COMMENT: Tsatsu, the NDC legal paramount chief has finished!

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PRINCE KWASI ADADE 11 years ago

Indications are clear that Tsatsu Tsikata, counsel for the National Democratic Congress, 3rd respondent in the ongoing election petition hearing at the Supreme Court, is banking his hope on exploiting technicalities in his de ...
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Indications are clear that Tsatsu Tsikata, counsel for the National Democratic Congress, 3rd respondent in the ongoing election petition hearing at the Supreme Court, is banking his hope on exploiting technicalities in his desperate bid to save his client from defeat. Mr Tsikata’s NUMEROUS BORING DAYS of cross examination appears to have failed in mounting a strong challenge to the case of the petitioners in the context of the two issues being determined by the court. The issues are whether there were statutory and constitutional violations, irregularities or malpractices in the conduct of the December presidential election and whether, if any, they affected the outcome of the election.

The NDC’s counsel has mainly focused on defects in respect of labelling of exhibits by the petitioners, as well as those identified in respect of the pink sheets and affidavits. These defects, according to legal experts, are ‘curable’ and do not have significant effect on the case of the petitioners.
Sam Baidoo 11 years ago

Bawumia is good

Bawumia is good
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

Author:SGT ANANI FIADZOE...

Every civilized person in this world
can be afraid of a thief, arm rober,a
murderer and diabolical idiot which
Tsikata is one, that is why we have
Police whose duty it is to protect us
fro ...
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Author:SGT ANANI FIADZOE...

Every civilized person in this world
can be afraid of a thief, arm rober,a
murderer and diabolical idiot which
Tsikata is one, that is why we have
Police whose duty it is to protect us
from Tsikata and his NDC bunch of criminals and that is why prison is
built so that we can quarantine all
those criminals. Tsikata must be
sent to quarantine and be forced to
stay out from the community, it is
because of that we the civilized citizenry are scared of Tsikata not
for any other reason. OK!! check it out.
SHAMO 11 years ago

IF TSATSU CANT USE 13 DAYS TO CROSS EXAMINE OUR DEAR DOCTOR THEM HE HAS TO LAY DOWN HIS OUTMODED PROFESSION BECAUSE DR IS FAR BETTER THAN HIM

IF TSATSU CANT USE 13 DAYS TO CROSS EXAMINE OUR DEAR DOCTOR THEM HE HAS TO LAY DOWN HIS OUTMODED PROFESSION BECAUSE DR IS FAR BETTER THAN HIM
Degazor 11 years ago

Allan Cash should 'park' for Dr. Bawumia to finish ALL his political and presidential ambitions before jumping into it. Allan will never win a single Akan area if he embarks on this 'sucide mission'.

Allan Cash should 'park' for Dr. Bawumia to finish ALL his political and presidential ambitions before jumping into it. Allan will never win a single Akan area if he embarks on this 'sucide mission'.
SENSE PREFECT 11 years ago

BAWUMIAH WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN AFTER THE GRILLING HE GOT. POOR BAWUMIAH HAS BEEN "TSATSU-LISED". TO TSATSU-LISE A PERSON MEANS TO LET THE PERSON KEEP ON REPEATING ISSUES, SMILING AT NOTHING, THAT HIS MISTAKES UNLIKE TH ...
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BAWUMIAH WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN AFTER THE GRILLING HE GOT. POOR BAWUMIAH HAS BEEN "TSATSU-LISED". TO TSATSU-LISE A PERSON MEANS TO LET THE PERSON KEEP ON REPEATING ISSUES, SMILING AT NOTHING, THAT HIS MISTAKES UNLIKE THAT OF OTHERS ARE ERRORS (whatever that means) AND CLAIMING THAT NOBODY WAS THERE.
insight to the bone 11 years ago

its unlikely there will be a runoff rather the issue will be settled either by upholding the decision of the ec or will go straight out and award the presidency to npp. either way there can be no peace and we should expect wa ...
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its unlikely there will be a runoff rather the issue will be settled either by upholding the decision of the ec or will go straight out and award the presidency to npp. either way there can be no peace and we should expect war since it has less to do with rigging of elections rather hegemony chauvinism , authoritarian govt , ethnocentrism and tribalism camouflaged by ideology and corruption. its a do or die situation and anyone who is naive enough to think there will be no showdown after the ruling is a fool . the president is also supposed to be the commander in chief which means if he doesnt have the guts and brains to plan and execute a war effort he should not be running for president . anyone can steal power but how many can truely lead into prosperity ? jj the son of an uncircumcised rouge after over 20 years did nothing but put the economy back into the middle ages and thats a fact despite his so called eloquence in bullshiting us with ideologies he himself understood not.this ndc corrupt incompetent govt is just occupying space and wasting our time , its time to think war as they will not go away without the use of force . long live the republic of Akan
nana addo 11 years ago

Foolish writer,have u created a being before that u descriminate?

