The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has rejected the appointment of Emilia Agbenyo as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), describing her alleged political affiliation with the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as a threat to the Commission’s neutrality.
In a statement dated October 13, 2026, and signed by its National Communications Director, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the party called on President John Dramani Mahama to withdraw the appointment.
The NPP argued that Ms Agbenyo’s previous role as the NDC’s governance sector spokesperson during preparations for the party’s 2024 manifesto, alongside her participation in campaign activities, raised concerns about her ability to serve impartially.
According to the party, her appointment to an institution responsible for conducting the 2028 general elections was unacceptable, given her alleged political involvement less than two years before the polls.
The opposition party also accused President Mahama of contradicting his own position on appointments to the Electoral Commission.
It cited comments he made in March 2023, when he reportedly criticised the appointment of individuals he described as party activists to the Commission and called for an amendment to Article 43(2) of the Constitution.
The NPP warned that perceived partisanship within the Electoral Commission could undermine public confidence in election administration, including voter registration, boundary decisions and the declaration of results.
It further called on the Council of State to explain the advice it gave the President regarding the appointment.
The party also urged the government to use the ongoing constitutional review process to reform the appointment of Electoral Commission members.
The NPP said it would use all lawful means to protect the integrity of Ghana’s electoral system and appealed to civil society organisations, religious bodies, the media and the public to support its position.
