President John Dramani Mahama on Monday, October 12, 2026 sworn into office two deputy commissioners of the Electoral Commission with a firm pledge of government support.
They are Emelia Afi Agbenyo, Deputy Director for Operations at the Ghana TVET Service, and Dr Joseph Kweku Asamoah, a former Director of Finance at the Electoral Commission.
Speaking during the swearing in ceremony at the Jubilee House, President said, the commission must embrace technology and inclusiveness while assuring of government’s support to the commission without interference.
“The government I lead will support the Electoral Commission in carrying out its mandates while respecting its independence” he assured.
President Mahama has since called on the citizenry to reject any form of intimidation and violence while cautioning political parties against irresponsible behaviors.
“Protecting the integrity of elections is a shared national responsibility. Political parties must act responsibly. Citizens must reject intimidation and violence” he said.
On the part of the media, President Mahama warned the media against publication of false news and information.
“The media must verify information before publishing, and the security services must perform their duties professionally and impartially”.
On his part, Dr. Joseph Kwaku Asamoah Esq, pledge commitment to independent to duty and assured they will restore the glory days of the EC.
“According to Afrobarometer, only 33% of Ghanaians say they trust the Electoral Commission somewhat or a lot. Somewhat or a lot. This is down from 75% in 2005 and 63% as far back as in 1999. The same figure, Mr. President, was recorded just after the 2024 general elections” he cited adding that “these numbers are not mere statistics. They are a verdict and a call to action and a call to duty. Restoring your confidence in this commission is therefore not an option. It is an obligation imposed on us, and we personally must be judged by those particular figures”.
Source : myxyzonline/Wisdom Hededzome
