Member of Parliament for Ashaiman, Ernest Henry Norgbey
The Positive Transparency and Accountability Movement Africa (PTAAM-Africa) has commended the Member of Parliament for Ashaiman, Ernest Henry Norgbey, for filing a Right to Information (RTI) request seeking access to documents relating to petitions for the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana, Jean Mensa and her deputies.
Speaking in an interview with 3News on March 9, 2026, President of PTAAM-Africa, Ebenezer K. Havor, praised the lawmaker’s action, describing it as an important step toward strengthening transparency, accountability and the rule of law in Ghana’s democratic governance.
Havor said the organisation supports the move by the Ashaiman legislator, stressing that the quest for additional information is necessary to ensure fairness and transparency in matters of national importance.
According to him, the actions taken by the MP contribute to strengthening Ghana’s democratic institutions.
“Let me say the steps the Honourable has taken, we commend him for that step because we are strengthening our democracy. The rule of law must work and equity and fairness must also be achieved,” he said.
Ashaiman MP files RTI request for documents pertaining to EC boss, deputies removal
He noted that Dr Norgbey has formally requested additional information from the judiciary and PTAAM-Africa will await the response before determining its next line of action.
Havor added that the group is currently studying the developments surrounding the matter and may consider filing a fresh petition depending on the outcome of the request.
“First, the Honourable has requested additional information. We are waiting for the response from the Chief Justice and the necessary actions will be taken. We are studying the dynamics and probably we may file another petition,” he stated.
Dr Norgbey filed the RTI request at the Judicial Service seeking access to key documents submitted in relation to attempts to remove the EC Chairperson and her deputies, including Bossman Asare and Samuel Tettey.
In a petition addressed to the Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, on February 26, 2026, the MP cited the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), emphasising the public’s right to access information on issues of national interest.
The documents requested include:
The original petition seeking the removal of the EC leadership
All supporting materials submitted with the petition
The response by the relevant committee
Details of the decision contained in the Chief Justice’s final report
Dr Norgbey expressed confidence that the judiciary would comply with the provisions of the RTI Act in releasing the requested information.
The development follows a recent decision by the Chief Justice dismissing petitions that sought the removal of Jean Mensa and her deputies after determining that no prima facie case had been established.
The petition, submitted on January 27, 2025 by Ofosu-Appiah Daniel, alleged constitutional violations including incompetence, bias and actions that allegedly eroded public confidence in the Electoral Commission.
It invoked Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution, which outlines the process for the removal of certain public office holders, arguing that the actions and inactions of the EC leadership had undermined the integrity of the institution and threatened confidence in Ghana’s electoral process.
The petitioner further cited alleged breaches of Articles 42, 46, 23 and 296 of the Constitution in calling for the removal of the Commission’s leadership.
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