EC appointment controversy is about institutional integrity, not election fears – Issah Mohammed

Mr Mohammed maintained that the controversy should therefore be viewed as a national concern, stressing that protecting the independence of the Electoral Commission was important to sustaining public confidence in Ghana’s democratic processes ahead of the 2028 general elections.

New Patriotic Party (NPP) Communications Team member, Issah Mohammed, has maintained that the party’s concerns over the appointment of Madam Afi Akberno to the Electoral Commission are centred on protecting the independence and credibility of state institutions rather than fear of losing the 2028 general elections.

He called for greater transparency and public scrutiny in the appointment process, arguing that clear explanations about nominees’ experience and most importantly past political involvement would help address concerns and reassure citizens that the Electoral Commission’s decisions would remain guided by the national interest rather than partisan considerations.