I'm ready to debate you on the economy – Dr. Bawumia challenges John Mahama

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This isn’t a challenge he has to accept 2 years ago

Go and debate with the people and the journalists who have been asking for answers since the julorbi protests no be now you want shine

Go and debate with the people and the journalists who have been asking for answers since the julorbi protests no be now you want shine
Mongolia 2 years ago

Stupid Bawumia - what is the essence of a debate when all that you'll be propagating is what we are seeing in your BANKRUPT ECONOMY?? Foolish donkey, go and pay the pensioners and retirees and stop your Keysoap Concert Party ...
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Stupid Bawumia - what is the essence of a debate when all that you'll be propagating is what we are seeing in your BANKRUPT ECONOMY?? Foolish donkey, go and pay the pensioners and retirees and stop your Keysoap Concert Party fooling
P Djamgbe 2 years ago

That is the main characteristic of every liar - they have a sharp tongue, they are known to talk a lot and every word they spew out is a lie! If you think you know more on the economy and you know how to fix it better than Ma ...
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That is the main characteristic of every liar - they have a sharp tongue, they are known to talk a lot and every word they spew out is a lie! If you think you know more on the economy and you know how to fix it better than Mahama, then let your actions speak for you - start fixing it, after all actions speak louder than words
Blue 2 years ago

A debate on the excessive borrowing with nothing to show for the billions of dollars. A debate on the exchange rate from GHC 3.80 to $1.00 in 2017 to GHC 15.60 to $1.00 in July 2024. The cumulative inflation from 2017 to 2024 ...
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A debate on the excessive borrowing with nothing to show for the billions of dollars. A debate on the exchange rate from GHC 3.80 to $1.00 in 2017 to GHC 15.60 to $1.00 in July 2024. The cumulative inflation from 2017 to 2024: for instance, 50 kg bag of cement rising from GHC 16 in 2017 to GHC 105 in July 2024. A debate on the impropriety of lies and deceitfulness in public discourse.
Dogo 2 years ago

Bawumia's handlers should advice that crown not to mention the word "Economy" again. Everey reasonable Ghanaian has concluded that Bawumia cannot manage Ghana's economy. Period! He doesn't have what it takes to turn the count ...
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Bawumia's handlers should advice that crown not to mention the word "Economy" again. Everey reasonable Ghanaian has concluded that Bawumia cannot manage Ghana's economy. Period! He doesn't have what it takes to turn the country's economy around.
The Mask 2 years ago

Kofi Osafo-Maafo listen to me: Ownership is everything. The owners of a business appoint the managament. Why sell your stake in hotels when you have everything to gain from it. If the management isn't good, appoint a better m ...
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Kofi Osafo-Maafo listen to me: Ownership is everything. The owners of a business appoint the managament. Why sell your stake in hotels when you have everything to gain from it. If the management isn't good, appoint a better management. If the hotel needs more capital, the managment will issue a bond. Kofi you are wrong. If you cannot train Ghanaians to run a hotel well, then appoint foreigners to work in he hotel.
Chris 2 years ago

Nothing to show are u guys serious at all, constructed the most roads, most classrooms most bridges, most Libraries, Most Astro turfs, most interchanges most railway tracks, Agenda 111, free Shs, restoration of nursing and te ...
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Nothing to show are u guys serious at all, constructed the most roads, most classrooms most bridges, most Libraries, Most Astro turfs, most interchanges most railway tracks, Agenda 111, free Shs, restoration of nursing and teacher training allowance, Banking sector crisis, covid, Russia Ukraine etc
Shame on you
Skippy 2 years ago

Dunderhead,shoeshine,dog chain or fried rice boy

Dunderhead,shoeshine,dog chain or fried rice boy
Abena DAPAAH is a THIEF 2 years ago

BOOKLONG BAWUMIAH, THATS ALL HE KNOWS. WHEN IT COMES TO IMPLEMENTING, HE GOES BLANK!

