Duplicate serial numbers have no legal effect – NDC lawyer

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KK Boyeham 11 years ago

Is this fool a real lawyer or liar in Ghana? No wonder!

Is this fool a real lawyer or liar in Ghana? No wonder!
OSBON 11 years ago

if its a sheep say it is a cow. NDC SPOKESMAN.

if its a sheep say it is a cow. NDC SPOKESMAN.
AKONOBA 11 years ago

THE WHOLE WORLD NOW KNOW HOW EC RIGGED THE 2012 ELECTION FOR MAHAMA. MAHAMA IS AN ERROR PRESIDENT.

THE WHOLE WORLD NOW KNOW HOW EC RIGGED THE 2012 ELECTION FOR MAHAMA. MAHAMA IS AN ERROR PRESIDENT.
SHAMO 11 years ago

THE SOLUTION IS SIMPLE! NDC HAS BRAND THEIR PARTY "POTOPOTO PARTY' THAT MEANS AKANS HAVE NO SHARE IN ANYTHING IN GHANA, EVEN WITH AKAN NAME YOU CANT VOTE IN ODODODIODIO, MEAN WHILE THE WHOLE LIFE BLOOD OF GHANA IS FROM AKANS ...
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THE SOLUTION IS SIMPLE! NDC HAS BRAND THEIR PARTY "POTOPOTO PARTY' THAT MEANS AKANS HAVE NO SHARE IN ANYTHING IN GHANA, EVEN WITH AKAN NAME YOU CANT VOTE IN ODODODIODIO, MEAN WHILE THE WHOLE LIFE BLOOD OF GHANA IS FROM AKANS! WHAT DO YOU THINK?... AKAN AUTHONOMY NOW! START THE CAMPAIN IMMEDIATLY
KWABENA WARNING.NJ 11 years ago

YES THE TRIBES THAT BELONG TO THE OLD GHANA EMPIRE "AKANS" HAVE TO COME TOGETHER NOW.

YES THE TRIBES THAT BELONG TO THE OLD GHANA EMPIRE "AKANS" HAVE TO COME TOGETHER NOW.
Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 11 years ago

Kojogah Adawudu,keep sleep-talking !

If any member of the NDC legal team understood the meaning of the word "serial", you would not have applied to join the petition at the supreme court.

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Kojogah Adawudu,keep sleep-talking !

If any member of the NDC legal team understood the meaning of the word "serial", you would not have applied to join the petition at the supreme court.

Ignorant lawyers trying to waste our time with pedestrian arguments and bidding for time with kuborlor tricks.
Nii Ansah 11 years ago

Look at the face of a poor desperate young trokosi lawyer trying to tell we Ghanaians what the law is.

Look at the face of a poor desperate young trokosi lawyer trying to tell we Ghanaians what the law is.
ASIEDU NKETIA 11 years ago

This is a rear monkey lawyer. serial numbers are not for fun but for identification.Because you are all thieves, u don't value serial numbers.Mr. lawyer,where did u attend school? Trokosiland? That's why.

This is a rear monkey lawyer. serial numbers are not for fun but for identification.Because you are all thieves, u don't value serial numbers.Mr. lawyer,where did u attend school? Trokosiland? That's why.
Akans Prophecies 11 years ago

Good forsight! D'ont worry, my dear, the whole processus have started and very soon the prophecy of Akans autonomy will be realised. No Akan will vote neither ODODODIODIO nor elsewhere but Akansland.

Good forsight! D'ont worry, my dear, the whole processus have started and very soon the prophecy of Akans autonomy will be realised. No Akan will vote neither ODODODIODIO nor elsewhere but Akansland.
having 11 years ago

opo

opo
Opanin 11 years ago

I have written about this in the past. Fantis, Nzimas, Wassas, Aowins, Sehwis etc can join Twi speaking people to form the Republic of Gold Coast. Our friends from the north can join us because historically they have been coo ...
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I have written about this in the past. Fantis, Nzimas, Wassas, Aowins, Sehwis etc can join Twi speaking people to form the Republic of Gold Coast. Our friends from the north can join us because historically they have been cooperating with Akans. A town in Adanse could be chosen as the capital.
ALI 11 years ago

FIRING SQUAD

FIRING SQUAD
OBAA YAA 11 years ago

Serial numbers are a unique code assigned for identification of one unit of item to the next, for deterrent against theft and counterfeit products, as they can be recorded, and stolen or otherwise irregular goods can be ident ...
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Serial numbers are a unique code assigned for identification of one unit of item to the next, for deterrent against theft and counterfeit products, as they can be recorded, and stolen or otherwise irregular goods can be identified. Many transferable documents of value bear serial numbers to assist in preventing counterfeiting and tracing stolen ones. Unfortunately, this fools do not get
Kwasi Newton 11 years ago

You nDC Foolsoldiers don't get it that Jato Julor will be the first on the line this time ?

