President John Dramani Mahama addressed the newly sworn‑in Deputy Chairpersons of Ghana’s Electoral Commission on Monday, October 12 at the Presidency in Accra.
He warned Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah that the Commission must not give preferential treatment to his government or the National Democratic Congress, and called for impartiality, transparency and accountability in its duties.
“As President, I expect no preferential treatment from the Electoral Commission for myself, my party or my government,” he said.
Mahama added that the Commission must protect Ghanaians’ right to freely choose their leaders and ensure every valid vote reflects the people’s will. He urged the deputies to engage political parties, civil society organisations, the media and citizens promptly to strengthen public confidence in the electoral process.
Background of the new deputies
Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah brings more than 17 years of experience in electoral administration, public service, legal practice and academia. He previously served the EC as director of finance, director of the training centre and head of audit, and is a law lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
Emelia Afi Agbenyo previously served as deputy director of operations at the Ghana TVET Service and has experience in public administration, institutional leadership and international development.
The appointments fill vacancies created by the departure of former deputy chairpersons. Dr Bossman Eric Asare resigned effective July 31, 2026, to return to academia, while Samuel Tettey retired after attaining the compulsory retirement age. The two officials are expected to support the Commission in administering elections and strengthening public confidence in Ghana’s electoral processes.
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