Let's give Emelia Agbenyo some opportunity to prove her capabilities at EC - Kwakye Ofosu
Despite the inclusion of Emelia Afi Agbenyo, the numbers at the EC is still tilted in favour of the NPP.
Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye-Ofosu has defended the appointment of Emelia Agbenyo, a known National Democratic Congress (NDC) member, to the Electoral Commission. He urged critics to give her the chance to showcase her abilities. "I think we should give Emelia Agbenyo some opportunity to prove her capabilities," he stated on TV3's Key Points on October 17.
Prior to this, Governance Expert Senyo Hosi slammed the appointment, stating it undermines the progress made by the Mahama administration and fails to inspire independence within the commission. Hosi emphasized that the people voted for a reset, not equalization or bias. Professor Baffour Agyemang Duah echoed these sentiments, arguing that while the appointee cannot manipulate the election, the appointment should raise the bar by appointing impartial individuals.
Lawyer Martin Kpebu also criticized the appointment, saying it weakens the commission's independence. He backed calls for Emelia Agbenyo to resign. CODEO, a coalition of election observers, strongly condemned the appointment, expressing concern over Ms. Agbenyo's political affiliation during the 2024 election and calling for immediate reconsideration.
They emphasized the need to uphold the commission's independence and credibility, regardless of the political party in power.
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