Election 2024: IEA plans first presidential debate for October 22

• The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has announced October 22 and November 19, 2024 as the dates for its first and second presidential debates
• Presidential candidates still need to be approved by the Electoral Commission for the 2024 election
• The National Democratic Congress had previously spoken out against the debate because of a lack of consultation.

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has announced October 22 and November 19, 2024 as the dates for its presidential debates.

There will also be a Vice Presidential debate on November 5. In addition to the debates, the IEA has planned five evening meetings.

The institute’s statement said the media meetings would begin on September 18, with the last meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 15.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has already expressed concerns about the credibility of the institute after it said it had not been consulted.

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Sophia Akuffo, distinguished fellow of the institute and former Supreme Court judge, said the debates would provide a clear understanding of the candidates’ policies.

The NDC campaign also accused the IEA of attempting to manipulate the electoral process in favor of the incumbent party.

How many presidential candidates are there?

The Election Commission had previously stated that 39 candidates had collected nomination forms for the election.

The candidates included representatives of twelve political parties and 27 independent candidates.

It remains to be seen how many candidates will be eligible to contest after aspirants begin submitting their nomination forms.

Criticism of the IEA debate

The office of National Democratic Congress Chairman John Mahama criticized the IEA for the debate plans.

The office said the National Democratic Congress (NDC) expected to be consulted on any debate plans.

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A statement also said that the IEA had no authority to organize election-related activities.

Bawumia attacks Mahama’s record in northern Ghana

YEN.com.gh reported that the Chairman and Vice President of the New Patriotic Party (NDC), Mahamudu Bawumia, criticised former President Mahama’s track record in the North.

Bawumia claimed that he had succeeded in promoting the development of the north despite never having been president.

In the 2024 election, the frontrunners in the race will come from northern Ghana for the first time.

Source: YEN.com.gh