President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has sworn in three new members of the Electoral Commission (EC).
The three new members – Dr Peter Appiahene, Salima Ahmed Tijani and Reverend Akua Ofori Boateng – were sworn in at a short ceremony at the Jubilee House.
Their appointment comes 21 months ahead of the next major elections.
President Akufo-Addo charged the newly inducted members to be diligent in discharging their duties.
“Now, more than ever, your work will be subject to strict scrutiny by the general public, but that should not scare you and, indeed, let no one try to cow you into submission.
“On the contrary, let this expectation of the Ghanaian people spur you onto great heights, and above all, the works of the will of the Ghanaian people are upheld,” he stressed.
Speaking on behalf of the other members, Dr Appiahene said they are ready to deliver and contribute to Ghana’s democracy.
“This is not an appointment that one will take lightly especially looking at how important and sensitive the work of the Commission is. We are, therefore, aware of the massive responsibilities and tasks that come with it.
“We want to state that we are poised and more prepared to deliver and contribute to the development of our democracy, especially in this digital era”.