Presidential debate: ‘A driver’s mate not qualified to debate an experienced driver’ – Minority

The Minority in Parliament has criticized the Majority caucus for its calls for the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, to debate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s flagbearer, ahead of the December polls.

On Wednesday, July 24, the Majority caucus reiterated their calls for Mr. Mahama to accept a debate invitation from Dr. Bawumia. They argue that such a debate would allow Ghanaians to compare the two parties and determine who is better equipped to manage the economy.

However, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, dismissed the idea, stating that a “driver’s mate” (Bawumia) did not qualify to debate an experienced driver (Mahama).

He suggested that the Vice President should first debate the caucus’ spokespersons on the economy and budget before considering a debate with the former president.