Afi Agbenyo’s controversy: Kwesi Pratt calls for new EC appointment system

Ghanaian journalist and critic, Kwesi Pratt has called for a new system for appointing Electoral Commission members, following controversy over the appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo as Deputy Chairperson.

Mr Pratt argued that the appointment process should be restructured to reduce concerns about political influence and strengthen public confidence in the independence of the election management body.

“My wish is that going into the future, we probably have a system for appointing electoral commissioners which would give the power of appointment not to the President, not to persons who have clearly partisan interests,” he said on Good Morning Ghana on Metro TV.

He suggested that Ghana could consider a system in which political parties are represented on the electoral management body, with a neutral person serving as chairperson.

Mr Pratt said such an arrangement would make political affiliations more transparent, unlike a system in which commissioners are expected to operate independently despite questions about their political backgrounds.

He acknowledged that membership of a political party did not automatically prevent someone from performing electoral duties impartially.

“I’m not saying that bearing a party card makes it impossible for one to be neutral. No, you can bear a party card and still be neutral and do your work well,” he said.

However, he argued that it was difficult to determine how an appointee would perform before the person assumed office, making it important to consider political affiliations during the selection process.

“To the extent that it is possible, I would advocate very, very strongly that persons who are so openly identified with political parties should not be appointed onto the Electoral Commission,” he said.

Try Me in Court – Sam George Dares Paul Yandoh

Elections can go wrong merely out of perception – Kwesi Pratt warns

Kwesi Pratt accuses NPP, NDC of double standards over EC appointments

World Cup visa scandal: Norgbey says committee must establish who was behind the letters

Ernest Norgbey explains why Parliament is cautious about parallel probe into World Cup visa scandal

The money will be gone, but the land is not for you – Lands Commission warns buyers

Afi Agbenyon’s appointment: It has never happened – Miracles Aboagye laments

National Security Arrests Suspected Illegal Sand Winners Along Accra-Kumasi Expressway Route

Sam George Pushes 4G Upgrade for Rural Networks to Narrow Digital Divide

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Notify me of follow-up comments by email.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation Sam George has responded to Paul Yandoh’s questions about why he pursued legal…

President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that some Christian leaders have questioned his faith because he insists on treating Ghanaians…

The Member of Parliament(MP) for Mfantseman, Dr Ebenezer Prince Arhin, has urged Atlantic Lithium and its Ghanaian subsidiary, Barari DV…

Technology companies have removed more than 3.7 million social media accounts, pages and groups linked to scam networks. The US…

The Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) has praised Ghanaian law enforcement officers for their role in a major international operation against…

Political analyst Sir Yaw Nimako has called for the regulation of preaching on public buses, questioning whether some individuals genuinely…

Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Iddie Adams said he declined several benefits tied to his ministerial position, including domestic…

In a fresh update on Bishop Daniel Obinim and his estranged wife Florence Obinim’s divorce proceedings, the latter is demanding…

Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Iddie Adams has dismissed reports that his personal driver failed to return to Ghana…

Minister of Sports and Recreation Kofi Iddie Adams said three staff members who travelled for the World Cup have not…

Fiona Loudon Bio, Age, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Siblings, Ex-Husband, Children

Gabrielle Thomas Bio, Age, Net Worth, Height, Husband, Children, Parents, Siblings

KNUST postpones 2026/2027 academic year reopening indefinitely

Woman who leaves Germany for Kenya to start life all over again

Adwoa Safo finally accepts Akofena as leader of Kristo Asafo Church

1–1: NDC Matches NPP in EC Deputy Appointment

Ato Forson to present Ghana’s New Economy blueprint to IMF, World Bank

We will sign a pact with Bawumia – Hawa Koomson on women’s appointments