Contempt row: CJ petitioned to restrain Supreme Court

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kojo lee 10 years ago

very intelligent article the cj must quickly study this petition nd act accordingly it looks like the supreme court is out on a wild goose chase which will eventualy destroy our hard earned democracy

very intelligent article the cj must quickly study this petition nd act accordingly it looks like the supreme court is out on a wild goose chase which will eventualy destroy our hard earned democracy
Whatever 10 years ago

The CJ is not above the Supreme Court. The chief justice is under the supreme court authority so petitioning her is an ill-advised move. Besides, she is also not exempted from the contempt warning

The CJ is not above the Supreme Court. The chief justice is under the supreme court authority so petitioning her is an ill-advised move. Besides, she is also not exempted from the contempt warning
OSEI TAWIAH 10 years ago

So the Supreme Court should be allowed to haul any Ghanaian they suspect of impolite speech to jail, and that's what you call democracy. I have been listening to your comments and it seems to me that you always favour selecti ...
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So the Supreme Court should be allowed to haul any Ghanaian they suspect of impolite speech to jail, and that's what you call democracy. I have been listening to your comments and it seems to me that you always favour selective punishment. I won't be surprised to find out that you an indeed an Ewe. They are the only people in Ghana who always support and defend these kind of practices. Forcing people to comply with orders are only temporary solutions, as we have witnessed already with Ashawo-ba JJ's revolution. Pretty soon, Atuguba or whatever he calls himself will have to create another court and build a new prison for the number of people criticizing the Supreme Court and their incompetent actions.
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TerriblY Spe cifiC 10 years ago

We must be firm or poverty stricken NPPists will damage the country. This stupid professor from US is idiotic.

We must be firm or poverty stricken NPPists will damage the country. This stupid professor from US is idiotic.
OYOKOBA 10 years ago

Perhaps the use of accolades like "My Lord", "Your Lordship" etc. has gone into the head of Justice Atuguba making him feel like he has to be feared and he is beyond criticisms.

We cannot sit back and watch the return to th ...
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Perhaps the use of accolades like "My Lord", "Your Lordship" etc. has gone into the head of Justice Atuguba making him feel like he has to be feared and he is beyond criticisms.

We cannot sit back and watch the return to the ominous era of Culture of Silence, whereby tin-gods like Rawlings held themselves as above reproach or criticism.

Atuguba has proven himself to be a product of Rawlings monstrous reign when people could be called over radio stations to report themselves on trump up charges and will disappear thereafter without trace. Atuguba must get it through his cone head that he is neither “Lord” nor "God". If he does not get it, he is also on trial on how he conducts himself. We cannot accept the fact that he only sees jokes out of the misdeeds of NDC operatives but hastens not to strike NPP operatives with sledge hammer and threats. Who the fuck does he think he is, our creator or God who must be feared?

For somebody who holds himself to be a superior judge, what is he doing listening to radio stations and newspapers when he should be concentrating on what is in front of him, and blocking all outside influences. Is he saying he is influenced and clouded by what he hears on radio and TV or reads in the print media in rendering justice?

NPP made serious tactical error in allowing this Atuguba to sit on the case inspite of his very strong links to the NDC. If the country goes up in flames because of his biases he will have himself to blame. Some judge. Tweaaa! How can you just issue wanted statements to citizens on air without specifying what their charge sheet is and haul them before you without the benefit of legal representation. Are you nuts?
OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago

Source: Daily Guide...

All of a sudden nonentities want to portray to the world how close they were to the late President.

Those who had to chat with him for one hour everyday, those Deputy Ministers who had to call h ...
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Source: Daily Guide...

All of a sudden nonentities want to portray to the world how close they were to the late President.

Those who had to chat with him for one hour everyday, those Deputy Ministers who had to call him every morning before the man could even brush his teeth, and still those who would be called to the Castle by the late President to express his appreciation for job well done after they had gone to insult political opponents in the media on his behalf. Shameless id.iots raising their egos
TerriblY Spe cifiC 10 years ago

If she succumbs to this pink shit. Asante Akyems think Ghana belongs to them,. They want to have their own way and never want to work to the rule.

