Baba Sadiq, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) parliamentary candidate for Okaikwei Central, has criticized Vice President Dr.

Mahamudu Bawumia's call for a debate, asserting that the vice president should address the country's economic struggles before seeking public discourse.

Dr.

Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, has on several occasions called for a debate between himself and NDC flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama ahead of the 2024 elections.