After about two years of Charlotte Osei’s removal, we recount the turnout of events and how they evolved over time. The aftermath of the removal of the officers has been a politically polarized commentary especially in the case of the Chair, Charlotte Osei. [July 19, 2017] Charlotte Osei demanded the identities of petitioners and threatened to sue for defamation: Charlotte Osei wrote to the lawyer of the “faceless” petitioners demanding the names and signatures of all the “Concern staff of the EC” who sought her impeachment. [July 26, 2017] President receives petitions and refers them to the Chief Justice: The President received the petitions and referred same to the Chief Justice in accordance with Article 146(3). [December 19, 2017] Chief Justice set up a committee to investigate the matter and make recommendation: The Chief Justice commissioned a five-member committee to investigate the complaints brought before it and to make recommendation.

Source: GhanaWeb July 03, 2020 10:41 UTC