Jean Mensa
Jean Mensa is a Ghanaian lawyer and politician, currently serving as the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana. She has been in the role since 2018, overseeing the country's electoral processes and ensuring free and fair elections. Mensa has a background in law and public policy, and her leadership has been pivotal during challenging electoral periods, including the recent delays in the Ablekuma North Constituency election results.
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The petitions targeted Mrs Jean Mensa, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission.
Chief Justice finds no prima facie case in petitions to remove EC Chair, deputies and Special Prosecutor
Ghana· 2026-02-18
The Chairperson of the EC, Jean Mensa, who spoke to journalists at the EC headquarters after the collation of the results.
Bawumia sweeps 14 regions with wide gaps in NPP presidential primaryGhana· 2026-02-02
Madam Jean Mensa is the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission and was requested to provide a briefing regarding the rerun of parliamentary elections.
Parliament to sit on Mondays and Saturdays to clear backlog before July 12 adjournmentGhana· 2025-07-06
They are of the opinion that any plans to dissolve the commission will create a precedent that makes the commission a mere extension of ruling governments, subject to change with every new administration.
Reject petition to remove EC Chairperson, deputies — Think TankGhana· 2025-04-08
Jean Mensa is the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Ghana who announced plans to engage political parties regarding the delayed election results.
Ablekuma North Constituency election results: EC to meet with NDC, NPP to resolve issueGhana· 2025-02-28
