Debate between PM candidates should precede presidential face-off

Elisabeth Harper

The APNU+AFC coalition’s participation in a planned presidential debate may hinge on a similar contest being organised for the contesting prime ministerial candidates ahead of next month’s general elections.

“If we get an answer that says there will be no prime ministerial debate, then we will have to reconsider our participation in the presidential debate,” APNU+AFC member Dr Rupert Roopnaraine told a press conference yesterday.

The Private Sector Commission (PSC) has invited the incumbent People’s Progressive Party and the