The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has firmly rejected the idea of debating Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP's flagbearer. This stance follows President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s challenge for Mahama to engage in a debate on significant national issues leading up to the December 7 elections.

At a mini-rally in Prampram during his Greater Accra Region campaign, Mahama defended his presidential record and dismissed calls for a debate, asserting that his achievements should speak for themselves.

Critiquing Bawumia's economic management, Mahama highlighted the difficulties Ghanaians are experiencing under the current administration.

He emphasized that participating in a debate would unjustly elevate Bawumia’s profile.

“Nana Akufo-Addo was asking me why I’m refusing to debate Bawumia. You know, Bawumia doesn’t deserve a debate. He is losing this election. I will not elevate him to my level and go and sit and debate him.

“Their campaign is failing. They have no message and so, he wants to be elevated to my level. No. No. No. No. I know my level,” he said.