Mahama Swears In Two New Electoral Commission Deputy Chairpersons

President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kweku Asamoah as the two new Deputy Chairpersons of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC), formally ushering them into office to support the commission’s electoral responsibilities.

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the seat of government, according to Graphic Online’s presidential correspondent, Kester Aburam Korankye. The appointments are expected to strengthen the commission’s leadership following the departure of two former deputy chairpersons.

Agbenyo serves as Deputy Director for Operations at the Ghana TVET Service, while Asamoah is a former Director of Finance at the Electoral Commission. Their appointments bring experience in public administration and financial management to the commission’s leadership.

The two officials replace Dr Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey, who previously held key positions within the Electoral Commission. Their exits created vacancies that required new appointments to maintain the commission’s administrative and operational leadership.

Dr Bossman Asare, who was responsible for Corporate Services, resigned from his position effective July 31, 2026. His departure followed his decision to return to academia and resume his full academic responsibilities.

Samuel Tettey, who served as Deputy Chairperson in charge of Operations, retired after attaining the compulsory retirement age of 65. His retirement marked the end of his service in the electoral management institution.

The Electoral Commission is constitutionally mandated to enforce and administer laws and regulations governing elections and referendums in Ghana. Its work is central to ensuring that electoral processes are conducted in accordance with the country’s laws and democratic principles.

Article 43 of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution provides for the appointment of the Electoral Commission’s chairperson, two deputy chairpersons and four other members. These appointments form part of the constitutional framework governing the commission’s composition and leadership.

Article 44 outlines the qualifications and conditions applicable to members of the Electoral Commission. It further provides that the two deputy chairpersons shall enjoy the same terms and conditions of service as a Justice of the High Court.

The Constitution also stipulates that the deputy chairpersons must not hold any other public office while serving on the commission. This provision is intended to safeguard their independence and enable them to discharge their responsibilities without conflicting public duties.

With Agbenyo and Asamoah now sworn into office, attention will turn to their responsibilities in supporting the commission’s mandate and maintaining public confidence in Ghana’s electoral system. Their leadership comes as the institution continues its constitutional role in managing the country’s elections and referendums.

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