The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has urged Ghanaians to draw a line under renewed debate over petitions seeking the removal of the Electoral Commission Chairperson, her deputies, and the Special Prosecutor.
His call follows the determination by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie that no prima facie case has been established to warrant further proceedings.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily on Thursday, February 19, Vanderpuye described the continued public discourse and litigation surrounding the matter as unproductive. He maintained that the Chief Justice’s ruling should bring finality to the issue unless new and compelling evidence emerges.
He also commended President John Dramani Mahama for a firm commitment to upholding the integrity of the Constitution by referring the petitions for proper legal determination.
While acknowledging that citizens retain the right to file fresh petitions if dissatisfied, Vanderpuye cautioned that repeated legal challenges without sufficient grounds could destabilise key institutions. He argued that excessive focus on individuals risks overshadowing the broader need to strengthen governance systems and prevent arbitrary decision-making within public offices.
“I think we must put to bed this issue unless somebody knows what we don’t know and would want to petition again. If they are still not convinced by the Chief Justice’s determination, I think they can go back, review their stand, and no one will stop them from petitioning again. But as far as I am concerned, I do not think such litigation really helps us.