BOOKLONG BAWUMIAH, THATS ALL HE KNOWS. WHEN IT COMES TO IMPLEMENTING, HE GOES BLANK!
ST Ghfuo: Gh leaders are not enlightened 2 years ago

Debate should be a must but the. CROOKED ones always runing away like! Akuffu addo

Debate should be a must but the. CROOKED ones always runing away like! Akuffu addo

Mumuni 2 years ago

Hahaha, You Bawumia run away from the economy and became a by force spokesperson for IT services. You refused to comment on the Economy which is in tatters and now wasting our ears about economy. You want your handlers to pu ...
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Hahaha, You Bawumia run away from the economy and became a by force spokesperson for IT services. You refused to comment on the Economy which is in tatters and now wasting our ears about economy. You want your handlers to pump you with useless figures to lie to us once again. For a number of Ghanaians who are not part of the looting brigade, its a question of how much is a gallon of petrol today, how much is the the Gh cedi to the dollar, how much is kenkey, how much is foodstuff?? Fix the economy now and stop the tom foolery
NANA 2 years ago

A cheetah doesn’t have to join a dog race to prove a point

A cheetah doesn’t have to join a dog race to prove a point
Tunde 2 years ago

Please, JM don't ever debate with this clown.

Please, JM don't ever debate with this clown.
Obed 2 years ago

JM is a snr man he should not play with jnr

JM is a snr man he should not play with jnr
Very foolish demand 2 years ago

You can’t manage the economy and you’re spewing this nonsense. What do you take Ghanaians for? You are a failure.

You can’t manage the economy and you’re spewing this nonsense. What do you take Ghanaians for? You are a failure.
Rose 2 years ago

You are not even ashamed of yourself, nobody will debate you even Akua Donkor will not waste her time to debate you because you are a comedian and incompetent so you can go ahead and debate yourself.

You are not even ashamed of yourself, nobody will debate you even Akua Donkor will not waste her time to debate you because you are a comedian and incompetent so you can go ahead and debate yourself.
See 2 years ago

Government in power begging for debate
I shock

Government in power begging for debate
I shock
Nana 2 years ago

My brother I shock too..this bloody lair doesn't get tired at all

My brother I shock too..this bloody lair doesn't get tired at all
Mike 2 years ago

WHICH ECONOMY IS HE TALKING ABOUT....THIS JUENDICE

WHICH ECONOMY IS HE TALKING ABOUT....THIS JUENDICE
UnIntelligent comment 2 years ago

JDM is ever ready to debate Bawumia, if he Bawumia can answer all the 110 questions he asked Amissah Arthur. Period

JDM is ever ready to debate Bawumia, if he Bawumia can answer all the 110 questions he asked Amissah Arthur. Period

Ziggy LALA 2 years ago

GO AND MEET THE PRESS FIRST...

GO AND MEET THE PRESS FIRST...
Uncle Pee 2 years ago

When Bawumia coughs, Mahama catches cold. Bawumia has thrown a challenge, if Mahama is not afraid he should face him. It's that simple. Insults are not necessary.

When Bawumia coughs, Mahama catches cold. Bawumia has thrown a challenge, if Mahama is not afraid he should face him. It's that simple. Insults are not necessary.
Chief 2 years ago

Bawumia should answer the questions he posted to Arthur. But I thought Dr. said JDM should debate the people of Ghana when a similar challenge was thrown at Nana?

Bawumia should answer the questions he posted to Arthur. But I thought Dr. said JDM should debate the people of Ghana when a similar challenge was thrown at Nana?
Yaw KK 2 years ago

Avail yourself to the Ghanaian press first before you think of debating JDM.

Avail yourself to the Ghanaian press first before you think of debating JDM.
Obed 2 years ago

BAM!

BAM!
Gbagbladza V 2 years ago

Why debate a fool?

