The Mahama 2024 Campaign has vehemently criticized the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) after it announced a presidential debate for the 2024 elections.
In a statement dated Friday, July 19, 2024, and signed by Madam Joyce Bawah Mogtari, spokesperson for the Mahama 2024 Campaign, the IEA was criticized for not officially inviting the NDC before making its announcement, which was deemed “completely unacceptable.”
“The Mahama 2024 Campaign vehemently opposes the recent announcement by the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Ghana regarding a presidential debate for the 2024 elections.”
It is completely unacceptable that the lEA would make such an announcement without engaging or informing the National Democratic Congress, one of the major political parties in Ghana,” portions of the statement read.
Portions of the statement expressed strong disapproval, stating, “It is entirely unacceptable that the IEA would make such an announcement without involving or notifying the National Democratic Congress, one of Ghana’s major political parties.”
The Mahama 2024 Campaign Team again pointed out that the IEA lacks the authority to organise elections-related activities.
“The Constitution of Ghana does not grant the IEA any authority to organise elections-related activities. The fact that the IEA has not shown the decency or respect to at least inform the NDC of its plans raises serious questions about its motives,” The statement added.
The Mahama 2024 Campaign team has accused the leadership of IEA of attempting to manipulate the electoral process in favour of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), stating that Mr Mahama and his running mate Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, have been engaging with the citizenry for many years.
“The IEA is acting as a front for the NPP and seeks to manipulate the electoral process in favour of the ruling party.
It is important to remind the lEA and the Ghanaian public that the NDC, led by our presidential candidate John Dramani Mahama and running mate Professor Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang, has been engaging with the citizenry for many years. Mahama’s online and offline conversations have targeted a wide range of audiences and focused on addressing the needs and concerns of the people of Ghana.” The statement said.
