Power, politics and the battle for electoral credibility: Is Ghana’s electoral commission truly independent?

CONCLUSION: A TEST FOR GHANA’S DEMOCRACY The NPP’s opposition to the two Deputy Commissioner appointments presents an opportunity to confront a question that transcends party politics: is Ghana doing enough to insulate its Electoral Commission from political influence and protect public confidence in its work?

The controversy surrounding the appointment of two Deputy Electoral Commissioners by President Mahama on Monday, October 12, 2026 raises a broader question about how Ghana manages the relationship between constitutional authority and public confidence.

That is the uncomfortable question confronting Ghana as the controversy surrounding the appointment of two Deputy Electoral Commissioners by President John Dramani Mahama reignites debate about the independence, credibility and impartiality of the Electoral Commission (EC).