CODEO urges President Mahama to demonstrate consistency with previously stated position on electoral reforms
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to ensure the independence of Ghana's Electoral Commission by requesting the resignation of Deputy Chairperson Emelia Afi Agbenyo. CODEO cites her previous political involvement with the NDC as a conflict of interest that undermines public trust.
Why it matters
The integrity of electoral management bodies is fundamental to democratic stability and public confidence in election outcomes.
The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has urged President John Dramani Mahama to demonstrate consistency with his previously stated position on electoral reforms by calling on Ms Emelia Afi Agbenyo to step down as a Deputy Chairperson of the EC Electoral Commission (EC).
CODEO, which comprises more than 41 member organisations, in a statement dated October 15, 2026 said publicly documented evidence of Ms Agbenyo's involvement in the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s 2024 election campaign raised concerns about the perceived independence and credibility of the electoral management body.
Attached below is a full copy of CODEO's press statement
CODEO Condemns Partisan Appointments to the Electoral Commission, Calls for Immediate Reconsideration, and Demands Structural Reforms to Safeguard Electoral Independence
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