Government has confirmed that Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Dr Bossman Asare, has formally written to the President indicating his intention to resign from office with effect from July 31, 2026.
Addressing journalists on Monday, June 15, the Government Communications Minister, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said, “Regarding Dr Bossman Asare, I can confirm that he has submitted a letter to His Excellency the President indicating that, effective 31st July, 2026, he will resign his position as Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission,”.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu explained that Dr Asare’s resignation marks a planned transition, with the official indicating his intention to pursue his academic career as a staff member of the University of Ghana.
“He gives a reason for his resignation, which is that he wants to go back to academia and pursue his career as a staff member of the University of Ghana,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu stated.
The Minister also disclosed that a second Deputy Chairperson of the Commission, Mr Samuel Tettey, has proceeded on retirement.
He noted that the development has triggered ongoing administrative and constitutional processes aimed at ensuring a smooth leadership transition within the Electoral Commission.
Source:tolonradio.com
