Alhaji Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), is taking on former president John Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in a national debate on subjects so that Ghanaians can compare the two parties’ programs.
Speaking at a small gathering in Bunkpurugu to kick off phase two of his national campaign tour, Dr. Bawumia expressed regret that the former President is unwilling to engage in debate, stating that he is aware that he will reveal the hollowness of his programs.
Bawumia dares Mahama
He claimed that none of his own workers could possibly comprehend the former President’s 24-hour economy, which is as empty as an empty barrel.
Dr. Bawumia states that the discussion stage would include governance, the economy, and the progress of the country and that he is looking forward to debating with Mr. Mahama on these issues.
“I am looking forward to a debate, with John Mahama on the economy, on the country, and on the government. But I am afraid that he is running away from a debate. Isn’t? His people say he doesn’t want to debate. But he doesn’t want to debate because he knows I’ll expose the emptiness of his policies,” he said.
“He says he has a 24-hour economy that he cannot explain. It is as empty as an empty barrel. He cannot explain, none of his people can explain. They say they will be exporting lions and elephants. But when we meet, mano-a-mano, we can debate, and Ghanaians will see where our policies lie. And that is the way we should go”
Dr. Bawumia advocated for the candidates to allow the people of Ghana the chance to know their policies, but if Mr. Mahama chooses not to debate, he will continue to sell his own policies.