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Mercy360 Blog of Tuesday, 24 December 2024

Source: Mercy Mensah

Nana Kwadwo Jantuah, host of Nhyira FM's morning show, has outlined four main grounds for removing an Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson

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Nana Kwadwo Jantuah, host of Nhyira FM's morning show, has outlined four main grounds for removing an Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson from office, citing the examples of Jean Mensah's tenure. These grounds include:

- *Constitutional Grounds*: The EC Chairperson can be dismissed for stated misbehavior, incapacity, or inability to perform duties, as outlined in Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution .
- *Statutory Grounds*: The EC can be removed for breaching electoral laws, misconduct, or neglecting duties, according to the Electoral Commission Act of 1993 (Act 451) .
- *Parliamentary Grounds*: Impeachment for misconduct or a vote of no confidence in Parliament are possible routes for dismissal .
- *Judicial Grounds*: The EC Chairperson or deputies can be removed through a court order if found guilty of misconduct or breaching electoral laws .

These grounds provide a legal framework for the potential removal of any EC Chairperson under Ghanaian law. Jantuah's clarification comes amid growing public debate over Jean Mensah's handling of the 2020 elections.