You nDC Foolsoldiers don't get it that Jato Julor will be the first on the line this time ?
Good Citizen 11 years ago

Then jake and I. C. Quaye the certificate less Gas will join you too.after all Akuffo Adict is also certificate less

Then jake and I. C. Quaye the certificate less Gas will join you too.after all Akuffo Adict is also certificate less
Paolo 11 years ago

See them and read their comments. Hahaha!! They have forgotten or are so stupid to realize that the vice President is an Akan, likewise all the vice Presidents under Rawlings, likewise NDC's President Mills.. Hahahaha!!!

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See them and read their comments. Hahaha!! They have forgotten or are so stupid to realize that the vice President is an Akan, likewise all the vice Presidents under Rawlings, likewise NDC's President Mills.. Hahahaha!!!

Other Akan tribes (except ferw Eastern bastards) are reasonable and can think. ANYTIME U HEAR THESE IDIOTS MENTION "AKAN", THEY ARE ACTUALLY TALKING ABOUT ASHANTIS AND SOME FEW AKYEMS..

Hahahahaha!!! Because they cannot stand the fight, their forcing other Akan tribes into it. How shameful!!! U should be ashamed of yourself.
OKUAPEM NI BA 11 years ago

THESE GREEDY ASHANTIS AND FEW AKYEMS THINK THEY CONTROL US THE OTHER AKANS. THEY SHOULD ASK WHY THEY KEEP WINNING ONLY IN AHANTIS AND EASTERN AND EVEN THERE NDC GETS CLOSE TO 30 PERCENT VOTE. NKWASEFUO. WE AKUAPEMS HAVE ALWAY ...
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THESE GREEDY ASHANTIS AND FEW AKYEMS THINK THEY CONTROL US THE OTHER AKANS. THEY SHOULD ASK WHY THEY KEEP WINNING ONLY IN AHANTIS AND EASTERN AND EVEN THERE NDC GETS CLOSE TO 30 PERCENT VOTE. NKWASEFUO. WE AKUAPEMS HAVE ALWAYS STAND WITH THE GAS,EWES,NORTHENERS AND THE OTHER AKAN TRIBES FOUGHT THE WAR MONGERING ASHANTIS IN BATTLES.. REMEMBER KATAMANSO WAR YES WE FOUGHT WITH THE GAS AND DEFEATED THE ASHANTES.HISTORY WILL REPEAT ITSELF
onevim 11 years ago

Okuapem ni ba who told you that akans can be come once?hahahha you are joking you mean can Asante and akyim can be one..?do you remember Battle of Feyiase in 1701?Ntim Gyakari (died 1701)?These were led by Osei Tutu of Kumas ...
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Okuapem ni ba who told you that akans can be come once?hahahha you are joking you mean can Asante and akyim can be one..?do you remember Battle of Feyiase in 1701?Ntim Gyakari (died 1701)?These were led by Osei Tutu of Kumase and Komfo Anokye?stop joking Akyin and Asante can never become once..maybe the rest..come back again
SHAMO 11 years ago

SEE FELIX OFOSU KWAKYE, IF NOT IN AYIGBE NDC WHERE CAN HE GET THIS KIND MONEY? IN NDC JUST CHOP AND GO FREE! WE WILL GUN DON ALL OF THEM SOON

SEE FELIX OFOSU KWAKYE, IF NOT IN AYIGBE NDC WHERE CAN HE GET THIS KIND MONEY? IN NDC JUST CHOP AND GO FREE! WE WILL GUN DON ALL OF THEM SOON
Atopahene maama 11 years ago

Reason and stop saying NPP is Akan party if it belongs to Ashantis

Reason and stop saying NPP is Akan party if it belongs to Ashantis
Akans prophecies 11 years ago

When was the last time you visited your chief. You need a pardon from your elder and a good Shenap for libation to your ancestors. Dont provoke your Akan gods with such statements they dont forgive those who those who chal ...
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When was the last time you visited your chief. You need a pardon from your elder and a good Shenap for libation to your ancestors. Dont provoke your Akan gods with such statements they dont forgive those who those who challenge their prophecies.
SKAB NDC Amsterdam 11 years ago

npp leadership still decieving followers.it.s very sad.

npp leadership still decieving followers.it.s very sad.
UGLY CRIMINAL ASHANTI 11 years ago

