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Electoral Commission

Ghana's independent institution responsible for electoral management, currently facing deputy commissioner resignations and criticism over excessive information access fees.

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  1. May 2026

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  3. April 2026

  4. Joy Online

    … se situations where pockets of the country find that they are somehow just excluded, you can imagine how the build-up of that sort of experience, it’s more than one few places.” The SALL communities were unable to vote in the parliamentary elections after the Electoral Commission …

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Politics

NDC member calls for thorough vetting of next EC deputy commissioner

The News

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.

Why it matters

NDC member calls for thorough vetting of next Electoral Commission deputy commissioner to ensure neutrality and credibility of Ghana's electoral system.

21 hours ago · Joy Online →

Yesterday

  1. NDC member calls for thorough vetting of next EC deputy commissioner

    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.

    21 hours ago · Joy Online →

  2. Institutions illegally charging excessive fees for public information access

    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.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online →

Tuesday 16 June

  1. EC Deputy Chair Bossman Asare to resign effective July 2026

    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.

    16 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Electoral Commission deputy chair resignation was voluntary, minister says

    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.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. Electoral Commission deputy chair resigns, cites return to academia

    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.

    15 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →

  2. Deputy Electoral Commission Chair to resign July 31, 2026

    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.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Government confirms EC Deputy Commissioner retirement, replacement underway

    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.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Supreme Court to rule on political parties' delegate system July 29

    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.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 22 May

  1. Swimming stakeholders demand constitutional governance and fair elections

    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.

    22 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Ejisu MP alleges victimization over Kennedy Agyapong backing

    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.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

  1. Ghana election campaigns need new strategies for younger voters

    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.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 April

  1. SALL voter disenfranchisement threatens Ghana's democratic order

    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.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online →

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