Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has rejected claims that the government influenced the resignation of Electoral Commission Deputy Chairperson in charge of Corporate Affairs, Bossman Asare.
His remarks come amid speculation that Dr Asare’s departure from the Electoral Commission of Ghana may have resulted from political pressure or actions by the current administration.
According to the Minister, there is no basis for such claims, stressing that the constitutional procedures for removing Electoral Commission officials are clearly defined and were not invoked in this case.
He explained that the removal of any Electoral Commission member must follow specific legal and constitutional processes, noting that previous instances involving commissioners had been handled through those established mechanisms.
Speaking on Citi FM on Monday, June 15, Mr Kwakye Ofosu stated that Dr Asare voluntarily communicated his decision to leave office through a formal letter addressed to President John Dramani Mahama.
“First of all, there is no basis for giving any assurance because nothing of that sort has happened. The process for removing a member of the Commission is clearly spelt out by law. Dr Bossman Asare himself, of his own volition, wrote to the President indicating his desire to leave at the appointed date, and that is what happened,” he said.
Successor Appointment Process Underway
The Minister further disclosed that consultations are currently underway to identify a replacement for Dr Asare.
He emphasized that the appointment process will be conducted in accordance with the constitutional and statutory provisions governing appointments to the Electoral Commission.
The resignation of Dr Asare has attracted public attention given his role within the Commission and the significance of the institution in Ghana’s democratic governance. However, government officials maintain that his departure was entirely voluntary and unrelated to any attempt to remove him from office.