NOW THAT THE UGLY NOISY ASHANTIS ARE IN TROUBLE DUE TO THEIR DISRESPECT AND DISREGARD FOR THE OTHER TRIBES IN THE COUNTRY THEY(ASHANTIS)WANTS TO SET THE OTHER AKAN SPEAKING TRIBES AGAINST THE AFFECTED TRIBES LIKE THE EWES,GAS ...
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NOW THAT THE UGLY NOISY ASHANTIS ARE IN TROUBLE DUE TO THEIR DISRESPECT AND DISREGARD FOR THE OTHER TRIBES IN THE COUNTRY THEY(ASHANTIS)WANTS TO SET THE OTHER AKAN SPEAKING TRIBES AGAINST THE AFFECTED TRIBES LIKE THE EWES,GAS AND THE NORTHERNERS.IT IS NOT THE WHOLE AKAN SPEAKING TRIBES WHO ARE GHANAS PROBLEM ITS JUST THE ASHANTIS THE UGLIEST AMONG THE AKAN FAMILY.
Nii Ansah 11 years ago

Ayigbefuo are now claiming to be also Akans.

Ayigbefuo are now claiming to be also Akans.
tsatsu 11 years ago

I have never seen him as a President.... tweaa

I have never seen him as a President.... tweaa
Uncle T 11 years ago

You NDC smuggled in more pink sheets but did not begin numbering them from the end of the existing ones. That's how come we have several of them with SAME serial numbers. Lets not call them DUPLICATES else we confuse the mali ...
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You NDC smuggled in more pink sheets but did not begin numbering them from the end of the existing ones. That's how come we have several of them with SAME serial numbers. Lets not call them DUPLICATES else we confuse the malicious ndc
cha 11 years ago

According to the law - CI -208 it has effect- stop lying

According to the law - CI -208 it has effect- stop lying
Factually Reliable 11 years ago

Is it the CI which says the supreme court should sit on holidays and weekends but they are not sitting or is it that says that cannot be any review. Please if you have ever involve election serial numbers can only affect vote ...
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Is it the CI which says the supreme court should sit on holidays and weekends but they are not sitting or is it that says that cannot be any review. Please if you have ever involve election serial numbers can only affect votes if you can prove that the same serial numbers were duplicated for one party win. If not i don't see how serial numbers have effect on votes cast if they are not duplicated. It is the polling station code that shows the uniqueness of the vote. For example Bantama LA can have polling station code B10000034v and that code never been repeated at Bantama Dwom. Because they are two different polling station. That is the security number. But at Bantama LA the serial number on the sheet is the same as the serial number on a pink sheet in Sapase LA. You cannot cancelled that vote because they have the same serial meanwhile you attest that the votes count are different. Please it can never been done anywhere. Please stop quoting that bogus CI cos it has its own constitutional inconsistencies and the lawyers will get there when it comes to the briefing.
KK 11 years ago

The rule of the game is evidence!!!. Period.

The rule of the game is evidence!!!. Period.
KAN-ESONG 11 years ago

THE SERIAL NO. MUST BE THERE TO VALIDATE THE INFORMATION.OH!NDC

THE SERIAL NO. MUST BE THERE TO VALIDATE THE INFORMATION.OH!NDC
Rays- Ajumako 11 years ago

Sir, can you tell the whole world which polling station was identified by a serial number?

Sir, can you tell the whole world which polling station was identified by a serial number?
Richard Akosua 11 years ago

The NDC caricature lawyer is tickling himself by saying this bullshit,if serial numbers are not important then he should bring his passport to me and i will use chacoal to emboss any figure as serial number in it and he shoul ...
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The NDC caricature lawyer is tickling himself by saying this bullshit,if serial numbers are not important then he should bring his passport to me and i will use chacoal to emboss any figure as serial number in it and he should take it to any Embassy for visa and see if the passport will be accepted.
DOGO 11 years ago

This lawyer is a big time loser.

This lawyer is a big time loser.
AKWAAA NO AYE HOT!!!. 11 years ago

Tsatsu Tsikata is so confused that he has even forgotten he is in court therefore down playing documentation in court, maybe he thinks he is before a trokosi shrine.Abi Dr Bawumia is too tough for you.

Tsatsu Tsikata is so confused that he has even forgotten he is in court therefore down playing documentation in court, maybe he thinks he is before a trokosi shrine.Abi Dr Bawumia is too tough for you.
ALI 11 years ago

If you hang your main case on serial numbers prepare to be disappointed. Judges are not going to annul millions of votes due to serial numbers. Have you been asked to report to a polling station serial number? You are asked t ...
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If you hang your main case on serial numbers prepare to be disappointed. Judges are not going to annul millions of votes due to serial numbers. Have you been asked to report to a polling station serial number? You are asked to report to a polling station with name and code.
agbodo 11 years ago

then what is essence of using serial numbers at all

then what is essence of using serial numbers at all
DAN 11 years ago

to prove you don't have 100 copies of same piece of paper!

to prove you don't have 100 copies of same piece of paper!
Factually Reliable 11 years ago

