Dr Bawumia, who will face Mahama as one of the main candidates in December, has issued an open challenge for a presidential debate. However, the former President has so far declined the invitation. Addressing supporters at Dansoman in Accra, Dr Bawumia reiterated his position, asserting that his opponent is avoiding the debate because he knows his poor record as President will be revealed. "The former President knows he cannot compete because, in every sector of the economy, the records show that we have performed far better than him," Dr Bawumia told the crowd. "That's why I challenged him. If he believes he performed better in any sector, he should come for an open debate. But he is afraid, so he is running away from it." Dr Mahamudu Bawumia Pulse Ghana "He won't come for the debate because he knows his bad record will be exposed.