Former Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Nana Oye Lithur says immediate past Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Charlotte Osei despite her removal from office has left a great legacy at the Commission.
In a consolatory message to the former EC Boss on social media moments ago on social media, Oye Lithur said: “You still remain our most erudite lawyer, God fearing public servant who reformed and revolutionised the Electoral Commission as its First Female Chairman.”
She adds: You superintended over the best elections ever in 2016. You have made all women in Ghana proud! You served your nation well!!! You are a shinning star and example.
The EC chair, Charlotte Osei, was fired hours ago by the President .
In a statement issued by Ghana’s Presidency, Thursday, President Akufo-Addo also sacked her two deputies Amadu Sulley and Georgina Opoku Amankwah with immediate effect.
The decision follows recommendation by a committee set up by the Chief Justice to investigate allegaitons brought against them.
Read statement below
Background
The rivalry and tension within the commission thickened in 2017 following, the EC Boss’s full response to the impeachment petition against her by some staff of the Electoral body.
Madam Charlotte Osei did not mince words in portions of her response as in some cases she directly accused her deputies of plain thievery, and insisted she was being hounded because of her new management standards.
President Akufo-Addo in accordance with the constitution forwarded petitions over the alleged rot at the EC to the Chief Justice to look into the matter.
A five-member committee was subsequently set up by the Chief Justice to investigate the alleged corruption, but after almost two years of investigations, the committee is yet to put out any findings on the matter.
