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Top Story: Mahama Swears In New EC Deputy Chairpersons Amid NPP Concerns Over Agbenyo’s Appointment

President John Mahama has sworn in two new Electoral Commission Deputy Chairpersons, Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, urging them to uphold fairness and impartiality. However, the NPP has raised concerns over Agbenyo’s previous role as the NDC’s manifesto spokesperson on governance ahead of the 2024 general elections, questioning the implications for the Commission’s independence. On Top Story with Kenneth Gyasi on Joy 99.7 FM, we examine the appointments, hear from the Presidency and the NPP, and explore the concerns surrounding political neutrality and public confidence in Ghana’s Electoral Commission. Can Ghana trust an Electoral Commission whose officials are perceived to have political affiliations? And what safeguards are needed to protect the Commission’s independence? Watch the full discussion and join the conversation. #TopStory #Joy997FM #ElectoralCommission #Mahama #NPP #NDC #GhanaPolitics #MyJoyOnline #JoyNews https://www.myjoyonline.com/ghana-news/ Subscribe for more videos just like this: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChd1DEecCRlxaa0-hvPACCw/ Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joy997fm Twitter: https://twitter.com/Joy997FM Instagram: https://bit.ly/3J2l57