A group of concerned citizens, civil society actors, and political activists have stormed onceugroconcerned the office of former President John Dramani Mahama, calling on him to take urgent steps to remove Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean Mensa and her deputies if he returns to power in the 2024 elections.
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The petitioners, who presented a signed petition to Mr. Mahama at his Cantonments office on Thursday, accused Jean Mensa and her deputies of presiding over what they described as a deeply flawed electoral system that threatens the foundations of Ghana’s democracy. They cited alleged irregularities during the 2020 general elections, a lack of transparency, and the sidelining of key political stakeholders in decision-making processes at the EC.
We are here not just as critics, but as concerned citizens, said Kwame Adusei, the group’s spokesperson. We believe that for Ghana to safeguard its democratic integrity, there must be an overhaul of the current EC leadership. Jean Mensa and her deputies have lost the public trust.
John Mahama, who is also the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2024 elections, received the petition and assured the group that he shared their concerns. He expressed disappointment over how the Electoral Commission had handled key processes such as voter registration, exhibition of the electoral roll, and engagement with political parties.
It is unfortunate that the EC, which should be a neutral and trusted institution, has consistently acted in a manner that raises suspicion and damages public confidence, Mahama stated. He stopped short of making any direct promise to remove the EC officials if elected but hinted that electoral reforms would be a top priority under his administration.
The petitioners also called on Mahama to push for a bipartisan and consultative approach to appointing future EC officials. They argued that Ghana’s electoral umpire should not be under the control of any single political party or executive authority, as that undermines democratic accountability.
This latest action adds to growing public debate around the role and independence of the Electoral Commission ahead of the crucial 2024 elections. Critics of the EC have consistently pointed to a perceived lack of fairness, while supporters argue that the Commission has remained within its constitutional mandate.
As the 2024 elections draw nearer, calls for electoral transparency and leadership reforms are expected to intensify, putting further pressure on political actors and institutions alike.
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