NDC Communicator, Chief Biney has called on the Council of State to intervene in the seeming turf war between EC Chairperson, Mrs. Charlotte Osei and her two Deputies.
Staff of the Electoral Commission (EC) has accused their Boss, Charlotte Osei of engaging in devious acts that bring the Commission’s image into disrepute.
The Staff has petitioned President Nana Akufo-Addo and the Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo to activate an impeachment process against the EC Chairperson.
They want Mrs. Charlotte Osei for various allegations ranging from signing contracts without the knowledge nor agreement of the Commission to receiving a V8 Land Cruiser from Ex-President John Mahama while assuming office among others.
But responding to the 27 allegations against her further accused her Deputies of masterminding the protest against her.
She accused the Deputy Commissioner in charge of Corporate Services Mrs. Georgina Amankwaa of being incompetent.
According to her, Mrs. Amankwaa had been signing contracts “without the knowledge and authorisation of the chairperson between July and September 2015.”
“Payments were also made on these contracts in excess of her approval limits and again, without the knowledge and authorisation of the chairperson. This is illegal, criminal and a breach of the policies of the commission and the laws of Ghana," she added.
While some people are calling for a complete overhaul of the 7-member Commissioners at the EC, Chief Biney believes an arbitration process could help calm down tempers and further resolve the issue.
He's calling for an amicable settlement and so believes the Council of State should take up the challenge.
He was of a strong view that the Council of State will deal with the issue in a non-partisan manner.
Source: Ameyaw Adu Gyamfi/Peacefmonline.com/Ghana
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Mr Biney, do you understand the issue at hand? Do you know the mandate of the Council of state? Once an NDC one does not learn to address an issue in the appropriate manner. The Council acts upon the request of the President on matters he deems their advise will be worthwhile. The Council of State has no jurisdiction whatsoever in corruption or graft cases. This case needs a thorough investigation prior to prosecution. The case must be treated with all the seriousness it deserves. At least Ghanaians are lucky to have a competent President who will live to expectation
How do you ask the Council of State to arbitrate on Criminal issues. We have all created the impression that the Electoral Commission is an independent body which should not have any external intervention. The Constitution gives the EC independence in the discharge of its core duties but no other administrative duties. Our insistence on the so called total independence is what has led to the TOTAL ROT.
No arbitration here.All of them should be arrested and prosecuted.They are all corrupt.
NO, the law should be allowed to work. No council of state on this issue because we are tired of not allowing due process to take its course. NADAA should hand it over to Chief Justice and NADAA will follow through with the recommendations.
NO. We must let law and due process take its course! We are fond of arbitrating through indirect means so much that such things weaken our institutions. This time around, we shall make sure the process works. The law and the regulations shall be applied meticulously, thoroughly, and savagely. Botttooom power will FALL!!!!!
an investigation must take place and those found culpable must be punished severely, in incorporating repayment of stolen monies. No cover up wei, what is wrong with NDC and Mrs charlot.. Ose?