The impeachment petition hearing against the three commissioners of the Electoral Commission is to be held in camera.
That’s according to a statement issued by the Judicial Committee of Ghana.
The chairperson of Ghana’s Electoral Commission, Charlotte Osei and her two deputies, Sulley Amadu and Mrs Georgina Opoku-Amankwa have been accused of financial malfeasance among others
The statement issued by the Judicial Secretary Tuesday said, “there was a prima facie case against the three officials of the Electoral Commission†Consequent to that, the statement said the Chief Justice has set up the five-member Committee to commence impeachment hearing against the three commissioners.
It, however, failed to name members of the Committee, which it said, would be presided over by a Supreme Court judge.
“The Committee, which will sit in camera, in line with normal practices, consists of three justices of the Superior Court appointed by the Judicial Council and two other persons appointed by the Chief Justice on the advice of the Council of State,†the statement said.
The statement urged the public to treat the Committee with “the respect and dignity it deserves†as it goes about its constitutional duty.
It also advised all to “refrain from making comments that will undermine the work of the Committee†warning such infractions may constitute contempt.
Statement below:
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