IEA to host Presidential and Vice-Presidential debates before elections

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), Ghana says it will organise Presidential and Vice-Presidential debates ahead of the December 7, 2024 elections as part of efforts to promote issues-based elections in Ghana.

The date for the event will be announced at the launch of IEA’s Election Activities.

In a statement dated July 17, 2024, IEA indicated that the debate would provide a common platform for the aspiring candidates to discuss various aspects of the nation’s development process.

“It will be a form of policy dialogue engagement during which the Candidates will have the opportunity to present their viewpoints, plans and programmes, and also point out weaknesses in the policies of their co-contestants and present alternatives to those policies and programmes”, an excerpt of statement said.

The debates will cover various thematic areas, including the economy, governance, natural resources, agriculture, education, health, labour, gender, children, youth, and other social issues.

The Institute, therefore encouraged all candidates to take advantage of the debates to inform Ghanaians about their policies for addressing the country’s challenges.