President Mahama swears in Emelia Agbenyo, Joseph Asamoah as Deputy EC Chairs

President John Dramani Mahama has officially appointed Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah as Deputy Chairpersons of the Ghana Electoral Commission (EC). The swearing-in ceremony took place on Monday, October 12. The President emphasized that the new appointees must conduct themselves with fairness and impartiality, stressing that the EC must remain impartial and not favor any political party.

Both Emelia Agbenyo and Dr Asamoah bring extensive experience to their new roles. Dr Asamoah, a lecturer at KNUST, has over 17 years of experience in electoral administration, public service, legal practice, and academia. He has held senior positions within the EC, including Director of Finance, Director of the Training Centre, and Head of Audit.

Agbenyo, who works with the Ghana TVET Service, has a background in technical and vocational education and development planning, as well as experience in international development and the National Development Planning Commission. The appointments come after the resignation of two Deputy Chairpersons, Dr Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey, to pursue other opportunities.

The Electoral Commission is responsible for organizing and supervising elections and referendums in Ghana.