Sheikh Moro Awudu, the Deputy Bono Regional Zongo Caucus coordinator of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) says the party dissociates itself from a petition in connection with the dismissal of Mrs Jean Mensa, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) and her two deputies.

A staff member of the Electoral Commission (EC), Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, has formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to initiate the removal of the Chairperson of the EC, Jean Mensa, and her two deputies, Dr Bossman Eric Asare and Samuel Tettey, citing alleged misconduct that he says threatens the credibility of Ghana’s electoral system.

In a statement issued on Monday, November 24, Mr Adumadzie confirmed that the 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 EC and poses a risk to the integrity and independence of Ghana’s electoral process.

However, speaking on the Sompa FM ‘Ade Akye Abia” morning show hosted by Nana Kwame Owusu Nkwantabisa in Sunyani on Tuesday, Sheikh Awudu said the NDC had no relation with the petitioner.

Sheikh Awudu said the EC remained an independent body, saying the NDC had no intention to sack the EC commissioner, however asked the government to probe the petition.

Sompaonline.com/Stella Kyere