Jean Mensa sworn in as new EC Chair

President Nana Akufo-Addo has sworn in Mrs Jean Mensa, former Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) as the new Chair of the Electoral Commission (EC) of Ghana.

He also swore in a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, Dr Eric Asare Bossman; Ms Adjoa Esuama Abrefa, a corporate legal practitioner with specialisation in land property acquisition, and Samuel Tettey, Director of Electoral services in charge of elections at the Electoral Commission as deputy commissioners of the electoral management body.

The swearing-in follows the approval of Mrs. Mensa by the Council of State. She takesover from Charlotte Osei who was removed by the President for incompetence and misbehavior.

Mr. Samuel Tettey — Deputy Chairperson, Dr. Eric Asare Bossman — Deputy Chairperson and Ms. Adwoa Asuama Abrefa — Member of the Commission were also sworn-in by the president to fill vacancies at the Electoral Commission.

However, President Nana Akufo-Addo charged seven newly sworn-in High Court Judges to carry out their constitutional duties of dispensing justice without fear or favour.

Further, the retirement of Mrs Pauline Dadzawa, a member of the commission, on Monday 30th April 2018 created an additional vacancy within the commission.