Rashid Tanko-Computer

Also known as: Mr Tanko-Computer

Rashid Tanko-Computer — NDC Deputy Director of Elections and IT, appears frequently in coverage of drug trafficking and opposition criticism.

2026-05-152026-11-07

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September 2026
22 SeptJoy Online
The Deputy Director of Elections and IT of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Rashid Tanko-Computer, has called for the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) recent press conference on drug busts to be treated with contempt. …
NPP press conference on drug busts should be treated with contempt – NDC
August 2026
6 AugJoy Online
… Speaking on JoyNews’ The Pulse on Thursday, August 6, Mr Mohammed responded to comments by the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko-Computer, who accused the NPP of failing to show respect to the memory of the eight Ghanaians who d …
Haruna Mohammed dismisses NDC’s insensitivity claims over NPP’s August 6 protest
6 AugJoy Online
The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko-Computer, has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for staging its “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration on the first anniversary of Ghana’s military helicopter tragedy. …
NPP’s protest on anniversary of helicopter tragedy was insensitive – Tanko-Computer
6 AugJoy Online
The National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko-Computer, has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for complaining about the government’s representation at Jubilee House to receive its petition. …
NPP should be grateful Nana Yaa Jantuah received its petition – Tanko-Computer
May 2026
15 MayJoy Online
… Saturday’s panel features a cross-section of political communicators and analysts, including Rashid Tanko-Computer, Awal Mohammed, Solomon Owusu and youth activist Ivan Kyei Innocent. …
This Saturday on Prime Insight: Asante Akyem North MP arrest and free speech debate

Politics

NDC says it will investigate vote-buying if evidence emerges

The News

The NDC's Deputy Director of Elections said the party would investigate allegations of vote-buying in its ongoing constituency elections if credible evidence is presented to the national executives, though he reported no incidents of vote-buying in constituencies where voting had taken place. He noted that elections had been largely peaceful but encountered difficulties in some areas, including violence in Odododiodioo that suspended counting, and postponements in some Ashanti and Eastern region constituencies.

25 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 25 October

NDC says it will investigate vote-buying if evidence emerges
The NDC's Deputy Director of Elections said the party would investigate allegations of vote-buying in its ongoing constituency elections if credible evidence is presented to the national executives, though he reported no incidents of vote-buying in constituencies where voting had taken place. He noted that elections had been largely peaceful but encountered difficulties in some areas, including violence in Odododiodioo that suspended counting, and postponements in some Ashanti and Eastern region constituencies.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

Electoral Commission deputy chairperson previously advocated for ruling party
President Mahama appointed Emelia Afi Agbenyo as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission on 12 October. In August 2024, the NDC officially listed her as a spokeswoman for the governance section of its election manifesto, raising questions about the appearance of political impartiality, though a presidential staffer notes she was not a card-bearing party member and her involvement reflected advocacy for women's representation.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 12 October

NDC defends Emelia Agbenyo's appointment as Deputy EC Chair
The NDC's Deputy National Director of Elections dismissed conflict-of-interest concerns about former party spokesperson Emelia Agbenyo's appointment as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, arguing the appointment is no different from similar ones made under the NPP government and that Agbenyo is qualified for the role.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

NDC says NPP executive elections will not alter 2028 strategy
The NDC's Rashid Tanko-Computer said the outcome of the NPP's national executive elections will not change his party's preparations for 2028, arguing that the NPP failed to produce executives of the calibre expected and that the new leadership does not present a significant challenge.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

Ghana Maritime Authority surveillance system down for months – Aboagye
Dennis Aboagye, Senior aide to NPP flagbearer Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has urged the government to restore the Ghana Maritime Authority's surveillance system, which he says has been down for months, instead of threatening opposition members over drug trafficking comments. He argued that the system's failure leaves the Ghana Maritime Authority unable to effectively monitor Ghana's high seas.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Government would be helpless relying on NPP for drug intelligence
Senior NPP aide Dennis Miracles Aboagye said the government would demonstrate helplessness if it relies on the opposition party for intelligence to tackle Ghana's drug trafficking problem. His comments came after the NDC's Rashid Tanko-Computer suggested some NPP members could be invited by security agencies to provide information on drug-related activities.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC official: NPP to be asked to clarify drug laboratory claims
The NDC Deputy Director of Elections and IT says security agencies will invite NPP members to provide further details on their allegations of drug laboratories operating in Ghana, and argues the party should provide specific locations and names rather than making claims at a press conference.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Government tackling drug trafficking, security official assures
Rashid Tanko-Computer, the National Democratic Congress' Deputy Director of Elections and IT, says the government is addressing drug trafficking head-on and working to improve Ghana's security architecture. He stated that President John Mahama and security agencies are closely monitoring the situation and taking action to prevent the country from becoming a hub for illicit drug trafficking.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama orders NACOC return to port container inspections
President John Mahama has ordered the Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) to return to inspecting containers and goods at ports, a role the NDC says was removed under the previous NPP administration. The move is intended to strengthen Ghana's fight against drug trafficking.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC urges NPP to share drug trafficking intelligence with authorities
The NDC's Deputy Director of Elections and IT has called on the opposition NPP and its National Organiser, who made allegations of clandestine drug laboratories in Ghana, to share credible intelligence with security agencies rather than make public claims.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC official dismisses NPP drug-bust press conference claims
The NDC's Deputy Director of Elections and IT called for the NPP's recent press conference on drug busts to be treated with contempt, questioning the NPP's credibility on the issue based on its record in government. He urged the NPP to provide evidence to security agencies if it has information about clandestine drug laboratories operating in Ghana.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

NPP Deputy dismisses criticism of August 6 protest timing
NPP Deputy General Secretary Haruna Mohammed rejected NDC accusations that the party was insensitive for staging a "Democracy Under Attack" protest on August 6, the day the nation commemorated eight victims of a military helicopter crash, arguing that the NPP was represented at the memorial service and accusing the NDC of applying double standards.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC criticises NPP protest timing on helicopter tragedy anniversary
The NDC's Deputy Director of Elections and IT, Rashid Tanko-Computer, has criticised the NPP for staging a "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration on the first anniversary of Ghana's military helicopter tragedy, calling the timing insensitive to the bereaved families of the eight people who died and contrary to Ghanaian cultural values.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NDC official defends government response to NPP petition
The NDC's Deputy Director of Elections and IT argued that the NPP should be grateful that Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah received its petition during a "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration, noting that government officials were occupied with commemorating the first anniversary of the August 5, 2025 military helicopter crash. He accused the NPP of insensitivity for staging the protest on the same day as national memorial events for the crash victims.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 15 May

Prime Insight to debate MP arrest and free speech concerns
Joy Prime's flagship current affairs show will air a discussion on Saturday, May 16, examining the arrest and detention of Asante Akyem North MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong in the Netherlands over alleged criminal charges, as well as concerns raised by the opposition NPP about the criminalisation of free speech following arrests of political communicators and activists.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →