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General News on Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Source: primenewsghana.com
2019-05-29
Charlotte Osei, former boss of EC
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo congratulated Ms. Charlotte Osei on her UN appointment as Commissioner of International Elections for Afghanistan.
This was contained in a statement issued and signed by the chairperson's communications director, Eugene Arhin.
The president believes that this appointment is a decisive step for Ghana in the development of its democracy. He mentions the unswerving efforts that Ghana has made since 1992 to make Africa a bastion of hope in a democratic Africa. "
The statement also badured Ms. Osei of state support when she badumed office.
"The President wishes to express the full support of the Ghana Executive Arm and the wishes of all Ghanaians regarding the appointment of Ms. Charlotte Osei. We wish him good luck in his new role. "
The United Nations has appointed Ghana's former election commissioner, Charlotte Osei, the commissioner for international elections in Afghanistan, as she prepares to hold crucial presidential elections in September.
The appointment of the former President of the EC was confirmed by a presidential decree issued by the President of Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani.
The former Ghanaian commissioner is expected to join a team of UN-appointed election experts from around the world to provide technical support, capacity-building and advice on best practices in the field of human rights. Elections to the Electoral Commission and the Independent Electoral Commission in charge of peaceful democratic process and credible elections.
Read below the complete statement
Press release
05/27/2019
PRESIDENT AKUFO-ADDO CONGRATULATES MRS. CHARLOTTE OSEI
Her Excellency Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo congratulates Ms. Charlotte Osei, former Republican Election Commissioner of Ghana for her appointment by the United Nations to the post of Commissioner for International Elections for Afghanistan.
The president sees this appointment as a milestone for Ghana in the growth of its democracy. It evokes the unflagging efforts of Ghana since 1992 to make Africa a bastion of hope in a democratic Africa.
As Afghanistan returns to democracy, it is crucial and crucial for well-entrenched elections accepted by all. In this regard, the Government supports United Nations efforts to restore the country in a manner consistent with modern governance.
The President wishes to express the full support of Ghana's executive arm and the wishes of all Ghanaians for the appointment of Ms. Charlotte Osei. We wish him good luck in his new role.
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Eugene Arhin
Director of Communications
Jubilee House, Accra – Ghana
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