‘Felix Kwakye Ofosu’s job is difficult’ – Senyo Hosi on Agbenyo’s EC appointment

Economic Policy Analyst, Senyo Hosi, has described the task of Minister of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, as difficult following his efforts to defend the appointment of Emelia Affi Agbenyo as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC).

Speaking on TV3’s The KeyPoints on Saturday, October 17, 2026, Hosi said he does not envy Kwakye Ofosu considering the concerns raised over Agbenyo’s appointment and the questions it has generated about the independence of the EC.

“Felix is a good communicator, no doubt about that. But in this case, after listening to him throughout the week, I must say his work is very difficult,” he said.

Hosi argued that the appointment does not reflect the change Ghanaians expected when they voted for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government, insisting that the administration should prioritise political neutrality rather than actions that could be perceived as favouring its party.

“We voted for a reset, not equalisation or tilting. The government has failed on this; your work is hard. He is being honest. What else can he say? But this is not good,” he added.

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He described the appointment as one of the biggest disappointments of the NDC administration, warning that the decision could undermine the progress the government had made in recent years.

According to Hosi, the appointment of Agbenyo does not provide sufficient assurance of the Electoral Commission’s independence, given the importance of political neutrality in the institution responsible for overseeing the country’s elections.

Agbenyo’s appointment has attracted criticism from various stakeholders, including the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO), amid concerns about her association with the NDC.

The controversy has prompted further debate about the need to protect the independence and credibility of the Electoral Commission, particularly as public confidence in the institution remains critical to Ghana’s democratic process.

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