility to debate Mahama. He is running away from the economic mess he helped create. If he and his team have copied our programs and engaged constituencies, they should use that platform to account to the people” he said.
The NDC deputy General Secretary also accused Dr. Bawumia of intellectual dishonesty.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if his doctoral title is stripped away due to his dishonesty. He has lied about various issues, and someone like him cannot be allowed to debate Mahama” he said in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme Friday.
He however criticized the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) for not consulting the NDC before announcing the debates.
But Nana B, reacting to the development on the same show, argued that there is no reason to fear the debate.
“The IEA has not even set a date, so why should we be afraid? The debate will expose them,” Nana B said.
He dismissed claims that Mr. Mahama is unprepared for the debate.
“Mahama should come and account to Ghanaians. The debate is a platform where he must defend his record. We have made significant improvements in the economy, and we are ready to defend our achievements”.
To him, the former President is running away from the debate because Dr. Bawumia will expose his incompetence.
“The NPP has transformed the economy, and the NDC cannot match our progress. We are focused and Bawumia is prepared to present his vision” he added.
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