Local governance expert Amon Kotei has stated that the recent surge in presidential petitions—specifically those seeking the removal of Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Charlotte Osei and her two deputies, Dr Bossman Asare and Samuel Tetteh, alongside Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng—is not surprising.
Mr Kotei explained that individuals and interest groups had previously expressed concerns regarding the conduct and work of these state officials, even preceding the current government’s term.
Addressing the specific case of the Special Prosecutor, Mr Kotei recalled that Kissi Agyebeng had faced prior accusations of incompetence, office mismanagement, and misconduct.
A formal petition detailing these claims was submitted to the presidency under former President Akufo-Addo, but it was flagged as lacking merit.
Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Mr Kotei underscored that the EC Chairperson had also been subject to previous criticism regarding her professional conduct within the electoral body.
He asserted that the current petitions are “not surprising at all”, given the historical context of public allegations against both the EC leadership and the Special Prosecutor.
Mr Kotei stressed that regardless of the veracity of the claims, the filing of petitions necessitates that the President “ought to follow due process.”
However, the established constitutional processes will determine the existence of any alleged wrongdoing, which will then dictate “the appropriate action” to be taken.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
