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GHANAFIRE 11 years ago

I CANT WAIT...AND YES I HAVE MY POPCORN READY!!! THE NERVE OF THE NPP!!!

I CANT WAIT...AND YES I HAVE MY POPCORN READY!!! THE NERVE OF THE NPP!!!
A GERSIS 11 years ago

GVYB TV

A Gersis reporting

Fellow Ghanaians

This article is diamond bright! This one is for the ages! You've truly laid or revealed the full truth behind the headline-making news of their legal tragedies, a jihadiast ...
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GVYB TV

A Gersis reporting

Fellow Ghanaians

This article is diamond bright! This one is for the ages! You've truly laid or revealed the full truth behind the headline-making news of their legal tragedies, a jihadiast tradition. Andy, you have also captured the sense of the average Ghanaian-that much of the nonsense we see going on around these poor NPPians is just plain crazy.

Again Andy, this is full of verve, humor and insight. You've become a Ghanaian phenomenon. Just keep writing!

ANTONIO GERSIS
PLAZA ONE
DALLAS
NII DADE 11 years ago

THERE WE GO AGAIN. ANOTHER STUPID ARTICLE.

THERE WE GO AGAIN. ANOTHER STUPID ARTICLE.
Kojo T 11 years ago

Is the truth stupid? You do not like it because some of you are like sheep. You swallow hook line and sink whatever thrash those blocked head thugs you all leaders feed you Give us a break . Look we all went to the same scho ...
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Is the truth stupid? You do not like it because some of you are like sheep. You swallow hook line and sink whatever thrash those blocked head thugs you all leaders feed you Give us a break . Look we all went to the same schools and grew up in the same neighbourhoods so we know each other Dummy
C.Y. ANDY-K 11 years ago

Gersis, thanks for the encouraging words. We the People must speak out against the clowning going on if it is becoming too unbecoming.:-)

Andy-K

Gersis, thanks for the encouraging words. We the People must speak out against the clowning going on if it is becoming too unbecoming.:-)

Andy-K
Onipanua 11 years ago

"The fact that Justice William Atuguba is uncle to Dr Raymond Atuguba does not necessarily prove or show that they both share the same political leanings..."
Kawumume, you are an idiot. Some of you have access to internet c ...
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"The fact that Justice William Atuguba is uncle to Dr Raymond Atuguba does not necessarily prove or show that they both share the same political leanings..."
Kawumume, you are an idiot. Some of you have access to internet cafes so you sit behind a computer and write and feed trash to the public. It is not about political leaning..it is about Justice Atubugah having a family member in a high ranking position as executive secretary to the president, the same president whose case that Atubugah is going to sit on. He should have recused himself if he was honorable.
Akatapore Jnr. NY, USA 11 years ago

I concur with you. His being room mate with Sir John is neither here nor there.

I concur with you. His being room mate with Sir John is neither here nor there.
Akuffo Addo 11 years ago

What about Justice Baffour Bonnie who has a brother as an aid to the President. NPP give us a break, your case is indeed unmeritorious.

What about Justice Baffour Bonnie who has a brother as an aid to the President. NPP give us a break, your case is indeed unmeritorious.
C.Y. ANDY-K 11 years ago

You can't even reproduce the spelling of my name properly and you are calling me an idiot? What's your WAEC result, since that's obviously the only common denominator we can compare at?

I actually own an Internet Cafe but ...
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You can't even reproduce the spelling of my name properly and you are calling me an idiot? What's your WAEC result, since that's obviously the only common denominator we can compare at?

I actually own an Internet Cafe but I never get the chance to even check my mails in the shop. I've a PC at home too, you moron! That's what I using right now. I use it for work at home too, btw.

So it is not political leaning but family leaning, eh? Did you read my piece in full? You see why I am calling you NPP blokes to give us a break with your inane and unintelligent rigmarole you think are sensible arguments? No, I can't expect a person of your intelligence level to get it! What a waste of time!

I normally avoid getting involved in exchanges with the members of the Brotherhood of Nitwits of Ghanaweb, so you guys shouldn't expect further attention from me.

Andy-K
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

Funny!

