The staff of the Electoral Commission (EC) who petitioned President Akufo-Addo for the impeachment processes against the Chairperson of the Commission, Mrs Charlotte Osei, say they are happy with her removal.
Consequently, they want the Special Prosecutor, Mr Martin Amidu to take up the case and consider the possibility of prosecuting Mrs Charlotte Osei for procurement infractions.
Mrs Charlotte Osei and her two deputies, Amadu Sulley and Georgina Opoku Amankwaa were removed from office on the recommendation of the Chief Justice's committee on grounds of incompetence and misconduct.
The concerned staff numbering 18 sent their petition in July 2017.
They accused Mrs Osei of taking unilateral decisions without recourse to the appropriate departments of the EC, and even her deputies.
A counter petition was also filed against the two deputies, Amadu Sulley and Georgina Opoku Amankwaa that portrayed that all was not well between the three topmost commissioners at the EC.
After a year of investigations, the Chief Justice's committee handed over its report to the presidency and President Akufo-Addo acted accordingly with the recommendations.
Petitioners press conference
Addressing a press conference Monday morning, the petitioners said they are happy with the president’s prompt action, saying “We like her removal and it makes us happy.”
A member of the petitioners and an Electoral Assistant, Mr Rabiu Sulemana, said the group will use any means necessary to ensure that “her removal is permanent and cast in stone”.
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Source: Graphic.com.gh
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Perry you have a problem? see my Chairman Blay and he will give you work to do ***barred word***! has anybody reported of his/her stolen money? the money you talking about is a hard earned money from a serious and a responsible man in society not ndc us*less entities! You will keep on talking ,making press conferences and demonstrations while the government is focused and working hard to make Ghana a better place for the people. Ndc like talking to thinking so who take you serious? Charlotte Osei was sacked by her own workers at the EC with evidence so if you have a problem with Chairman Blay putting his constituencies into business by affording them mini buses for private transport then send him to court with evidence than disgracing yourself here in social media. NPP you had a successful congress and thank God. Ebenezer this is how far GOD has brought us and we give Him thanks
Juxtapose Her crime against a party Chairman who until recently was depending on the patronage of of scratch cards by party supporters is now dolling a whopping USD$3 Million to purchase 275 buses. The voter is the judge. If the NPP hasn't learnt lessons about opulence, the should ask NDC.
Procurement is one of the 'lucrative' avenue of corruption. Hence, Charlotte made sure that she maximized her 'earnings' through noncompliance of the procurement laws. As for ignorance of procurement law she claims makes he case worse as a lawyer. IGNORANCE IS NO DEFENSE IN COURTS OF LAW.How can you break same law 6 times? WELL ALL THE MONIES IN THE STATE COFFERS BELONG TO US ALL. SO, IF NDC WILL GIVE HER THEIR SHARE OF THE MONEY BY FORGIVING HER, I WILL NOT FORGIVE HER!