The Provost of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences (CoHSS) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Professor Charles Marfo, has commended former Electoral Commission (EC) Deputy Chairperson Dr Bossman Asare for resigning from his position.
Dr Bossman Asare, who was in charge of Corporate Affairs at the Electoral Commission, resigned from office effective July 31, 2026.
Speaking during a panel discussion on Oyerepa Breakfast Time, hosted by Kwesi Parker Wilson, Prof. Marfo said Dr Asare would have faced persistent pressure and hostility had he remained in office amid political disagreements over the Commission’s leadership.
He made the remarks while commenting on President John Dramani Mahama’s appointment of new Deputy Chairpersons of the Electoral Commission, including Emelia Afi Agbenyo.
Prof. Marfo noted that Dr Asare had previously faced allegations of being sympathetic to the New Patriotic Party (NPP), arguing that the political controversy surrounding EC appointments could make it difficult for officials to discharge their responsibilities without interference.
“Bossman was one of those who was accused of being pro-NPP. I commend Bossman because he would have had no peace in these eight years; they would frustrate him. He has been sensible enough to resign,” he said.
The KNUST provost further suggested that Dr Asare might have come to the realisation that accepting the EC appointment was a mistake.
“I think it is also a realisation that he made a mistake even accepting the position,” he added.
Prof. Marfo also urged Emelia Afi Agbenyo to carefully consider the implications of accepting her appointment amid the opposition it has attracted.
He stressed that individuals appointed to sensitive public positions must be guided by their conscience and carefully weigh the potential consequences of their decisions.
“This woman that we are criticising, her conscience should work. Sometimes people would help to take a decision, but the consequence of that decision will be borne by you alone,” he said.
Addressing Ms Agbenyo directly, Prof. Marfo questioned whether she would be comfortable in office if the controversy surrounding the appointment eventually made it difficult for her to work effectively.
“The President has appointed you (Emelia Afi Agbenyo), and people are opposing it. If Bossman was worried, would you be the one to be happy at the EC?” he asked.