Why debate a fool?
Achakanapaya 2 years ago

Look at this Shameless dishonest useless being of a Vice President? The Economy is already showing the real debate.
The Dollar is showing the real debate.
JDM have no time to debate a driver's mate who is a Lair.
A vote f ...
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Look at this Shameless dishonest useless being of a Vice President? The Economy is already showing the real debate.
The Dollar is showing the real debate.
JDM have no time to debate a driver's mate who is a Lair.
A vote for Bawulair Timothy is a vote for Akuffo Addo's 3rd term in power.
Dan 2 years ago

Hahaha, which debate. Debate the exchange rate Master.

Hahaha, which debate. Debate the exchange rate Master.
Nana 2 years ago

He'll come and talk balderdash. What is there to debate? Cedi depreciation, high inflation, High GDP, high cost of living, junk economy, filth everywhere, useless educational system, obnoxious taxes, tribalism, nepotism, chro ...
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He'll come and talk balderdash. What is there to debate? Cedi depreciation, high inflation, High GDP, high cost of living, junk economy, filth everywhere, useless educational system, obnoxious taxes, tribalism, nepotism, chronic corruption, wickedness, intellectual dishonesty, lies and deceit..... What at all does he want to debate? Akonfem economy? At least mahama knew npp likes Akonfem so he created a special project for them which they benefited from. He's just coming to talk rubbish, I mean absolute rubish.
TT 2 years ago

Meet the press mr mahamudu

Meet the press mr mahamudu

Kwabena Mensah 2 years ago

Hahahaha. Even I can debate you Bawumia and win with this current economic situation provided you don’t lie with fundamentals. Even they are all weak so whatever you would say would expose you.

Hahahaha. Even I can debate you Bawumia and win with this current economic situation provided you don’t lie with fundamentals. Even they are all weak so whatever you would say would expose you.
Good Boy 2 years ago

Ahhhh H.E John Dramani Mahama will never wrestle with a pig. He will never stoop low for a liar like Bawumia.
NPP will go down by 3million votes.

Ahhhh H.E John Dramani Mahama will never wrestle with a pig. He will never stoop low for a liar like Bawumia.
NPP will go down by 3million votes.
KofSam 2 years ago

Bawumia is not on the same pedestal with Mahama and it will be degrading for Mahama to accept any debate with the clueless Bawumia who claims to be an economic guru but supervised over the worst economy in the history of Ghan ...
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Bawumia is not on the same pedestal with Mahama and it will be degrading for Mahama to accept any debate with the clueless Bawumia who claims to be an economic guru but supervised over the worst economy in the history of Ghana . It will be political suicide for Bawumia to debate Mahama .
Tintempa 2 years ago

Debate on what would that fix the mess these npp guys are high on meth

Debate on what would that fix the mess these npp guys are high on meth
Go away. No one needs a debate from you 2 years ago

Your work and the destruction of he economy is already our there for everyone to see. You don't debate with a liar. He would lie and lie until people believe that his lies are true

Your work and the destruction of he economy is already our there for everyone to see. You don't debate with a liar. He would lie and lie until people believe that his lies are true
Kofious 2 years ago

John Mahama don't waste your energy on this braggat as he's failed already.

John Mahama don't waste your energy on this braggat as he's failed already.
KING 2 years ago

Debate too be force? If you say you have done farbetter than the person, what do you need the debate for?

Debate too be force? If you say you have done farbetter than the person, what do you need the debate for?
Ghana is a crime scene 2 years ago

Not gonna happen Mr lie lie man. Go and hold your university forums and preach

Not gonna happen Mr lie lie man. Go and hold your university forums and preach
Lee Pogas 2 years ago

I think usually it is the opposition that calls for debate with the incumbent and not the other way round

I think usually it is the opposition that calls for debate with the incumbent and not the other way round
Gomashie 2 years ago

That means he has failed so he wants some kind of opportunity to re-gain some momentum.

That means he has failed so he wants some kind of opportunity to re-gain some momentum.
Allee 2 years ago

Ground rules: one lie ten votes deducted, agreed? Bawumia will loose 100 votes in every contest. UNPRECEDENTED! UNPRECEDENTED!! and nothing else.

