A series of fresh petitions calling for the removal of Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies as well as the Special Prosecutor presented to President John Dramani Mahama have been formally submitted to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie.
The petitions, according to reliable sources, raise questions about the leadership and operations of the Electoral Commission ahead of future national elections. The development has generated significant public interest due to the critical role the EC plays in Ghana’s democratic process.
The petitions, which also include three separate requests seeking the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, were confirmed to have been forwarded to the Office of the Chief Justice for preliminary review. This is in line with constitutional procedures that require the Chief Justice to determine whether a prima facie case exists before any further action can be taken. The process marks the beginning of what could become a major constitutional test for independent state institutions.
Chief Justice Receives Petitions from President Mahama Seeking Removal of EC Chair, Deputies and the Special Prosecutor [VIDEO]
Chief Justice Receives Petitions from President Mahama Seeking Removal of EC Chair, Deputies and the Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng
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Article 70(2) of the 1992 Constitution establishes that the President appoints the EC Chairperson, Deputy Chairpersons, and other members of the Commission based on the advice of the Council of State. This framework is intended to safeguard neutrality while ensuring accountability. Petitions against these officeholders therefore go through a rigorous multi-step legal process before any final decision is made.
Legal analysts say the forwarding of the petitions signals the start of formal constitutional scrutiny, though it remains unclear how long the review process will take. The outcome is expected to have far-reaching implications for Ghana’s electoral administration, transparency structures, and public trust in both the Electoral Commission and the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