Please this is not passport. We are saying polling stations are identified by their unique polling station code not the serial numbers on pink sheets. Lets assume without admitting that the serial numbers had effect. It's eff ...
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Please this is not passport. We are saying polling stations are identified by their unique polling station code not the serial numbers on pink sheets. Lets assume without admitting that the serial numbers had effect. It's effect can only be seen if the results from the pink sheets with the same serial numbers are alien to Bawumia or there is a duplication of the votes of the other polling station. If Bawumia to the world that the serial numbers affected the results Akuffo Addo had that is a fine case but not serial numbers duplication and you are speculating it could amount to rigging meanwhile you attest to the fact that the results on the sheet for your candidate are genuine. Please this is no case at all in election.
Mic 11 years ago

These are desparate NDC lawyers at their max! I can't believe these gys take Ghanaians for?

If serial numbers ahve no effect, then why did EC papy to have them printed? Mr. lawyer for the NDC, exam booklet serial numbers, ...
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These are desparate NDC lawyers at their max! I can't believe these gys take Ghanaians for?

If serial numbers ahve no effect, then why did EC papy to have them printed? Mr. lawyer for the NDC, exam booklet serial numbers, market toll serial numbers and passport numbers have legal effects!

These NDC lawyers are now acting like Saddam Hussien's communication minister who insisted American troops were not in Iraq, when in fact, they were vissibly fight Iraqis in Bagdad.
KWABENA WARNING.NJ 11 years ago

IN THE BEGINNING NDC LAWYERS AND GENERAL SECRETARY SAID NPP HAS NO CASE AND WILL BE THROWN OUT VERY SOON. NOW THEY ARE ACKNOWLEDGING THAT SERIAL NUMBERS DON'T COUNT. WHAT ARE THEY GOING TO PREDICT NEXT?

IN THE BEGINNING NDC LAWYERS AND GENERAL SECRETARY SAID NPP HAS NO CASE AND WILL BE THROWN OUT VERY SOON. NOW THEY ARE ACKNOWLEDGING THAT SERIAL NUMBERS DON'T COUNT. WHAT ARE THEY GOING TO PREDICT NEXT?
KOO 11 years ago

How can a lawyer cook up such an explanation like this?.Is it difficult to tell Ghanaians that they are handling a bad case?.To tell anyone that serial numbers are have no legal effect is simply trying to fool the masses.The ...
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How can a lawyer cook up such an explanation like this?.Is it difficult to tell Ghanaians that they are handling a bad case?.To tell anyone that serial numbers are have no legal effect is simply trying to fool the masses.These days every document of importance printed in large numbers have serial numbers.What is this quack lawyer talking about.
Factually Reliable 11 years ago

It is the polling station code that is used to determine the pooling station. Hence you can have the same serial numbers but if you have the same polling station code number it means voting was done at the same polling statio ...
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It is the polling station code that is used to determine the pooling station. Hence you can have the same serial numbers but if you have the same polling station code number it means voting was done at the same polling station twice which is not possible. How many Ghanaians voted looking at poolling station serial numbers. Can NPP tell us that serial numbers effect election. The NPP had agents when the polling station serial numbers were printed so what is their augment. If the same serial number affected the number votes Cocaine sniffer Akuffo Addo had they should say so than speculating what could happen.
AGYA 11 years ago

This NDC gurus will never tell the
truth,than to throw dust into
Ghanaians eye,fools

This NDC gurus will never tell the
truth,than to throw dust into
Ghanaians eye,fools
Observer 11 years ago

Listen to these ignorant lawyers. Because he thinks serial numbers are not important, he comes out to declare 'the case is crumbling'. God save our nation from these Kantamanto market educated lawyers. And thank goodness Tsat ...
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Listen to these ignorant lawyers. Because he thinks serial numbers are not important, he comes out to declare 'the case is crumbling'. God save our nation from these Kantamanto market educated lawyers. And thank goodness Tsatsu is not a judge; else he would have sentenced thousands of innocent people to death. We hope he never becomes a judge – not even in his own village court. As for those ignoramuses, the country would be a better place without them.
akwasi 11 years ago

It is only the fool who will believe that serial nos on ballot boxes are not important. If they are there for just a show, then one can take a toilet paper to vote. what a fool, are u joking or what.

