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A staff member of the Electoral Commission (EC), Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to commence removal proceedings against EC Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies, Dr. Bossman Eric Asare and Samuel Tettey.
In a statement on Monday, November 24, Adumadzie said the petition was submitted in line with Article 146 of the Constitution, which outlines the procedure for removing heads of independent constitutional bodies.
Although he declined to reveal the full contents of the petition as required by law, he disclosed that it is based on 12 counts of stated misbehaviour, including allegations of cronyism, abuse of office and gross incompetence.
According to him, the actions of the three officials have weakened public trust in the Commission and threaten the integrity and independence of Ghana’s electoral system.
Adumadzie stressed that his motive is to protect the Constitution and uphold accountability within the EC, noting that the Commission’s credibility is vital to safeguarding the country’s democracy.
He urged President Mahama to refer the petition to the Chief Justice to determine whether a prima facie case exists, as required under Article 146.
