NDC would appoint General Secretary as EC Chair if it had power — Mahdi Gibril
Acting NDC Elections Director Mahdi Gibril defends the appointment of new EC Deputy Chairs, stating his party would appoint its own executives if it had the power.
Speaking on GhanAkoma with host Sir John on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, the NDC's Acting Director of Elections, Mahdi Gibril, expressed his party's preference should they gain power. Gibril posited that if the NDC were in control, its General Secretary would be appointed as Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), with its National Organizer serving as Deputy Chairperson.
This statement surfaced amid ongoing debates surrounding the appointments of Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr. Joseph Kwaku Asamoah as Deputy Chairpersons of the EC.
Gibril questioned the legal foundation for doubts cast upon Ms. Agbenyo's appointment, urging critics to identify the precise law they believe the government transgressed. He challenged them to substantiate their claims, contending that the NDC maintains a persistent skepticism towards Electoral Commission officials. "The NDC does not and will never trust Electoral Commissioners," he asserted.
Turning to the political affiliation concerns regarding Ms. Agbenyo, Gibril delved into the legality of her appointment. He queried whether her work would be rooted in the NDC headquarters, emphasizing that if she does not, the specific law purportedly violated by the government in appointing her remains unclear. The NDC elections chief's remarks come as the recently appointed Deputy Chairpersons face scrutiny over alleged political affiliation and questions surrounding the EC's independence.
This debate has reignited calls for public trust in the Electoral Commission's impartiality and ability to fulfill its constitutional duties.
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