Ground rules: one lie ten votes deducted, agreed? Bawumia will loose 100 votes in every contest. UNPRECEDENTED! UNPRECEDENTED!! and nothing else.
Ray 2 years ago

The two thieves of Bagdad

The two thieves of Bagdad
James Boateng 2 years ago

As it stands now, Bawumiah has no manifesto, so what is he debating Mahama on. Also, bawumiah's boss refused to debate last four years. Why does bawumiah deem it necessary to debate mahama for. Bawumiah should use the same me ...
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As it stands now, Bawumiah has no manifesto, so what is he debating Mahama on. Also, bawumiah's boss refused to debate last four years. Why does bawumiah deem it necessary to debate mahama for. Bawumiah should use the same method he used to help Nana Addo win power. He should go to Central University to give lectures on why the cedis to dollar rate is 15.98 after taking it at 4 .13. He should give lectures on why government borrowed themselves into default after saying all the money required for development can be found in Ghana here. He should give lectures on why water and electricity bills are 800% of what he came to meet. He should explain why inflation went up to 54.1% in 2023. He should explain why a bag of cement is now 109 cedis. He should explain why nursing and teacher trainnee allowances are in arrears. He should explain why young NSSP graduates have arrears of over 5 months and are threatening to go on strike. He should explain why new taxes were introduced after four years of setting up 1 district 1 factory and changing the fundamentals of the economy to production.
Justrac Africa 2 years ago

Justrac Africa

Justrac Africa
Rambo 2 years ago

Mr. Vice president go and fix the economy. The economy is in distress, you better go fix it. For me, debate is not most important at this moment. The exchange rate and lnflation is very high so you better fix all those econom ...
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Mr. Vice president go and fix the economy. The economy is in distress, you better go fix it. For me, debate is not most important at this moment. The exchange rate and lnflation is very high so you better fix all those economic indicators than worry about debate.
Ked 2 years ago

Answer your 170 questions first before thinking about debating a solid brain. Papa ajasco aka Mr lier I can't see any seriousness in your campaign.

Answer your 170 questions first before thinking about debating a solid brain. Papa ajasco aka Mr lier I can't see any seriousness in your campaign.
kanawu 2 years ago

Such debate is not necessary. You are the head of the economic team. Even animals in the country know that Ghanaians are suffering too much therefore fix the economy and stop your joking. Be serious for you will never be the ...
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Such debate is not necessary. You are the head of the economic team. Even animals in the country know that Ghanaians are suffering too much therefore fix the economy and stop your joking. Be serious for you will never be the next president.t
Bastie Asantefournyinaahene 2 years ago

Bawumiah gyimii gyimiii. Asantehene's lapdog HAHHAHA

Bawumiah gyimii gyimiii. Asantehene's lapdog HAHHAHA
Blema 2 years ago

Please Mr. Vice President, use your theoretical knowledge on the Economy to arrest the depreciating Cedi. Because when the foundation is weak the foreign exchange will expose you.

Please Mr. Vice President, use your theoretical knowledge on the Economy to arrest the depreciating Cedi. Because when the foundation is weak the foreign exchange will expose you.
E Leg 2 years ago

Nonsense. Go and debate yourself.

Nonsense. Go and debate yourself.
Nana Aduku (UK) 2 years ago

Fool go and debate Alan kwasia gyimii

Fool go and debate Alan kwasia gyimii
Dr Abena Nkansah 2 years ago

You make sooo much noise but cannot perform.

You make sooo much noise but cannot perform.
Akwadaa Nyame 2 years ago

When the FUNDAMENTALS in the economy are weak, the exchange rate will expose you as succinctly said by Dr. BAWUMIA . Now what Debate do you want? Ofui

When the FUNDAMENTALS in the economy are weak, the exchange rate will expose you as succinctly said by Dr. BAWUMIA . Now what Debate do you want? Ofui
Sam young 2 years ago

Joker, engage journalist like Mahama then you can debate with the general public

Joker, engage journalist like Mahama then you can debate with the general public
AB 2 years ago

What debate. Check the indicators as of today and provide solutions.

