Samuel Tettey
Samuel Tettey is a respected figure in Ghana's electoral landscape, currently serving as a Deputy Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC). With a background in law and governance, he has been instrumental in overseeing electoral processes and ensuring compliance with democratic standards. He was recently mentioned in the news due to petitions filed for his removal, alongside the EC Chairperson, prompting discussions about the political independence of the commission.
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Recent news mentions
The petitions targeted her deputies, Mr Samuel Tettey, Deputy Chairperson in charge of Operations.
Chief Justice finds no prima facie case in petitions to remove EC Chair, deputies and Special Prosecutor
Ghana· 2026-02-18
The Deputy Chairperson of the EC in charge of Operations, Samuel Tettey, told Graphic Online's Albert K. Salia that the decision to declare the sole candidate unopposed and winner was enshrined in Subregulation (3) of Regulation 13 of C.I.127.
Tamale Central by-election: EC to declare NDC's Prof Seidu Alidu unopposed if...Ghana· 2025-09-16
The Deputy Chairman, Mr Samuel Tettey, stated that while scanned pink sheets from the 19 polling stations were approved by party agents.
Ablekuma North: NPP to boycott EC’s 19-polling station rerun, insists court only ordered collationGhana· 2025-07-08
Samuel Tettey is the Deputy Chairman in charge of Operations at the Electoral Commission.
EC sets July 11 for Ablekuma North parliamentary rerun in 19 polling stationsGhana· 2025-07-02They were filed by the Positive Transparency and Accountability Movement Ghana and one Daniel Ofosu-Appiah.
Reject petition to remove EC Chairperson, deputies — Think TankGhana· 2025-04-08