Foolish writer,have u created a being before that u descriminate?
nana addo 11 years ago

Foolish contributor,have u created a being before that u insult northerners?

Foolish contributor,have u created a being before that u insult northerners?
insight to the bone 11 years ago

this is no insult but the sad fact , you pepefuo are good for nothing idiots who can never do better

this is no insult but the sad fact , you pepefuo are good for nothing idiots who can never do better
Kofi Wayo 11 years ago

No election has been conduct perfect in any country not even the USA.We dare 9Judges(Ghanaians) to nullify over 4 million votes just to force Nana on us. Let my vote stand.We will not accept any verdict that will nullify our ...
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No election has been conduct perfect in any country not even the USA.We dare 9Judges(Ghanaians) to nullify over 4 million votes just to force Nana on us. Let my vote stand.We will not accept any verdict that will nullify our vote
Fire Burn U 11 years ago

Nice article, Akilu, but with all NDC supporters thinking and behaving like this so-called Kofi Wayo, what are we going to achieve?

Just read his comment. He's saying that even if its proven that there are irregularities, ...
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Nice article, Akilu, but with all NDC supporters thinking and behaving like this so-called Kofi Wayo, what are we going to achieve?

Just read his comment. He's saying that even if its proven that there are irregularities, the votes should not be nullified because that will impose Nana on us. On him, and who, I wonder?

What about the millions who voted for Nana? They should grin and bear it? It is such unintelligent attitudes that drive the nation back-wards, just the same way tro tro and taxi drivers behave as if they don't have brains.

Under normal circumstances one would have thought the matter here is very simple. Whatever the Supreme Court decides is final, whether we think it's fair or not. The Constitution says so. We can't all get what we want all the time so in an orderly, decent, intelligent democracy, means are put in place for resolving such disputes.

But unfortunately, we can't rely on the common-sense of Ghanaians. Sadly, I cannot foresee a situation where NDC supporters will accept a ruling that will take them out of power.

Majority of them think like this Kofi Wayo with no respect for laid-down rules. I am left to hope that in future elections, most of these irregularities will be curbed but even then, I cannot be sure. The people we're dealing with don't learn, do they?
Ghana_First 11 years ago

Mahama is our President. No court can over turn it.

Mahama is our President. No court can over turn it.
kwasipong 11 years ago

Do you understand the word 'Supreme'? That is the adjetive which describes the court. Think my brother or sister, think.

Do you understand the word 'Supreme'? That is the adjetive which describes the court. Think my brother or sister, think.
Nii Ansah 11 years ago

Please, correct yourself, supreme court do make people presidents, they make and enforce rulings at courts!

Please, correct yourself, supreme court do make people presidents, they make and enforce rulings at courts!
ASANTEWA 11 years ago

HAVE you READ the CONSTITUTION?

FOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!

HAVE you READ the CONSTITUTION?

FOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awura Ama,Dallas,Tx. 11 years ago

Reason and bring your mind home,the SC can do and undo a president,that is the power the law of the land(constitution)has giving them.Stop dreaming b'cos it's day time.

Reason and bring your mind home,the SC can do and undo a president,that is the power the law of the land(constitution)has giving them.Stop dreaming b'cos it's day time.
Awura Ama,Dallas,Tx. 11 years ago

They just stupid,these people have forgotten Nana Addo got 5m plus and JDM also got 5m plus so what are they talking about?they are just stupid who need's free SHS.

They just stupid,these people have forgotten Nana Addo got 5m plus and JDM also got 5m plus so what are they talking about?they are just stupid who need's free SHS.
Kondendiara Kakraba 11 years ago

After all is down with, I suggest NDC & EC must be charged with causing financial loss to the state and subsequently prosecuted. If proven Mahama had a hand in the rigging, he and Afari Gwan Gyan should be bundled to Nsawam. ...
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After all is down with, I suggest NDC & EC must be charged with causing financial loss to the state and subsequently prosecuted. If proven Mahama had a hand in the rigging, he and Afari Gwan Gyan should be bundled to Nsawam. I say so because if they had conducted clean, free and fair elections, we would have been enjoying an atmosphere of peace and tranquilty.
Nii Ansah 11 years ago

what about if EC comes with evidence that this also happened in eastern and ashanti region? what will u say?

what about if EC comes with evidence that this also happened in eastern and ashanti region? what will u say?
Mensah 11 years ago

The EC could have made things easy if it has submitted the pink sheet but the EC refused to do so because they new what they did. It is therefore foolish on the EC's part to suggest that there were duplication on the petition ...
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The EC could have made things easy if it has submitted the pink sheet but the EC refused to do so because they new what they did. It is therefore foolish on the EC's part to suggest that there were duplication on the petitioners' list.
Kwame 11 years ago

I can imagine you've been out of Ghana for some time now. What is wrong in Volta is wrong in Ashanti. The EC is complicit in this rigging enterprise, don't you hear?