What debate. Check the indicators as of today and provide solutions.
Ben 2 years ago

Debate will surely help the floating voters to know the vision of each candidate and thereby informing their choice.

Debate will surely help the floating voters to know the vision of each candidate and thereby informing their choice.
Cuntiki 2 years ago

If the fundamentals are weak, exchange rate will expose you.

If the fundamentals are weak, exchange rate will expose you.
The Bitter truth 2 years ago

Someone should advise former president John Mahama not to waste his time on Bawumia. Bawumia is in a disadvantage position so he want to be relevant.

Someone should advise former president John Mahama not to waste his time on Bawumia. Bawumia is in a disadvantage position so he want to be relevant.
Jebuni Tunno 2 years ago

Debate with the economy and fix it

Debate with the economy and fix it
Citizen Gh. 2 years ago

Tell Ghanaians what you have done to the economy but not Mahama. Mahama is an individual, and he never gave you the authority to manage this economy. Ghanaians gave you the authority, and they're saying you have destroyed it. ...
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Tell Ghanaians what you have done to the economy but not Mahama. Mahama is an individual, and he never gave you the authority to manage this economy. Ghanaians gave you the authority, and they're saying you have destroyed it. So go and start explaining yourself to them.

Shameless idiot, highly incompetent. What you did to Ghana's economy was the same way you destroyed Zimbabwean economy. Always depending on textbook economic theories to solving real economic challenges. Why won't you fail?
A total failure, a complete disaster, a waste of Ghanaian's time for eight solid years.
James Dede 2 years ago

Debate? Debate on what? Broken economy? Highly indebted economy? Cooked figures no longer confuses the Ghanaian voter ooooo. Fix the economy and stop joking. We are serious!

Debate? Debate on what? Broken economy? Highly indebted economy? Cooked figures no longer confuses the Ghanaian voter ooooo. Fix the economy and stop joking. We are serious!
Kutsii 2 years ago

Bawumia eeeeih !!! MEET THE PRESS first, as President Mahama did, for Ghanaians to see the smoothness level of your Parkinson's diseased bald head. Empty barrel noise maker. Go to the press and answer whether you constructed ...
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Bawumia eeeeih !!! MEET THE PRESS first, as President Mahama did, for Ghanaians to see the smoothness level of your Parkinson's diseased bald head. Empty barrel noise maker. Go to the press and answer whether you constructed the DIGITAL fibre obtic cable across the country, built Accra DIGITAL CENTRE and DATA centres and the NCA, for which you pride in digitalisation and interoperability etc. Be it known to this notorious liar, braggart, comedien trickster, that without Mahama's DIGITAL infrastructure all these E- transactions couldn't be possible. Because NPP have kept their supporters in dark ignorance, the applaud the stupidity, foolishness and buffoonery of Bawumia. The EXCHANGE RATE is GHc2 to $1 abi ????? Damn useless comedien vice President.
SIMPA PANIN 2 years ago

John Mahama, please don't waste your precious time to debate such an incorrigible liar.

John Mahama, please don't waste your precious time to debate such an incorrigible liar.
SammyTee, USA 2 years ago

Debate is good but talk is cheap. None of the numerous promises from Dr. Bawumia has helped our economy. If I were Mahama I would gladly accept the debate and use the moment to highlight on several promises that never happene ...
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Debate is good but talk is cheap. None of the numerous promises from Dr. Bawumia has helped our economy. If I were Mahama I would gladly accept the debate and use the moment to highlight on several promises that never happened. Engaging Mahama in a debate is like shooting himself in the foot. Mahama is very eloquent, experienced, and knows the inside out of Ghana's economy. He doesn't need a script to answer any pressing question. If I were the vice President I would rather use the time to reach out to several people whom he disappointed with his unfulfilled promises.
Nii 2 years ago

Hahahaha!!!!

Hahahaha!!!!
Don 2 years ago

No reasonable man will debate a fake economist

No reasonable man will debate a fake economist
TrueTrue 2 years ago

Please debate against yourself. Have you finished answering the non-syla questions you posed to the late VP Kwesi Amissah-Arthur in 2016?