Funny!
Sampson 11 years ago

Look Akadu, Andy is a man, and he has come out with it clearly.We all know him as such on this site, with his sense of contributions.What about you foolish useless dirty man calling yourself a woman? Cowards die many times be ...
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Look Akadu, Andy is a man, and he has come out with it clearly.We all know him as such on this site, with his sense of contributions.What about you foolish useless dirty man calling yourself a woman? Cowards die many times before their death. You are not worth coming on this site,you useless tribal bigot.Andy has poured sense into the distorted brains of the rubble rouser,NPP. They can take it or leave it.Why can´t fools for once, give us a complete break with your stupidities? You see,it is foolish dirty things like you a fake Akadu, who is the pproblem,that the NPP has got to deal with. Take a critical look at your face if you are worth what you called yourself! Yakame!
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

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DKB 11 years ago

Well you just joined the Brotherhood of Nitwits on Ghanaweb as the chief Netwit by your exchange:)

Well you just joined the Brotherhood of Nitwits on Ghanaweb as the chief Netwit by your exchange:)
Akatapore Jnr. NY, USA 11 years ago

Is this the Ghana Schools textbook writer Kwawukume? Funny how you think the NPP's case is unmeritorious. You and I will be back here to tell our stories. All your family members are NDC so stop lying to the world. I know all ...
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Is this the Ghana Schools textbook writer Kwawukume? Funny how you think the NPP's case is unmeritorious. You and I will be back here to tell our stories. All your family members are NDC so stop lying to the world. I know all your background too well so shut up. You're no Nkrumaist!
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 11 years ago

Andy, I hope you did not have a bad dream the night before you wrote this. Why are you taking it on us the readers? Without knowing the family and political connections amongst the SC Justices, I posted an article on this sub ...
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Andy, I hope you did not have a bad dream the night before you wrote this. Why are you taking it on us the readers? Without knowing the family and political connections amongst the SC Justices, I posted an article on this subject last Friday. I had to send another to Ghanaweb last night to redeem or recuse myself from almost accusing the SC of bad judgement. Now that I know, I agree that the objection was a serious error of judgement on the part of Nana Akufo Addo et al Legal Team.

Just clam down because if one really follows NDC/NPP political machinations, one could become an enemy to himself or herself.

Well, now that the President had entered his defence at the SC, the veil of presidential immunity has been lifted and Ghana should be ready for future suits against the President and Presidents in the future.
C.Y. ANDY-K 11 years ago

Kofi, I am as cool as a cucumber. Just letting of some steam.

I am not taking on only the readers but also the contributors and commentators. In what, the whole circus teams of the NPP and NDC!

Yes, I might be in lin ...
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Kofi, I am as cool as a cucumber. Just letting of some steam.

I am not taking on only the readers but also the contributors and commentators. In what, the whole circus teams of the NPP and NDC!

Yes, I might be in line to sue the President for contempt of court if he goes to greet that impostor again, even in his "personal" capacity, though he is by extension "family". We'd find something to stick on him. They are aware that Atta Akyea is our main lawyer. I am not joking.

Andy-K
Kojo T 11 years ago

He has always confessed to be an Nkrumaist . He does not like NDC because of JJ who imposed a "pretender" as Awomefia . Are you PNC? You are NPP and who is telling you otherwise. You goons like to prescribe to other people wh ...
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He has always confessed to be an Nkrumaist . He does not like NDC because of JJ who imposed a "pretender" as Awomefia . Are you PNC? You are NPP and who is telling you otherwise. You goons like to prescribe to other people what they are
Rita 11 years ago

The NPP is a stupid and useless party to belong these days. See how their finest lawyers have become jokers at the Supreme Court.

The NPP is a stupid and useless party to belong these days. See how their finest lawyers have become jokers at the Supreme Court.
GHANA 11 years ago

Enough of the insults and ratiocinate for the betterment of the nation!!!

I cant believe how adults behave as if they are in the jungle by insulting each other as if they are buffoons.
If you don't have any reasonable co ...
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Enough of the insults and ratiocinate for the betterment of the nation!!!

