Profile of Joseph Kwaku Asamoah a newly appointed Deputy EC Chairperson

President John Mahama has Joseph Kwaku Asamoah as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission.

He is one of two appointees who would replace Dr Eric Bossman Asare and Mr Samuel Tettey.

The second person appointed with Mr Asamoah is Madam Emelia Affi Agbenyo.

HERE IS THE PROFILE OF MR JOSEPH KWAKU ASAMOAH

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Joseph K. Asamoah is an accomplished expert in law, finance, business, and public policy, recognized for successfully developing innovative legal, business, and electoral strategies. Highly adaptable and effective in dynamic environments, he excels in addressing the evolving demands of law, finance, and public policy. With 17 years of experience across public and private sectors, Asamoah has demonstrated meticulous attention to detail, conscientiousness, and organizational skills in his roles as a professional lawyer, Chartered Accountant, election consultant, and Chartered Economist, consistently achieving favorable outcomes. He approaches challenges with tenacity and a strong analytical mindset.

EDUCATION

Ghana School of Law, Accra

Professional Qualification in Law (Barrister of Law, BL) | 2020-2022

University of London, United Kingdom

Master of Laws (LLM) in Commercial & Corporate Law | 2019-2022

Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree | 2016-2019

Post Graduate Diploma in International Business Law | 2019-2020

University of Professional Studies, Ghana

Master of Business Administration, Finance and Accounting | 2009-2011

Bachelor of Science Accounting - First Class Honors | 2005-2008

Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana

Qualified Chartered Accountant | 2004-2010

Institute of Certified Economists, Ghana

Certified Economist | 2010-2011

Institute of Commercial Management, United Kingdom

Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration | 2007-2008

Adventist Secondary School [Now Valley View University, Techiman] 2000

Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE)

SDA Junior Secondary School, Tuobodom

Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) | 1995-1998

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Electoral Commission of Ghana

Director, Training Centre | April 2019 - Present

-Organize and deliver training programs, design training modules, and provide policy recommendations.

Director of Finance | October 2014 - April 2019

- Oversaw financial management, budget preparations, and international donor assistance projects in all electoral cycles.

- Ensured the development and implementation of the financial control system for the Commission.

- Oversaw the implementation of the Performance Management Systems within the Finance Department.

Election Administrator | 2010 - 2019

- Developed strategic and risk analysis for electoral processes in 2012 and 2016 general elections, trained officials, and managed election result collation.

- Served as a facilitator to the Association of African Elections Authority's (AAEA) Election Administration Training Course for training Electoral Officers.

- Developed an Election Results Management System that ensured effective collation and declaration of the 2016 election results which was acclaimed by Domestic and International Observers as one of the best elections conducted in Sub-Sahara Africa.

Head of Audit | 2010 - 2014

- Developed audit plans, implemented internal control systems, and prepared periodic audit reports.

Asante-Krobea, Sekyere & Associate (AKSA Legal)

Barrister and Solicitor | November 2022 - Present

- Represent clients in court and develop case strategies.

- Draft and review legal documents, processes, and instruments.

- Provide legal advice to individuals and businesses.

- Conduct research and analysis of legal problems, and prepare legal advice and opinions.

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST)-Faculty of Law

Law Lecturer | November 2024 - Present

- Lecturing and curriculum development at the LLB and LLM levels.

- Provides research and scholarship

- Provide student support and mentorship at the Faculty of Law

- Dissertation and Research Project supervision for LLM students

- Provides public discourse on legal and policy issues.

Wisconsin International University College - Faculty of Law

Law Lecturer | May 2023 - Present

- Evaluate and grade students' classwork, examinations, assignments, and presentations.

- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate students.

- Facilitate and moderate classroom discussions.

- Keep abreast of developments in the field of law by reviewing current literature and participating in professional conferences

- Conduct research and publish findings in academic journals.

- Serve on academic committees to address institutional policies and academic issues.

Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC)

_Sole Consultant and Developer of course in Master of Arts in Electoral Policy and Security | March 2020 - Present_

- Compiled initial course concept documents.

- Developed course content for accreditation by Ghana Tertiary Education Commission.

- Serves as the lead reviewer of specific course modules as the parties may agree.

- Serves as a lead reviewer of course content during course reviews

Course Facilitator on ECOWAS Elections Observation Mission Course | June 2019 - Present

- Designed PowerPoint presentations and lectured on key topics in election administration.

- Developed case studies for participant discussions on the concept of election administration.

Adjunct Lecturer | June 2019 – Present

- Designing and delivering lectures, seminars, and workshops as per the curriculum for assigned courses, including preparing teaching materials and assessments.

- Providing academic support to students, advising them on course content, assignments, and career paths, and offering mentorship as required.

- Preparing, administering, and grading examinations, assignments, and presentations, ensuring that assessments meet the Centre's standards.

- Collaborating with full-time faculty and administrative staff in the delivery of courses, curriculum development, and any revisions required.

- Participating in training workshops, seminars, and academic events organized by KAIPTC, sharing insights, and contributing to discussions on peacekeeping, security, and related areas.

Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Nigeria

_Consultant Trainer on Elections and Institutional Capacity Building | November 2019 - Present

- Provide technical election training for staff, management, and commissioners.

Abantu for Development

_Consultant Trainer on Election Administration | June 2019 - Present

- Trained participants on election observation missions and engaged in dialogues with state institutions on increased advocacy and support for women's participation in elections.

Legal Aid Commission of Ghana

Legal Intern, ADR and Litigation Department | August 2022 - September 2022_

- Provided legal services for clients with various disputes.

- Assisted in criminal and civil case preparation and attended court sessions.

- Mediated cases using through Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism.

Asokwa District Court

Court Intern | July 2021 - October 2021

- Conducted research, managed case files, and participated in court-connected Alternative Dispute Resolution cases.

- Assisted with preparations for trial, hearings, and disposal of cases.

- Recorded daily proceedings and offered reflective opinions for the approval of the Magistrate.

Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana)

Lecturer and Examiner | 2010 - 2012_

- Taught potential Chartered Accountants and marked scripts.

- Researched to produce high-quality exam questions for the Institute to administer to potential Chartered Accountants.

CST Limited

Finance Manager | 2008 - 2009_

- Developed financial models and managed budgets.

- Produced financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, and expenditure trends.

MAP Consult Limited*

Accountant | 2006 - 2008

- Managed financial affairs of the company and prepared accounting policies.

- Developed and maintained financial and internal controls.

Kissi Consult Chartered Accountants

Audit Trainee | 2005 – 2006._

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

- Legal processes and writing

- Financial planning and regulations

- Electoral laws and policy options analysis

- Microsoft applications: MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint

- Document review, report writing, and public speaking

- Regulatory compliance and consulting skills.

CORE COMPETENCE

- Court litigation and mediation processes

- Electoral laws, public financial management, and governance

- Business management and consultancy

- Strategic planning and electoral governance

- Training and advisory services

- Research, leadership, and networking skills

- Understanding of international donor agencies and funding mechanisms

- Good communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

- High integrity and good ethical standards.

- Ability to deliver measurable results and execute critical projects on time.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATION

- Member, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana

- Fellow, Institute of Certified Economists, Ghana

- Member, Examination Committee, Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana) (2012-2017)

- Member, Electoral Committee, Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana-(2015-2017)

- Member, Electoral Reform Society, UK (2016-Present)

- Member, Board of Survey of Electoral Commission, Ghana-(2014-2017).

- Member, Board of Trustees of Electoral Commission Staff Endowment Fund (2014-2017)

- Member, Entity Tender Committee of Electoral Commission, Ghana (2014-2019)

WORKSHOP AND SEMINARS

- Finance Directors' Forum, Dubai (2016)

- Conference on Biometric Technology in Election Management in Africa (2014)

- Pan African Accountants Congress, Kenya (2012)

- The Impact of International Financial Reporting Standards on the preparation of financial reports-Institute of Chartered Accountants-2007.

