Government’s Communications Minister, Felox Kwakye Fosu has denied allegations of the resignation of the Electoral Commission (EC) Deputy Chairperson in charge of Corporate Affairs, Dr Bossman Asare was politically influenced.

His comments come after speculations swell regarding the University of Ghana Political Science lecturer’s stepping down after his colleague Deputy also announced his resignation in a press conference.

Mr Kwakye Ofosu insisted that the situation does not point to any external influence, stressing that the removal or resignation of Electoral Commission officials is governed by clear constitutional procedures that were not activated in this case.

Detailing further, he cited the constitutional and strict legal frameworks that need to be adopted to remove EC officials in such capacity.

Speaking on Accra-based Citi FM, the Minister said Dr Asare personally initiated the process to leave office.

“First of all, there is no basis for giving any assurance because nothing of that sort has happened. The process for removing a member of the Commission is clearly spelt out by law. Dr Bossman Asare himself, of his own volition, wrote to the President indicating his desire to leave at the appointed date, and that is what happened,” he stated.

He also revealed that conversations are currently underway for his replacement.

Last year, President John Dramani Mahama formally received a petition seeking the removal of the Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson, Jean Mensa, and her two deputies, Dr. Bossman Eric Asare and Samuel Tettey, over allegations of misconduct.

Among the 12 counts of stated misbehaviour are allegations of cronyism, abuse of office, and gross incompetence.

The petition, submitted by a staff member of the Electoral Commission, Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, emphasised that the credibility of Ghana’s electoral system is at stake due to the alleged illegal actions of the officials.

According to a statement issued on Monday, November 24, by the petitioner, Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution provides the basis for requesting the removal of public officials, particularly those serving in independent constitutional bodies.