Standards are not Seasonal: What the EC appointments teach both sides

On Monday, 12 October 2026, President Mahama swore in two new Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission, Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah. They fill the vacancies left by Dr Bossman Eric Asare, who resigned with effect from 31 July, and Samuel Tettey, who retired. At the ceremony, the President told them he expected "no preferential treatment" from the Commission for himself, his party or his government.