Dr Bossman Eric Asare, Jean Mensa and Samuel Tettey
Frank Kwaku Appiah, popularly known as Appiah Stadium, a Kumasi-based political activist and staunch supporter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on President John Dramani Mahama to dismiss Electoral Commissioner Jean Mensa and her deputies.
According to Appiah Stadium, the president should take advantage of the ongoing political tension following the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Torkonoo to also suspend and eventually remove the electoral officers from their positions.
Speaking during a panel discussion on TXYZ on May 5, 2025, he argued that Mahama must sometimes exercise what he termed as “wickedness” in governance, taking firm and drastic decisions to instill fear and assert control.
Responding to the recent demonstration by the Minority in Parliament against the Chief Justice’s suspension, which may lead to her dismissal pending investigations, Appiah Stadium suggested that Mahama should also suspend the Electoral Commissioners.
He believes such a move would provoke strong reactions from the New Patriotic Party (NPP), leading to more demonstrations, but ultimately, no real consequences beyond public outcry.
“Mahama shouldn’t always be calm. Sometimes he needs to be firm. He has to suspend the Electoral Commissioners, Jean Mensa and her deputies.
“The NPP can do their worst and demonstrate, but nothing will happen as a result of their protest, just as it happened when Charlotte Osei was dismissed.”
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