I expect no preferential treatment for my govt and party; treat everyone fairly - Mahama tells new Dep EC Chairs

President John Dramani Mahama told the two new Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission, Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, Esq., to discharge their functions fairly.

President Mahama stated that he does not expect any preferential treatment, especially for his government and party.

The President said this during the swearing-in exercise on Monday, October 12. He encouraged them to bring their experience into action in the service of Ghanaians.

“Ensure that every eligible citizen can participate in our electoral process and that every valid vote counts and reflects the will of the people.

“The duty is to the people of Ghana; discharge your duty without favoring any candidate or party. I expect no preferential treatment for myself, my government, and party,” President Mahama said.

The appointments fill vacancies created by recent departures and strengthen the commission’s leadership as it carries out its electoral responsibilities.

Emelia Afi Agbenyo is a Deputy Director of Operations at the Ghana TVET Service, and Dr. Joseph Kweku Asamoah is a former Director of Finance at the Electoral Commission (EC).

The appointments followed the resignation of Dr. Bossman Asare and the retirement of Mr. Samuel Tettey.

Dr. Bossman Asare, who was in charge of Corporate Affairs, resigned effective July 31, 2026, to return to academia at the University of Ghana, whereas Samuel Tettey, the Deputy Chairperson responsible for Operations, reached the mandatory retirement age.

Dr. Asamoah, a law lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), previously held several senior positions at the EC, including Director of Finance, Director of the Training Centre, and Head of Audit.