The Electoral Commission (EC) Staff Union has petitioned EC Chairperson Jean Mensa to suspend the ongoing recruitment of a new Director of Finance, citing concerns over transparency and due process.
In a petition signed by the Union’s Chairman, Richard Agorkor, the staff accused the Chairperson of unilaterally initiating the recruitment process without the approval of the Commission.
According to the petition, the Director of Finance position, which has been vacant for about eight years, was advertised on June 10, 2026, with applications closing on June 25.
The Union questioned the inclusion of a maximum age limit of 55 years, alleging the criterion may have been designed to favour a specific individual, Henry George Ashong, whom it claims is closely associated with the Chairperson.
The Union further argued that the appointment of a Director of Finance, a key position responsible for the Commission’s financial management, should first be deliberated and approved by the full Commission at a duly constituted meeting, in line with constitutional governance requirements.
It also accused the Chairperson of increasingly centralising administrative authority, resulting in major policy and administrative decisions being taken without collective deliberation.
The petition further claims the Commission has not held a formal meeting for nearly three years to consider significant policy and administrative matters, arguing that the situation undermines collective decision-making and weakens the institution’s governance.
