Second IEA presidential debate under way

Accra, Nov. 21, GNA – The second Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) presidential debate for candidates of political parties with representation in parliament is underway at the Banquet Hall of the State House. Security arrangements are tight as dignitaries were thoroughly searched before taking their seats. Senior officials of the parties, ministers of state, diplomats, traditional rulers and the clergy are among those present at the debate at the Banquet Hall decorated in national colours of red, yellow and green. Traditional horn blowers ushered in the four candidates – President John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Abu Sakara Foster of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Mr Hassan Ayariga of the People’s National Convention (PNC) and Nana Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). A minute’s silence was observed in memory of the late former vice president Alhaji Aliu Mahama who passed away last week.   GNA ... Read Full Story