The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has inaugurated the 2024 Presidential Debates Committee, with Dr. Humphrey Kwesi Ayim Darke, President of the Association of Ghana Industries, as a distinguished member.

The Committee, launched on July 22, 2024, aims to ensure credible debates and encounters leading up to the 2024 elections. Notable members include:

– Her Ladyship Ms Sophia A. B. Akkuffo (Chairperson), Former Chief Justice and IEA Distinguished Fellow
– Most Rev. Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo (Alternate Chair), Presiding Bishop, The Methodist Church of Ghana
– Dr Abubakar Mohammed Marzuq Azindoo, Personal Assistant to the National Chief Imam
– Dr. Humphrey Kwesi Ayim Darke, President of Association of Ghana Industries
– Most Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, Bishop of the Sunyani Diocese and President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops Conference
– Mr. Salem Kifah Kalmoni, Managing Director, Japan Motors, and Executive Director, Kalmoni Group of Companies
– Dr. Kwabena Nyarko Otoo, Director of Research and Policy, Trades Union Congress
– Rev. Dr Lawrence Tetteh, Founding President, Worldwide Miracle Outreach and Lawrence Tetteh Ministries
– Rt. Rev. Dr. Daniel Sylvanus Mensah Torto, Diocesan Bishop, Anglican Diocese of Accra

The Committee’s diverse expertise will ensure thought-provoking discussions and informed debates during the 2024 election season.