The campaign team of NDC Flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has issued a statement condemning the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) Ghana over its announcement about the organization of a presidential debate.
The team, in a statement signed by Mahama’s spokesperson, Joyce Mogtari, believes that the IEA did not show the decency or respect to at least to inform the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of its plans to organize the debate before making the announcement.
The campaign team expressed its disappointment and frustration towards the IEA’s actions, stating that the organization’s decision to hold a presidential debate without consulting the NDC was disrespectful and unprofessional.
In the statement, the Mahama 2024 Campaign emphasised that the Constitution does not grant the IEA any authority to organize 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 team argued that the IEA’s failure to involve the NDC in the planning process undermined the credibility and fairness of the debate as they further alleged that the IEA is “acting as a front for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and seeks to manipulate the electoral process in favour of the ruling party.”
The campaign team also accused the IEA of trying to manipulate the outcome of the debate by selecting participants who are favorable to the opposition party. They claimed that the IEA’s actions were politically biased and aimed at undermining the NDC’s chances of winning the upcoming presidential election.
The Mahama 2024 Campaign cautioned the IEA against using the NDC’s name to promote its activities, describing it as a blatant attempt to misrepresent the party.
Below is the full statement;
Accra- Ghana: The Mahama 2024 Campaign strongly condemns 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 IEA would make such an announcement without engaging or informing the National Democratic Congress, one of the major political parties in Ghana.
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 IEA is clearly acting as a front for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and seeks to manipulate the electoral process in favour of the ruling party.
It is important to remind the IEA 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.
Our well-planned engagements with various sectors of society across the country have been and continue to be extremely beneficial to the people of Ghana. This being the case, we caution the IEA against using the NDC’s name to promote their activities, as this is a blatant attempt to misrepresent our party deliberately.
Ghanaians should remain assured that the NDC’s commitment to meaningful and respectful engagement with the people of Ghana is unwavering. We will continue to ensure that all Ghanaians’ voices are heard and their needs are addressed.
SIGNED:
Joyce Bawah Mogtari Spokesperson
Friday, July 19, 2024.
Source: Elvisanokyenews.com
