Bossman Asare resigns, Samuel Tettey retires as EC Deputy Commissioners
Dr Bossman Asare, in charge of Corporate Services, has resigned as a Deputy Commissioner of the Electoral Commission, Graphic Online has gathered.
His counterpart, Samuel Tettey, in charge of Operations, has also retired as Deputy Commissioner.
Graphic Online understands Dr Bossman Asare submitted his resignation letter earlier in June and was due to exit end of July 2026.
He is stepping down to return to academia and continue his work at the University of Ghana.
Samuel Tettey, on his part, retired about a month ago upon reaching the compulsory retirement age.
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Commenting on Dr Bossman Asare's resignation at a press briefing at the Presidency on Monday, [June 15, 2026], the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications and Presidential Spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu said: "I can also confirm that he [Bossman] 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."
"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, and conveyed his thanks and appreciation to the President and people of Ghana for allowing him to serve in that capacity."
"We are also aware that the second person, in the person of Mr Samuel Tettey has also gone on retirement as a Deputy Chairperson and in that regard processes are underway, indeed the Council of State has already been given a nominee, which they are considering and once that process is completed, an announcement will be made in terms of the replacement for Mr Tettey, and then in due course, a replacement will be found for Dr Bossman Asare.
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