Group petitions President Mahama to sack Jean Mensa and two deputies

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A civil society group, the Positive Transparency and Accountability Movement – Ghana (PTAAM-GH), has submitted a petition to President John Dramani Mahama, demanding the removal of Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Jean Adukwei Mensa, and her two deputies, Dr. Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey.

Serious Allegations Against the EC Boss

According to the petition, dated January 8, 2025, the EC leadership headed by Jean Mensa allegedly caused severe financial loss to the state by overseeing the compilation of a new voter register and the procurement of expensive biometric devices ahead of the 2020 general elections. PTAAM-GH argues that the 2016 voter register was still effective, making the decision both unnecessary and wasteful.

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The group further claims that Jean Mensa and her deputies ignored expert advice from various stakeholders, including civil society organizations, traditional leaders, religious figures, and political parties. They insist that the decision to conduct a fresh voter registration exercise at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic was reckless and endangered public health, putting millions of Ghanaians at risk.

Calls for Dismissal Over Alleged Electoral Mismanagement

Beyond financial concerns, PTAAM-GH accuses the EC leadership of undermining Ghana’s electoral credibility. The petition cites gross incompetence, political bias, procurement breaches, and poor governance as reasons why the current EC executives must be dismissed immediately. The group believes their removal is necessary to restore the integrity and transparency of Ghana’s electoral system.

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Professor Stephen Adei Warns Against Political Witch-Hunt

Amid growing political pressure, renowned economist and former GIMPA Rector, Professor Stephen Adei, has urged President Mahama to exercise restraint. He cautioned that dismissing the EC Chairperson and Chief Justice based on political motives could harm Ghana’s democracy and set a dangerous precedent for future administrations.

As the political debate intensifies, Ghanaians are closely watching how President Mahama will handle this highly controversial petition.

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    Abraham Kofi Amudzegbe is a Level 300 Nursing student at the University
    of Ghana, Legon, an author, student leader, and youth advocate with a
    strong passion for public service, leadership, and student empowerment.
    Through his writing, he explores topics related to education, youth
    development, leadership, health, and social impact, contributing
    meaningful perspectives on issues that affect students and young people.

    As an author at Insight Ghana, Abraham leverages his strong communication
    and research skills to produce informative and thought-provoking content.
    His work reflects a commitment to advocacy, public engagement, and
    fostering conversations that inspire positive change within society.

    Abraham currently serves in several leadership capacities, including
    Vice President of the Volta Region Students Association (VORSA Legon),
    Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University of Ghana Nursing and
    Midwifery Students Association (UGHANMSA), Deputy Head of the Business
    and Political Chamber of PENSA Legon, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of
    the Oti Region Students Association (ORSA), and a Member of the
    University of Ghana Parliament House.

    Over the years, he has led and supported numerous student-centered
    initiatives, including academic tutorials, mentorship programmes,
    welfare interventions, and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving the
    student experience and promoting collective growth.

    As an aspiring President of the University of Ghana Students'
    Representative Council (UGSRC) for the 2026/2027 academic year,
    Abraham seeks to champion a vision centered on student welfare,
    accountability, inclusiveness, innovation, and effective representation.

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Abraham kofi Amudzegbe
Abraham kofi Amudzegbe

Abraham Kofi Amudzegbe is a Level 300 Nursing student at the University of Ghana, Legon, an author, student leader, and youth advocate with a strong passion for public service, leadership, and student empowerment. Through his writing, he explores topics related to education, youth development, leadership, health, and social impact, contributing meaningful perspectives on issues that affect students and young people.

As an author at Insight Ghana, Abraham leverages his strong communication and research skills to produce informative and thought-provoking content. His work reflects a commitment to advocacy, public engagement, and fostering conversations that inspire positive change within society.

Abraham currently serves in several leadership capacities, including Vice President of the Volta Region Students Association (VORSA Legon), Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University of Ghana Nursing and Midwifery Students Association (UGHANMSA), Deputy Head of the Business and Political Chamber of PENSA Legon, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Oti Region Students Association (ORSA), and a Member of the University of Ghana Parliament House.

Over the years, he has led and supported numerous student-centered initiatives, including academic tutorials, mentorship programmes, welfare interventions, and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving the student experience and promoting collective growth.

As an aspiring President of the University of Ghana Students' Representative Council (UGSRC) for the 2026/2027 academic year, Abraham seeks to champion a vision centered on student welfare, accountability, inclusiveness, innovation, and effective representation.