Mahama Campaign Accuses Jean Mensah’s IEA of Attempting A fixed-Match:

….. Questions Neutrality in Presidential Debate Arrangements

The Mahama 2024 Campaign has raised serious allegations against the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) following the recent announcement of a presidential debate for the upcoming 2024 elections.

Accusing the IEA of favoritism towards the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), the campaign questioned the organization’s impartiality and motives.

The IEA which shot the current Electoral Commission Chair into fame, is owned by her husband who has himself taken roles in the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) government

In a strongly-worded press statement, the Mahama 2024 Campaign expressed dismay over the IEA’s failure to engage with or inform the National Democratic Congress (NDC) about the presidential debate plans.

The campaign emphasized that the Constitution of Ghana does not grant the IEA the authority to organize election-related activities, highlighting a lack of transparency in the process.

The Mahama campaign further alleged that the IEA’s actions indicated a clear bias towards the NPP, suggesting that the organization was acting as a front for the ruling party.

Dismissing the IEA’s engagement with the public, the campaign reiterated its own longstanding commitment to engaging with various sectors of society to address the needs and concerns of Ghanaians.

Joyce Bawah Mogtari, spokesperson for the Mahama Campaign, cautioned the IEA against using the NDC’s name to promote its activities, labeling it a deliberate misrepresentation of the party’s stance.

The campaign assured Ghanaians of the NDC’s unwavering dedication to engaging respectfully with citizens and addressing their issues.

As tensions rise ahead of the 2024 elections, the accusations leveled by the Mahama campaign against the IEA signal a deepening rift in Ghana’s political landscape, with implications for the upcoming presidential race.

The IEA has yet to respond to the allegations made by the Mahama campaign, as the debate over neutrality and transparency in the electoral process continues to unfold. For Reuters, reporting from Accra, Ghana, this is an ongoing story.