Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has announced significant progress in its preparations to revamp its signature Presidential and Vice-Presidential debates.

Additionally, the IEA encouraged candidates to utilize these debates as a platform to articulate their visions for Ghana in anticipation of the 2024 election.

“The IEA is far advanced in its preparations to reorganize its flagship Presidential and Vice-presidential Debates.

The Institute encourages the candidates to take advantage of the debates to inform Ghanaians of their policies to address the country’s challenges,” the Director of Research at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Dr John Kwakye disclosed in a tweet on Saturday.

However, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP's presidential candidate, has challenged former President John Dramani Mahama of the NDC to a live presidential debate.

Speaking to a large crowd of supporters in Bunkpurugu, North East Region, Dr. Bawumia expressed his readiness to discuss his vision and policies for Ghana.

While eager for a debate with Mahama, Dr. Bawumia expressed doubts about its likelihood, suggesting that Mahama might be avoiding such a direct engagement.

“I am looking forward to a debate with John Mahama on the economy, on the country on the governance,’ Dr. Bawumia said.

“But I am afraid that he is running away from a debate. His people say he doesn’t want to debate. I have never heard of an opposition leader who doesn’t want to debate. But he knows I will expose the emptiness of his policies.”

Dr. Bawumia also remarked that former President Mahama and his team have not effectively communicated their plans for a 24-hour economy to the people of Ghana.

He suggested that Mahama's reluctance to engage in a debate stems from a fear of being exposed on this issue.