Miracles Aboagye Drops Big Revelation About How Mahama Appointed New EC Deputy

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Director Dennis Miracles Aboagye has raised concerns about the appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC), alleging that the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) has placed a party-affiliated individual in the electoral body’s leadership.

Mr Aboagye described the appointment as a source of embarrassment for the government, arguing that the decision could raise questions about the Commission’s independence and public confidence in its operations.

He alleged that the NDC had chosen Ms Agbenyo from within its political ranks rather than addressing concerns about partisan influence in the composition of the EC.

“It is a shame that we have a government that doesn’t even see how embarrassing it is,” he said while commenting on the appointment during a discussion on TV3.

The criticism has drawn a response from the NDC’s Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko Computer, who maintained that Ms Agbenyo has the qualifications required for the position.

Mr Tanko argued that her professional background and competence made her suitable for the appointment, adding that she could even qualify for a higher position within the Commission.

Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Asah-Asante, also addressed the issue, emphasising that members of the EC should be individuals whose impartiality and independence are beyond question.

Speaking on TV3’s News 360 on Monday, he warned that if concerns about Ms Agbenyo’s alleged partisan ties were substantiated, they could create difficulties for the Commission’s credibility.

He stressed that safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process requires officials who can perform their duties fairly, regardless of their political connections.

Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has charged Ms Agbenyo and the other newly appointed Deputy Chairperson, Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, to uphold fairness and political neutrality in their work.

At their swearing-in ceremony on Monday, October 12, 2026, the President reminded the two officials that their responsibility was to the Ghanaian people and not to the administration or political party responsible for their appointments.

He urged them to protect every eligible citizen’s right to participate in elections, ensure that all valid votes are counted and reflect the genuine choices of voters.

President Mahama further stressed that neither he nor his government or party should receive preferential treatment from the Commission.

Ms Agbenyo previously served as Deputy Director for Operations at the Ghana TVET Service. Dr Asamoah, a law lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), has also held several senior roles at the EC, including Director of Finance, Director of the Training Centre and Head of Audit.

Their appointments became necessary following the resignation of Dr Bossman Eric Asare, who stepped down from his Corporate Affairs portfolio on July 31, 2026, to return to academia at the University of Ghana. The second vacancy resulted from Samuel Tettey’s retirement after reaching the mandatory retirement age.

The appointments have intensified discussions about the independence of Ghana’s electoral management body, with political figures and observers stressing the importance of impartial leadership in maintaining public trust in the country’s elections.

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