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Mahama Appoints Emelia Agbenyo and Joseph Asamoah as Deputy EC Commissioners

By Ishmeal

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Joseph Kwaku Asamoah (Esq.) as Deputy Commissioners of the Electoral Commission (EC).

The appointments are expected to strengthen the leadership of the Electoral Commission as it carries out its constitutional mandate of organising and supervising elections in Ghana.

Agbenyo and Asamoah are scheduled to be sworn into office at Jubilee House, the seat of Ghana’s presidency.

The Electoral Commission plays a vital role in Ghana’s democracy. Its responsibilities include managing elections, maintaining the credibility of the electoral process and ensuring that electoral activities comply with the law.

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The appointment of the two deputy commissioners comes at a time when public confidence, transparency and accountability remain important issues in electoral administration.

Their new roles will place them within the leadership structure responsible for supporting the Commission’s work and carrying out its constitutional duties.

Further details about their specific responsibilities and the official swearing-in arrangements are expected through communication from the Presidency or the Electoral Commission.

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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