Election Dispute: Ghanaians Are Slower Than We Are - Kenya's AG

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Kojo T 11 years ago

NPP is a 2 faced party. They like to wrong foot the other side when they are responsible for the delays. How many time did you not ask to amend your original petition and then come out with detractors?

NPP is a 2 faced party. They like to wrong foot the other side when they are responsible for the delays. How many time did you not ask to amend your original petition and then come out with detractors?
Joseph 11 years ago

It took the NPP 21 days to come to court, almost the same number of days it took the Kenya court to deal with the case. Who is to blame for the delay?

It took the NPP 21 days to come to court, almost the same number of days it took the Kenya court to deal with the case. Who is to blame for the delay?
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

AUTHOR: MARTIN A.B.K. AMIDU....

It would appear that those in control of the NDC, for the time being, were bent on excluding other bona fide members of the Party who may wish to lay democratic claims to who becomes the ne ...
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AUTHOR: MARTIN A.B.K. AMIDU....

It would appear that those in control of the NDC, for the time being, were bent on excluding other bona fide members of the Party who may wish to lay democratic claims to who becomes the next flag bearer of the Party by excluding them even before the mortal remains of the demised President were interred. It is also symptomatic of how political party elites in Ghana and Africa worm their way into the confidences of persons perceived as likely to ascend to power positions for purposes of eventual personal economic gain at the expense of the generality of the mass of Party members and the Nation which every President swears to serve under the Constitution...
KOJO 11 years ago

THE 2 COURT CASE ARE NOT THE SAME. HOWEVER IT IS THE ATTITUDE OF THE SUPREME TOWARDS THE CASE THAT IS QUITE WORRYING. THEY ARE IN ANY HURRY TO SETTLE CASE ON TIME. NDC IS ALSO PULLING STRINGS TO DELAY THE CASE.

THE 2 COURT CASE ARE NOT THE SAME. HOWEVER IT IS THE ATTITUDE OF THE SUPREME TOWARDS THE CASE THAT IS QUITE WORRYING. THEY ARE IN ANY HURRY TO SETTLE CASE ON TIME. NDC IS ALSO PULLING STRINGS TO DELAY THE CASE.
boss 11 years ago

ghanafo mpaninfo akromfo ruling nkurasefo, what are you expecting ?

ghanafo mpaninfo akromfo ruling nkurasefo, what are you expecting ?
BIssy 11 years ago

You not easy koraaa!

You not easy koraaa!
kawanopaado 11 years ago

Now u seem frustrated. You may keep waiting on the SC as President Mahama keeps ruling you. You better head for the bushes and play your kokoase games.

Now u seem frustrated. You may keep waiting on the SC as President Mahama keeps ruling you. You better head for the bushes and play your kokoase games.
Nana Ansah 11 years ago

Daft, Dafter, Daftest bush rats Sammy Awuku and Johnny come lately Afriyie. Why can’t these chaps shut their gobs? Each day these chaps disturb our ears with empty platitude. Why this sudden turn by NPP who wanted to perpet ...
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Daft, Dafter, Daftest bush rats Sammy Awuku and Johnny come lately Afriyie. Why can’t these chaps shut their gobs? Each day these chaps disturb our ears with empty platitude. Why this sudden turn by NPP who wanted to perpetuate this case to save their bruised faces? Your constant flip-flop memory makes a professional circus acrobat artist looks like an amateur.

What has the case in Kenya got to do with Ghana? They two issues/events may be similar in the incurrence as the petition came about as a result of an election being contested at the Supreme Court but the relevance of it is different. Ghana has five peaceful elections whereas Kenya has a violent past as a result of elections so they were cautious this time around not to be stigmatized as primitive Mao-Mao warriors. They saved the image of their country which depends heavily on tourism. Any violence would have caused a drain on their national budget when the tourists stay away.

