Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, a staff member of the Electoral Commission (EC), 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 claims undermines the credibility of Ghana’s electoral system.
In a statement issued on Monday, November 24, Mr Adumadzie confirmed that the petition was submitted in accordance with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which outlines the procedure for removing heads of independent constitutional bodies.
While he declined to reveal the full details of the petition, as required by law, he noted that it is based on 12 counts of stated misbehaviour.
“These include allegations of cronyism, abuse of office, and gross incompetence. The conduct of the three senior officials, according to the petition, has eroded public confidence in the EC and poses a risk to the integrity and independence of Ghana’s electoral process,” the statement said.
Mr Adumadzie stressed that his actions are motivated solely by the need to safeguard the Constitution and promote accountable governance, highlighting the importance of protecting the dignity of the Electoral Commission to ensure a credible democratic system.
He further urged President Mahama to fulfil his constitutional duty by referring the petition to the Chief Justice to determine whether a prima facie case exists, in line with Article 146 procedures.
