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Part of situation: Ghana Electoral Commission appointment controversy (2 clusters)

Ghana Electoral Commission appoints two new Deputy Chairpersons

Electoral Commission Ghana elections political appointments John Dramani Mahama partisan neutrality

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Dr. Joseph Kwaku Asamoah and Emelia Afi Agbenyo as new Deputy Chairpersons of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC). The appointments fill vacancies following the resignation of Dr. Bossman Eric Asare and the retirement of Samuel Tettey.

During the ceremony, President Mahama emphasized the need for the Commission to remain impartial, transparent, and accountable, explicitly stating that he expects no preferential treatment for his government or the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Dr. Asamoah, a law lecturer and former EC Director of Finance, pledged to work toward restoring public trust, noting that Afrobarometer data shows confidence in the EC has fallen to 33 per cent.

The appointments have sparked significant political debate. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected Agbenyo’s appointment, arguing her previous role as an NDC campaign spokesperson undermines the Commission’s neutrality. Conversely, supporters and presidential staffers have defended her, stating that past political involvement does not preclude professional impartiality.

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Electoral Commission of Ghana · Emelia Afi Agbenyo · Ghana · John Dramani Mahama · Joseph Kwaku Asamoah · Joseph Kweku Asamoah · National Democratic Congress · New Patriotic Party

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NDC appoints Ako Gunn, Kakra Essamuah, and Julius Anthony as spokespersons [ashantireport.com]
Deputy EC Chair calls for self-interrogation over dwindling public trust [onuaonline.com]
NPP rejects Emelia Agbenyo’s appointment to Electoral Commission, demands immediate withdrawal [rainbowradioonline.com]
CDD-Ghana: New EC Deputies Won't Restore Public Trust [chale.news]
Tanko Computer Defends Emelia Afi Agbenyo’s EC Appointment [nukunya.com]
NDC sinking Ghana’s democracy with Emelia Agbenyo’s appointment – Miracles Aboagye [ghananewss.com]
As President, I expect no preferential treatment from EC for my government – President Mahama [kessbenonline.com]
Credible elections require collective national effort – New Deputy EC Chair - Otec 102. 9 FM [otecfmghana.com]
NPP rejects appointment of Emelia Agbenyo as EC Deputy Chair, demands withdrawal [angelonline.com.gh]
Mahama Charges New EC Deputies to Uphold Electoral Impartiality [thevaultznews.com]
John Dramani Mahama assermente deux nouveaux vice-présidents de la Commission électorale [www.nouvelles-du-monde.com]
NPP rejects Emelia Agbenyo’s EC Deputy Commissioner appointment, calls on Mahama to withdraw it | Ghanaguardian. com - Ghana News | Ghana Sports, Ghana Business and Ghana Entertainment [ghanaguardian.com]
Don’t Appoint Your Cheerleader As Referee [dailyguidenetwork.com]
We gave Bossman the benefit of the doubt – Kwakye Ofosu explains NDC’s EC position [www.mynewsgh.com]
Partisan appointments won’t help restore trust in EC – Osae-Kwapong [www.adomonline.com]
NPP Rejects Emelia Agbenyo’s EC Appointment, Demands Immediate Withdrawal [www.ghanamma.com]
Agbenyo’s EC appointment raises questions about neutrality – David Asante Boateng [starrfm.com.gh]
Bring Jesus Christ or Mohammed as EC Ghanaians will still have issues — Mahdi Jibril [theghanareport.com]
New EC deputy chair Joseph Kwaku Asamoah pledges to restore public trust in commission [ghanaiantimes.com.gh]
No Preferential Treatment For NDC … Mahama Tells Newly Sworn-In Deputy EC Chairs - The Ghanaian Chronicle [thechronicle.com.gh]
Profile of Joseph Kwaku Asamoah a newly appointed Deputy EC Chairperson [3news.com]
Mahama truly cares – Obuobia Darko-Opoku [www.myjoyonline.com]