Kenya’s Uhuru Kenyatta beat his rival Raila Odinga by a margin of almost 10 percent and Odinga has accepted the ruling of the Kenyan SC as would be done in any civilized society. In the eyes of the Ghanaian public you NPP are sore losers and threw caution to the wind by not accepting the results of the December 2012 elections. You NPP want to dictate to the SC, EC and Ghanaians as a whole as to what, when, where and why to do things. Your Mate Mehu credo - Either our way or the highway aren’t working because it is inacceptable by discerning Ghanaians. It seems you would even disagree with the judgement of God. Now that you are caught up in a whirlwind of events and got cold feet the NPP wish the SC rules quicker to save you from perennial agony. No NPP - that will not happen so fast. You can’t always have it your way. You can shove your vague suggestion in your {……}. Fill in the gap with multiple choices. It is hardly worth mentioning that this bogus petition at the SC is a foolish case. It is absolute waste of time and energy and tax payers’ money.

What if the SC had had made its ruling a bit earlier? You daft Okro mouth Awuku and your stupid primate Johnny come lately would turnaround and be crying foul as well as query the rationale behind the SC ruling in such a fast track manner. Apparently, you bush rat idiots rotate in the direction of the wind as it pleases you but sensible Ghanaians don’t. The SC does not play dice. The SC is not yours for the asking but now that you ask for it; I would appeal to the SC to be short and sweet in their ruling. Throw the case out of court and declare John Mahama the winner as already done by the EC. Basta!
Nana Ansah 11 years ago

should read:

The two issues/events may ...

...quicker to save them from .....

should read:

The two issues/events may ...

...quicker to save them from .....
koo Japan 11 years ago

I really apreciate the way our BAR is going about things. A crucial issue like this should not be decided in a haste.

I really apreciate the way our BAR is going about things. A crucial issue like this should not be decided in a haste.
NanaAddo 11 years ago

It doesn't matter,countries consitutions differ from each othet n we have facts enmating from here n there with time ie akuffo addo impersonating someone,being a murderer etc.

It doesn't matter,countries consitutions differ from each othet n we have facts enmating from here n there with time ie akuffo addo impersonating someone,being a murderer etc.
Appletus 11 years ago

the issue is not with televising the debates but evidences to show and proof that there were electoral malpractices

the issue is not with televising the debates but evidences to show and proof that there were electoral malpractices
Chief amankwa 11 years ago

We think and act on catch

We think and act on catch
Chief amankwa 11 years ago

Instead leading we always play catch up .
Why cant we just lead and others learn from us.

Instead leading we always play catch up .
Why cant we just lead and others learn from us.
Yaw Amofa 11 years ago

The swiftness with they butchered themselves in the last election is alway s haunting them so that had to do that to prevent a repeat. Ghana is not Kenya

The swiftness with they butchered themselves in the last election is alway s haunting them so that had to do that to prevent a repeat. Ghana is not Kenya
Afrifa Frimpong. 11 years ago

Its the same swiftness that has brought them a world class airline,better organised cities and world class runners.What have you done that is better?.Africans need to quit this destructive PHD (pull hin down) mentality agains ...
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Its the same swiftness that has brought them a world class airline,better organised cities and world class runners.What have you done that is better?.Africans need to quit this destructive PHD (pull hin down) mentality against one another.
ROBERT FASEMKYE 11 years ago

