Founder and President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, has called on leadership of political parties to engage in a political debate ahead of the December 7 general elections.
Mr. Cudjoe expressed in a Facebook post IMANI Africa’s willingness to host such debate, noting his office is dispatching letters to the leadership of the leading political parties, requesting their participation in the debate
According to him, the debate would enhance democratic engagement and voter education, promote policy transparency and accountability, encourage peaceful and constructive political dialogue, and address critical national issues.
He also expects the debate to demonstrate the parties’ commitment to transparency and accountability, foster a respectful exchange of ideas, and reduce political tensions.
“The debate will demonstrate the parties’ commitment to transparency and accountability, fostering a respectful exchange of ideas and reducing political tensions,” he added.
The responses from the political parties are expected by July 10.
“In six hours, the world will watch the first US presidential debate between Trump and Biden, two people who are deeply divided over how America should be governed and respond to global issues. However, there is a common denominator they have to confront – the economy ( inflation primarily), crime ( illegal immigration), and abortion. Biden and Trump dislike each other, and Americans generally believe they aren’t spoilt for choice. One lady told CNN she was uncomfortable with Biden’s age and worried about Trump’s mouth. Trump is slightly two points ahead of Biden in the polls. Let’s see how the debate turns out.*
“The UK also witnessed the last debate between incumbent prime minister, Sunak, and Labour leader Keir Starmer. The debate was judged by respected institutions as even-50% for each candidate even though Sunak and the Conservatives are expected to lose the election,” Franklin Cudjoe wrote on Facebook.
He emphasized the importance of a debate in Ghana, citing the need for public understanding, electoral involvement, policy clarity, public accountability, civil discourse, conflict reduction, and a focus on solutions to pressing national issues.
“We believe the debate will align political discourse with the interests of the public, ensuring that issues debated remain relevant and meaningful to the electorate,” the IMANI boss noted.
