Three new members of the Electoral Commission of Ghana have been sworn in by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

According to TV3, they were sworn in during a brief ceremony held in the Jubilee House on Monday, March 20, 2023. Dr. Peter Appiahene, Madam Salima Ahmed Tijani, and Reverend Aka Ofori Boateng are the three newly appointed members of the EC.

Elections are scheduled for 2024; therefore, the appointments are 21 months ahead of schedule. In his speech to the new commissioners, President Akufo-Addo urged them to prioritize the needs of the country above everything else. 

“Indeed, let no one try to cow you into submission. 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.” he said.

Speaking on behalf of the group, Dr. Appiahene said, “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. he added

Source – Tru News Report

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