The platform will provide the electorate the opportunity to quiz the Presidential hopefuls on their vision.
It will also ensure that the candidates focus attention on issues instead of personalities.
The Chairman of GBC's Political Broadcast Committee, Ebenezer Ampaabeng said GBC is collaborating with the National Commission for Civic Education, (NCCE), with support from STAR- Ghana.
ExplaIining modalities for the debate, Mr. Ampaabeng said GBC will allot equal time to each candidate as the constitution mandates the State Broadcaster.
Meanwhile, International Election Observers from the National Democratic Institute, who were in Ghana to assess the country's preparedness for the December polls say it is inconceivable and surprising that a party struggling to occupy the Presidency will not take advantage of a debate platform to sell their message.
The Election Observers are therefore appealing to Presidential Candidates contesting the polls in December to avail themselves to be assessed by voters on Media and debates platforms, such as the one being organised by the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation.
According to the delegation’s spokesperson, Dr. Christopher Fomunyoh, such platforms provide a critical discourse to the democratic process because it gives opportunity for citizens to clearly understand candidates manifestos and ask their own questions. Above all, debates are also a marketing opportunity for the candidates.
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