Jean Mensa: Mahama Petitioned to Remove Electoral Commission Chairperson and Her Deputies

• President John Mahama has been petitioned to remove the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission
• The petition was made by a staff member of the Electoral Commission, identified as Joseph Blankson Adumadzie
• Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution outlines the procedure for removing heads of independent constitutional bodies

A staff member of the Electoral Commission has petitioned President John Mahama to remove the chairperson of the commission, Jean Mensa, and her two deputies.

The petition from one Joseph Blankson Adumadzie cites alleged misconduct that threatens the credibility of Ghana’s electoral system.

Citi News reported that Adumadzie's petition was submitted in line with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which outlines the procedure for removing heads 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 commission and poses a risk to the integrity and independence of Ghana’s electoral process.

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Adumadzie stated that his actions are driven solely by the need to safeguard the Constitution and strengthen accountable governance.

He further called on Mahama to fulfil his constitutional obligation by referring the petition to the Chief Justice for the establishment of a prima facie case, in accordance with Article 146 procedures.

This petition notably follows the similar format used to remove Gertrude Torkornoo as Chief Justice.

Criticism of Jean Mensa's election management

Mensa has faced criticism for her management of the commission and election management.

IMANI has already petitioned the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice because of the commission's conduct and role in the disenfranchisement of residents in the Santrokofi, Akpafu, Lolobi, and Likpe (SALL) areas in the 2020 parliamentary elections.

Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has also consistently criticised Mensa and hinted at plans for her removal.

Advisor to President John Mahama, Joyce Bawa Mogtari, also entreated Mensa to resign after the 2024 elections, arguing that she proved she was incompetent and showed her partisan dealings, which are against the rules of her office.

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Jean Mensa's predecessor also removed from office

Mensa became the Electoral Commission chairperson after Charlotte Osei, the first woman to serve in that position, was removed under controversial circumstances.

Osei was removed from office on June 28, 2018, following recommendations by a special committee investigating claims of corruption after a petition.

She was sacked along with her two deputies, Amadu Sulley and Georgina Opoku Amankwa, over alleged incompetence and misappropriation of funds.

Jean Mensa volunteers at NSPPD Ghana conference

YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that Mensa volunteered at the NSPPD 2025 conference.

During the event, she shared the testimony of a lady who had been healed from pain in her shoulder that had prevented her from lifting her arm for years.

This was not the first time Mensa had participated in the NSPPD, as Pastor Eze previously shared a photo of her and described her as an affiliate member.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh