Politics

Kwakye Ofosu Hits Back at NPP Over Emelia Agbenyo’s Appointment

By Ishmeal

Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communications, has criticised the New Patriotic Party (NPP) over its objections to Emelia Afi Agbenyo’s appointment as Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission (EC).

According to Kwakye Ofosu, the NPP is not in a strong position to criticise the appointment, arguing that the party appointed people affiliated with it to independent state institutions during its time in government.

He maintained that no political party had filled independent institutions with party members more than the NPP, pushing back against the party’s concerns about Agbenyo’s appointment.

The comments have added to the debate surrounding political appointments and the independence of state institutions in Ghana.

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The Electoral Commission plays a crucial role in organising and supervising elections. Its leadership and appointments often attract public attention because of the importance of maintaining confidence in the electoral process.

The debate has renewed calls for transparency and public scrutiny of appointments to independent institutions, particularly where questions of political affiliation arise.

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By Ishmeal

Ishmeal Ntakor is a Ghanaian journalist, blogger, digital marketer, content creator, and media professional with interests in journalism, digital communication, healthcare, tourism, social development, and storytelling. He has experience in researching, writing, editing, and publishing news stories, features, articles, and digital content. His work covers current affairs, human-interest stories, entertainment, sports, tourism, social issues, and community developments. Ishmeal is also the founder and personality behind NationsBlogger, a digital media and blogging platform focused on news, entertainment, sports, trending stories, tourism, social issues, and public-interest content. Through his media work, he uses digital platforms to inform, educate, and connect with audiences. Educational Background Ishmeal has an interdisciplinary academic background spanning healthcare, digital marketing, and journalism. His qualifications include: - Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Diagnostic Medical Imaging – University of Cape Coast (UCC) -Degree in Digital Marketing – IPMC College of Technology Higher National Diploma (HND) in Journalism and Communication His background in Diagnostic Medical Imaging has given him academic exposure to healthcare and medical imaging, while his studies in Digital Marketing and Journalism have strengthened his abilities in communication, media production, digital strategy, content creation, and online storytelling. He has developed skills in SEO, social media marketing, Google Ads, PPC, content strategy, social media content creation, YouTube scripting, online journalism, and digital brand development. Beyond journalism and digital marketing, Ishmeal has a strong interest in tourism, history, exploration, interviews, current affairs, entertainment, and community development. As a media professional, Ishmeal believes in research, responsible reporting, accuracy, continuous learning, and telling stories that matter. He continues to combine his academic background in Diagnostic Medical Imaging at UCC, Digital Marketing at IPMC, and Journalism and Communication to build a diverse career across media, digital marketing, healthcare communication, and tourism. Ishmeal Ntakor is committed to growing NationsBlogger and using journalism and digital media to inform, educate, and engage audiences in Ghana and beyond