It is only the fool who will believe that serial nos on ballot boxes are not important. If they are there for just a show, then one can take a toilet paper to vote. what a fool, are u joking or what.
Factually Reliable 11 years ago

It is the polling station code that determines a polling station voting was done. Serial numbers are determine the number of ballot papers that was sent to the polling stations which bears unique polling station code. It is n ...
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It is the polling station code that determines a polling station voting was done. Serial numbers are determine the number of ballot papers that was sent to the polling stations which bears unique polling station code. It is not serial numbers. You can have serial numbers that a similar but if not found in the same polling station it does not affect anyone votes. Does serial numbers affect the votes Cocaine sniffer Akuffo Addo had or does it affect Pepeni Mahama's votes. The issue is when you have two or more polling station code numbers it means voting was done at the same poolling staion twice not the serial numbers. Anyway my bro did you vote looking at the serial numbers.Hence if someone say your vote in say in Bantama LA is on a ballot paper that has the same serial on Kuntunkunku's votes in Akyme Aboommoso roman catholic school A. Are you sure the person is being fair to you. Please lets get educated.
me 11 years ago

another fool

another fool
Victor A. Young 11 years ago

So Tsatsu Tsikata & Co., want to tell Ghanaians that the EC took party agents through the printing process and assured them that it was okay to have duplicate serial numbers, in the December elections?

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So Tsatsu Tsikata & Co., want to tell Ghanaians that the EC took party agents through the printing process and assured them that it was okay to have duplicate serial numbers, in the December elections?

Well, let me tell Tsatsu Tsikata that serial numbers determine the IDs of products or files and are unique to each item that it's been assigned to. It clearly identifies a product or file and prevents against fraud, as in Currencies, Electronic Devices, Automobiles, Aircrafts ect.

Tsikata should open his eyes and stop making bogus assertions before the court. He still harbours the funny notion that since some of the lawyers in the court went under his tutelage in law school, he knows better than them. He however seem to be relying on the old and archaic law practice, that seem not be working in his favour.

The EC and NDC have been caught red-handed in an election fraud. With the overwhelming evidence presented before the court, the only way Tsatsu and his team could survive this hearing is to use dealy tactics, so the process may drag on forever. They're finding ways to allow John Mahama to continue to stay in office even when it's evident that he isn't the winner of the December elections.

Let's pray for the Supreme Court Justices for divine direction so they may do what is good and honest for Ghana and her quest to move forward in progress and prosperity. May God bless our Homeland Ghana.
Kofi - USA 11 years ago

THE EC DID NOT USE POOLING STATIONS IN DCLARING THE RESULTS. IT USED "PINK SHEET" IN DCLARING THE RESULTS. SO IF YOU HAVE DUPLICATE SERIAL NUMBER FORMS THEN THERE IS A BIG PROBLEM. THE SERIAL NUMBERS ARE UNIQUE FOR EACH POOLI ...
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THE EC DID NOT USE POOLING STATIONS IN DCLARING THE RESULTS. IT USED "PINK SHEET" IN DCLARING THE RESULTS. SO IF YOU HAVE DUPLICATE SERIAL NUMBER FORMS THEN THERE IS A BIG PROBLEM. THE SERIAL NUMBERS ARE UNIQUE FOR EACH POOLING STATION SO TSATU AND NDC ARE SMOKING SOMETHING BECASUE THEY HAVE BEEN CAUGHT WITH THEIR PANTS DOWN. I THOUGHT EC AND NDC SAID THERE WERE NO MISTAKES AND NOW THEY ARE CALLING THEM ADMINISTRATIVE ERRORS. REALLY? LETS FACE FACTS. ERRORS OR NO ERRORS THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE.
Factually Reliable 11 years ago

MY Bro, the serial numbers does not affect votes. Has NPP been able to prove that the same serial numbers affected Akuffo Addo's vote or MAHAMA votes. Or pink sheets with the same serial numbers votes are not from the right p ...
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MY Bro, the serial numbers does not affect votes. Has NPP been able to prove that the same serial numbers affected Akuffo Addo's vote or MAHAMA votes. Or pink sheets with the same serial numbers votes are not from the right polling stations or alien polling stations to them. Please it is the polling station codes that determines the uniqueness of the polling station. If the sheet bears the same polling station code it then means voting and results has been duplicated. But you can say becuase my polling station pink sheet bears the same serial as one in UPPER WEST hence my vote should be cancelled whilst you have not been to prove whether does votes were cooked or are from polling station that is alien to them. Please you cannot disenfranchise someone because the pink sheets that is vote was recorded on has the same serial number with other one someone meanwhile the person has not been able to prove it is duplicated vote counting of my own.
DAN 11 years ago

how can you have 500,000 ballots that all look alike with know way of know if they 419( extras)..Go back to bush you monkey

how can you have 500,000 ballots that all look alike with know way of know if they 419( extras)..Go back to bush you monkey
AMIGO 11 years ago

Everyday all we hear from the NDC lawyers and the likes of foolsoldiers like "kwashioko"infected mosquito,Asiedu Nkaseh is the NPP case is crumbling whilst it's the opposite.

Everyday all we hear from the NDC lawyers and the likes of foolsoldiers like "kwashioko"infected mosquito,Asiedu Nkaseh is the NPP case is crumbling whilst it's the opposite.
Kofi 11 years ago

Can this lawyer tell us which school gave him certificate to be a lawyer?or is he just wants to insult us,Ghana is blind they think.

