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A staff member of the Electoral Commission (EC), Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to initiate the removal of the EC Chairperson, Jean Mensa, and her two deputies, Dr Bossman Eric Asare and Samuel Tettey, over alleged misconduct that he says threatens the credibility of Ghana’s electoral system.
In a statement issued on Monday, November 24, Mr Adumadzie confirmed that the petition was filed in line with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which outlines the process for removing heads of independent constitutional bodies.
While declining to disclose the full contents of the petition as required by law, he indicated that it is based on 12 counts of stated misbehaviour.
These, he said, include allegations of cronyism, abuse of office, and gross incompetence.
According to him, the conduct of the three senior officials has weakened public confidence in the Commission and poses a threat to the integrity and independence of Ghana’s electoral process.
Mr Adumadzie explained that his petition is motivated solely by a desire to uphold the Constitution and strengthen accountable governance.
He said the importance of protecting the dignity and credibility of the Electoral Commission, which he described as fundamental to maintaining a trustworthy democratic system.
He therefore urged President Mahama to act on his constitutional mandate by referring the petition to the Chief Justice for the establishment of a prima facie case, in accordance with procedures under Article 146.
