He noted that this move would prevent the politicization and manipulation by politicians to remove Commissioners who have security of tenure. Dr Fiadomor cited the removal of former EC Commissioner Charlotte Osei as an example of a political action based on frivolous reasons. The CRC’s proposal, according to Dr Fiadomor, would help address this challenge and shield the institution from undue influence. Additionally, former Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners would be prohibited from holding any other public office for three years after leaving their positions. "As we speak, there are petitions pending for the removal of the current EC chair and their deputies.

Source: GhanaWeb December 25, 2025 05:00 UTC