Mrs Charlotte Kesson-Smith Osei, the new chairperson of the EC. Pictures by Ebo Hanson

Charlotte Osei sworn in as new EC chairperson (photos)

Enoch Darfah Frimpong Politics 1 minute read

The ceremony to swear Mrs Charlotte Kesson-Smith Osei at the seat of government as a new chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana was brief but monumental.

This was because it was the first time a female was assuming office as chair of Ghana's electoral body.

Chairmen of political parties including Paul Afoko of the NPP, Ahmed Ramadan of the PNC and Samia Nkrumah of the CPP joined the ceremony.

Mrs Osei swore the oaths of office, secrecy and allegiance before stepping forward to receive the scroll of office from the President.

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Below are pictures of the swearing in ceremony at the Flagstaff House on Tuesday. Pictures by Ebo Hanson

Charlotte Osei at the Flagstaff House to be sworn in as EC Chair. Picture by Ebo Hanson

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Taking the oath of office as EC Chairperson. Picture by Ebo Hanson

President Mahama exchanging pleasantries with the new EC Chair

President Mahama telling Charlotte Osei to distinguish herself creditabliy as EC Chairperson. Picture by Ebo HansonCharlotte Osei (middle) in a pose with President Mahama and other members of the Electoral Commission including Amadu Sulley (2nd right) and Georgina Opoku Amankwa (3rd left), the two deputy chair at the EC. Picture by Ebo HansonCharlotte Osei being congratulated by President Mahama. Picture by Ebo Hanson 

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