- Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah reveals potential move to remove EC Chair and deputies
- Governance expert says trend mirrors past removal of Charlotte Osei
- Warns against politicizing independent state institutions like the EC
Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, along with her deputies Dr. Eric Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey, may soon face possible removal from office, according to former United Nations Senior Governance Adviser, Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah.
Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Wednesday, September 3, Prof. Agyeman-Duah revealed that a petition for their removal has already been submitted to the President.
“In fact, just yesterday [Tuesday], we were informed that the NDC is not done with the list of individuals they intend to remove. I suspect the Electoral Commissioners are next. I believe a petition has already been sent to the President,” he stated.
This revelation follows the recent dismissal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo by President John Mahama, based on recommendations from a constitutional committee established under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, citing stated misconduct.
Prof. Agyeman-Duah also referenced the precedent set by the previous administration’s removal of former EC Chairperson Charlotte Osei, noting that such actions have paved the way for political interference in the operations of constitutionally independent bodies.
He warned that the continued politicization of key democratic institutions poses a serious threat to public trust and democratic integrity.
“Institutions like the Electoral Commission must be insulated from political influence if we want the public to continue trusting their role in the democratic process,” he cautioned.
