President Mahama Appoints Charlotte Osei And Others To Ghana Gas Board

• President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Charlotte Osei and eight others to the Ghana National Gas Company Limited Board of Directors
• Mr Kofi Totobi Quakyi would serve as the Chairman of the Ghana Gas Board, with Miss Judith Adjobah Blay serving as the acting Chief Executive Officer
• The new appointments formed part of the recent leadership changes President John Dramani Mahama has made across significant government institutions

Former Electoral Commission Chairperson Charlotte Osei has been appointed to the board of the Ghana National Gas Company Limited (GNGLC) by President John Dramani Mahama.

The former EC boss was among nine individuals handed the appointments at Ghana Gas by the president on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

The other appointees included Mr Kofi Totobi Quakyi, Miss Judith Adjobah Blay, Mr Emmanuel Vincent, Miss Nasira Afrah Gyekye (MP), Mr Samuel Kwame Borlu, Awulae Agyefi Kwame II, Mr Baba Abdul Jamal Adama, and the Member of Parliament for the Sekondi constituency, Mr Blay Nyameke Armah.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, April 30, by the Head of Corporate Communication, Richard Ernest Kirk-Mensah, Ghana Gas said the new appointments reflected the president’s confidence in the new board’s ability to lead the company effectively.

The statement said:

“We look forward to working with the new Board to enhance the company’s business, tackle operational challenges, ensure quality assurance, as well as promote peaceful coexistence between the GNGLC and host communities.”

According to the press statement, Mr Kofi Totobi Quakyi would serve as the Chairman of the Ghana Gas Board, with Miss Judith Adjobah Blay serving as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

The new appointments formed part of the recent leadership changes President John Dramani Mahama has made across significant government institutions since he and his NDC administration returned to power after the 2024 elections.

Madam Charlotte Osei's career history

Madam Charlotte Osei's appointment to the Ghana Gas Board represented her first role in the public sector since she served as the chairperson of the National Commission for Civic Education from 2011 until 2015.

She also became the first female to be appointed as the chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana in 2015. She was the Returning Officer for Ghana's 2016 presidential and parliamentary elections.

However, Madam Charlotte Osei's tenure at the Electoral Commission (EC) was cut short in 2018 after she was removed from her role following a committee set up by the former Chief Justice, Justice Sophia Akuffo's recommendation following an investigation into complaints and corruption allegations levelled against her.

The former EC boss was dismissed after being accused of allegedly breaching procurement laws in awarding contracts to several entities before the 2016 general elections.

In May 2019, Charlotte Osei was appointed by the United Nations as an International Non-Voting Electoral Commissioner to Afghanistan.

In February 2025, she was appointed as a member of the 1992 constitution review committee.

Read the press statement below:

Reactions to Charlotte Osei's appointment

The news of Charlotte Osei's new appointment triggered much interest online. Below are some of the reactions YEN.com.gh compiled.

Ganyobi Odartey Lamptey said:

"When NPP also returns to power in 2098, they can also use Getrude Araba Esaaba Torkornu."

Prisy Anarwat said:

"If she was not and you are in her shoes won't you join NDC? She should be considered for a vice president in the future."

Osman Tudzi said:

"Let's agree she is NDC after all but she did not manipulate 2016 elections for the ndc wise up npp and live Charlotte osei alone."

Emmanuel Narh said:

"The NPP wish they had a woman of her calibre in their party, beautiful, intelligent and eloquent. She doesn’t talk anyhow in she gets the opportunity. The ladies in the npp are not different from men, when you at them, talks anyhow… they don’t have composure at all😂😂😂😂😂."

Francis-Xavier Sosu lands GRA Board appointment

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Francis-Xavier Sosu landed an appointment as part of the Ghana Revenue Authority's (GRA) new board of directors.

The Madina constituency MP and eight other individuals were appointed to serve on the newly inaugurated board by President John Dramani Mahama.

Many Ghanaians thronged to social media to congratulate Francis-Xavier Sosu on his new appointment.

Source: YEN.com.gh