A Senior Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, has stated that since Ghana has not formalized presidential debates in its electoral process, candidates cannot be compelled to participate.
He explained that, in countries where presidential debates are a standard part of the electoral process, they are institutionalized.
This comment comes in response to the Majority in Parliament’s call for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Mahama to accept an invitation from New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for a debate ahead of the December elections.
In an interview with Citi News, Dr. Asah-Asante said if the NDC chooses to engage in a debate, they can, but they are not obligated to.
He recalled a similar situation in the past when the NDC, while in office, invited the NPP to debate, and the latter did not accept.
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