I can imagine you've been out of Ghana for some time now. What is wrong in Volta is wrong in Ashanti. The EC is complicit in this rigging enterprise, don't you hear?
Kwaku 11 years ago

The last kick of a dying horse is dangerous so NPP should watch out for Tsatsu,especially since he is an Ewe.He can conjure some juju to dismantle all the legal team of NPP.

The last kick of a dying horse is dangerous so NPP should watch out for Tsatsu,especially since he is an Ewe.He can conjure some juju to dismantle all the legal team of NPP.
Sam Baidoo 11 years ago

Lol, akatsi juju hahahahaha

Lol, akatsi juju hahahahaha
Vodoo Xebieso 11 years ago

That is what the off-spring of a woman raped by a giant he-ape would say.

That is what the off-spring of a woman raped by a giant he-ape would say.
LANCE 11 years ago

This guy is really ''LEGALLY SHORT'' Was he lestening or watching the same crosds examination I was watching and listening? Tsatsu has has all but discredited Bawumia my brother from a different mother.Bawumia was simply cons ...
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This guy is really ''LEGALLY SHORT'' Was he lestening or watching the same crosds examination I was watching and listening? Tsatsu has has all but discredited Bawumia my brother from a different mother.Bawumia was simply consisetent with the lies of the NPP. This case should have been thrown out long ago.
Lanc Adoguba
Awura Ama,Dallas,Tx. 11 years ago

Unfortunately you are not any of the Judges,so they will continue with this case.If the petitioners have no case there and then your wish would have been granted but for now they do have a case so we are happy.

Unfortunately you are not any of the Judges,so they will continue with this case.If the petitioners have no case there and then your wish would have been granted but for now they do have a case so we are happy.
alabbas 11 years ago

Say it man -- Tsatsu has finished hiimsaelfd.

Before a TV audience counted in millions, he exhibited bad manners, impatience, repetitiousness and confusion. Then he resorted to delaying mechanisms. Anyone with a strong cas ...
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Say it man -- Tsatsu has finished hiimsaelfd.

Before a TV audience counted in millions, he exhibited bad manners, impatience, repetitiousness and confusion. Then he resorted to delaying mechanisms. Anyone with a strong case doesn't do that. Added to the attempt by Gbevlo-Lartey's security goons to interfere with the court process on the flimsy excuse that they wanted to guard the pink sheets, one wonders whether there is an agenda to shhotf Mahama in the foot! Because it is so patent that Tsatsu was annoying everyone, including the judges, who are human, after all, and must have been irritated by Tsatsu's headstrong refusal to listen to their gentle prodding or even straightforward advice.

It is said that there is no bad publicity. But the notoriety Tsatsu has courted must have has finished him? What did he expect to gain by such repetitiveness? Bore the nation to death? haviour? Pity Mahama, who selected him to be the NDC's lawyer.
koliko 11 years ago

Bawumia who turn himself to mugu and the short dwarf and the Nonsense people party are making fool of him by using him to achieve their goals so they can become president of Ghana. I pity that Bawumia. Sorry for his kids.

Bawumia who turn himself to mugu and the short dwarf and the Nonsense people party are making fool of him by using him to achieve their goals so they can become president of Ghana. I pity that Bawumia. Sorry for his kids.
Kwesi Mensah 11 years ago

NPP man, do not be your own judge. Tsatsu was not there to please you! You wrote: "....... The question to ask is whether Tsatsu was able to discredit the evidence of the star witness of the petitioners.

For me, in as far ...
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NPP man, do not be your own judge. Tsatsu was not there to please you! You wrote: "....... The question to ask is whether Tsatsu was able to discredit the evidence of the star witness of the petitioners.

For me, in as far as the respondents have been unable to point out a single case of duplication in the analysis before the Court; my answer is a BIG NO! I wish to at this juncture, commend Dr. Bawumia ....."
TerriblY Kwesi Mensah Spe cifiC 11 years ago

Was he there then to play ? Tell us, you can't just leave it unanswered.

