{
  "id": 14197363,
  "title": "What was NPP’s response when NDC made noise about Bossman Asare, Appiahene’s EC appointment? – Ako Gunn",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/what-was-npps-response-when-ndc-made-noise-about-bossman-asare",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T12:13:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/what-was-npps-response-when-ndc-made-noise-about-bossman-asare-appiahenes-ec-appointment-ako-gunn/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Acting National Communications Officer for the National Democratic Congress, Godwin Ako Gunn, criticized the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for inconsistency in their stance on appointments to the Electoral Commission (EC). He pointed to the appointment of Dr Bossman Asare, a known TESCON patron, and Dr Peter Appiahene, both by the NDC, and contrasted them with the NPP's response to the same issue in the past. Gunn questioned why the NPP did not react to the NDC's earlier appointments, especially considering the party had promised to reset governance and institutions. He urged political parties to focus on protecting the independence and credibility of state institutions instead of engaging in partisan criticism. Gunn highlighted the fact that electoral outcomes depend on voters' decisions, using examples of former Electoral Commission Chairpersons appointed by both the NDC and NPP, who still declared the opposing candidate as President. He cautioned against politicizing state institutions, particularly the military, and urged political actors to prioritize strengthening Ghana's democracy.",
  "summary": "The Acting National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Godwin Ako Gunn, has accused the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of inconsistency in its criticism of appointments to the Electoral Commission (EC). He cited the appointment of Dr Bossman Asare, whom he described as a known TESCON patron, and Dr. Peter Appiahene, arguing that […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}