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Akufo-Addo nominates Jean Mensa as new EC Chairperson
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Akufo-Addo nominates Jean Mensa as new EC Chairperson

by  Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah 2 min read

- President Akufo-Addo sent the name of Jean Mensa to the Council of State for consideration as the new EC Chairperson

- Three others were also nominated for various positions at the EC

President Nana Akufo-Addo has nominated Jean Adukwei Mensa as the new chairperson for the Electoral Commission (EC).

This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief of Staff, Akosua Frema Osei-Opare.

According to the statement, President Akufo-Addo has already forwarded the name of Mrs. Mensa to the Council of State for their advice.

Also nominated are Mr Samuel Tettey, Dr Eric Bossman Asare, and Ms. Adwoa Asuama Abrefa as Deputy Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, and member of the EC respectively.

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"The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has, by letter dated, Thursday 19th July, 2018, sought the advice of the Council of State, in accordance with Article 70 (2) of the Constitution, for the appointment of a new Chairperson, two Deputy Chairpersons, and a member of the Electoral Commission (EC)," statement said.

Akufo-Addo names Jean Mensa as new EC Chairperson
The letter announcing the nomination of Jean Mensa as new EC Chair (Photo source: Presidency.gov.gh)

The new EC Chairperson will replace Mrs. Charlotte Osei who was removed from office on June 28, following recommendations by a special committee constituted by Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo to investigate a petition brought against Mrs Osei.

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Mr Tettey and Dr Bossman on the other hand, replace Amadu Sulley and Georgina Opoku Amankwah who were also indicted by the Chief Justice's committee.

Ms. Abrefa's nomination is to fill in the void created by the retirement of Mrs. Pauline Dadzawa as a member of the EC.

Mrs. Mensa, a lawyer by profession, is the Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA).

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Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah (HOD Entertainment) Jeffrey is the Head of the Entertainment Desk and a graduate of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) with over 10 years of experience in journalism. He started as a reporter with Ghana News Agency (GNA). He joined Primnewsghana.com in 2016 as an editor. He moved to YEN.com.gh in 2017 as an editor and has risen to his current position. You can contact him via e-mail: j.owusu-mensah@yen.com.gh

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