The Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Civil and Local Government Staff Association (CLOGSAG), Edmund Acquaye, has reiterated that President John Dramani Mahama did not follow the required statutory process in appointing the Registrar for Births and Deaths.

His remarks come amid CLOGSAG's ongoing strike over the government's refusal to revoke the appointment of Samuel Adom Botchwey as Registrar, citing his alleged political ties to the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Monday, March 10, 2025 Acquaye stressed that while the president has the authority to appoint, the law mandates that it must be done with the advice of the civil and public service councils and in consultation with the Public Service Commission.

He argued that the president cannot unilaterally decide who heads the registry, as the role is a civil service position, not a political one. "The government's right to appoint is vested in the president in accordance with the advice of the councils; the civil council and the local government councils.