Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa Sowutuom, Dr. Dickson Adomako Kissi, has alleged that the Presidency played a covert role in the filing of 10 petitions seeking the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng and the leadership of the Electoral Commission (EC).
Speaking on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily programme on Tuesday, December 2, Dr. Adomako Kissi claimed the petitions were not citizen-driven but part of a long-standing political agenda by the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
“I must commend the NDC for keeping to their word; they are doing exactly as they promised — that when they come, they will remove the EC,” he remarked, using a sarcastic tone to underscore what he described as a predetermined strategy.
He described the petition process as “clockwork,” insisting it appeared pre-planned and activated deliberately. The former legislator also accused Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, of misleading the public on the matter.
“I have every right to tell Felix that he did well lying to Ghanaians that the Executive has nothing to do with the petition,” he stated.
His comments sharply contrasted with the government’s position. Earlier, Kwakye Ofosu had dismissed claims that President John Mahama or the Presidency had influenced the filing of the petitions, describing such allegations as politically motivated. According to him, neither the content nor initiation of the petitions came from the Executive.
Meanwhile, the Office of the President has confirmed receiving 10 separate petitions calling for the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, EC Chairperson Jean Mensa, and her two deputies. The petitions, submitted by private citizens, accuse the officials of various forms of misconduct, including alleged incompetence and abuse of office by the Special Prosecutor.
All petitions have been forwarded to the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who is expected to determine whether a prima facie case exists to warrant further proceedings.