Please debate against yourself. Have you finished answering the non-syla questions you posed to the late VP Kwesi Amissah-Arthur in 2016?
Onyansanii 2 years ago

Go and debate your driver

Go and debate your driver
Wakkuffo Waddo 2 years ago

Bawumia go and meet with the press first.

Bawumia go and meet with the press first.
WED 2 years ago

The most annoying person in Ghana right now is Bawumia. Will prices of things decrease if you debate JM? Do something serious.

The most annoying person in Ghana right now is Bawumia. Will prices of things decrease if you debate JM? Do something serious.
Nonsense 2 years ago

Go and debate 170 questions and 'restoring the value of the cedi'...

Go and debate 170 questions and 'restoring the value of the cedi'...
Farakhan 2 years ago

President Mahama, you know too well that you don't need to debate anyone. Your achievement can be compared and that's enough. Your encounter with the media is par excellence. Organize more of that in all the regions with the ...
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President Mahama, you know too well that you don't need to debate anyone. Your achievement can be compared and that's enough. Your encounter with the media is par excellence. Organize more of that in all the regions with the journalists and another with the international media. It is better tot debate Allan Cash than Bawumia
jagadu 2 years ago

kwasea and book economist bawuliar, are you ready now? check your record as the head of the economic management team. Ghana dont need you and and you have nothing new to offer. Mahama sjhould never debate this useless phd hol ...
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kwasea and book economist bawuliar, are you ready now? check your record as the head of the economic management team. Ghana dont need you and and you have nothing new to offer. Mahama sjhould never debate this useless phd holder with no sense.
Truth 2 years ago

Mental health should be taken seriously in Ghana.

Mental health should be taken seriously in Ghana.
Fool 2 years ago

Go and debate with your master Akufo Addo

Go and debate with your master Akufo Addo
Black man and stupidity 2 years ago

Go and debate the exchange rate ofui, Mahama should not waste his time Bawumia is a failure

Go and debate the exchange rate ofui, Mahama should not waste his time Bawumia is a failure
Na by force? 2 years ago

This guy needs credibility, why should you force a debate? The debate is already going on in our pockets

This guy needs credibility, why should you force a debate? The debate is already going on in our pockets
Skippy 2 years ago

Debate what ?
Your economy has failed and we see,feel it.
As you said in 2016 in opposition ,go and debate the contractors,ddep sufferers,businesses you ve collapsed,pensioners,your creditors ,the market women,workers ...AL ...
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Debate what ?
Your economy has failed and we see,feel it.
As you said in 2016 in opposition ,go and debate the contractors,ddep sufferers,businesses you ve collapsed,pensioners,your creditors ,the market women,workers ...ALL ste suffering ...shame on you dunderhead.
Gomashie 2 years ago

Bawumia is a joker he wants an opportunity to lie to Ghanaians again this Bawumia should receive cane lashes paa the economy is in front of you to fix it and you run away from it and now you want to debate it you are a joker ...
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Bawumia is a joker he wants an opportunity to lie to Ghanaians again this Bawumia should receive cane lashes paa the economy is in front of you to fix it and you run away from it and now you want to debate it you are a joker to highest level JM should not debate him on the economy at all he wants a chance lie to Ghanaians .
Landlord OA 2 years ago

Bawuliar start bu answering the 170 questions you prepared for Amissah-Attah

You don't deserve a debate, how desperate can you be

Bawuliar start bu answering the 170 questions you prepared for Amissah-Attah

You don't deserve a debate, how desperate can you be
Lariba 2 years ago

No wonder Bawumia's face looks like a fool

No wonder Bawumia's face looks like a fool
Sly 2 years ago

Double standard! When JM invited you for a debate on the economy did you honor it? Shift with that empty economic knowledge of yours. What's the current economic indicators in Ghana today?

Double standard! When JM invited you for a debate on the economy did you honor it? Shift with that empty economic knowledge of yours. What's the current economic indicators in Ghana today?

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