President John Dramani Mahama has urged the newly sworn-in Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission, Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Joseph Kwaku Asamoah (Esq), to execute their duties fairly and with integrity.

Swearing in the deputies at the Flagstaff House on Monday, October 12, 2026, President John Mahama reiterated their duties and charged them to conduct themselves in a manner that will boost the confidence of Ghanaians in the Electoral Commission.

“Let me state clearly that your duty is to the Republic of Ghana and its people. You must discharge your responsibility without fear or favour towards any political party, candidate or government. The authority that accompanies your office must always be exercised with fairness, restraint and in fidelity to the law.”

“Through elections, citizens choose their leaders, hold government accountable and determine the direction their country must go. The confidence with which they exercise those rights depends in considerable measure on the integrity, competence, and fairness of the Electoral Commission”, President Mahama stated.

He also advised them to “let competence distinguish your work”, stressing “the oaths you have taken today must guide your decisions through your tenure on the commission...Let fairness shape your judgment, and let the national interest remain your constant compass”.

He asked the new EC appointees to utilize their expertise and experience to strenghten Ghana's electoral system, saying “together, your two backgrounds offer complementary strengths. The task ahead is to translate these strengths into diligent, impartial and effective service”.

President Mahama further admonished the EC Chairpersons to work devoid of political biases.

“As President, I expect no preferential treatment from the EC for myself, my party or my government. I expect an institution that applies the same standards to everyone and protects Ghanaians' rights to choose their leaders freely; you must have the courage to uphold what is right even when it is inconvenient for those in power.

Public trust must be earned through consistent conduct. It grows when proceedings are clear, decisions are explained, concerns receive timely attention, and commitments are honoured.”