A peep at the electoral commission of Ghana reveals belligerence in the midst of a nervous breakdown portraying behavior that goes beyond inconsistency into the realm of bipolar mood swing relative to electoral processes in Ghana. The proclivity of Jean Mensah’s inconsistency is beyond horrific.

Four years ago, Ghana’s electoral commission (EC) led by Jean Mensah declined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to re-collate Techiman South parliamentary results on the grounds that it was beyond their control and only a High Court could order EC to re-collate electoral results. In 2024, Jean Mensah heretofore an outstanding lady at the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) and who is not a returning officer for the legislative elections sat in Accra arrogated to herself the power of the high court, and capriciously annulled some parliamentary results. Hey Jean, such intricate contours of the electoral process are sources of consternation to many political actors.

If the humility born of skepticism is genuine, it will save men from arrogant contempt. It appears the immature are tempted to look superciliously on the judgment of men who for centuries never gone faster than a horse could run. My candidate John D. Mahama outfoxed Dr. Mahmud Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) like the Spanish Armada.

Jean, you did a terrific job but don't behave like a lizard. I listened to many international media and many praises were heaped on Ghana on election 2024. As Aristotle observed, "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Only a court can explain the declaration “under duress” as you alluded. Hey Jean, I am afraid you are engaging in ultra vires!

By Nana Yaw Osei, Ph. D., Minnesota, USA

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