I cant believe how adults behave as if they are in the jungle by insulting each other as if they are buffoons.
If you don't have any reasonable contributions to make go to bed!!!Enough!!!!!
Kwadwo 11 years ago

If you believe the president is immune from this petition and that It is unecessary for NDC to join the claim, Just chill and let the events unfold. Have pondered why the President's lawyers didn't even raise the immunity def ...
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If you believe the president is immune from this petition and that It is unecessary for NDC to join the claim, Just chill and let the events unfold. Have pondered why the President's lawyers didn't even raise the immunity defense you have been drumming loudly on this forum. Remember you are not the smartest guy in the room.
C.Y. ANDY-K 11 years ago

Kwadwo, I don't claim to be the smartest in the class (in fact, I wasn't known to be serious and never go "ghosting"), but I used to belong to the 2% percentile ranking at the top at least! That's enough for me, having had th ...
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Kwadwo, I don't claim to be the smartest in the class (in fact, I wasn't known to be serious and never go "ghosting"), but I used to belong to the 2% percentile ranking at the top at least! That's enough for me, having had the chance to rub shoulders with the smartest from Ghana to Norway! And you know what, they weren't that extraordinary at all, so allow me to hit my own thin chest occasionally too.

Of course, I can tell you why they didn't raise the immunity angle but I won't go into the Circus Game Plan. Have you heard they'd be calling 4800 witnesses??? The case won't be over by 2016!

Andy-K
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

You boast a lot!

You boast a lot!
Sampson 11 years ago

What about the Akufo Addo that you are supporting? What was his grade with all the State money spent on him? If Akufo Addo,with all the previleges could do his very best and settled for 3RD class,what about an ordinary person ...
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What about the Akufo Addo that you are supporting? What was his grade with all the State money spent on him? If Akufo Addo,with all the previleges could do his very best and settled for 3RD class,what about an ordinary person? You will continue to be the stupid idiot that you are.Aren´t you ashame of pretending to be a woman whiles you are not? This alone shows the dirty idiot you are made of.Mother fucker idiot of a menatlly derailed rat.
Hamid 11 years ago

1. "So, you NPP supporters, give us a break and go away with your stupid angst, whims and caprices, convoluted mind-set, hollow arguments, and your unmeritorious case."

Was that language really necessary?

2. For a long ...
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1. "So, you NPP supporters, give us a break and go away with your stupid angst, whims and caprices, convoluted mind-set, hollow arguments, and your unmeritorious case."

Was that language really necessary?

2. For a long time, the only place you could study law in Ghana was in Legon ending up at the Makola school. Prior to that you did correspondence course and went to complete your studies in the UK. Those who did it that way are either dead or retired. It stands to reason that the present crop of justices at the country's higher courts went to the same law school probably around the same time. We are a tiny country. It will be difficult to constitute a court where the justices do not know each other, the litigants and defendants rather very very well. We should really stop reading too much into the "connections" of the justices that will render them incapable of sitting on the case or aspects of it. I agree with you there.

3. Experience has also shown that even though justices of the SC may be appointed by presidents according to their ideological leanings, once they are sworn in as justices, they become rather independent. Very much so. The president cannot dismiss those judges and they have no fear of any such retributions. For many of them, this will be a time for writing judgements that will go into the legal records. Will they want to be remembered for the wrong reasons?

But I've wondered about one thing. What's the retirement age of justices of the Supreme court? Do you know that, Andy? I don't seem to see anything of it in the constitution. I take it it's the normal 60 for all Ghanaians which means Akufo-Addo can seek to become head of state at an age at which a former justice of the court is long in retirement.

4. Most students combine Law with P Science and may have had FUE and/or BA Pt 1 P Science before going on the specialize in their Law. (Now they say levels cos that's what America says). Andy, is it not possible that this much P. Science will teach them something basic that you know even though they didn't majore in P. Science like you?

5. As for that other thing, I won't mention it even though I was itching to. Just to inform that I've been keeping a tally if it all from each article and contribution of yours. It's become quite a tidy pile now... lol!
C.Y. ANDY-K 11 years ago

Hamid,

Ha! ha! ha! You'd better not mention that one again! I was ready to be flown in to perform at the circus. That, perhaps, would've made 4801 witnesses too much!

Yes, I am aware that law students take P.Science fo ...
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Hamid,

Ha! ha! ha! You'd better not mention that one again! I was ready to be flown in to perform at the circus. That, perhaps, would've made 4801 witnesses too much!

Yes, I am aware that law students take P.Science for at least 2 years, as it is the natural combination for studying law. But the two years certainly isn't enough to
inculcate in them the principles and spirit of governance and political institutions, so it appears. The failure of the state in Africa can be blamed on our lawyers, who are over-represented in politics, too.

In a way, it is a wider problem of lack of political socialisation and acculturation in these essential Western concepts that extends to the whole society. What is the state of civics education amongst half the pop. that have [some] formal education, bla, bla, bla?

