CDS Africa Urges President Mahama to Retain Electoral Commission Leadership
Accra, Ghana – April 7, 2025 – The Africa Center for Democracy and Socioeconomic Development (CDS Africa) has called on President John Dramani Mahama to reject petitions seeking the removal of Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa and her fellow commissioners.
📌 The appeal was made through a petition dated March 4, 2025, and addressed to the Presidency.
Key Points from the Petition
🔹 CDS Africa acknowledged legal calls for removal from groups like the Positive Transparency & Accountability Movement-Ghana and individuals such as Mr. Ofosu-Appiah Daniel.
🔹 However, it stressed the importance of stability, institutional independence, and Ghana’s democratic progress over political considerations.
🔹 The organization urged President Mahama to refrain from forwarding the petitions to the Chief Justice, stating this move would reaffirm Ghana’s commitment to democracy and non-interference in electoral processes.
🔹 CDS Africa further emphasized that retaining the commissioners would set a historic precedent, ensuring future presidents do not arbitrarily remove Electoral Commissioners appointed by their predecessors.
The Bigger Picture
🇬🇭 The call for EC commissioners’ removal has sparked national debate, with concerns over political interference and institutional credibility.
📌 President Mahama’s decision on the matter could significantly impact Ghana’s electoral integrity and democratic governance.
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