{
  "id": 14189873,
  "title": "Asah-Asante urges non-partisan appointments to EC amid concerns over Afi Agbenyo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/asah-asante-urges-non-partisan-appointments-to-ec-amid-concerns-over",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T11:15:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/asah-asante-urges-non-partisan-appointments-to-ec-amid-concerns-over-afi-agbenyo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. Asah-Asante, a Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has called for non-partisan appointments to the Electoral Commission (EC). He expressed concerns over the appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson, citing her reported affiliation with the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC). Dr. Asah-Asante emphasized that EC officials must be above board and free from partisan interests to maintain public confidence in Ghana's electoral process. During the swearing-in ceremony of Ms. Agbenyo and Joseph Kwaku Asamoah on October 12, 2026, President John Dramani Mahama stressed the importance of impartiality and urged the appointees to prioritize the interests of Ghanaians, avoid favoring any political party, and ensure that every valid vote counts and reflects the will of the people. The appointments, which fill vacancies left by the resignation of Dr. Bossman Asare and retirement of Samuel Tettey, have reignited discussions about the significance of political neutrality and the role of the Electoral Commission in organizing and supervising Ghana's elections.",
  "summary": "A Political Science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Asah-Asante, has stressed the need for impartiality and nonpartisanship in appointments to the Electoral Commission (EC), amid concerns over the appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson. He said individuals appointed to the Commission must be above board and free from partisan interests […]",
  "key_points": [],
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}