{
  "id": 15181680,
  "title": "Affi Agbenyo is competent and has impeccable integrity for Deputy EC Chair role – Ablakwa",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/affi-agbenyo-is-competent-and-has-impeccable-integrity-for-deputy-ec",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T11:14:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/affi-agbenyo-is-competent-and-has-impeccable-integrity-for-deputy-ec-chair-role-ablakwa/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has praised Emelia Affi Agbenyo's competence and integrity for her newly appointed role as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC). Ablakwa admitted that the appointment may not be favorable for optics, as it may seem controversial due to Agbenyo's past affiliation with the National Democratic Congress (NDC). However, he emphasized that he has known Agbenyo since student activism days, describing her as independent, fearless, and committed to her country. Ablakwa highlighted her previous role as SRC Secretary and her unwavering commitment to impartiality. Critics have questioned her independence and neutrality, citing her past support for the NDC. Despite the controversy, Ablakwa expressed his confidence in Agbenyo's ability to perform the duties of the office.",
  "summary": "Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has defended the appointment of Emelia Affi Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, describing her as a competent woman of impeccable integrity.",
  "key_points": [
    "Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Ablakwa praises Affi Agbenyo's competence.",
    "Agbenyo has impeccable integrity, according to Ablakwa.",
    "Despite past NDC affiliation, Ablakwa confirms Agbenyo's independence."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Affi Agbenyo has no business being Deputy EC Chair based on NDC’s espoused principles – Akosua Manu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/affi-agbenyo-has-no-business-being-deputy-ec-chair-based-on-ndcs",
        "published": "2026-10-17T12:02:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Affi Agbenyo is competent and has impeccable integrity for Deputy EC Chair role – Ablakwa",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/affi-agbenyo-is-competent-and-has-impeccable-integrity-for-deputy-ec-15197005",
        "published": "2026-10-17T12:52:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}