O GIVE ME A BREAK AND STOP DEIFYING KENYA. A WHILE AGO AT SIMILAR ELECTIONS THEY KILLED EACH OTHER AND KOFI ANNAN HAD TO BE SENT AND TALK SENSE INTO THEIR HEADS. IT IS NOT GOOD TO COMPARE ONE COUNTRY WITH ANOTHER BECAUSE OF A ...
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O GIVE ME A BREAK AND STOP DEIFYING KENYA. A WHILE AGO AT SIMILAR ELECTIONS THEY KILLED EACH OTHER AND KOFI ANNAN HAD TO BE SENT AND TALK SENSE INTO THEIR HEADS. IT IS NOT GOOD TO COMPARE ONE COUNTRY WITH ANOTHER BECAUSE OF A SUPREME COURT CASE. PERHAPS IF THE LOSING PARTY LEADER IN KENYA HAD THE SAME CHARACTER AS NANA AKUFFO ADDO THE CASE WOULD HAVE DELAYED BECAUSE HE WOULD HAVE OBJECTED TO THE PANEL OF JUDGES OR BROUGHT ONE OF HIS TRICKS. PLEASE THE TWO CASES SEEM TO BE THE SAME BUT THE INGREDIENTS ARE DIFFERENT. I NEVER BELIEVE THAT THE KENYAN JUSTICES ARE SMARTER THAN OURS. I DON'T BELIEVE THEIR CONSTITUTION IS BETTER THAN OURS. I DON'T THINK THEY SPEAK EMGLISH BETTER THAN GHANAIANS. PLEASE STOP THIS KENYAN BUSINESS AND LET OUR JUDGES DEAL WITH THE PINK SHEETS. IF IT WILL TAKE FOUR YEARS SO BE IT. IT'S NEARLY A MONTH SINCE JUSTICE KPEGAH BLEW SOME LOUD WHISTLE, WHY HASN'T THE HIGH COURT JUDGED THE CASE OR WHY HASN'T THE RESPONDENT EVEN COUGHED? IF WE WANT A SPEEDY ADJUDICATION OF CASES WE MUST ANSWER QUESTIONS AND NOT BEG FOR POSTPONEMENTS.
Afrifa Frimpong. 11 years ago

I never said they also didn't kill.Yours is a shortsighted denial.If i said Germans are efficient you'd be non judgemental in agreement yet its the same Gemans who were ruthlessly efficient at killing others.Doesn't the same ...
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I never said they also didn't kill.Yours is a shortsighted denial.If i said Germans are efficient you'd be non judgemental in agreement yet its the same Gemans who were ruthlessly efficient at killing others.Doesn't the same logic apply to kenya?Do we treat their scenario differently bcoz they're black? .Give me a break.
ADOM 11 years ago

A GLANCE AT THE HEADLINES CARRIED BY THESE MEDIA HOUSES PEACEFM DAILY GUTTER GUIDE GHANAWEB JOYFM ETC REALLY TELLS YOU ONE THING - NEGATIVE THINGS ABOUT THE NDC GOVT. C'MON LET US BE REAL AND PROPAGATE THE GOOD THINGS ABOUT O ...
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A GLANCE AT THE HEADLINES CARRIED BY THESE MEDIA HOUSES PEACEFM DAILY GUTTER GUIDE GHANAWEB JOYFM ETC REALLY TELLS YOU ONE THING - NEGATIVE THINGS ABOUT THE NDC GOVT. C'MON LET US BE REAL AND PROPAGATE THE GOOD THINGS ABOUT OUR MOTHERLAND AND STOP ALL THESE NONSENSE. MY HEART ACHES WHEN ALL THESE NEGATIVE THINKING DOMINATES THE MEDIA. WE KNOW ALL THESE MEDIA HOUSES BELONG TO THE NPP, BUT IT DOES NOT MEAN THAT IF NPP IS NOT IN POWER THEN NOTHING MOVES IN OUR DEAR COUNTRY. STOP THIS NONSENSE NOW!!!!!!!
ATO 11 years ago

ANYONE WITH HALF A DECENT AMOUNT OF INTELLIGENCE WOULD HAVE REALISED BY NOW THAT THE NPP'S PETITION IS WITHOUT MERIT.
THE SUPREME COURT SHOULD HAVE THROWN THE DAMN PETITION OUT OF COURT A LONG TIME AGO.

ANYONE WITH HALF A DECENT AMOUNT OF INTELLIGENCE WOULD HAVE REALISED BY NOW THAT THE NPP'S PETITION IS WITHOUT MERIT.
THE SUPREME COURT SHOULD HAVE THROWN THE DAMN PETITION OUT OF COURT A LONG TIME AGO.
Paolo 11 years ago

I love the common se3nse being exhibited on this issue. Ghanaians are really discerning. No wonder they could speak against so-called free SHS and free laptops in the midst of educational infrastructure deficit. Only a wise m ...
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I love the common se3nse being exhibited on this issue. Ghanaians are really discerning. No wonder they could speak against so-called free SHS and free laptops in the midst of educational infrastructure deficit. Only a wise man will reject something free. A fool will not think twice about it.
Joe 11 years ago

