Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, a staff member of the Electoral Commission (EC), has formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to remove Jean Mensa, the EC’s chairperson, and her two deputies, Dr. Bossman Eric Asare and Samuel Tettey.
He cites alleged misconduct that he claims jeopardizes the legitimacy of Ghana’s electoral system. Mr. Adumadzie affirmed in a statement released on Monday, November 24, that the petition was filed in accordance with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which describes the process for dismissing leaders of independent constitutional bodies.
Although he declined to disclose the full details of the petition as required by law, he revealed that it is anchored on 12 counts 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 emphasized the need to uphold the dignity of the Electoral Commission, which is crucial to guaranteeing a legitimate democratic system, and said that his actions are motivated only by the desire to defend the Constitution and bolster accountable governance.
Additionally, he urged President Mahama to fulfill his constitutional duty by forwarding the petition to the Chief Justice in compliance with Article 146 protocols in order to establish a prima facie case.