Prez. Akufo-Addo swears in 3 new members of Electoral Commission

• Posted on March 21, 2023
• by Nana Kwesi Coomson
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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Monday, March 20 swore in three new members of the Electoral Commission, Ghana (EC).

The three new members – Dr Peter Appiahene, Madam Salima Ahmed Tijani and Reverend Akua Ofori Boateng – were sworn in at a short ceremony at the Jubilee House.

Their appointment comes 21 months to the next major elections.

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.”