- Petition filed under Article 146, citing 12 counts of misconduct
- EC staff member petitions President Mahama to remove Jean Mensa, Bossman Asare, and Samuel Tettey
- Calls on President to refer the case to the Chief Justice for a prima facie determination
A staff member of the Electoral Commission (EC), Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, has formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to initiate the removal of EC Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies, Dr. Bossman Eric Asare and Samuel Tettey, citing alleged misconduct that he believes undermines the credibility of Ghana’s electoral system.
In a statement released on Monday, November 24, Mr. Adumadzie confirmed that the petition was filed in accordance with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which sets out the process for removing heads of independent constitutional bodies.
While he withheld the full details 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. He argues that the actions of the three officials have weakened public trust in the EC and pose a threat to the institution’s independence and integrity.
Mr. Adumadzie explained that his petition is motivated solely by a desire to uphold the Constitution and promote accountable governance. He stressed the importance of protecting the dignity of the Electoral Commission, which is crucial for maintaining a credible democratic process.
He also urged President Mahama to fulfil his constitutional duty by referring the petition to the Chief Justice to determine whether a prima facie case exists, as required under Article 146.
