Calls Mount for Jean Mensa’s Removal as EC Boss

The Executive Secretary of ADAM-GH, Emmanuel Salam Azubila, has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairperson of Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, and her deputies, citing their alleged bias and actions undermining public confidence in the country’s electoral process.

Addressing a press conference at the GNAT Conference Hall on Monday, December 23, 2024, Mr. Azubila accused the EC leadership of compromising Ghana’s democracy through partisanship and illegalities. He claimed that the EC’s recent decisions, including the controversial re-collation and declaration of parliamentary results, have deepened mistrust in the institution.

“Jean Mensa and her team are a threat to Ghana’s democracy. Their open bias and disregard for electoral laws are killing public confidence in the electoral process,” he said.

Mr. Azubila criticized the EC for conducting re-collations without the participation of all political parties and for appointing known NPP affiliates to key positions within the Commission. He warned that if the current trend continues, Ghana risks eroding its democratic gains.

He commended Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for conceding defeat in the presidential elections, describing it as a move that prevented potential chaos. However, he stressed the need for a complete overhaul of the EC leadership to restore public trust.

ADAM-GH also urged Parliament to consider constitutional amendments to reform the appointment process for electoral commissioners, ensuring neutrality and professionalism.

The group vowed to use all legitimate means to push for the resignation of Jean Mensa and her deputies if they fail to step down voluntarily.

Source: dailydemocratnewsonline.com