Presidents must be taken out of EC appointments - Kwesi Pratt

Pratt also criticised President John Dramani Mahama over the appointment of Emelia Afi Agbenyo as a Deputy EC Chairperson, questioning the optics and political implications of the decision.

Ace journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr Ace journalist Kwesi Pratt Jnr has called for reforms to remove presidential influence from the appointment of Electoral Commission (EC) officials, arguing that the current system fuels “needless” political controversy.

Speaking on Peace FM’s morning show, Kokrokoo, Pratt said Ghana needed a mechanism to ensure that the President does not appoint the EC Chairperson and deputies.