We came into office not for personal gain but to serve the people - New Dep EC Chairs

The new chairpersons of the Electoral Commission, Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Joseph Kwaku Asamoah (Esq.), have pledged to work in the interest of the people of Ghana.

They were sworn into office by President John Dramani Mahama in Accra on Monday, October 12.

President John Dramani Mahama told them to discharge their functions fairly.

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

He encouraged them to bring their experience into action to the service of the 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 and its people; discharge your duty without favouring any candidate or party. I expect no preferential treatment for myself, my govt and party," President Mahama said.

Delivering an address after the swearing-in, Joseph Kwaku Asamoah said, "We came into office not for personal gain but to serve the people. Free, fair, and credible elections are the cornerstone of every democracy. Our loyalty is to the people of this country. We have sworn an oath, and we will deliver our mandates."

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

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

The appointment followed the resignation of Dr Bossman Asare and also 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.

Their appointments follow changes in the commission’s senior leadership, including the resignation of Dr Bossman Asare, who was responsible for Corporate Affairs, effective July 31, 2026, and the retirement of Samuel Tettey, the former Deputy Chairperson in charge of Operations, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age.