Charlotte Kesson-Smith Appointed Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy Executive Director
- Charlotte Osei has been appointed to a new role at the Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy
- Osei, who had been serving on the institute's board, takes over from Baïdessou Soukolgué with effect from July 1
- The Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy said Osei brings a wealth of governance and institutional experience to the role
Former Electoral Commission chairperson, Charlotte Kesson-Smith, has been appointed the Executive Director Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in an acting capacity.
Kesson-Smith, mosly known in Ghana as Charlotte Osei, had been serving on the institute's board.
Source: Twitter
In a post on X, she said she was honored to take up the role effective July 1 suceeding one Baïdessou Soukolgué from Chad.
"I look forward to working with the Board, our partners, and the dedicated EISA team to build on this extraordinary legacy."
The Electoral Institute for Sustainable Democracy in a post on X said Kesson-Smith brings a wealth of governance and institutional experience to this new role.
The institue also said its board emains committed to becoming stronger and more impactful.
"We are confident that her leadership will provide stability and strong stewardship during this period."
About Charlotte Osei
Kesson-Smith is a lawyer and is also serving as a UN International Elections Commissioner.
She was born on February 1, 1969, in Nigeria. She had her secondary education at the Ghana National College in Cape Coast. And an LL.B. Hons from the University of Ghana.
She also holds a Master of Laws (LL.M) from Queen’s University, Canada, and a Master's in Business Leadership (MBL) from the University of South Africa.
Charlotte Osei opens up about threats
YEN.com.gh previously reported that Kesson-Smith opened up about threats and personal challenges she faced during her tenure from 2015 to 2018.
She noted that the situation was particularly distressing for her family, who experienced significant emotional strain.
Osei also said she and the family were subjected to hostility throughout her service.
Source: YEN.com.gh
