Charlotte Osei sworn in as new EC chairperson (photos)

The ceremony to swear Mrs Charlotte Kesson-Smith Osei at the seat of government as a new chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana was brief but monumental.

This was because it was the first time a female was assuming office as chair of Ghana's electoral body.

Chairmen of political parties including Paul Afoko of the NPP, Ahmed Ramadan of the PNC and Samia Nkrumah of the CPP joined the ceremony.

Mrs Osei swore the oaths of office, secrecy and allegiance before stepping forward to receive the scroll of office from the President.

Below are pictures of the swearing in ceremony at the Flagstaff House on Tuesday. Pictures by Ebo Hanson