Can this lawyer tell us which school gave him certificate to be a lawyer?or is he just wants to insult us,Ghana is blind they think.
Mensah 11 years ago

You quack like a duck. Serial numbers are used to differentiate a location to other locations. Say you are wrong and do not try to deceive yourself by being stupid. They know they are wrong and trying to justify their corrupt ...
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You quack like a duck. Serial numbers are used to differentiate a location to other locations. Say you are wrong and do not try to deceive yourself by being stupid. They know they are wrong and trying to justify their corrupt practices.
John Anamse 11 years ago

The category of alleged malpractices involving duplicated pink sheet serial numbers is very controversial and problematic and should never have been one of the basis of NPP Claims of electoral fraud.

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The category of alleged malpractices involving duplicated pink sheet serial numbers is very controversial and problematic and should never have been one of the basis of NPP Claims of electoral fraud.

The first reason is that the pink sheets or polling station results declaration sheets are mere summary sheets and need not be numbered at all. The only reason why the EC will have them numbered them will be for administrative purposes but not for any legal reasons or requirement. I am yet to see a Statutory or Constitutional provision that requires the EC to number pink sheets and also ensure that they are not duplicated. In fact the EC could have ignored numbering them and that will not in any way lead to electoral fraud, ie reduction or padding of votes for one candidate against the other.

The second reason why NPP shot itself in the foot for seeking to annul votes in this category is that it only helped to swell the volume of data that was required to be processed and thus led to the many errors which Tsatsu has been pointing out in the last few days. It will have paid NPP to concentrate on a few 1,000s of pink sheet and raise very accurate arguments to have at least 500,000 votes cancelled than to shoot themselves in the foot in this manner. The NPP could have reduced the number of pink sheets by at least 7,000 to a workable number for which the numerous NPP errors with the exhibit numbering, etc will have been avoided. One must note that you have no moral high grounds to stand on to chastise somebody who made mistakes if you also make similar mistakes in the process of doing so.

The third reason why NPP should not have gone to court with duplicated pink sheet serial numbers is that the large number of pink sheets is going to delay court proceedings as we are begining to see.

It was the most useless of the so called alleged malpractices and has potrayed the NPP as bad losers in the eyes of any discerning onlooker.

Bawumia's argument in court that there was a high correlation of the other malpractices to the duplicated pink sheets is only an exercise of academic dishonesty. If you have such a high ration of duplicated pink sheets to the others, then you can expect nothing but such a high correlation.
Also his claims that the duplicated pink sheets were used as a vehicle to commit fraud is most myopic. Is he in court to only speculate evidence. If you think that something might have happened but cannot pinpoint what actually happened then you do not produce it in court as evidence.
bagged 11 years ago

Case will fall tommorrow.

Case will fall tommorrow.
Kalira 11 years ago

The npp leaders are deceiving their followers.

The npp leaders are deceiving their followers.
Adama 11 years ago

One of the best analysis I have read since the case begun.

One of the best analysis I have read since the case begun.
Mr. Twum Barimah 11 years ago

I now strongly believe that, all the parties knew what were going on but they deliberately didn't raise any complaints. They all were waiting for the outcome of the election to use as evidence to challenge the results.If the ...
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I now strongly believe that, all the parties knew what were going on but they deliberately didn't raise any complaints. They all were waiting for the outcome of the election to use as evidence to challenge the results.If the serial numbers are that important as NPP claiming,then why they didn't raise any alarm while they were present when the pink sheets were printing? For them to sit down and say that the same serial numbers are "security breach, clever and “very sophisticated way of the malpractice", then why they didn't raise this complaint before the election took place. God help us all....
Neutral 11 years ago

It looks like all of the NDC lawyers are arithmetically challenged, period. The good thing is that the NDC lawyers are not challenging the irregularities, malpractices etc. Rather, they are working on reducing the numbers. Oy ...
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It looks like all of the NDC lawyers are arithmetically challenged, period. The good thing is that the NDC lawyers are not challenging the irregularities, malpractices etc. Rather, they are working on reducing the numbers. Oyiwa....who said there was no evidence before the start of the court hearing?
MENSAH 11 years ago

