It has emerged that Joseph Blankson Adumadzie, the Electoral Commission staff member who has petitioned President John Dramani Mahama to remove EC Chairperson Jean Mensa and her two deputies, is currently on interdiction.
Mr. Adumadzie confirmed the development in an interview with Citi Eyewitness News, saying he has been away from work for months.
He clarified that he has not resigned and has not been dismissed, but was directed to stay off duty pending internal processes.
He indicated that the interdiction was linked to allegations that old Biometric Verification Devices (BVDs) were discovered in a refuse dump and somehow connected to him.
He dismissed the allegations outright, insisting the claims are unfounded. He said the narrative surrounding the discarded devices “has no basis” and does not reflect his role or conduct at the Commission.
Mr. Adumadzie filed a petition under Article 146 of the Constitution accusing the EC leadership of misconduct.
He stressed that his decision to petition President Mahama is not tied to the interdiction and should not be viewed as retaliation.
According to him, the petition stems from broader concerns about how the Commission is being run and what he believes are worsening issues affecting its integrity.
He maintained that his motivation is rooted in accountability, not personal grievance, adding that the problems he outlined in the petition require urgent attention from the appointing authority.
