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Eric Bossman Asare
Political Scientist, Former Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission
About Eric Bossman Asare
Dr Eric Bossman Asare is a Ghanaian political scientist and a former Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana (EC), where he was in charge of Corporate Services. He served from 2018 until 2026, a period that covered the 2020 and 2024 general elections, and then returned to teaching at the University of Ghana.
Academic career
Asare holds a Master of Arts in International Affairs from Ohio University and a PhD in Political Science from West Virginia University. He has written policy papers on democracy in Ghana, public policy analysis and forced migration. When he was nominated to the EC in July 2018, he was Head of the Department of Political Science at the University of Ghana, Legon.
Electoral Commission
President Nana Akufo-Addo nominated him in July 2018, after the removal of Charlotte Osei and her two deputies. He was sworn in on 1 August 2018 together with the new Chairperson, Jean Mensa, and the other new deputy, Samuel Tettey.
On 15 June 2026 Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced that Asare had written to the President to resign with effect from 31 July 2026, saying he wanted to return to academia and continue his work at the University of Ghana. The same briefing confirmed Tettey's retirement. Their posts were filled on 12 October 2026, when President John Mahama swore in Emelia Afi Agbenyo and Dr Joseph Kwaku Asamoah.
Frequently asked questions about Dr Eric Bossman Asare
What is Eric Bossman Asare known for?
Eric Bossman Asare is a Political Scientist, Former Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission.
What is Eric Bossman Asare's nationality?
Eric Bossman Asare is Ghanaian.
Where did Eric Bossman Asare study?
Eric Bossman Asare studied at Ohio University: MA International Affairs West Virginia University: PhD Political Science.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Dr Eric Bossman Asare
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
Education
- Ohio University: MA International Affairs
- West Virginia University: PhD Political Science
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Sources & References
- "Profiles of 4 Nominated Ec Top Officials". Citi Newsroom. July 2018.
- "Deputy Ec Chair Bossman Asare Resigns Samuel Tettey Retires". Citi Newsroom. June 2026.
- "Bossman Asare Resigns as Deputy Ec Chair Samuel Tettey Retires". Adom Online.
- "Deputy Ec Chair Bossman Asare Resigns". Ghanaian Times.
- "Bossman Asare Resigns Samuel Tettey Retires as Ec Deputy Commissioners". Graphic Online.
- "Mahama Swears in New Deputy Ec Chairpersons". Citi Newsroom. October 2026.
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