Charlotte Osei, former Chairperson of Ghana’s Electoral Commission, has disclosed that she and her family faced numerous threats during her tenure. In an upcoming episode of Joy News’ Personality Profile, Osei detailed the severe risks they encountered and the personal challenges that accompanied her professional role.
Osei revealed that she received threats through various channels, including mail, and that security agencies often alerted her to potential dangers. “There were threats through my mails, and sometimes the security agencies would notify me of receiving threats and warn me to be careful,” she said.
The situation was particularly distressing for her family, who experienced significant emotional strain and even faced abuse at school. Her tenure, from 2015 to June 2018, was marked by intense political tension as the country sought governmental reform.
Osei made history as the first woman to serve as Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, succeeding Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, who led the commission from 1993 to 2015. Despite the adversities she faced, her contributions to the electoral process are widely recognized.
Osei is married with two children, who also endured the hostility directed at her throughout her service.
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