The NPP petition was simply outrageous. The Kenyan opposition asked for a recount of only 22 constituencies, NPP is asking for the annulment of 5 million voters or the results of 11, ooo polling stations. Now it is the same N ...
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The NPP petition was simply outrageous. The Kenyan opposition asked for a recount of only 22 constituencies, NPP is asking for the annulment of 5 million voters or the results of 11, ooo polling stations. Now it is the same NPP asking the SC court to take a cue from Kenya. If the SC simply rules in favour of the EC and the President expeditiously as the Kenyan SC did in favour of Kenyatta, the same NPP would raise alarm. So NPP did you go or come? Asking for the annulment of 5 million voters takes more time than asking for the recount of 22 constituencies.
ATO 11 years ago

JOE, THE NPP IS ASKING THE COURT TO DISENFRANCHISE 5,000,000 GHANAIANS SO THAT ITS CANDIDATE CAN BE DECLARED THE WINNER OF THE DECEMBER PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS. SO FAR THE EVIDENCE THEY HAVE PRESENTED TO SUPPORT THIS OUTRAGEOU ...
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JOE, THE NPP IS ASKING THE COURT TO DISENFRANCHISE 5,000,000 GHANAIANS SO THAT ITS CANDIDATE CAN BE DECLARED THE WINNER OF THE DECEMBER PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS. SO FAR THE EVIDENCE THEY HAVE PRESENTED TO SUPPORT THIS OUTRAGEOUS CLAIM IS LAUGHABLE AT BEST. THEIR FABRICATED EVIDENCE WILL NOT STAND JUDICIAL SCRUTINY. THE NPP'S ONLY HOPE IS THAT THE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES APPOINTED BY KUFFOUR'S GOVERNMENT WILL STEAL THE ELECTION FOR THEM.
Azumah Sufyini. 11 years ago

FOR SURE OUR JUDGES MUST CHOP SMALL BEFORE THEY GIVE US THE NOD!

FOR SURE OUR JUDGES MUST CHOP SMALL BEFORE THEY GIVE US THE NOD!
Italoo man 11 years ago

Your reaction that led the Supreme Court to slow the process. The Kenyans were quietly waiting for the Supremr Court for the verdict, but you people at first declared yourselves as winners, when it was not so you mobilized yo ...
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Your reaction that led the Supreme Court to slow the process. The Kenyans were quietly waiting for the Supremr Court for the verdict, but you people at first declared yourselves as winners, when it was not so you mobilized your supporters to cause mayday on the street, it is my prayer that you will ask your supporters to respect the outcome of the ruling from the court. Long live Ghana long live my people
John Kpeglo 11 years ago

The Judge who is alledged to have made the comment should shoud have known that he is speaking on two different issues in two sovereign STATES: GHANA and KENYA! Our president has been sworn inn and he is working as defined by ...
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The Judge who is alledged to have made the comment should shoud have known that he is speaking on two different issues in two sovereign STATES: GHANA and KENYA! Our president has been sworn inn and he is working as defined by the Constitution! Did they do that too? No! Because their Constitution does NOT allow permit it! I wish and hope that Sammy Awuku is not quoting the man wrongly because the news item DID NOT provide where and when the so called Kenyan JUDGE made the said comment! Bad!
Fridu Boateng 11 years ago

Yes the kenyan AG did indeed say exactly that.

Yes the kenyan AG did indeed say exactly that.
John Kpeglo 11 years ago

That judge might be suffering from "Kpegahsomatic" syndrome!

That judge might be suffering from "Kpegahsomatic" syndrome!
kofi sefa 11 years ago

i agree it should be televised

i agree it should be televised
Whatever 11 years ago

This NPP and media surrogates are really funny. The most important outcome of the Kenyan's hearing is not about the speed but about the fact that the opposition allegations turn out to be empty and frivolous. Why is Ghanaweb ...
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This NPP and media surrogates are really funny. The most important outcome of the Kenyan's hearing is not about the speed but about the fact that the opposition allegations turn out to be empty and frivolous. Why is Ghanaweb not reporting that but rather side comments
ASEM NNI FIE 11 years ago