SERIAL NUMBER is very important in every MANUFACTURING PLANT and INDUSTRIAL EQUATION.
KOJOGAH CANNOT JUST SAY SERIAL NUMBER IS NOT IMPORTANT,AND THE POLING STATION CODE NUMBER ALONE IS SATISFACTORY/IMPORTANT TO DETERMINE THE ...
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SERIAL NUMBER is very important in every MANUFACTURING PLANT and INDUSTRIAL EQUATION.
KOJOGAH CANNOT JUST SAY SERIAL NUMBER IS NOT IMPORTANT,AND THE POLING STATION CODE NUMBER ALONE IS SATISFACTORY/IMPORTANT TO DETERMINE THE POLING STATION ETC.
HE IS DAMN WRONG AND DOES NOT KNOW WHAT HE IS SAYING.
EVEN MARINE SHIPPING CONTAINERS THAT ARE USED IN SHIPPING MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS HAVE UNIQUE SERIAL NUMBERS,LET ALONE,THE PRODUCTS USED IN FILLING/LOADING IT.
ONE CANNOT ELIMINATE SERIAL NUMBER'S IMPORTANCE,FROM THIS ELECTION PINK SHEETS.THEY ARE AUTHENTIC IDENTIFICATIONS ONE CANNOT JUST OVERLOOK.
I WISHED I WERE BAWUMIA TO CHALLENGE THIS NAIVE KOJOGAH,ON THIS SERIAL NUMBERS.
BAWUMIA IS 100% RIGHT.HE IS RIGHT ON THE MONEY.THE NDC LAWYERS ARE IGNORANT IN THIS ARENA CALLED :SERIAL NUMBERS.
WITHOUT IT,ONE'S PRODUCT MANUFACTURED WOULD NOT BE AUTHENTIC FOR SALES,AND SHIPMENT AS WELL.I WOULD LIKE TO ASK HIM:
WITHOUT SERIAL NUMBER,HOW CAN A STORE DEFRENTIATE ONE PRODUCT FROM THE OTHER IN CASE THERE IS THE PROBLEM WITH "POISONING" OF ONE FOOD OR THE OTHER?
OVER HERE IN NORTH AMERICA,AT TIMES,IF FOOD POISONING IS DETECTED,A BATCH,WITH SERIAL NUMBER OF THAT FOOD, AS WELL AS,MANUFACTURING DATE,ARE THE FACTORS BASED IN TAKING AWAY THE AFFECTED FOOD PRODUCTS FROM THE RETAIL LINE.WHAT IS MORE,AN ANNOUNCEMENT IS MADE ON TELEVISION,RADIO,INTERNET TO SHOW THE RANGE OF SERIAL NUMBERS THAT HAVE TO BE RETURNED TO THE RETAIL SHOP ONE BOUGHT IT.
IF SERIAL NUMBERS ARE NOT IMPORTANT,WHY WOULD A COMPANY FIRST PRINT IT ON EVERY DOCUMENT?And why should they use money to announce to people to send that certain SERIAL NUMBER back to the retail shop?
THE ANSWER IS:TO AVAID BEING SUED FOR POISONING.SECONDLY,TO PROTECT HUMAN LIVES AGAINST POISONING.
THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT BAWUMIA IS TALKING ABOUT,BUT THESE NDC NAIVE LAWYERS DO NOT SEE THE LIGHT BAWUMIA HAS BEEN THROWING ON THE AUTHENTICITY,IMPORTANCE OF THE SERIAL NUMBERS.
LAWS WORK OVER HERE,IF KOJOGAH & NDC,HAPPEN NOT TO ABIDE BY MANUFACTURING & SAFETY LAWS IN PLACE,THAT PROTECTS HUMAN LIVES,WE DO HERE IN NORTH AMERICA,I AM AFRAID.
SERIAL NUMBERS ARE CREDIBLE,AUTHENTIC,SOUND,PROVEN IDENTITY,THE WORLD RESPECT AND AKNOWLEDGE IT.
ACE 11 years ago

Serial Numbers are important but SECONDARY, the primary identifier for a polling station is the Polling Station Code.

Serial Numbers are important but SECONDARY, the primary identifier for a polling station is the Polling Station Code.
koffi abbass 11 years ago

if say both methodist n roman pooling stations have serial numbers 7 & 7 instead of 7 & 8 and both pooling stations do exist n voting has taken plce at both places, is it illegal?
only bush illiterates will say it is illegal ...
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if say both methodist n roman pooling stations have serial numbers 7 & 7 instead of 7 & 8 and both pooling stations do exist n voting has taken plce at both places, is it illegal?
only bush illiterates will say it is illegal.
if this is npp's largest category of allegations of malpractices,then their case is mainly a figment of immaginations & assumptions
aseidu nketia 11 years ago

koffi abbass i am not an npp member nor etc your comments means YOU ARE ABIG FOOL

koffi abbass i am not an npp member nor etc your comments means YOU ARE ABIG FOOL
emma tombolo 11 years ago

they are lies bcos of their stomach. emma Italy.

they are lies bcos of their stomach. emma Italy.
CHARLIE BOY 11 years ago

All of u should bow your heads,please lets talk about the issue and stop attacking each other becuase we are all Ghanains and we should be united. Ghana is not for any party so please lets think about mother first.

