DEAR JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA,
You truly are a curious character! Ironically, your theatrics no longer entertain the public due to your consistently inconsistent stance.
The IEA has formally invited all political parties and their candidates to participate in a debate they are organizing. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has repeatedly expressed his eagerness to join the debate as long as you, his main rival in this election, are willing to participate.
On multiple occasions, you’ve declined opportunities to debate Dr. Bawumia, offering flimsy excuses. Your party’s National Chairman and other top officials have even confirmed you won’t participate in the IEA-organized debate.
Dr. Bawumia has invited you to engage in an open debate on the economy and other critical issues, yet you refuse.
Now, you’re posing questions about the economy and other matters to Dr. Bawumia—but from the sidelines. Why ask questions and expect answers from afar?
This situation is much like a football player on the touchline constantly criticizing those on the field. No matter how well the players perform, this critic is never satisfied. Even as the team scores three goals, the player on the sidelines is unhappy.
His primary focus is the star striker wearing the number 9, who scored a hat trick. Despite his excellence on the field, the critic insists the striker isn’t up to par.
Finally, the coach, frustrated by the constant chatter, decides to sub in the critic (number 14) for the striker. But surprisingly, the critic declines, unwilling to step on the field to prove himself and back his words with action.
This, Mr. Mahama, mirrors your behavior. You stand on the sidelines, criticizing the economy under this administration. Yet, when invited to debate Dr. Bawumia and address these issues directly, you decline.
Does this seem logical to you? Step into the debate arena, ask Dr. Bawumia your questions directly, and he’ll answer with data and hard facts.
You shy away from debating him because you know that Bawumia’s knowledge and expertise in economics would dismantle your arguments. He would counter your questions with verified facts and figures, rendering them baseless.
Stop throwing stones from the sidelines and accept the challenge to face Bawumia in a debate. If you’re confident in your stance, join him on stage at the upcoming IEA debate.
P.K. Sarpong, Whispers from the Corridors of the Thinking Place.