Andy-K
Hamid 11 years ago

You know something about that? Is it the same 60 as public/civil servants, just as the justices are becoming very experienced? The state universities are giving 2x2 year special extensions to lecturers who hit 60 so they can ...
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You know something about that? Is it the same 60 as public/civil servants, just as the justices are becoming very experienced? The state universities are giving 2x2 year special extensions to lecturers who hit 60 so they can hang on till 64. I think that's a good idea. A good professor is still very good in his 60s and Afari-Gyan is still going good even though he taught you P-Science a hundred years ago.
C.Y. ANDY-K 11 years ago

According to reliable info, judges can retire voluntarily at 60. However, the official retirement age for magistrates and high court judges is 65. For Appeal and Supreme Court justices, it is 70, even though they have the vol ...
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According to reliable info, judges can retire voluntarily at 60. However, the official retirement age for magistrates and high court judges is 65. For Appeal and Supreme Court justices, it is 70, even though they have the voluntary retirement age pegged at 60.

Yes, I think it is good idea to extend the retirement age from 60 so that those who are capable can work up to at least 64 in Ghana, considering our lower life span compared to the developed countries. 60 should be made voluntary retirement age. I believe that, just like Afari Gyan, I'd be still kicking butts well into the 60s. I think A-Gyan has become wobbling though, with that NVNV fiasco and must retire.

As I believe you might be aware, the extension of the retirement age is a hot issue in Europe, with opponents claiming that the govts want them to work until they drop dead, in order to reduce the looming pension gap contribution problem, with people living longer.

Andy-K
Hamid 11 years ago

It's great that the judges can go on so long. Their salaries are also drawn on the consolidated fund, I suppose. All these go to ensure their independence. There are provisions under which they can be dismissed but no preside ...
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It's great that the judges can go on so long. Their salaries are also drawn on the consolidated fund, I suppose. All these go to ensure their independence. There are provisions under which they can be dismissed but no president can just find some silly reason to dismiss them as of old. They should be able to deliver justice without fear or favor.

Yes, my people here want to raise the retirement age to 67! The protests aren't so high. It's only Frenchmen who want to work short hours and short periods of their lives. And lazy Greeks too. But in Ghana we can't afford to raise the age above 60 across the board. Good that exceptions are made for certain vital professions. But my father - the old village head teacher - retired at 60 and lived for 24 more years in relatively good health before kicking it. Well, that's my personal take in this... Will you take me to task for it? Lol.
C.Y. ANDY-K 11 years ago

Well, if the retirement age is kept at 60, all well and good! After all, there is rampant swearing of affidat to reduce age already in the system so that people who are approaching 70 officially my have 58 as their official a ...
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Well, if the retirement age is kept at 60, all well and good! After all, there is rampant swearing of affidat to reduce age already in the system so that people who are approaching 70 officially my have 58 as their official age. So why not regularise it? Allow a period of 10 years to start implementing it, and/or it should apply to only new entrants.

Andy-K
CALAMITY MILLS 11 years ago

Your education has been a waste.

"I was definitely the first to raise the issue of some Justices of the Supreme Court recusing in my piece..."

Why don't you spend the rest of your life seeking wisdom?

OEN!

Your education has been a waste.

"I was definitely the first to raise the issue of some Justices of the Supreme Court recusing in my piece..."

Why don't you spend the rest of your life seeking wisdom?

OEN!
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

That is Andy-K for you!

That is Andy-K for you!
C.Y. ANDY-K 11 years ago

Akadu, how can an alleged "bigot" like me suffer from inferiority complex? To whom? I really don't understand your psychosis.

Andy-K

Akadu, how can an alleged "bigot" like me suffer from inferiority complex? To whom? I really don't understand your psychosis.

Andy-K
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

Andy-K,

I knew that of all the comments I gave which to my mind are jocular, you would go for the one with INFERIORITY! How nice!

Andy-K,

I knew that of all the comments I gave which to my mind are jocular, you would go for the one with INFERIORITY! How nice!
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

Very good legal essay coming from someone who has an MA in development studies from an European backyard university in the Preservation of Anlo Toilets! Great! He is a historian, legal luminary, Sociologists, and above all Vo ...
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Very good legal essay coming from someone who has an MA in development studies from an European backyard university in the Preservation of Anlo Toilets! Great! He is a historian, legal luminary, Sociologists, and above all Voltaic specialist! Always high sounding nothing!
Hamid 11 years ago

You can't even insult with class - halfway like Winston Churchill used to do!

