Former AG says allegations against EC chair insufficient for removal
Addressing Mr. Ofosu-Appiah’s assertion that the EC unfairly prevented residents of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe, and Lolobi (SALL) from voting in the 2020 parliamentary elections, he remarked that those claims do not appear serious enough to warrant the removal of the EC leadership. I don’t see any compelling grounds for such an action.
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Former Attorney General Ayikoi Otoo has shared his perspective on the petition submitted by one Kwame Ofosu-Appiah, seeking the dismissal of Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Jean Mensa and her deputies.
Speaking on Joy News on Monday, Ayikoi Otoo argued that the claims made against the EC leadership do not meet the necessary threshold for dismissal. He stressed the importance of differentiating between personal views expressed before assuming office and an individual's official conduct while in a leadership role.
Addressing Mr. Ofosu-Appiah’s assertion that the EC unfairly prevented residents of Santrokofi, Akpafu, Likpe, and Lolobi (SALL) from voting in the 2020 parliamentary elections, he remarked that those claims do not appear serious enough to warrant the removal of the EC leadership. I don’t see any compelling grounds for such an action.
He further noted that some of the allegations stem from statements made by EC officials before they assumed office and thus advised that individuals should not be judged solely on past opinions.
He also pointed out that the Chief Justice is responsible for assessing whether the petition carries enough weight to proceed.
"It is up to the Chief Justice to determine whether the allegations hold merit. From my perspective, there isn’t sufficient justification for their removal," he remarked.
Regarding the disenfranchisement of SALL residents, Ayikoi Otoo acknowledged their concerns but insisted that such issues should be evaluated in the context of broader administrative decisions rather than as an indication of incompetence or misconduct.