The Minority caucus in Parliament has invited Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to participate in the 2024 mid-year budget review debate.

According to the Minority, the invitation to the Vice President is due to his role as the Chairman of the Economic Management Team.

A statement signed by Deputy Minority Whip, Ibrahim Ahmed added that parliamentary rules allow sitting Vice Presidents to participate in debates on the floor of the House.

The invitation to the NPP flagbearer follows the minority caucus’ call for Dr Bawumia to debate its spokesperson on the economy and not its flagbearer, John Mahama.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the caucus noted “The debate begins on Thursday 25th July, 2024 in the parliamentary chamber at 10 O’clock in the forenoon. The Minority is extending this public invitation to the Vice President given his role as Chairman of the Economic Management Team of the government.”