Dr. Bossman Eric Asare
The Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) in charge of Corporate Services, Dr. Bossman Eric Asare, has resigned from his position and will leave office on July 31, 2026, the government has announced.
Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, who disclosed the resignation at a press briefing in Accra yesterday, confirmed that Dr. Asare had formally informed President John Dramani Mahama of his decision to step down.
“I can confirm that he has submitted a letter to His Excellency the President indicating that effective July 31, 2026, he would resign his position as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission,” Mr. Kwakye Ofosu told journalists.
According to the Minister, Dr. Asare cited his desire to return to academia as the reason for his resignation, intimating that he intends to continue his career at the University of Ghana after leaving the Commission.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu said the outgoing deputy chairperson had conveyed his appreciation to the President and Ghanaians for the opportunity to serve in one of the country’s most important constitutional institutions.
The resignation comes at a time when the Electoral Commission is already undergoing a transition in its top leadership.
The Minister revealed that another Deputy Chairperson of the Commission, Samuel Tettey, has retired from office, creating a second vacancy at the EC.
He indicated that steps are already being taken to fill the position vacated by Mr. Tettey, with a nominee currently before the Council of State for consideration.
“Processes are underway. Indeed, the Council of State has already been given a nominee, which they are considering, and once that process is completed, an announcement will be made in terms of the replacement for Mr. Samuel Tettey,” he said.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu added that a separate process would be initiated to appoint a successor to Dr. Asare once his resignation takes effect at the end of July.
Former Chief Justice Resignation
At the same briefing, the Minister also confirmed that former Chief Justice, Sophia Abena Boafoa Akuffo, is no longer a member of the Council of State after President Mahama formally accepted her resignation.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu explained that Justice Akuffo submitted a resignation letter in September 2025 but did not disclose the reasons for her decision.
He said the President initially delayed accepting the resignation after members of the Council of State requested time to engage her to determine whether there were concerns that could be resolved.
According to him, the Council later informed the President that it had held discussions with Justice Akuffo and had no objection to her resignation being accepted.
“The President has formally accepted the resignation and she is no longer a member of the Council of State,” the Minister stated.
He added that constitutional procedures to replace the former Chief Justice are already underway and a successor will be announced in due course.
By Ernest Kofi Adu