Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has stated that the presidency has not yet received the petition from Electoral Commission (EC) staffer Joseph Blankson Adumadzie seeking the removal of Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies.
The Abura Asebu-Kwamankese MP explained that petitions addressed to the President are normally routed through the Secretary to the President, who has not sighted this petition.
“Normally, it will go to the Secretary to the President if it is addressed to the President. I’ve engaged him. He has not sighted it yet, but there is a long-standing process that this goes through. Any information on that will be conveyed to the public in due course,” he said.
Asked if there are other petitions of a similar nature, Mr Kwakye Ofosu said he is not aware of any. He added that if another petition is filed and reaches the Secretary’s office, the public would be informed, just as they were with the petition concerning the Chief Justice.
He emphasized that the government is committed to keeping citizens updated while respecting constitutional processes, noting that this marks a deliberate shift toward openness because public officials hold office in trust for citizens.
“I only assumed my role ten months ago, and no one owns a public office. Those who occupy such positions use the mandate and resources of the people and must account for their actions,” he said.
Mr Kwakye Ofosu added that if a petition is filed against any public office holder, it is only fair for the government to inform the public about its receipt, the procedures involved, and the steps being taken. This approach, he said, ensures that major decisions do not appear to come out of nowhere.
He stressed that transparency and accountability guide this practice, but the government operates strictly within the law.
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