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Accra, Ghana – May 1, 2025 – President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Charlotte Osei, the former Chairperson of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC), as a board member of the Ghana National Gas Limited Company (Ghana Gas). The announcement, made on April 30, 2025, is part of a broader leadership overhaul aimed at strengthening the state-owned company’s governance and operations.
Osei, who served as EC Chairperson from 2015 to 2018 and was the first woman to hold that position, joins a nine-member board chaired by Kofi Totobi Quakyi, a former Minister of Information. Other appointees include Judith Abigail Blay (CEO), Emmanuel Abu Kissi, and two sitting Members of Parliament, Samuel Kweku Appiah and Baba Nyameke Armah. The move signals Mahama’s intent to blend experienced leadership with political representation to steer Ghana Gas through its ongoing reforms.
Ghana Gas, responsible for managing the country’s natural gas infrastructure, has been under scrutiny to improve safety, environmental compliance, and community relations. A statement from the company expressed optimism about the new board, stating, “We look forward to working with the new Board to enhance the company’s operations, address challenges, ensure quality standards, and foster peaceful coexistence.”
Osei’s appointment has sparked mixed reactions online. While some, like X user @AyaSoronko, argue she deserves a more prominent role such as board chair, others question the decision. @Asaskwa1 remarked, “U see Africans? Someone who was EC chair now a member of Ghana Gas? Awwww why,” reflecting skepticism about her transition to the energy sector.
@bonkena81 suggested Mahama might have considered reappointing her as EC chair instead, while @DeeTrills criticized the appointment, labeling Osei as an “NDC EC boss” and referencing her controversial 2018 removal from the EC over allegations of financial malfeasance.
Osei’s tenure at the EC was marked by both historic achievements and challenges. She oversaw the 2016 general elections but faced criticism and was dismissed following a committee investigation.
Since then, she has maintained a low public profile, though her recent cryptic social media activity amid the Chief Justice removal controversy in March 2025 briefly brought her back into the spotlight.
President Mahama, who assumed office following his victory in the December 2024 elections, appears to be leveraging Osei’s experience as part of his broader economic reform agenda, which includes restructuring Ghana’s energy sector.
With the country navigating external debt restructuring and energy transition challenges, as highlighted by recent analyses from the Atlantic Council and ScienceDirect, the new board’s role will be pivotal in ensuring Ghana Gas aligns with national development goals.
As Ghana Gas embarks on this new chapter, all eyes will be on Osei and her fellow board members to deliver on the promise of reform and sustainable growth in the energy sector.
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