The IMANI Center for Policy and Education has extended invitations to the flagbearers of Ghana’s two main political parties for a debate ahead of the 2024 general elections.
IMANI announced via Facebook that they have received a tentative response from John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), but are still awaiting a response from Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The debate will feature the flagbearers, as well as the National Chairmen and General Secretaries of both parties. IMANI stated, “we have invited the leadership of the two leading political parties for a debate. The flagbearers, General Secretaries, and Chairmen. We have had a reply from John Dramani Mahama’s office—tentative though, and we wait. Yet to hear from Dr. Bawumia and his team.”
In a letter dated June 27, 2024, addressed to Dr. Bawumia, Franklin Cudjoe, Founding President and CEO of IMANI, mentioned that the event’s details, including the date and venue, will be communicated soon.
“On behalf of the IMANI Center for Policy and Education, I am pleased to extend a formal invitation to your esteemed party (The New Patriotic Party) to participate in the upcoming National Election Debate. A schedule of the event’s date and venue will be communicated to your office soon. The debate aims to provide a critical platform for the major political parties in Ghana to present their policies and vision to the electorate in the lead-up to the 2024 general elections.”
IMANI emphasized the importance of the debate in promoting transparency and engaging with voters meaningfully.
“The forthcoming elections represent a pivotal moment in Ghana’s democratic journey. As a think tank committed to fostering informed public discourse and democratic engagement, IMANI believes that a national debate offers an invaluable opportunity for political parties to articulate their positions on key issues, promote transparency, and engage with voters on a substantive level.”
