There’s No Merit In Jean Mensa’s Removal Petition – Kokofu

Henry Kwabena Kokofu, Ex-EPA boss, has shared his thoughts on the petition to remove Jean Mensa and her deputies as Electoral Commissioners.

A citizen has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to dismiss Jean Mensa,  Samuel Tetteh and Dr. Bossman Eric Asare on grounds that they have shown bias, partisanship and violated citizens’ rights.

“For over four years, the people of SALL were deprived of their constitutional right to parliamentary representation, leaving them without a voice in the legislative process. Also, at the time of this deliberate exclusion, the parliamentary composition was a hung parliament.

“The SALL area’s parliamentary vote was pivotal and could have potentially given the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) a majority. By disenfranchising these voters, the EC acted in a manner that suggests partisan bias and an attempt to influence the balance of power in Parliament.”

“The Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, in concert with her deputies, has demonstrated gross incompetence in the performance of her duties. Announcing such a critical decision (Exhibit A) on the eve of an election suggests poor management and a failure to anticipate the impact of the Guan District’s creation on electoral arrangements”, parts of the petition read.

But to Henry Kokofu, these accusations are baseless.

Commenting during Peace FM’s “Kokrokoo” show, he briefly remarked; “I see no merit in the petition. He should withdraw and look for different charges.”

Source: Ghmessenger.com