A petition has been submitted to the Fee on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) searching for an investigation into allegations of misconduct by the CEO of the Ghana Free Zones Authority, Dr. Mary Awusi.
The petition accuses her of misusing official time for media appearances and discussions which might be stated to be unrelated to her official duties.
In line with Prince Owusu Bona and Christiana Achiampong, CHRAJ might want to decide whether or not the CEO’s actions quantity to administrative malpractice, violation of civil service ethics, or misuse of state assets.
“We respectfully request the Human Rights and Administrative Justice Committee to determine on the next issues.
a. Whether or not the described conduct constitutes a misuse of official time and public assets.
b. Whether or not Dr. Mary Awushi’s conduct violates the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.
c.Whether or not such conduct constitutes administrative fraud or abuse of authority. ”
One of many incidents talked about within the petition is claimed to have occurred on April 23, 2026, when Dr. Awushi allegedly took half in a reside radio debate on Accra FM.
The petition alleges that this system included commentary on nationwide points and addresses to spiritual leaders, together with Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, the president of a Pentecostal church.
The petitioners argue that such media engagement throughout official enterprise hours might not be in step with the Ghana Free Zones Authority’s mandate and will expose the Ghana Free Zones Authority to reputational dangers.
The petition additionally alleges repeated media appearances throughout work hours, participation in discussions unrelated to organizational tasks, and potential diversion of official time and public assets.
The petitioners say the alleged conduct might undermine public confidence within the authorities’ management and focus as soon as established.
The petition cites the 1992 Structure’s provisions relating to the code of conduct for public servants and CHRAJ’s mandate to analyze allegations of abuse of energy and administrative malfeasance.
Accordingly, the petitioners are asking CHRAJ to find out whether or not the alleged conduct constitutes misuse of public time, violation of moral requirements, or administrative misconduct, and to take motion as obligatory.
It additionally requires broader steerage to make sure that public servants stay centered on their official duties throughout working hours and keep away from actions which may be inconsistent with their organizational tasks.
The petition states that the criticism was filed within the public curiosity of selling accountability and self-discipline inside public service establishments.
The petitioners stated they added supporting documentation for CHRAJ’s consideration, together with video recordings of cited media appearances.
