President Akufo-Addo swore in three new members of the Electoral Commission (EC) board. Their appointment is in line with Article 43 of the 1992 constitution which states that, “there shall be an Electoral Commission which shall consist of a Chairman, two Deputy Chairmen, and four other members.
These three new members are Dr. Peter Appiahene, Rev. Akua Ofori Boateng Salima and Ahmed Tijani.
President Akuffo-Addo directed the oaths of office, allegiance, and confidentiality to all three persons At a brief ceremony at the Jubilee House.
Having come into office 21 months before the 2024 general elections and at a time when Ghana was seeking to rooted her credentials as a flare of democracy in Africa. “It is the quality of your work that will encourage the Ghanaian people that the democratic system of government that they have chosen for their governance will be properly nurtured by an electoral system that allows their voices to be obviously and loudly heard.
Commencing your mandate, you wont find it easy; neither will you be afforded the chance to settle into your new responsibilities. I have however, confidence in you and in your abilities to overcome the barriers before you”
President Akuffo-Addo reminded them that, “now more than ever, every decision you take will be scrutinized to the letter. That nevertheless, should not scare you, let no one try to oxen you into submission.”
Rather, “let this expectation of the Ghanaian people urge you onto great heights and above all, work so that the will of the Ghanaian people is upheld.” he added.
