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www.panafricanistinternational.org 11 years ago

OFFICE OF THE ODIKRO
a companion of the black star!

THE NPP DOES NOT SQUARE UP!

The reason why Nana Akufo-Addo took this matter to the court has nothing to do with the claims that he was cheated in the elections. The r ...
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OFFICE OF THE ODIKRO
a companion of the black star!

THE NPP DOES NOT SQUARE UP!

The reason why Nana Akufo-Addo took this matter to the court has nothing to do with the claims that he was cheated in the elections. The real reason is because of his old age. He has understood that this is his last chance, and he needs to do everything in his power to become the President of Ghana!

You see, for Akufo-Addo, the end justifies the means, since he wants to be President "at all cost". It does not really matter to him who actually won, and whether Mahama had truly defeated him in the elections. There is no harm in trying. And Mahama must try to beat him in court to keep his victory!

There is no doubt that the NPP is counting on an overwhelmingly pro-NPP Judiciary to deliver to them what the Ghanaian electorate has denied them! It amounts to a form of robbery. It remai to be seen if the Judiciary will play along.

I get worried when people begin to talk as though there is anything worth looking at in the NPP petition to the Supreme Court. There is nothing in it! The Npp claims, “The irregularities led to 1,340,018 votes being wrongly counted as part of the result of the 2012 presidential election. These votes were largely to the benefit of the NDC presidential candidate.” The 1,340,018 illegal votes above were obtained by summing votes in the following categories:

1. Over vote due to total vote exceeding ballot papers
2. Voting without biometric verification
3. Same serial numbers for different polling stations
4. Missing Presiding Officer's signature on red sheet
5. Words and figures do not match

As I pointed out in a feature article, The NPP Does Not Even Have A Prima Facie Case! Feature Article, by Nana Akyea Mensah, The Odikro.I wrote:

This is the most important passage in the entire article: “Please note that someone who voted without biometric verification is likely to have voted with a ballot paper. Polling stations without the presiding officer's signature may have involved no biometric verification, a mismatch between words and figures, etc. This means that the five categories above are not necessarily non-overlapping categories. Therefore, adding the votes in these categories as the NPP did is double counting or multiple counting and leads to an inflation of the alleged number of illegal votes.” This effectively buttresses what Mr. Asiedu Nketia said earlier on: “We don’t have a problem with whatever they are talking about in terms of the numbers on the register but our problem is for them to assume that they by their won reckoning have seen that there is a bloated register so therefore all the bloating converts into votes that have been added to the tallying of President Mahama and I think that is where we come back to what I have said all along that the NPP has problem with logic and they have problem with mathematics.”

At their press conference calling on the Electoral Commission to suspend its intended declaration of the presidential results and conduct an audit of the collated figures as well as the counts from the biometric verification machines before the electoral results were finally released, the Chairman of the NPP, Mr Jake Otanka Obetsebi-Lamptey, was reported as saying, “For example, Peace FM and Joy FM have both announced 10,000 more votes for John Mahama, the NDC Presidential Candidates, than what was declared for him at the Ledzokuku collation centre, giving him 63,210 (60.53 per cent), instead of 53,210”, he alleged and stressed that such systematic manipulation of the figures across the country casts serious doubt on the credibility of the results. It has since been revealed by Mr Fifi Kwetey, Deputy Minister for Finance and newly elected Member of Parliament for Ketu-South Constituency, who was also present at the EC Strong Room, that when the issue came up, what exactly transpired, as he described claims being made by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) against the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) that the 2012 General Election was rigged in favour of President Mahama as fraud.

Speaking on Radio Gold’s Gold Power Drive, Friday, Fifi Kwetey said the attempt by the NPP to provide evidence to the so called allegation is an effort to swindle Ghanaians. “You see these guys have absolutely nothing. The whole evidence they are working on is nothing but another 419 just like their Free SHS had been 419 and Azaa,” he said. According to him, in the strong room of the Electoral Commission (EC) on Sunday 9th December, the National Chairman of the NPP, Jake Otanka Obetsebi-Lamptey, confronted the Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Afari Gyan, challenging him to withhold declaring the results of the election claiming he had original results which defy those the Electoral Commission received from the various collation centres.

However, Fifi noted that “when the Electoral Commissioner withdrew to examine those results, they realized that, a lot of it was absolutely incomplete. Some of it they were mixing parliamentary figures with presidential figures” He also indicated that the NPP claimed for example that the returning officer announced 67,710 votes in favour of the NDC instead of 53, 710 in the Ledzokuku Constituency in the Greater Accra Region. However when the EC cross-checked the figures it turned out to be false because the true figure recorded was 53,710 votes for the NDC! [5] Interestingly enough, they have quietly left out their initial objections in the case. No one hears of Ledzokuku, any more. The NPP has also remained silent over the negative implications of an independent and scientifically verifiable data by CODEO's Parallel Voting Tabulation which is consistent with the results as declared by the Electoral Commission.

