Also known as: Mr Fred Kyei Asamoah · Dr Asamoah · Dr Kyei Asamoah · Mr Kyei Asamoah · Hon. Dr. Fred Kyei Asamoah · Joseph Kwaku Asamoah · Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah
Former TVET Commission Director-General and MP, advocating for stronger government-industry collaboration in technical education and employment pathways.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
Joy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah as Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission (EC). …
Photos: Mahama swears in Emelia Afi Agbenyo, Joseph Kwaku Asamoah as EC Deputy CommissionersJoy Online
… Speaking after their swearing-in ceremony on Monday, October 12, Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, one of the newly appointed Deputy Commissioners, said the new leadership recognised its responsibility to rebuild trust in the Commission and protect the integrity of the electoral process. …
We’ll deliver without fear or favour – New EC Deputy Chairpersons assure MahamaJoy Online
Newly appointed Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, has emphasised the importance of free, fair and credible elections to Ghana’s democratic development. …
Credible elections are the cornerstone of democracy – New Deputy EC ChairpersonJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has charged newly sworn-in Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission (EC), Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, to prioritise the national interest and uphold impartiality in the discharge of their duties. …
Mahama charges new EC deputies to put national interest above political loyaltiesJoy Online
… Speaking during the swearing-in of Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah as Deputy Chairpersons of the Commission, he stressed the need for consistent standards, early identification of operational challenges and their prompt resolution. …
Mahama urges EC to strengthen electoral technology, inclusion and professionalismJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has urged newly sworn-in Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission (EC), Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, to discharge their duties impartially and without favour to any political party, candidate or government. …
I don’t expect preferential treatment for me, my party or gov’t – Mahama to new EC deputiesJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has urged newly sworn-in Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission (EC), Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, to uphold electoral integrity, ensure fairness and strengthen public confidence in Ghana’s elections. …
Mahama tasks new EC Deputy Chairpersons to protect electoral integrityJoy Online
President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah as Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission (EC). …
Mahama swears in Emelia Afi Agbenyo, Joseph Kwaku Asamoah as EC Deputy CommissionersJoy Online
A law lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah has been appointed Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC). …
Former EC Finance Director and KNUST Law Lecturer Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah appointed Deputy ChairJoy Online
… Fred Kyei Asamoah has formally proposed establishing a National Christian Wing as a Special Organ of the party, mirroring the existing structure of the National Nasara Wing. …
NPP set to overhaul constitution as delegates prepare to vote on sweeping reformsPresident John Mahama has sworn in Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah as Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission, filling vacancies left by the departure of two former deputy chairpersons.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has sworn in Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah as Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission, filling vacancies left by the departure of two former deputy chairpersons.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Newly appointed Deputy Commissioners of the Electoral Commission have pledged to discharge their duties without fear or favour and committed to restoring public confidence in the Commission and safeguarding the credibility of Ghana's elections. Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, one of the newly appointed deputies, identified misinformation, disinformation, and fake news as major challenges to electoral processes.
14 hours ago · Joy Online →
Newly appointed Electoral Commission Deputy Chairperson Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah pledged during his swearing-in to ensure free, fair and credible elections, emphasising that every citizen's vote counts and the Commission must prioritise national interest over partisan considerations.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
President Mahama charged newly sworn-in Electoral Commission Deputy Chairpersons Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah to put national interest above political loyalties and to uphold impartiality in their duties, highlighting the credibility of the Commission depends on serving Ghana without favouring any political party or candidate.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
President Mahama has called on the Electoral Commission to improve the use of technology, enhance professionalism, and make electoral processes more inclusive for persons with disabilities, older citizens, women, young people and voters in remote communities. He stressed that technology should enhance election reliability and accessibility, supported by proper testing and safeguards, and emphasised that protecting electoral integrity is a shared national responsibility.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
President Mahama told newly sworn-in Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission to discharge their duties impartially without favour to any political party, candidate or government, saying he expects no preferential treatment for himself, his party, or government.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has tasked newly sworn-in Electoral Commission Deputy Chairpersons Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah to uphold electoral integrity, ensure fairness and strengthen public confidence in Ghana's elections. He emphasized that credibility of elections depends on the integrity, competence and fairness of the Electoral Commission.
15 hours ago · Joy Online →
President John Mahama has sworn in Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah as Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission, filling vacancies left by the departure of two former deputy chairpersons. The appointments follow the resignation of Dr Bossman Eric Asare and the retirement of Samuel Tettey.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah, a law lecturer at KNUST with more than 17 years of experience in public service, legal practice, academia and electoral governance, has been appointed Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission. The appointment follows the departures of two deputy chairpersons earlier in 2026.
20 hours ago · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party has circulated proposed constitutional amendments to its regional and constituency secretariats ahead of a National Delegates Conference scheduled for 3 October 2026 in Kumasi. The proposals, following a Supreme Court mandate to grant voting rights to all members in good standing during primaries, include establishing the Presidential Candidate as the official party Leader and expanding National Vice-Chairperson positions from three to six.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
An MP and member of Parliament's Economy and Development Committee says concerns about the Bank of Ghana's negative equity should not be treated as new, noting that questions about the central bank's operations had been raised years earlier and that previous attempts by the Minority to subject the bank to broader parliamentary scrutiny were blocked by the Majority.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Health Minister says the government is implementing measures aligned with WHO guidelines to ensure safe storage and distribution of pharmaceutical and medical products. The FDA has established licensing guidelines and is strengthening compliance through training programmes for pharmacists, supply chain managers and logistics personnel.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
A June 2026 Global InfoAnalytics survey assessing constituents' perceptions across 83 constituencies ranked Majority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh first with a 98 per cent approval rating, followed by Simon Avoringo (Navrongo Central, 93 per cent) and Gideon Boako (Tano North, 88 per cent) among Ghana's top-performing MPs.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Members of Ghana's Parliamentary Select Committee on Education have expressed concern about exorbitant fees charged by universities for distance education programmes, asking the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission to investigate. The committee noted the fees are unusually expensive compared to regular programmes and argued the trend was allowing universities to exploit the opportunity under the guise of expanding access to adults.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Parliamentary Select Committee on Education has endorsed the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission's efforts to protect academic integrity, citing concerns over the commercialisation of tertiary education certificates, including PhDs and degrees, and cases where universities arranged for people to write students' theses.
29 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah, former TVET Commission Director-General and MP, has called for stronger collaboration between government and industry to improve employment pathways for technical and vocational institution graduates, warning that young people risk wasting years acquiring skills without clear job prospects. He urged revival of a dual training system combining classroom instruction with practical industry experience and stressed that the private sector must lead job creation.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former TVET Director-General Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah has raised concerns over inadequate investment in Ghana's TVET sector, stating that teacher shortages and insufficient funding for training materials are undermining technical education. He noted that the government has recruited only about 1,000 teaching and non-teaching staff for TVET institutions under the current administration and called for greater commitment to TVET infrastructure, staffing, and consumables.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Parliament has pledged support for reforms to combat discrimination against Persons with Disabilities, with MPs calling for a review of the Disability Act (2006) to remove barriers in employment, public facilities, healthcare, and education. Ghana's National Day for Persons with Disabilities is celebrated annually on June 23, with this year's theme focusing on access to technology and assistive devices.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →