Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu has commented on the controversy surrounding the appointment of Emelia Afi Agenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC).
In an interview on Joy FM, shared on X on October 13, 2026, Felix Kwakye Ofosu accused members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of orchestrating an agenda against the appointment of Emelia Afi Agenyo.
According to him, he is willing to challenge members of the NPP, adding that the party, while in office, appointed individuals affiliated with the party to positions at the Electoral Commission.
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“I have challenged the NPP, and indeed, I will address the NPP because they are the ones who have started this narrative and are creating the impression that they have bought the appointment of people with personal affiliation to the EC,” he said.
While making his submission, Felix Kwakye Ofosu noted that the appointment of Emelia Afi Agenyo is also part of President Mahama's reset agenda.
According to him, the appointment of Emelia Afi Agenyo is intended to balance what he described as NPP appointments at the Electoral Commission.
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Explaining his position, Felix Kwakye Ofosu admitted that “tilting the balance” meant appointing a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“The other issue is that, you see, a reset could also mean balancing a lopsided state institution.
“Why is it acceptable for us to have a situation where, out of seven commissioners who manage Ghana's elections, almost four of them are NPP? What is wrong with tilting the balance?” he added.
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Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu admits the government wanted an NDC member on the Electoral Commission to “tilt the balance” of its composition.
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