Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Affairs, Dr. Bossman Eric Asare, has resigned from his position, effective July 31, 2026, paving the way for a major leadership transition at the electoral management body.
The announcement was made by Government Spokesperson and Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, , during the Government Accountability Series held on Monday, June 15.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu also disclosed that the EC’s Deputy Chairperson in charge of Operations, , has officially retired from his role after years of service at the Commission.
According to the government spokesperson, Dr. Asare communicated his decision through a formal resignation letter in which he indicated his intention to return to academia and continue his professional career at the .
“Dr. Bossman Asare expressed gratitude to the President and the people of Ghana for the opportunity to serve the nation through the Electoral Commission,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu stated.
Dr. Asare was appointed as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission in 2018 and has since played a key role in the administration of elections, voter education, electoral reforms, and corporate governance within the Commission. His tenure coincided with several major electoral exercises, including presidential and parliamentary elections, voter registration activities, and constitutional referendum preparations.
The departure of both senior officials comes at a significant period for the Electoral Commission as it continues preparations for future electoral activities and institutional reforms.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu revealed that the process to appoint replacements has already commenced. He indicated that a nominee has been submitted to the Council of State for consideration in line with constitutional procedures governing appointments to the Electoral Commission.
He explained that once the Council of State completes its review and provides the necessary advice, an official announcement will be made regarding the replacement for Mr. Tettey. A separate process will subsequently be undertaken to fill the vacancy created by Dr. Asare’s resignation.
The Electoral Commission is expected to provide further details on the transition and succession arrangements in the coming weeks.
The development marks a significant leadership reshuffle within the Commission, with stakeholders expected to closely monitor the appointment process and its implications for the country’s electoral administration.