The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has taken a swipe at the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, for shying away from a presidential debate ahead of the 2024 general elections.
Speaking at the NPP’s manifesto launch in Takoradi on Sunday, August 18, Dr. Bawumia highlighted the NPP’s superior performance across various sectors, suggesting that this is why Mahama is hesitant to engage in a debate.
Dr. Bawumia noted that Mahama, as a former president and a student of history, is well aware of the NPP’s impressive achievements, which contributes to his reluctance to debate.
He further implied that Mahama lacks the courage and confidence to present his vision and plans alongside Dr. Bawumia’s, thereby offering Ghanaian voters a clear choice on December 7.
“It is crystal clear that from the data we have given that our overall performance and track record are superior to that of my opponent and his party. In virtually every sector, we are superior. But I believe as a former president and proud student of history, he knows that and that’s one part of the reasons why he’s avoiding a debate.”
“Another part of course is about the courage and confidence to put what he intends to do differently this time around with the power he seeks side by side with the vision I have for Ghana and the clear road map to getting the work done. That is the choice we are presenting to you the Ghanaian voter on December 7.”