The NPP is now embarrassingly silent over the “Ledzokuku scandal”, as they churn out similar rubbish to replace the discredited ones! They are the ones fooling themselves. Ghana shall move on, with or without them. Nana Akomea, the Communications Director of the NPP, can spare us the yarns that they have presented the court with “solid documentary evidence to back each of the claims that we are making”. The NPP cannot prove before the Supreme Court that 1+1=3, or 4 or perhaps, in this case, a whopping 1,340,018! The major obstacle facing the NPP is not the law, the conduct of the elections, the availability of “solid documentary evidence” but a simple struggle with additions and subtractions. The evidence as presented, is mathematically nonsensical, legally untenable, and politically vexatious. There is nothing out there that can substantiate a mathematically impossible proposition, except probably in quantum physics, where both candidates can be winners and losers at the same time. Such a scenario however, is more likely in a university lab, than we are likely to see at the Supreme Court!
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Eng 11 years ago

What is your point here?
You churn out this trash and you call yourself for life, the environment and social justice!! and more so you want us to believe you. Your last paragraph betrays your confused state of mind.What a t ...
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What is your point here?
You churn out this trash and you call yourself for life, the environment and social justice!! and more so you want us to believe you. Your last paragraph betrays your confused state of mind.What a twisted, warped mind? May God help mother Ghana for churning out such tormented souls and gullibles.

What are you idiots afraid of? Why don't you leave the Supreme Court alone to make their own decision if the NPP presents them with solid evidence.
Be very afraid!! because you know that the Supreme Court will see through your diabolic machinations hence trying to label them as Pro-NPP. Pathetic!! We hate you wolves in democratic sheep clothing...
John Adusei 11 years ago

Eng, why this insult if you truly have a sound mind ? In civilised societies we dont insult by heart!

Eng, why this insult if you truly have a sound mind ? In civilised societies we dont insult by heart!
SIX FEET 11 years ago

So do you consider NDC Ghana as a civilized society when you have your general secretary, the insulting mosquito, continually pouring invectives on innocent Ghanaians who dare talk about the thieving NDC.

So do you consider NDC Ghana as a civilized society when you have your general secretary, the insulting mosquito, continually pouring invectives on innocent Ghanaians who dare talk about the thieving NDC.
Says Who 11 years ago

Do you honestly believe the NPP will put forward its case that way.

Do you honestly believe the NPP will put forward its case that way.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 11 years ago

The example you gave is too muchof an exaggeration to be relevant because if there were any under counting for Nana Akufo Addo as is being alleged, it is not as much as 50%.

Again, the NPP has no obligation to prove that D ...
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The example you gave is too muchof an exaggeration to be relevant because if there were any under counting for Nana Akufo Addo as is being alleged, it is not as much as 50%.

Again, the NPP has no obligation to prove that Dr Afari Gyan personally perpetrated the alleged rigging or fraud. The party only needs to prove that what is being alleged took place and that it was carried out by the agents of Dr Afari Gyan (the EC)or they connived with whoever carried out such acts. It's the same for the First Respondent. NPP does not necessarily have to prove that President Mahama was personally involved in the alleged rigging or fraud but rather his agents were involved or connived with others to carry out such acts.

You are right that the President's legal team should have asked the SC to dismiss the case against the President because he has immunity from any suit whilst he is still in office. Unfortunately, it appears the President exercised his prerogative rights and chose to defend himself.
AMA 11 years ago

THEY THOUGHT THE PRESDENT WILL USE HIS IMMUNITY FROM ANY SUIT BUT UNFORTUNATE FOR THE THEM THE PRESIDENT LEGAL TEAM DECIDED PUT AN ANT IN THE ELEPHANT TRUNK, THIS ALONE SHOWS HOW CLEAN THE NDC WON THE ELECTION. IF HE HAS SOME ...
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THEY THOUGHT THE PRESDENT WILL USE HIS IMMUNITY FROM ANY SUIT BUT UNFORTUNATE FOR THE THEM THE PRESIDENT LEGAL TEAM DECIDED PUT AN ANT IN THE ELEPHANT TRUNK, THIS ALONE SHOWS HOW CLEAN THE NDC WON THE ELECTION. IF HE HAS SOMETHING UNDER HIS SLEEVE THEN THEN HE WILL USE HIS IMMUNITY FROM ANY SUIT WHILE IN OFFICE

AT THE COURT NPP OBJECTED TO EC LEGAL TEAM SUBMISSION UNTIL THE JUDGES OVERRULED NPP OBJECTION 6 TO 3 VOTING.

NPP WANT TO PLAY THE BALL, BE THE REFREEE AND MOVE THE GOAL POST ANYHOW BY OBJECTING TO EC LEGAL TEAM SUBMISSION WHEN THE LEAD COUNSEL ADDISON OBJECTED THE SUBMISION ON HE ADDISON DEDUCTION. IT LOOKS FUNNY AND REDICULOUS.
princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

"So let me get this straight," the prosecutor says to the defendant, "you came home from work early and found your wife in bed with a strange man."

"That's correct," says the defendant.

"Upon which," continues the prose ...
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"So let me get this straight," the prosecutor says to the defendant, "you came home from work early and found your wife in bed with a strange man."

"That's correct," says the defendant.