Was he there then to play ? Tell us, you can't just leave it unanswered.
Mr. Questions 11 years ago

Tsatsu, Lithur & Quarshie-Idun cannot perform ADDITON, SUBTRACTION, MULTIPLICATION & DIVISION.

What is going on in the court room is no NEWTONIAN MECHANICS; neither is it ROCKET SCIENCE nor CALCULUS.

These guys have n ...
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Tsatsu, Lithur & Quarshie-Idun cannot perform ADDITON, SUBTRACTION, MULTIPLICATION & DIVISION.

What is going on in the court room is no NEWTONIAN MECHANICS; neither is it ROCKET SCIENCE nor CALCULUS.

These guys have no idea what VENN DIAGRAMS are. I wonder why the President, the EC and the NDC picked them as their lead lawyers.

Their knowledge in Statistics is virtually non-existent.
That's why we see them making mockery of themselves in court.
Tsatsu was just a NUISANCE !!!

They have been joined by Mr. Mosquito and Ms. Anita Blockhead Coconut Head de Souza.

THEY ARE THE 5 AMICUS of the NDC.
KT 11 years ago

Talk is cheap so we are all talking without facts. How in the world would you come to court with your evidence and openly tell the court that you are not relying on your own evidence but your analysis. What did you use for th ...
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Talk is cheap so we are all talking without facts. How in the world would you come to court with your evidence and openly tell the court that you are not relying on your own evidence but your analysis. What did you use for the analysis, your own stuff or the same evidence you brought to the court? Now that your analysis, is no more relevant,what are you relying on? NPP need to strategize how to approach this case otherwise they will embarrass themselves.How they led everyone believes that they have a mountain top evidence to proof that the election was stolen, that's not what we're experiencing.They haven't showed us any thievery except that now they're basing their case on law.But to my understanding, the laws are made to serve citizens but not to take someone's right from him. Laws are made to protect and serve its citizen not other way around.If a law deprived someone's right then it is bad law and it needs to be amended. God bless us all!!
Kwasi Mensah Boahen 11 years ago

An intelligent piece of comment;appreciated.

An intelligent piece of comment;appreciated.
Kwobia (Toronto ) 11 years ago

Please stop this prejudiced analysis.You are
Looking at a different TV show.

Please stop this prejudiced analysis.You are
Looking at a different TV show.
Lorgo Ligri 11 years ago

After 13 days of boring, repetitve,and controversial cross-examination, Tsatsu is not yet finished. The man needs to cross-examine himself as to wheather he is a classroom law lecturer or a real practising court room lawyer. ...
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After 13 days of boring, repetitve,and controversial cross-examination, Tsatsu is not yet finished. The man needs to cross-examine himself as to wheather he is a classroom law lecturer or a real practising court room lawyer. He has left little to the imagination of the populace that thought of him as a luminary. Instead of charming, he has erased my admiration of him with his lack of legal tactic and decorum.
kofi essoun 11 years ago

your commentary shows how stupid you are.

your commentary shows how stupid you are.
SENSE PREFECT 11 years ago

YOU FIRST MAKE YOUR VIEWS VERY CLEAR BY SAYING, "After 13 days of boring, repetitive, controversial as well as duplicated cross-examination of the star witness of the petitioners, Lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata has finally ended his u ...
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YOU FIRST MAKE YOUR VIEWS VERY CLEAR BY SAYING, "After 13 days of boring, repetitive, controversial as well as duplicated cross-examination of the star witness of the petitioners, Lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata has finally ended his unenviable longest cross-examination at the Supreme Court." YOU SOMEHOW ARE HONEST ENOUGH TO SAY " We, ( INCLUDING YOURSELF), the “legally short” people watching proceedings on TV". WHY DO YOU NOT JUST SAY U CANNOT FOLLOW THE LEGAL ARGUMENTS BUT YOUR BIASED VIEW IS SO AND SO? I ALSO REST MY CASE
VYKING 11 years ago

As always, the systemic disease of jaundiced crappy writings dogs this apology of an author.

As always, the systemic disease of jaundiced crappy writings dogs this apology of an author.
DR. DO PLENTY 11 years ago

AFTER THE GRILLING HE GOT. POOR BAWUMIAH HAS BEEN "TSATSU-LISED". TO TSATSU-LISE A PERSON MEANS TO LET THE PERSON KEEP ON REPEATING ISSUES, SMILING AT NOTHING, THAT HIS MISTAKES UNLIKE THAT OF OTHERS ARE ERRORS (whatever that ...
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AFTER THE GRILLING HE GOT. POOR BAWUMIAH HAS BEEN "TSATSU-LISED". TO TSATSU-LISE A PERSON MEANS TO LET THE PERSON KEEP ON REPEATING ISSUES, SMILING AT NOTHING, THAT HIS MISTAKES UNLIKE THAT OF OTHERS ARE ERRORS (whatever that means) AND CLAIMING THAT NOBODY WAS THERE.
Baba Alhassan 11 years ago

