Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the Government Communications Minister, has revealed that the petition to remove the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Jean Mensa, her deputies and the Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng now rests with the Chief Justice.
According to Kwakye Ofosu, the process has left the hands of President John Dramani Mahama, adding that he believes Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie will act in accordance with Ghanaian law.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu is quoted by Joy News to have said, “Every process that is needed to be done has been undertaken. The process for doing so is quite clear. At this stage, the process has left the hands of the president beyond conveying the petitions to the Chief Justice.
There’s little else that the president does in this particular instance. Everything now rests with the Chief Justice, who, I believe, will act in accordance with Ghanaian law”.
The Government Communications Minister’s remarks follow, reports that President John Dramani Mahama had forwarded seven petitions seeking the removal of Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Jean Mensa, and her two deputies.
According to the report, President Mahama received 10 petitions for the removal of two heads of public institutions and two deputies appointed under Article 70 of the Constitution.
A news flyer by JoyNews, which was shared on social media, revealed that the two institutions are the Electoral Commission (EC) and the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
The Joynews flyer read, “President Mahama refers seven petitions seeking the removal of Jean Menas and her two deputies, and three petitions for the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng to the Chief Justice”.
It must be recalled that Prof Baffour Agyeman-Duah, a former United Nations Senior Governance Adviser, had earlier revealed that a petition had already been sent to Mahama for the removal of Jean Mensa and deputies.
However, last week, news broke of an EC staff member, Joseph Blankson, who petitioned President John Dramani Mahama for the removal of EC Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies, Dr Bossman Eric Asare and Samuel Tettey.
The EC staff member in his petition cited alleged misconduct that he claims threatens the credibility of Ghana’s electoral system.
According to Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, his petition was submitted in line with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution.
He, however, refuses to provide details in the petition, adding that it is anchored on 12 counts of stated misbehaviour.
The allegations include “cronyism, abuse of office, and gross incompetence”.
Regarding Kissi Agyebeng, the Special Prosecutor, President Mahama received three petitions seeking his removal.
Last week, Shamima Muslim, the Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, received the ‘Agro Ne Fom’ protestors petition demanding the removal of the Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng.
The deputy Presidential Spokesperson received the petition and assured Ghanaians that no citizen should fear exercising their constitutional rights.
Apostle Abraham Lincoln Larbi led the group of Ghanaians to stage a protest in Accra, demanding the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng from office.
They argued that President Mahama must either terminate the appointment of the Special Prosecutor or dissolve the office entirely.
Receiving the protesters’ petition on behalf of the Presidency, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim stated, “I am very happy when citizens mobilise to exercise their constitutional rights to freedom of expression”.
“His Excellency has assured all citizens, regardless of political persuasion, that no one should feel fearful in expressing their rights. Your demonstration today is an activation of our living constitution. You are welcome, and we are happy to receive your petition”, he added.
In addition, Martin Kpebu has disclosed that 15 separate petitions have been submitted seeking the Special Prosecutor’s removal.
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Everything now rests with the Chief Justice, who I believe will act in accordance with Ghanaian law – Government Communications Minister, Felix Kwakye Ofosu confirms petitions against EC Chair, deputies and Special prosecutor
— JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) December 1, 2025
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