Ten separate petitions have been received. They were submitted to the Office of the President. The removal of key officials is being requested. Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng is named in these appeals. Electoral Commission Chairperson Jean Mensa is also included. Her two deputies are subjects of the petitions as well.
Private citizens are understood to be the petitioners. Allegations of misconduct have been formally made. Incompetence has been cited against the Special Prosecutor. Abuse of office is also being alleged. The petitions are now with the Chief Justice. Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie will review the appeals.
A legal process is defined by law. The Office of the Special Prosecutor Act provides the framework. A petition must first be submitted to the President. A referral to the Chief Justice is then required. A prima facie case must be established. A special committee would then be formed if needed. An investigation would be mandated by this committee. Final recommendations would be provided to the President.
Public opinion on the office remains divided. Some see it as a necessary layer of accountability.Others believe its mandate has not been met. Criticism from legal professionals has been noted. Courtroom conduct has been questioned by a judge. Previous office holders have also voiced strong concerns.
The Electoral Commission’s leadership is similarly challenged. Petitions focus on its management and accountability. The process will now follow the prescribed constitutional path.
