President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kweku Asamoah as Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana, strengthening the commission’s leadership and administrative structure.
The two appointees are scheduled to be sworn into office this afternoon, officially taking up their new roles to support the Electoral Commission in carrying out its constitutional mandate and overseeing electoral activities across the country.
Who Are Ghana’s New Electoral Commission Deputy Chairpersons?
Emelia Afi Agbenyo currently serves as Deputy Director for Operations at the Ghana TVET Service. Her experience in administration, operations and technical and vocational education is expected to contribute to effective organisational management and improved operational coordination within the Electoral Commission.
Dr Joseph Kweku Asamoah, a law lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), also brings considerable institutional experience to the position. He previously served in several senior roles at the Electoral Commission, including Director of Finance, Director of the Training Centre and Head of Audit.
His previous positions have given him practical knowledge of the commission’s financial administration, staff training programmes, internal auditing and accountability systems. This background is expected to support efforts to strengthen institutional governance and improve the management of electoral operations in Ghana.
Why Mahama Appointed New EC Deputy Chairpersons
The appointments follow the departure of two former deputy chairpersons, creating vacancies within the Electoral Commission’s senior management.
Dr Bossman Asare resigned from his position as head of Corporate Affairs, effective July 31, 2026, while Samuel Tettey left the Operations portfolio after reaching the mandatory retirement age.
Their departures made it necessary to appoint replacements to maintain leadership continuity and ensure the commission continues to operate efficiently.
By appointing individuals with administrative, legal, financial and operational experience, President Mahama is moving to restore the Electoral Commission’s full leadership structure and strengthen its institutional capacity.
What the New Appointments Mean for Ghana’s Electoral Commission
The newly appointed deputy chairpersons are expected to work closely with the Electoral Commission Chairperson to supervise electoral activities, improve internal administration and reinforce public confidence in Ghana’s electoral system.
Their responsibilities will include supporting effective electoral management, strengthening accountability and ensuring the commission remains prepared to fulfil its constitutional obligations.
The appointments are significant for Ghana’s democratic governance, as the Electoral Commission plays a central role in organising elections, maintaining electoral credibility and safeguarding the integrity of the country’s democratic institutions.
The swearing-in ceremony is expected to formally mark the beginning of their tenure and complete the commission’s top leadership structure.
Source: newsthemegh.com