Newly sworn-in Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr Joseph Kweku Asamoah, has assured Ghanaians that the Commission will carry out its electoral duties without fear or favour.
He gave the assurance on Monday, October 12, 2026, while speaking on behalf of himself and fellow Deputy Chairperson Emelia Afi Agbenyo at their swearing-in ceremony.
Dr Asamoah urged the public to take an active interest in the work of the Commission by participating in its activities, offering constructive criticism and helping to improve its operations.
“We expect Ghanaians to engage the Electoral Commission, to participate in the commission, to critique the commission in order to make it a perfect institution that you all help to create,” he said.
He also appealed to President John Dramani Mahama to support the Commission in fulfilling its mandate, pledging that the new leadership would remain impartial in the discharge of its responsibilities.
“May we seek your audience and may we seek your power here, Mr President, to promise that we will deliver without fear or favour,” he added.
Dr Asamoah stressed that although the EC had a central role in organising credible elections, the responsibility extended beyond the Commission and required a collective national effort.
“Credible elections are therefore the responsibility of this commission, but it is not the responsibility of the commission alone. It is a national duty,” he said.
He identified political parties, Parliament, the security services, civil society organisations, the judiciary, the media and the general public as key stakeholders whose cooperation was essential to ensuring credible elections.
“Political parties, parliament, security services, civil society, the judiciary, the media and every citizen must play a role. And we call on all of you to join hands with us,” he said.
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