A petition has been submitted to the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), calling for an investigation into the conduct of the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Free Zones Authority (GFZA), Dr Mary Awusi.
The petition accuses Dr. Awusi of allegedly using official working hours for media appearances and engaging in discussions that petitioners claim fall outside her official responsibilities.
The petition was filed by two concerned Ghanaians, Prince Owusu Bonnah and Christiana Acheampong.
They want CHRAJ to examine whether the CEO’s actions amount to administrative misconduct, abuse of office, misuse of state resources or a breach of public service ethics.
“We respectfully invite the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice to determine the following:
a. Whether the conduct described constitutes a misuse of official time and public resources;
b. Whether the actions of Dr Mary Awusi amount to a breach of the Code of Conduct for Public Officers;
c. Whether such conduct constitutes administrative impropriety or an abuse of office.”
According to the petition, one of the incidents happened on April 23, 2026, when Dr. Awusi allegedly joined a live discussion on Accra FM.
The petitioners claim the programme focused on national matters and included comments about religious leadership, particularly the Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Eric Kwabena Nyamekye.
They argue that participating in such media discussions during official working hours may not match the mandate of the Ghana Free Zones Authority and could affect the institution’s public image.
The petition also alleges that Dr. Awusi has repeatedly appeared in the media during work hours and taken part in discussions unrelated to the Authority’s duties.
Petitioners believe these actions may have diverted official time and public resources away from state responsibilities.
According to them, if the allegations are proven, the situation could weaken public trust in the leadership and focus of the Authority.
The petition refers to sections of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution that outline the Code of Conduct for Public Officers.
It also highlights CHRAJ’s constitutional role in investigating allegations of administrative injustice and abuse of office.
The petitioners are asking CHRAJ to determine whether the alleged conduct amounts to ethical misconduct, misuse of public time or administrative wrongdoing.
They also want the Commission to take the necessary action if it finds any breaches.
