EC staff petitions Mahama to remove Chairperson Jean Mensa, deputies

Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, a staff member of the Electoral Commission (EC), has formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to initiate the removal of the Chairperson of the EC, Jean Mensa, and her two deputies, Dr Bossman Eric Asare and Samuel Tettey, citing alleged misconduct that undermines the credibility of Ghana’s electoral system.

In a statement issued on Monday, November 24, Mr Adumadzie confirmed that the petition was submitted in line with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which outlines the procedure for removing heads of independent constitutional bodies.

Although he declined to disclose the full details of the petition, as required by law, he revealed that it is anchored on 12 counts of stated misbehavior, including allegations of cronyism, abuse of office, and gross incompetence.

According to him, the conduct of the three senior officials has eroded public confidence in the EC and poses a risk to the integrity and independence of Ghana’s electoral process.

Mr. Adumadzie declared that his actions are guided solely by the need to safeguard the Constitution and promote accountable governance, emphasizing the importance of preserving the integrity of the Electoral Commission, which is essential to ensuring a credible democratic system.

He also urged President Mahama to fulfill his constitutional duty by referring the petition to the Chief Justice for the establishment of a prima facie case, in accordance with Article 146 procedures.