Government Spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu has clarified that the presidency has not yet received the petition submitted by Electoral Commission (EC) staffer Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, who is seeking the removal of EC Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies.
Speaking in an interview on Monday, the Abura Asebu-Kwamankese legislator explained that petitions addressed to the President go through a formal routing system. According to him, the Secretary to the President, who is the official custodian of such documents, has not yet sighted or received the petition in question.
“Normally, it will go to the Secretary to the President if it is addressed to the President. I’ve engaged him. He has not sighted it yet,” he said. “But I’m sure that if he does, there’s a long-standing process that this goes through, and any information on that will be conveyed to the public.”
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu emphasised that once the petition arrives at the Presidency, it will undergo an established review procedure, consistent with constitutional requirements. He assured that the public will be fully informed at every stage, in line with the government’s commitment to transparency.
When asked if there was any other petition of a similar nature, the Government Spokesperson said he was unaware of any additional submissions. However, he said if another petition were to reach the Secretary’s office, the public would be notified—just as it happened with the recent petition involving the Chief Justice.
The MP reiterated that the government intends to keep citizens updated while strictly adhering to due process. According to him, ensuring that Ghanaians remain informed reflects a deliberate effort by the administration to promote openness and accountability in public office management.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu noted that he assumed his role as Government Spokesperson only ten months ago but has consistently upheld the principle that no public office belongs to any individual.
“Public officials hold office in trust for the people,” he stressed. He said those appointed to such roles use the mandate, resources, and authority of the state and must therefore be ready to answer for their decisions and actions at all times.
He added that if any petition is filed against a public officeholder, it is reasonable and necessary for the government to communicate that information to the public—explaining what has been received, which procedures will follow, and what steps are being taken.
This approach, he said, helps prevent situations where government actions or major decisions “appear from nowhere” without citizens understanding how processes started or unfolded.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu reaffirmed that while transparency is essential, the government must act strictly within the confines of the law, noting: “We cannot operate outside what the constitution permits.”
As the public awaits clarity on the petition against Jean Mensa and her deputies, the Presidency maintains that it will inform the nation as soon as any official correspondence is received.
