The Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana – Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie has dismissed the multiple petitions calling for the removal of EC Chairperson – Jean Mensa, her Deputies and the Special Prosecutor (SP) – Kissi Agyebeng. Over the months, a total of ten (10) petitions were submitted to President Mahama for the removal of Jean Mensa, her Deputies and Kissi Agyebeng; which were further forwarded to His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie for further investigations to be done on the said matter. But as of today, the petition has been dismissed by CJ on the account that, the petition holds no tangible evidence against the aforementioned people.
In a statement released by Government Spokesperson – Felix Kwakye Ofosu, during the receipt of seven (7) petitions from various individuals and groups for the removal of the EC chair, her Deputies and SP, President John Dramani Mahama in accordance with Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution and Section 15 of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959), also referred same to His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie on 25th November, 2025; to determine whether the petitions disclosed has or contains a “PRIMA FACIE CASE”. However, on 26th January, 2026, the Chief Justice also informed His Excellency John Dramani Mahama that, there was “no prima facie case established in the petitions presented, to warrant any further investigations of their removal”, hence calling for its dismissal.
Moreover, from the constitution by CJ, the only grounds at which a removal of such representatives can occur, are during an exhibition of the following unethical behaviors including; incompetency, incapacity, willful violation of an oath or misconduct; that can bring or can lead their offices to a disrepute or harm the state’s security and economy. Therefore, any other petition devoid of these unethical behaviors does not call for removal of such representatives.
Again, he added that, a Chairperson of the EC together with her Deputy Commissioners also has same conditions of services like that of Chief Justices of the Supreme Court, and their removal is as well governed by Article 146. Then, further highlighted that these petitions have also laid some importance of scrutinizing key constitutional bodies in Ghana in ensuring that, accountability prevails at all levels of various government institutions. Whilst also advising that, every representative under government must act independently in the discharge of their duties. So that, processes with regards to their mandate, will continue to be available in underscoring the Checks and Balances provided in the constitution.