The Deputy National Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Osman Ayariga, has thrown a challenge to Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, urging him to debate the unemployed youth of Ghana before considering a political face-off with former President John Dramani Mahama.
In a Facebook post dated Tuesday, July 16, Ayariga emphasized that the youth, who are grappling with unemployment, are prepared and eager for such a debate with Dr. Bawumia.
He argued that Dr. Bawumia should focus on addressing the pressing issue of job creation rather than engaging in political debates.
“1.9 million youth have no jobs yet this wicked government claimed they have created over 3 million jobs! Where are the jobs? Come and debate them, sir,” Ayariga stated.
He criticized the current administration’s claims and highlighting the disconnect between the government’s assertions and the lived reality of many Ghanaians.
Dr. Bawumia, who is the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), had earlier challenged his NDC counterpart, John Dramani Mahama, to a debate ahead of the upcoming elections. However, the NDC has dismissed the need for such a debate, arguing that the real issues facing Ghanaians are evident in the current harsh economic conditions.
Ayariga further lambasted the Akufo-Addo-led government, describing it as indifferent to the struggles of the Ghanaian people.
He urged Dr. Bawumia to prioritize creating tangible solutions for the youth’s unemployment crisis rather than seeking political showdowns.
