{
  "id": 15274989,
  "title": "A proper reset would’ve been to clear the EC and set new standards – Suhuyini on EC appointments",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/a-proper-reset-wouldve-been-to-clear-the-ec-and-set-new-standards",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T20:17:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/a-proper-reset-wouldve-been-to-clear-the-ec-and-set-new-standards-suhuyini-on-ec-appointments/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Electoral Commission deputy minister Alhassan Suhuyini called for a comprehensive overhaul of Ghana's EC, suggesting the current commissioners be replaced and replaced with impartial individuals. On JoyNews’ Newsfile, Suhuyini argued that new standards should be set, avoiding any political bias in the appointment process. He said this would help restore public confidence in the Electoral Commission by demonstrating that those overseeing elections are perceived as impartial and independent. Suhuyini explained that a proper reset would involve clearing the slate and establishing a transparent selection process for EC leadership. He argued this would create a system that garners broader public confidence. However, he acknowledged the legal constraints on the President's authority to remove existing commissioners and the potential concerns this could raise with the international community. Despite this, Suhuyini emphasized that while the laws limit the President's ability to act in this way, the government must work within the existing legal framework. He noted that the two recent vacancies on the Commission were part of the considerations surrounding the current appointment discussions. Suhuyini's call for a proper reset comes as discussions about EC appointments intensify, with the institution's perceived independence and neutrality being crucial to Ghana's democratic process.",
  "summary": "Deputy Minister for Roads and Highways Alhassan Suhuyini says a proper reset of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) would have involved replacing the existing commissioners and establishing a transparent process for appointing people with proven integrity and credibility.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}