Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, a staff member of the Electoral Commission (EC), has formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to commence proceedings for the removal of EC Chairperson Jean Mensa and her deputies, Dr. Bossman Eric Asare and Samuel Tettey. The petition, according to Mr. Adumadzie, is based on allegations of misconduct that he argues undermine the integrity of Ghana’s electoral system.
In a statement released on Monday, November 24, he confirmed that the petition was filed in accordance with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which prescribes the procedure for the removal of heads of independent constitutional bodies. While withholding the full particulars of the petition in compliance with legal requirements, Mr. Adumadzie disclosed that it rests on 12 specific charges of stated misbehaviour
These include 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 stated that his actions are driven solely by the need to safeguard the Constitution and strengthen accountable governance, emphasising the need to protect the dignity of the Electoral Commission, which is essential to ensuring a credible democratic system.
He further called on President Mahama to fulfil his constitutional obligation by referring the petition to the Chief Justice for the establishment of a prima facie case, in accordance with Article 146 procedures.
Source: Patricia Boakye