THE TRUTH IS HURTING THE GHANA SUPREME COURT SO THEY ARE AFRAID TO CALL IT WHAT IT IS -ASTOLEN VERDICT- AND ARE HIDING BEHIND NEAR SILENCE THAT DOES NOBODY ANY GOOD. THE GHANA SUPREME COURT IS TRYING TO MASSAGE THE TRUTH HENC ...
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THE TRUTH IS HURTING THE GHANA SUPREME COURT SO THEY ARE AFRAID TO CALL IT WHAT IT IS -ASTOLEN VERDICT- AND ARE HIDING BEHIND NEAR SILENCE THAT DOES NOBODY ANY GOOD. THE GHANA SUPREME COURT IS TRYING TO MASSAGE THE TRUTH HENCE THE SLOW WALKING OF A JUDICIARY AFRAID TO CALL A SPADE A SPADE. AFARI GYAN HAS TACIDLY ADMITTED THE PART HE PLAYED. WHAT IS THE "SUBLEAN COURT" OF GHANA HOLDING ONTO AGAIN? THERE MUST BE A PRECEEDENT SET SOMEWHERE IN THE WORLD AND IT MUST AS WELL BE IN GHANA . AFTER ALL, GHANA HAS BEEN A TRAIL BLAZER IN AFRICA'S POLITICAL LIFE. STEALING THE PEOPLE'S VOTE SHOULD NOT BE ENCOURAGED, IT SHOULD BE UPROOTED.
shamu 11 years ago

Kenyans are 200 years ahead of Ghana. That was the reason. Beside, Ghanaians are more wicked, corrupt, hateful than any other African country.

Kenyans are 200 years ahead of Ghana. That was the reason. Beside, Ghanaians are more wicked, corrupt, hateful than any other African country.
ROBERT FASEMKYE 11 years ago

WHO DOESN'T LIKE ICE CREAM. WE ALL DO. COME FOR A FREE VISA AND GO LIVE IN KENYA WHERE MILK AND HONEY FLOW. LEAVE US ALONE IN GHANA TO WALLOW IN OUR WRETCHEDNESS.

WHO DOESN'T LIKE ICE CREAM. WE ALL DO. COME FOR A FREE VISA AND GO LIVE IN KENYA WHERE MILK AND HONEY FLOW. LEAVE US ALONE IN GHANA TO WALLOW IN OUR WRETCHEDNESS.
John 11 years ago

Shame onto Awuku

Shame onto Awuku
John 11 years ago

Shame again

Shame again
Sankofa 11 years ago

Githu Muigai, our justice system may be slower than yours, yet we are a more peaceful nation.

I would rather have peace than quick justice.

Githu Muigai, our justice system may be slower than yours, yet we are a more peaceful nation.

I would rather have peace than quick justice.
Afrifa Frimpong. 11 years ago

Those who give up essential liberties in return for temporal peace deserve neither peace nor liberty. Give up one of them and tyrants will gladly take the other.

Those who give up essential liberties in return for temporal peace deserve neither peace nor liberty. Give up one of them and tyrants will gladly take the other.
James Yeboah-Asuamah 11 years ago

There is a saying that "the blow which is inevitable yours,the earlier you receive extricates you from the impending catastrophy." You know, Sam Awuku, knows by hook or crook they're going to loose the case so why waste their ...
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There is a saying that "the blow which is inevitable yours,the earlier you receive extricates you from the impending catastrophy." You know, Sam Awuku, knows by hook or crook they're going to loose the case so why waste their time,Supreme Court?
HAWA YAKUBU 11 years ago

We are slow because we dealing with pigs,gorillas and chimps.

We are slow because we dealing with pigs,gorillas and chimps.
Jenny 11 years ago

Insults and nothing else

Insults and nothing else
Jenny 11 years ago

Gh has never been through what other countries have been through so the supreme court can show of.