All of u should bow your heads,please lets talk about the issue and stop attacking each other becuase we are all Ghanains and we should be united. Ghana is not for any party so please lets think about mother first.
Daavi 11 years ago

Ask veep if duplicate serial numbers on bank notes or cheque books have no legal effect.

Ask veep if duplicate serial numbers on bank notes or cheque books have no legal effect.
K.K 11 years ago

This is one of those who are politically blind,propagandists and academically weak lawyers who do not argue on issues based on facts but rather from party point view.They will be known by their fruits

This is one of those who are politically blind,propagandists and academically weak lawyers who do not argue on issues based on facts but rather from party point view.They will be known by their fruits
JOHNSON 11 years ago

HAVE SEEN MONEY WITH THE SAME SERIAL NUMBER BEFORE?? ONLY NDC,OR CHECK BOOK WITH THE SAME SERIAL NUMBERS,?? ONLY NDC,ASEM BEBA DABI,

HAVE SEEN MONEY WITH THE SAME SERIAL NUMBER BEFORE?? ONLY NDC,OR CHECK BOOK WITH THE SAME SERIAL NUMBERS,?? ONLY NDC,ASEM BEBA DABI,
kk 11 years ago

Ghana need Cuba lawyers too because the behaviour of our lawyers look like street lawyers.If u look at lawyer Victor and Tsatsu no different how can u say two bank note with the same serial number is not a crime. Yes it is a ...
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Ghana need Cuba lawyers too because the behaviour of our lawyers look like street lawyers.If u look at lawyer Victor and Tsatsu no different how can u say two bank note with the same serial number is not a crime. Yes it is a crime if u hold two bank note with the same serial number
DAN 11 years ago

1 of those cedi or dollars or Niara is fake/419

1 of those cedi or dollars or Niara is fake/419
CRACIOUS CLAY 11 years ago

Bawumia is now confused and does not know where to stand and answer the law master whom Akuffo Addo aka evil dwarf fears and does not want to meet in the trial but will surely go and face Tsatsu. God save these nation wrecker ...
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Bawumia is now confused and does not know where to stand and answer the law master whom Akuffo Addo aka evil dwarf fears and does not want to meet in the trial but will surely go and face Tsatsu. God save these nation wreckers.
Justman 11 years ago

DOCTORATE DEGREE HOLDER TO BE EDUCATED IN THIS MATTER BY A MERE LAWYER.HE IS A DISGRACE.NOT FIT TO HOLD DOCTORATE.WE HAVE TO QUESTION HIS EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND.

DOCTORATE DEGREE HOLDER TO BE EDUCATED IN THIS MATTER BY A MERE LAWYER.HE IS A DISGRACE.NOT FIT TO HOLD DOCTORATE.WE HAVE TO QUESTION HIS EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND.
herbo 11 years ago

in this computer age, forms design, is not mere joke. Forms like the pink sheets are designed to make them fool proof, and because this lawyer,and his boss do not understand, why things are placed on forms, have been embolden ...
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in this computer age, forms design, is not mere joke. Forms like the pink sheets are designed to make them fool proof, and because this lawyer,and his boss do not understand, why things are placed on forms, have been emboldened by their ignorance to make such stupid statements. I know for a fact that Dr Bawumia is more than familiar with algorithms and flowcharts so will not be confused by these lawyers.
Whatever 11 years ago

Bawumia doesn' even know that a cheque is a written instruction whereas pink sheet is a formal report of ballot accounts that has no value to elicit meaningful serial numbers. IGNORANT Bawumia and his supporters comparing rec ...
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Bawumia doesn' even know that a cheque is a written instruction whereas pink sheet is a formal report of ballot accounts that has no value to elicit meaningful serial numbers. IGNORANT Bawumia and his supporters comparing record pink sheets to a cashable cheque note. Its so pathetic
kk 11 years ago

Hey hey bonito let me tell you if u don't know even a bus ticket have a serial number

Hey hey bonito let me tell you if u don't know even a bus ticket have a serial number
Sunkwa 11 years ago

No wonder NDC lawyers have been on the losing end of their cases--the writer of this article calls himself a lawyer?---that serial numbers have no legal effect? on the face of them per se, but if one is able to demonstrate th ...
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No wonder NDC lawyers have been on the losing end of their cases--the writer of this article calls himself a lawyer?---that serial numbers have no legal effect? on the face of them per se, but if one is able to demonstrate that there were duplication of serial numbers one can eventually prove an intent to defraud--isn't this true? Mr.lawyer?
DAN 11 years ago

you don't repeat serial numbers...every car,stove, washing machine, made in west or China is never repeated otherwise it serves no purpose to prove when item was built!

you don't repeat serial numbers...every car,stove, washing machine, made in west or China is never repeated otherwise it serves no purpose to prove when item was built!

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