- Democracy and Elections in Africa, EISA, South Africa (2012)

- Workshop on Fiscal and Economic Consultancy, MOFEP (2006)

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

1. J K Asamoah and E N Amasah, Bad Faith in Mandatory Motor Insurance Claims: Rethinking the Boundaries Between Contract and Tort in Ghanaian Insurance Law (2026) 9(2) Journal of Banking & Insurance, https://doi.org/10.37591/jbil.v9i2.2048

2. J K Asamoah, E N Amasah, and A K Annan, Digital Trade and Data Governance in Africa: Reforming Ghana's Data Protection Act for Secure Cross-Border Data Flows Under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCTFTA) Framework (2026) 12(4) Journal of Business and African Economy 1.

3. J K Asamoah, 'How the Law Reflects the State Choices of Democratic Governance in West Africa' (2025) 11(10) International Journal of Social Sciences and Management Research 322.

4. J K Asamoah, D B Bewel, and J A Agana, Employees' Participation in Corporate Mergers and Divisions in Ghana: A Legal and Economic Analysis of the Law (2025) 8(5) International Journal of Law, Management and Humanities 1652

5. J K Asamoah and D B Bewel, 'Medical Negligence and Religious Faith in Ghana: Reconciling Autonomy, Vulnerability, and Constitutional Rights' (2025) 8(5) International Journal of Law, Management and Humanities 762

6. J K Asamoah and D B Bewel, 'Reimagining Ghana's Electronic Transactions Act in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Legal Gaps, Risks, and Opportunities' (2025) 10(3) Journal of Law and Global Policy 128

7. J K Asamoah, 'Justice Without Contempt: Revisiting the Powers of Lower Courts in Ghanaian Jurisprudence' (2025) 10(3) Journal of Law and Global Policy 1

8. J.K. Asamoah, 'Removing the Barriers of Access to Justice-The Role of the Legal Aid Commission of Ghana' (2023) 8(1) Journal of Law and Global Policy 98.

9. 'The Role of Electoral, Administration, and Conflict Resolution in Africa: Comparative Study of Ghana and Kenya' (PhD thesis).

10. 'Narrowing the Gap of Democracy and Development in West Africa: The Ghanaian Perspective' (2019, unpublished).

11. J.K. Asamoah, 'Are Electoral Outcomes Influenced by Rejected Ballots: The Case of Ghana's Elections Under the Fourth Republic' (2022) 125 Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization 29.

12. J.K. Asamoah, 'The Role of Electoral, Administration, and Conflict Resolution in Africa: Comparative Study' (2019) 58(10) International Journal of African and Asian Studies 37.

13. J.K. Asamoah, 'Electoral Management in Africa: A Facade or Reality-The Case of Election Dispute Resolution Mechanism' (2019) 9(7) International Journal of Policy, Administration, and Research.

14. J.K. Asamoah, 'The Concept of Agency Theory on Electoral Democracy' (2018) 17(2) Journal on African Elections 66.

15. J.K. Asamoah, 'International Financial Reporting Standards for SMEs-A Business Solution to Small and Medium-Sized Entities' (2011) Journal of the Institute of Chartered Accountant (Ghana) 38.

16. J.K. Asamoah, 'The Auditor's Role in Mergers and Acquisitions: Do Companies Often Underestimate the Importance of Risk Management?' (2010) Journal of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana) 10.

17. J.K. Asamoah, 'The Practice of Corporate Governance in Ghana' (2009) Journal of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana).

EXTRA CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES*

- Playing and watching football games

- Listening to music

REFEREES

1. Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, Former Chairman, Electoral Commission, +233502877444

2. Kwabena Appiagyei Asante-Krobea, Esq., Managing Partner, Asante-Krobea & Associates Law Firm, Kumasi. +233244270629