Ghana's independent institution responsible for electoral management, currently facing deputy commissioner resignations and criticism over excessive information access fees.
A professional engineer and risk management consultant and member of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Abeiku Hayford, has called for comprehensive security vetting in the appointment of a new Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission (EC) following the resigna …
… The Electoral Commission is demanding GH¢9,250 from a journalist for copies of political parties’ audited accounts, citing the Political Parties Act, which prescribes no such charges. …
Electoral Commission deputy chair resigns, cites return to academia
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Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed suggestions that the government played a role in the resignation of Electoral Commission Deputy Chairperson in charge of Corporate Affairs, Dr Bossman Asare. …
The government has confirmed that Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Dr Bossman Asare, has formally written to the President indicating his intention to resign from office with effect from July 31, 2026. …
The government has confirmed the retirement of the Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission (EC), in charge of Corporate Services, Samuel Tettey, with processes already underway to appoint his replacement. …
… The Electoral Commission (EC) has also been joined as a defendant. The plaintiffs accuse the Commission of failing to enforce provisions of the Political Parties Act requiring political parties to maintain internal structures that comply with democratic principles. …
… Swimming Stakeholders Connect further called on the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to enforce the agreement on the formation of a five-member committee to ensure a free and fair election supervised by the Electoral Commission. …
… He alleged that the party’s representative, Kwame Owusu Bampoe, claimed regional executives had directed the use of the Electoral Commission’s polling station register, which includes non-NPP members. …
Abeiku Hayford, a professional engineer and NDC member, has called for comprehensive security vetting and background checks in the appointment of a new Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission following Dr Bossman Asare's resignation. Hayford emphasized that the successor must be neutral and free from political party ties to maintain the credibility of Ghana's electoral system.
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NDC member calls for thorough vetting of next Electoral Commission deputy commissioner to ensure neutrality and credibility of Ghana's electoral system.
Abeiku Hayford, a professional engineer and NDC member, has called for comprehensive security vetting and background checks in the appointment of a new Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission following Dr Bossman Asare's resignation. Hayford emphasized that the successor must be neutral and free from political party ties to maintain the credibility of Ghana's electoral system.
Ghana's Right to Information Act guarantees free access to official information, capping reproduction costs at 38 pesewas per A4 page, yet institutions including the Electoral Commission, Registrar of Companies, and Ghana Meteorological Agency are demanding illegal charges ranging from thousands of cedis, undermining constitutional transparency rights.
Dr. Bossman Eric Asare, Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission in charge of Corporate Services, has announced his resignation effective July 31, 2026, citing his desire to return to academia at the University of Ghana. His departure comes as another Deputy Chairperson, Samuel Tettey, has also retired, creating two vacancies at the Electoral Commission.
The Minister of State for Government Communications has dismissed suggestions that the government pressured Electoral Commission Deputy Chairperson Dr Bossman Asare to resign, stating that Asare independently wrote to the President expressing his desire to leave office.
Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission in charge of Corporate Services, Dr. Bossman Asare, has resigned effective July 31, 2026, to return to academia at the University of Ghana. A second deputy chair in charge of Operations, Dr. Samuel Tettey, has also retired from the Commission.
Dr Bossman Asare, Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, has formally notified the President of his intention to resign effective July 31, 2026, to return to academia and continue his career at the University of Ghana.
The Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission in charge of Corporate Services, Samuel Tettey, has retired, and the government is proceeding with his replacement through constitutional procedures. A nominee has been submitted to the Council of State for consideration.
Ghana's Supreme Court has scheduled judgment for July 29, 2026, in a case challenging the delegate-based electoral system used by political parties to elect leaders and presidential candidates. The plaintiffs, including former environment minister Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, argue the system restricts voting rights to a small group of party executives and delegates, disenfranchising the majority of party members.
Swimming Stakeholders Connect has called for legitimate governance structures and constitutional elections within the Ghana Swimming Association, citing ongoing disputes over federation leadership that are affecting athletes and international standing. The group is calling for an independent Interim Management Committee to address accountability and conduct free and fair elections.
Kwabena Boateng, MP for Ejisu, claims his support for Kennedy Agyapong in the NPP presidential primary has led to disaffection against him within the party, with certain individuals working to unseat him and manipulate the upcoming polling station elections. He alleges that party officials are ignoring constitution guidelines by using the Electoral Commission's voter register, which includes non-NPP members, and wrongly adopting a secret ballot for the elections.
As Ghana approaches the 2028 election, political parties must rethink campaign approaches to reach a younger, more connected electorate through constituency-level targeting and digital platforms like WhatsApp, TikTok, and Facebook rather than relying on traditional media and rallies alone.
Legal luminary Tsatsu Tsikata has warned that the exclusion of over 17,000 voters from the Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe and Lolobi areas in the 2020 parliamentary elections represents a grave threat to Ghana's constitutional practice and democratic stability. He stressed that the disenfranchisement deprived the communities of parliamentary representation and access to development resources, and warned that such exclusions risk undermining the republic if they occur in multiple areas.