Gh has never been through what other countries have been through so the supreme court can show of.
Adobah 11 years ago

Sorry to our Kenyan Brothers! Ghanaians are by no means slower, we are very thoughtful people and we take our time to do it right. This is not the first time Ghana has faced an election dispute but any time it happens we come ...
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Sorry to our Kenyan Brothers! Ghanaians are by no means slower, we are very thoughtful people and we take our time to do it right. This is not the first time Ghana has faced an election dispute but any time it happens we come out with a lasting/ peaceful solution. And as such, no one draws "pangas" and clubs on anyone. We are not envy of any rush solutions and therefore will not rush to get one either. For we know the strength in our ability to stay calm and patient. We are Ghanaians and we do things differently! But in all, our Nation comes first and we will take whatever time needed to keep it peaceful.
CAPII 11 years ago

"IF" THE GHANA SUPREME COURT PLAYS "POLITICS" WITH THE ELECTION PETITION,GHANA WILL GO "HIROSHIMA" WAY; B'COS THE ANSWER TO PEACE IS "WAR" GHANA WILL BURN,BURN & BURN FOREVER !!!

"IF" THE GHANA SUPREME COURT PLAYS "POLITICS" WITH THE ELECTION PETITION,GHANA WILL GO "HIROSHIMA" WAY; B'COS THE ANSWER TO PEACE IS "WAR" GHANA WILL BURN,BURN & BURN FOREVER !!!
OMANNI ASARE 11 years ago

The nation will set calm on the verdict if only the people of Ghana are allow to sit at their home and follow the proceedings ,to televised such case even the whole block of the supreme court building will be free empty,commo ...
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The nation will set calm on the verdict if only the people of Ghana are allow to sit at their home and follow the proceedings ,to televised such case even the whole block of the supreme court building will be free empty,common sense and hustle free,come-on judges this is common sense.
Ricky,Somewhere in Antartica 11 years ago

What the Kenyan forgot to say in addition is that 'they are dumber also'. Majority of people will come on radio and insult each other for an hour and there is no sense of urgency to tell them they are in the wrong due to part ...
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What the Kenyan forgot to say in addition is that 'they are dumber also'. Majority of people will come on radio and insult each other for an hour and there is no sense of urgency to tell them they are in the wrong due to party allegiance(NDC and NPP.What they could have done was to let the chief justice take over temporarily whilst the case was decided-we all know the outcome if that was done; the case will have been dealt with QUICKER
John Brown 11 years ago

Do you want it televised for Let My Vote Count to have a field day?To enable them make more unguarded,baseless and insulting commments? I am sorry Sammy!

Do you want it televised for Let My Vote Count to have a field day?To enable them make more unguarded,baseless and insulting commments? I am sorry Sammy!
KING TWALA 11 years ago

WAR OR VIOLENCE CAN WRECK A NATION AND THIS IS A LESSON KENYANS HAS LEARNT FROM. THEY FOUGHT EACH OTHER BECAUSE OF ELECTION DISPUTES AND THEY REGRETTED FOR CHOOSING THAT COURSE. SOME ASK THEMSELVES WHY SHOULD THEY JOIN THE CR ...
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WAR OR VIOLENCE CAN WRECK A NATION AND THIS IS A LESSON KENYANS HAS LEARNT FROM. THEY FOUGHT EACH OTHER BECAUSE OF ELECTION DISPUTES AND THEY REGRETTED FOR CHOOSING THAT COURSE. SOME ASK THEMSELVES WHY SHOULD THEY JOIN THE CRAZY?THEY NOW BELIEVE WAR IS A BAD OMEN AND WILL NOT VENTURE AGAIN. I DONT THINK GHANAIANS WILL FOLLOW THIS GREEDY AND SELFISH POLITICIANS TO SHARE THEIR BLOOD.YOU SEE BOTH PARTIES TOO A LOW PROFILE AND THIS HELPED THE SUPREME COURT TO END THE CASE QUICKLY. WHOEVER WANT TO TEST HIS LIFE WITH WAR IN GHANA MUST PREPARE WITH HIS OR HER ENTIRE FAMILY BECAUSE YOU GO OUT AND COMING NOMORE
KILLERS KENYANS 11 years ago

I prefer slow to killing 1000s as these Kenyans did to themselves.

I prefer slow to killing 1000s as these Kenyans did to themselves.
Joe ballack UK 11 years ago

Ghana judges under influence by ndc that's why

Ghana judges under influence by ndc that's why

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