Tamale North MP Alhassan Suhuyini has warned Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the standard-bearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), to approach issues with the gravity they deserve, rather than treating them as mere fodder for a secondary school debate.

Mr Suhuyini's caution came in response to the expressed confidence of Dr Bawumia’s campaign team in the Vice President’s readiness to engage in a debate with former President John Dramani Mahama at any given opportunity.

A statement from Dennis Miracles Aboagye, Communications Director for Dr Bawumia's campaign team, highlighted the debate as an opportunity for Ghanaians to choose their next leader after President Akufo-Addo.

However, during an appearance on Metro TV on Tuesday, April 30, Mr Suhuyini raised concerns about Dr Bawumia’s approach to critical national issues.

He pointed out that Ghana’s challenges were multifaceted and extensive, requiring practical solutions and a sense of accountability from political leaders.

The lawmaker stressed the need for political leaders to engage with these challenges seriously, rather than reducing them to mere talking points.

He emphasised that issues such as economic stability, healthcare, and education require careful consideration and action, not superficial debates.

“The problem we face in Ghana today, I will repeat, are greater and bigger and beyond being reduced to a secondary school debating topics, and who debate them better or not”

The Tamale North MP urged Dr Bawumia to adopt a more responsible approach to governance, focusing on addressing the root causes of Ghana’s problems and providing concrete solutions to improve the lives of Ghanaians.

The Deputy Ranking on the Lands and Forestry Committee of Parliament underscored the importance of taking responsibility for one’s statements and actions, particularly in matters that have a significant impact on the lives of millions of Ghanaians.

“We do know that those who know Dr Bawumia will tell you that he was a leading debater in secondary school, in Tamasco and so when you see the way he approaches issues, it is as if he has not grown out of that, secondary school way of debating, without taking responsibility for what you said during the debate. if it is against, then you choose to be against it with no responsibility” he stressed.