Fifi Kwetey Calls for Jean Mensa's Removal Amid Public Trust Crisis
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is calling for the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC) and her deputies, following petitions questioning their conduct. NDC General Secretary, Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, stated that if the allegations are proven, the EC leadership has no basis to remain in office.
Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Wednesday, Mr. Kwetey emphasized the importance of allowing due process to unfold with the submitted petitions. “I’m not going to jump the gun. I want to say that if the petitions have been submitted, let the due process be followed,” he said.
However, he strongly argued that the nature of the accusations transcends partisan politics, representing a fundamental threat to Ghana’s democratic principles. “I’ve said it on the back of that, for me, that says that’s the biggest crime that can ever be committed,” Mr. Kwetey stated. “Any group that supervises that has clearly no reason to remain in office.”
He described the alleged wrongdoing as a direct infringement on the citizenry’s right to representation. “That’s the biggest crime you can commit in any democracy, to take away what you call the right of people from being represented,” he explained. “So it’s not so much about what I want. It’s about what I think is wrong.”
This stance comes as the Electoral Commission faces escalating pressure due to the petitions demanding the removal of its leadership. The situation has sparked renewed national dialogue concerning the credibility and independence of the electoral body.
Addressing concerns that the calls for removal were being directed by the NDC’s leadership, Mr. Kwetey dismissed the notion, asserting that widespread discontent stretches beyond the party.
“I believe that if you could commission an independent survey to gain the consent of the people of Ghana, I believe that a vast majority of Ghanaians would want them gone too,” he said. “So I don’t think it’s anything to do with a general secretary or the national chairman,” he added. “I think the people of Ghana would want them gone, too.”
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