Mahama Inaugurates Two New Deputy Chairpersons of Electoral Commission

President John Dramani Mahama has administered the oath of office to Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kweku Asamoah following their appointment as Deputy Chairpersons of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC).

The swearing-in ceremony was held on Monday, October 12, 2026, formally ushering the two officials into their new positions within the country’s electoral management institution.

At the ceremony, President Mahama charged the appointees to discharge their duties with integrity, independence and political neutrality. He emphasised that the commission must remain committed to fairness in its dealings with all political parties and electoral candidates.

The President also made it clear that his administration, the governing party and political figures must not enjoy special treatment from the commission. He urged the new deputy chairpersons to protect the democratic rights of citizens by ensuring that elections reflect the genuine choices of voters.

Before her appointment, Emelia Afi Agbenyo served as Deputy Director for Operations at the Ghana TVET Service.

Dr Joseph Kweku Asamoah, a law lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), also has a background in electoral administration. His previous positions at the Electoral Commission include Director of Finance, Director of the Training Centre and Head of Audit.

Their appointments come after changes in the commission’s leadership. Dr Bossman Asare, the former Deputy Chairperson responsible for Corporate Affairs, resigned from his position with effect from July 31, 2026. Meanwhile, Samuel Tettey, who supervised Operations, exited the commission upon reaching the mandatory retirement age.

The two new officials are expected to contribute to the commission’s administrative and electoral responsibilities, with their leadership coming at a time when public trust, institutional independence and transparent electoral practices remain central to Ghana’s democratic development.

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