The Presidency has officially brought closure to a series of petitions calling for the removal of the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), her deputies, and the Special Prosecutor, after the Chief Justice ruled that the claims failed to meet the required legal threshold.

According to a statement from the Presidency, the petitions against Jean Mensa and her deputies alleged accountability and administrative failures, while those targeting Kissi Agyebeng cited accusations of incompetence and abuse of office.

In keeping with constitutional procedure, John Dramani Mahama forwarded the petitions to Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for an initial assessment, as required under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution and the relevant statutes governing the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

Under the law, the Chief Justice is mandated to determine within 30 days whether a prima facie case exists. A positive finding would have triggered the formation of a committee to investigate the allegations and advise the President accordingly.

However, the Presidency disclosed that in a letter dated January 26, 2026, the Chief Justice concluded that none of the petitions established a prima facie case.

This determination effectively halted the process, meaning no investigative committee will be set up and no further action will be taken.

The announcement, issued on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, by the Presidency Communications Office and signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, emphasised that the matter is now considered closed unless fresh legal grounds are presented in the future.

With this decision, the leadership of the Electoral Commission and the Office of the Special Prosecutor remain intact, bringing an end to weeks of speculation and public debate surrounding the petitions.