President Akufo-Addo has sworn into office 3 new members of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana.
They are Rev Akua Ofori Boateng, Salima Armed Tijani and Dr Peter Appiahene.
Their appointment is in line with Article 43 (1 and 2) of the 1992 constitution which states that, “there shall be an Electoral Commission which shall consist of a chairman, two deputy chairmen, and four other members. The members of the commission shall be appointed by President under article 70 of this Constitution.”
President Akufo-Addo charged the newly sworn-in members to be diligent in the discharge of their duties as their decisions are going to be scrutinised now than ever before.
“That, however, should not scare you and, indeed, let no one try to cow you into submission,” the President urged.
“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 is upheld.”
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.”