The souls that were perished in the days of the revolution have cried to the Almighty God for vengeance on those who perpetrated such heinous crimes (Ahwois, Tsikatas,P.V. Obengs, Boakye Gyans,Rawlings to mention but a few ca ...
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The souls that were perished in the days of the revolution have cried to the Almighty God for vengeance on those who perpetrated such heinous crimes (Ahwois, Tsikatas,P.V. Obengs, Boakye Gyans,Rawlings to mention but a few cannot escape the wrath of God. Kojo Tsikata I learnt is seriously sick awaiting to be infested with maggots whilst alive and his cousin Tsatsu though not bedridden but looks like a dead body because his mind is full of evil intents.In the revolutionary days he was being touted legal luminary or wizard not knowing decent lawyers did not associate themselves that illegal regime and now democracy has exposed and his demeanor shows during the cross examination. Atuguba has so far exhibited his impartiality. Ghana's democracy is flourishing.
Ghana 11 years ago

NPP the grand Party of insults and name calling. These uncouth behavior does't stop with the downtrodden alone but even with the elites of the party.

Most people in that party did not grow up with their fathers at home so, ...
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NPP the grand Party of insults and name calling. These uncouth behavior does't stop with the downtrodden alone but even with the elites of the party.

Most people in that party did not grow up with their fathers at home so, had no proper training in their infancy. Insults are normal for them because of waywardness.

We have learnt before you'er elevated to any tangible position in NPP you must undergo insults training from the pioneers before you'er given that position.

It's pathetic to be in such a party of Ashanti/Akyem tribal hooligans.
NanaKwesi 11 years ago

You're really really really legally short and pray you're personally not. You talking about repetition? Hhahahahahhaaaaaaa!!!!!! can you tell me the number of times Bawumia "used it once in his analysis?

You're really really really legally short and pray you're personally not. You talking about repetition? Hhahahahahhaaaaaaa!!!!!! can you tell me the number of times Bawumia "used it once in his analysis?
ASAMOAH 11 years ago

Useless pepeni! Go to hell you fool! Are you the only one who listen and watch the proceedings? Fuck off you clown! The NPP has lost the cese even before going to court.Fuck you cracked heel!

Useless pepeni! Go to hell you fool! Are you the only one who listen and watch the proceedings? Fuck off you clown! The NPP has lost the cese even before going to court.Fuck you cracked heel!
Kan Na wo 11 years ago

Is it not that same voting without biometric verification that your MP s are benifiting and enjoying at parliment house.Why cant Mahama do same if possible.

Is it not that same voting without biometric verification that your MP s are benifiting and enjoying at parliment house.Why cant Mahama do same if possible.
Kwame 11 years ago

Kudos my brother for case well rested.

Kudos my brother for case well rested.
Jospin 11 years ago

Obviouly the arthur of this article, like many NPP supporters dont understand courtroom procedures. As such he cannot appreciate the work Tsatsu did at the court. And am sure he would not learn anything too. To some of us it ...
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Obviouly the arthur of this article, like many NPP supporters dont understand courtroom procedures. As such he cannot appreciate the work Tsatsu did at the court. And am sure he would not learn anything too. To some of us it was a whole lecture.
Nte Nte 11 years ago

Today,22nd of May 2013 has shown that Mr Addison's law qualification failed to match that of Prof Tsatsu Tsikata.The exhaustive cross-examination of the Bawumia by Tsatsu has left Mr. Addison with no rational questions to as ...
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Today,22nd of May 2013 has shown that Mr Addison's law qualification failed to match that of Prof Tsatsu Tsikata.The exhaustive cross-examination of the Bawumia by Tsatsu has left Mr. Addison with no rational questions to ask Bawumia.
Titilope 11 years ago

wats going to b the end results oooooo. hmmmmm

wats going to b the end results oooooo. hmmmmm
nana addo 11 years ago

His style is so matured n experienced

His style is so matured n experienced
Mahama the thief 11 years ago

We are praying for a runoff

We are praying for a runoff
Efo Kwaku 11 years ago

waste of precious time of the judges and Ghana as a whole, the more he try more he better the NPP case but to play fool of his beloved party try to prolong things impress NDC after mixing his sense of law to better NDC defen ...
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waste of precious time of the judges and Ghana as a whole, the more he try more he better the NPP case but to play fool of his beloved party try to prolong things impress NDC after mixing his sense of law to better NDC defence

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