the electoral commission of Ghana
about us
The Electoral Commission is one of the governance institutions provided under the 1992 constitution. The Commission was established by the Electoral Commission Act (Act 451) of 1993. It was set up purposely to manage the conduct of all public elections and Referenda, to handle all matters directly related to the conduct of elections in the country. It is made up of 7 members – a Chairman, 2 Deputy Chairmen, and 4 other members.
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independence of the commission
Article 46 of the 1992 constitution provides that” in the performance of its functions, the Electoral Commission shall not be subject to the control or direction of any authority” except as provided in the constitution or any other law not inconsistent with the constitution.The Chairman and the two Deputy Chairmen have permanent tenure of office and enjoy the same conditions of service as justices of the Superior Courts. The Electoral Commission has the power to appoint its officers and other employees by acting in consultation with the Public Service Commission. The administrative expenses of the Electoral Commission, including salaries, allowances and pensions are chargeable to the Consolidated Fund.
Mrs. jean mensa
chairperson
Mrs. Jean Mensa is the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana. She is a Barrister at Law and a leader of thought in Ghana on governance and democratic issues. She is experienced in economic and political policy development in Ghana and a longtime champion for equity and the rule of law.
Dr. Bossman Eric Asare
DEPUTY CHAIRMAN
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Dr. Bossman Eric Asare was the Head of the Department of Political Science at the University of Ghana, Legon.
He holds a Master of Arts Degree in International Affairs from Ohio University, and also has a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Political Science from West Virginia University.
Mr. Samuel Tettey
deputy chairman (operations)
Mr. Samuel Tettey was the Director, Electoral Services (Elections) at the Electoral Commission, a position he held since January 2014.
He has held several positions in the Electoral Commission, including District Electoral Officer in the Awutu/Effutu/Senya District, and Central Regional Director of the Commission.
Rev. Akua Ofori-Boateng
commissioner
Reverend Akua Ofori-Boateng is a Priest with the Anglican Diocese of Accra. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics from Miami University, a Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree from Indiana University, and a Master of Arts degree from Trinity Theological Seminary.
Hajia Salima Ahmed Tijani
commissioner
Hajia Salima currently serves as the Head of Global Remittances Unit at ADB Bank PLC.
She holds a Certificate in Corporate Governance and Leadership, Accra Business School, a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Development Studies, University for Development Studies (UDS), a Master of Science in Finance and Accounting, Accra Business School, affiliated with KNUST, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Project Management, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration.