2 weeks Ago By Ghana News
According to the latest report by GBC, the Centre for Democracy and Socio-Economic Development (CDS) has asked President John Mahama not to remove the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, and her deputies. They have sent a petition to the President against removing Jean Mensah and her team. Two petitions were already sent to the President by the Positive Transparency and Accountability Movement Ghana and an individual named Daniel Ofosu-Appiah.
They want Jean Mensa, her deputies Dr. Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey, and another commissioner, Dr. Peter Atuahene, removed.
The CDS believes removing the EC officials would harm Ghana’s democracy. They say it could set a bad example for future governments to dismiss EC officials for political reasons. They reminded the president of a similar event in 2017 when an EC chairperson and her deputies were removed.
The CDS warns that if this trend continues, it will weaken the independence of the Electoral Commission. It will make it difficult for the body to function without political interference. They also noted that those who want Jean Mensa removed are using the 2017 incident as justification for their demand.
The petition further states that the Electoral Commission should remain independent and free from political control. If one government removes EC officials, future administrations might do the same, leading to continuous political interference. This could eventually damage the trust citizens have in the election process.
For this reason, the CDS urges President Mahama to reject the petitions and allow Jean Mensa and her team to continue their work. They believe this decision will protect Ghana’s democracy and prevent the Electoral Commission from becoming a tool for ruling governments to manipulate elections. Here are some reactions from Ghanaians.
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