Managing Editor of the Insight newspaper, Kwesi Pratt disagreed with government spokesperson Kofi Tonto's statement that the 2024 elections would only involve John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party. Pratt voiced his objection during a discussion on Peace FM’s Kokroko program, where Tonto suggested that Mahama was the sole alternative to Bawumia.

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The debate stemmed from Pratt's critique of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s campaign strategy, which he believes contradicts the government's current stance. He argued that Bawumia's divergence from President Akufo-Addo's vision indicates the government's lack of popularity.

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During the discussion, Kofi Tonto interrupted Pratt, claiming that the government has outperformed the Mahama administration and that Bawumia's promises for the upcoming elections surpass Mahama's offerings.

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Pratt rejected Tonto's attempt to label him as biased towards the NDC, emphasizing that he is not obligated to advocate for any specific candidate. He stressed that the 2024 elections involve more than two candidates and that his perspective represents the interests of all candidates, not just Mahama.

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He further questioned Bawumia's decision to distance himself from the government's past vision, suggesting that it reflects a belief in the flaws of the current administration's approach. Pratt challenged the differences between Bawumia's vision and that of President Akufo-Addo, questioning the rationale behind abandoning the previous vision if it was commendable.

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