JoyNews · 47m ago

Mahama’s EC appointments spark firestorm as NDC, NPP & UP clash over EC's neutrality

Is Ghana’s Electoral Commission facing a credibility test ahead of the 2028 general elections? The appointment of new Deputy Chairpersons Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah has reignited debate over political neutrality, institutional independence and public trust. The NPP is demanding the withdrawal of Agbenyo’s appointment, citing her previous involvement in the NDC’s political activities. Government spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has defended the decision, arguing that the appointment was intended to address what the government considers an imbalance in the Commission’s political composition. The controversy has also revived questions about political double standards, the criteria for appointing members of independent constitutional bodies and the need for reforms to protect electoral credibility. As representatives of the NDC, NPP and United Party (UP) debate the issue, the discussion examines whether the EC can maintain public confidence and demonstrate impartiality ahead of the 2028 polls. #MattersArising