President John Dramani Mahama has been formally notified that no prima facie case has been established for the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission and her deputies.
The decision follows seven separate petitions submitted by various individuals and groups seeking the removal of the EC Chairperson, Jean Mensa, and her deputies.
In line with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, the President, on November 25, 2025, referred the petitions to the Chief Justice, His Lordship Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, to determine whether they disclosed a prima facie case warranting further investigation.
On January 26, 2026, the Chief Justice, in a letter to the President, concluded that the petitions did not establish sufficient grounds to proceed with the removal process.
Reacting to the development, private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu revealed that he has received numerous calls and messages from concerned citizens across the political divide, including supporters of both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
According to him, the intensity of public reaction reflects widespread dissatisfaction and signals the need for caution in handling the matter.
He argued that democracy thrives on public confidence, and that dominant public discourse appears to question the leadership of the Electoral Commission.
Kpebu referenced controversial issues surrounding the SALL parliamentary representation, the 2020 biometric voter registration exercise conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the multiple revisions of presidential election results. He also cited comments previously attributed to EC Deputy Chair Bossman Asare regarding the NDC.
In his view, if such matters are deemed insufficient to warrant removal, it raises questions about the threshold required under the Constitution.
Kpebu further suggested that new petitions could be filed, noting that public agitation over the Commission’s leadership remains strong.
He maintained that public office must reflect competence and inspire trust, adding that the management of the Electoral Commission must command broad national confidence, particularly as the country approaches future electoral cycles.
The Chief Justice’s determination, however, effectively brings the current removal process to an end unless fresh petitions are submitted under the constitutional procedure.
Story: Nyamebeye Kofi Ansah Sasraku