Awutu Senya East MP Mavis Hawa Koomson and her opponent, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor, engaged in a heated confrontation during a live debate organized by TV3.
The debate, which was intended to focus on constituency issues, quickly turned personal.
Hawa Koomson criticized her opponent, stating that Phillis is not well-informed on the constituency’s issues.
She suggested that the NDC should consider replacing Phillis as their candidate.
“She is not on top of issues. You see, if you want to do chew and pour, you have to get sit down and learn well so that you will have your facts,” Hawa Koomson said.
Her contribution was interrupted by the audience, who were calling for a change in the constituency, however, she responded to their calls by saying, “Yes, you need to change your candidate because she is not, not, not. They need to change her.”
In response, Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor called for an issue-based and intellectual debate.
She expressed disappointment in the direction of the conversation and emphasized the need for mature discussion.
“I believe you will debate on issues. I believe we are here as intellectuals; I believe we are here as mature minds, and we are here to debate on issues,” Phillis angrily said.
Hawa Koomson responded by asserting that she is more mature than her.
“But I am more mature than you. I can give birth to you; my second daughter is 30 years old. My first child is 32 years old,” she said.
Phillis further urged Hawa Koomson to focus on the issues, dismissing her comments.
“If you cannot sell your product, don’t blame the marketer.”
There was a heated exchange between Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor (NDC Parliamentary Cadidate) and Hon. Hawa Koomson (NPP MP) at the Awutu Senya East Constituency during the #CommunityManifesto.#TV3NewDay pic.twitter.com/9JDWOKXUd1
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