You can't even insult with class - halfway like Winston Churchill used to do!
Kwadwo 11 years ago

Andy, I never thought political science courses were that difficult. Political science is a safety net for a wandering student in a rigorous liberal arts college in the US. That is, if all else fails, you major in political s ...
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Andy, I never thought political science courses were that difficult. Political science is a safety net for a wandering student in a rigorous liberal arts college in the US. That is, if all else fails, you major in political science and hope you end up in law school if you do well in your LSAT. So you see,political science does not make you the smartest guy in the room.
Additionally, let the President bring in all the 4,800 witnesses to Court. Don't forget that this is a documentary evidence case and all the 4,000 plus election documents will be produced. If the President wants to rebut the authenticity of these documents with live witnesses, let him do so. A records custodian deposition or testimony will defeat a 4,800 live witness mischief.
C.Y. ANDY-K 11 years ago

Kwadwo,

I didn't say I was the smartest in the class but among the 2 percentile top ranking. When I put in my best, instead of having a good time as was the norm every weekend and some evenings (good patron at Legon Cafete ...
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Kwadwo,

I didn't say I was the smartest in the class but among the 2 percentile top ranking. When I put in my best, instead of having a good time as was the norm every weekend and some evenings (good patron at Legon Cafeteria), I even managed to top the class in some subjects, or get same grade as those who burn the cliche midnight candle each night! That's good enough for me! I was nobody's dunce, as my teachers/lecturers and classmates/ course mates would testify. You don't get a Distinction at the O'L if you are not good! And Norwegian lecturers don't shake your hands after exams for nothing!

I used better grades to read Pol. Science at Legon than some used to read law, etc., in some other years. Besides, I also have a degree in Administration and Econs, before my Mphil in Administration and Organization Theory. So Pol. Science was just my 1st degree and I am not bragging about it. It simply thought me certain principles which I am saying are not being displayed in this case.

Ok. This is not about me but what the so-called smartest in charge of our country or are trying to take control of our country and their vocal and vacuous supporters are dishing out to us. I have raised my challenges and arguments as to the rightness, sanity, principleness, etc. of what they are doing. I wish you guys who think you are also good, or smarter than me, challenge and punch holes in my arguments rather than worry about my not being the smartest in the house, since you are!

Give me your best shot and leave the ad hominem out!

Andy-K
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

Tell the truth my brother - apio and Ga kenkey!

Tell the truth my brother - apio and Ga kenkey!
C.Y. ANDY-K 11 years ago

Look, some of us got class and had enough money to spend when in school, eh?

Incidentally, I don't eat kenkey and abolo. In fact, I wasn't even eating akple as a kid until much later. And when I told my sister I ate fufu ...
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Look, some of us got class and had enough money to spend when in school, eh?

Incidentally, I don't eat kenkey and abolo. In fact, I wasn't even eating akple as a kid until much later. And when I told my sister I ate fufu and palm soup on New Year day, she was surprised and asked whether I had started eating fufu! Actually started during my national service with no choice.

Anyway, go away! Let what we write reflect what we have all learned, not the grades and classes or level of degrees we got. A sophomore at times makes more sense than some PhD holders on Ghanaweb, and may know certain things even much better.

Andy-K
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

Ha ha haaaaaaaaaa! My signature laughter! Andy you are the best!

Ha ha haaaaaaaaaa! My signature laughter! Andy you are the best!
WARD GDX - WE THE PEOPLE 11 years ago

Very typical of this Ewe twerp always seeking attention to cool off his always flared inferiority complex inferno.

The usual senseless hubris.

Very typical of this Ewe twerp always seeking attention to cool off his always flared inferiority complex inferno.

The usual senseless hubris.
C.Y. ANDY-K 11 years ago

Search for my pic on the Internet and see if I look like someone with a complex. Inferiority complex against the likes of you? B'cos you are more intelligent, handsomer, richer or what not than me? Bah! It beats my imaginatio ...
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Search for my pic on the Internet and see if I look like someone with a complex. Inferiority complex against the likes of you? B'cos you are more intelligent, handsomer, richer or what not than me? Bah! It beats my imagination why ethnocentric jerks like you and your party want to rule over all Ghana! Dirty bastard!

Andy-K

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