"Upon which," continues the prosecutor, "you take out a pistol and shoot your wife, killing her."

"That's correct," says the defendant.

"Then my question to you is, why did you shoot your wife and not her lover?" asked the prosecutor.

"It seemed easier," replied the defendant, "than shooting a different man every day!

Why don't the NPP sue the PPP also since they also said their votes were stolen.NPP can confuse people to vote for PPP instead of NDC.
Kwame 11 years ago

Nicely written article and you make a good point here. Keep it coming..

Nicely written article and you make a good point here. Keep it coming..
issaka 11 years ago

Your question at the end of your analogy betrays you as someone who lacks proper understanding of legal issues. Going by your analogy, what connection would someone who is also heard complaining about a similar incident be j ...
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Your question at the end of your analogy betrays you as someone who lacks proper understanding of legal issues. Going by your analogy, what connection would someone who is also heard complaining about a similar incident be joined in the suit? The NPP is complaining about the raw deal the EC under the Chairmanship of ENIMGUASEHENE dr. Kwadwo Afari Gyan and the stateless Israeli company have meted out to them Period!! If the PPP is also crying wolf, the NPP has not problem with it because PPP did not organize any elections. COME AGAIN DUDE
Kojo 11 years ago

Excellent article. Eat that NPP.

Excellent article. Eat that NPP.
Joseph Kingsley- Nyinah 11 years ago

What a refreshing change it is to read an article on Ghanaweb which is devoid of headache inducing grammatical and other errors and flawed logic. Great writing - eloquent and cogent, but not verbose!

What a refreshing change it is to read an article on Ghanaweb which is devoid of headache inducing grammatical and other errors and flawed logic. Great writing - eloquent and cogent, but not verbose!
Kofi Arhin 11 years ago

I like this article very simple straight to the point!!

I like this article very simple straight to the point!!
BOY KOFI 11 years ago

The judges will determine the credibility of the evidence and also find out if the actions were premeditated.The immunity of the president is a law so it is still valid.The key word of this case is credibility,presenting evid ...
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The judges will determine the credibility of the evidence and also find out if the actions were premeditated.The immunity of the president is a law so it is still valid.The key word of this case is credibility,presenting evidence in court does not make it credible automatically.Let's allow the Supreme Court to do its job,you shouldn't be surprised if they throw away the NPP petition because their actions were premeditated.Everybody knows Nana Addo was not going to concede defeat even before the elections.We all know how many times NPP have discredited the EC in many instances.When you cry wolf,wolf all the time for nothing the day the wolf will attack you there will be no help at all.Thank you.
Paul Amuna 11 years ago

This article is simply incomprehensible. What exactly are you trying to say? You seem to be taking your lamentation too far. Please allow the law to take its course.

This article is simply incomprehensible. What exactly are you trying to say? You seem to be taking your lamentation too far. Please allow the law to take its course.
aaaa9 11 years ago

Waht is happening to NPP camp is total disgrace and lost of crebility not only the our to the whole nation but the whole world is watchign Ghana's move to dealing with this disruptive behaviour. Nana Akuffo is behaving just l ...
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Waht is happening to NPP camp is total disgrace and lost of crebility not only the our to the whole nation but the whole world is watchign Ghana's move to dealing with this disruptive behaviour. Nana Akuffo is behaving just like a 2 yrs old with bad temper trantrums.
nana addo 11 years ago

Npp just can't tell its supporters they lost,want to fade it diplomatically.and to you who insult people here,know how the law operates everywhere on earth.

Npp just can't tell its supporters they lost,want to fade it diplomatically.and to you who insult people here,know how the law operates everywhere on earth.
THE TRUTH HURTS 11 years ago

Good article but Akuffo-Addo does not say that he god 'X' votes but the Electoral Commission gave him 'Y' any more. He is concerned now with irregularities including non-signing of the declarations at some polling centres by ...
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Good article but Akuffo-Addo does not say that he god 'X' votes but the Electoral Commission gave him 'Y' any more. He is concerned now with irregularities including non-signing of the declarations at some polling centres by some presiding officers so all the votes cast in the centre by people who queued as early as 3.00a.m. must be invalidated. Funny, isn't it? And the gullible supporters in the villages are still chanting that NDC members are thieves and have stolen their votes.
My brother, you are being insulted so shall I because they hate the truth.
kwasi 11 years ago

Are you one of the judges or a witness? Shut up and watch what becomes of the case. You can't hide behind articles and misinform the public. You don't even the facts of the case.

Are you one of the judges or a witness? Shut up and watch what becomes of the case. You can't hide behind articles and misinform the public. You don't even the facts of the case.
Nyame Ekuma 11 years ago

Sheik I C Quaye shd open his stinking mouth and repeat after me, "STEALERS". Shame unto the dwarf magician.

Mahama beat u to it. Get lost with those Akyem fake lawyers with the Akyem 'manso' . Nonsense

Sheik I C Quaye shd open his stinking mouth and repeat after me, "STEALERS". Shame unto the dwarf magician.

Mahama beat u to it. Get lost with those Akyem fake lawyers with the Akyem 'manso' . Nonsense

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