If she succumbs to this pink shit. Asante Akyems think Ghana belongs to them,. They want to have their own way and never want to work to the rule.
TKN 10 years ago

YOU ARE MAD, YOU TROKOSI SON

YOU ARE MAD, YOU TROKOSI SON
Yaw Amofa 10 years ago

The bloody refugee law professor can go to hell!!! Your American legal system permits all sorts of bullshit, not Ghana.

The bloody refugee law professor can go to hell!!! Your American legal system permits all sorts of bullshit, not Ghana.
kalusha 10 years ago

can go and fuck himself,,,this is ghana not america where trumutrumu is legal

can go and fuck himself,,,this is ghana not america where trumutrumu is legal
okofo 10 years ago

You're right, it's Ghana indeed, where illegal armed Chinese migrants dictate to the gov't how to treat them.

It's Ghana indeed where illegal armed migrants take over lands from citizens, use the citizens to destroy their ...
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You're right, it's Ghana indeed, where illegal armed Chinese migrants dictate to the gov't how to treat them.

It's Ghana indeed where illegal armed migrants take over lands from citizens, use the citizens to destroy their reserved forest taking away gold and leaving them destitude!!

So you're right, this is Ghana in deed!!!
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GHANABI 10 years ago

Agya momma yenka, na Yaw Amofa y3
gyimifo papa. These are those who refuses to see the light, even when they are ushered into it. Yaw, I want you to begin to think outside the box.
Go back and re-read the prolific article o ...
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Agya momma yenka, na Yaw Amofa y3
gyimifo papa. These are those who refuses to see the light, even when they are ushered into it. Yaw, I want you to begin to think outside the box.
Go back and re-read the prolific article of Kwaku Asare. Hmmm. Did I
hear you bullshitting America? Open, your eyes and ears then, for you are living in a fools Paradise. Living in a country naturally endowed with fertile land and natural resources
yet you go to bed every night with an empty stomach. In the midst of abundant waters the fool is always
thirsty, and that is what is happening in your country today. Ghanaians are afraid of change to the extend that they accept any conditions that befalls them. No. The American will call it negligence. WAKE ,THEREFORE, GHANA,OR ELSE YOU
WILL PERISH.
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kofi yesu 10 years ago

Well done you hit him hard with a sletch hammer that useless Yaw Amofa guy....

Well done you hit him hard with a sletch hammer that useless Yaw Amofa guy....
MIFIR GHANA 10 years ago

This is one of those elements needed to be jailed in Ghana. Why basing in USA?? If you know what is going on underground in Ghana you won't have even dreamt of writing such rubbish.
I wish CJ Atuguba JAIL all these LOOSE SP ...
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This is one of those elements needed to be jailed in Ghana. Why basing in USA?? If you know what is going on underground in Ghana you won't have even dreamt of writing such rubbish.
I wish CJ Atuguba JAIL all these LOOSE SPEAKERS, like AWUKU type. And you Asare must report to National Investigation Bereu for writing this bullshit. Look at you, comapring quotating California, USA Maricon country with Ghana. You evil intentions will judge you.
Mortified 10 years ago

@Maaco, you are right and on the button my son. Allow me to add my two bit! Mr. Asare, I’m not a lawyer but I have a strong feeling that the first rule of law is common sense. The founding fathers of the land of America ...
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@Maaco, you are right and on the button my son. Allow me to add my two bit! Mr. Asare, I’m not a lawyer but I have a strong feeling that the first rule of law is common sense. The founding fathers of the land of America distanced themselves from Thomas Paine after independence because he was not a believer. Now as much as it hurt them, common sense dictated that for the sanity and unity of America they must do so. The people of Rwanda waited for their rulers, who waited for United Nations who waited for their pay masters. The end result of waiting for the proper thing to be done was the demise of a million people.
I site these two examples above to demonstrate the significance of common sense. Those of us with our all and family in Ghana held our breath when we heard some comments on the radio. Fuel was being poured all over Ghana and luckily the match was wet. Mr Asare, do not underestimate the ability of an African to descend to violence of such horror that when sanity prevails s/he will refuse to admit that capability. I believe that time spent outside of Ghana is giving this dilution of civility and hence your inability comprehend the dilemma of our Judiciary.
At a trying time like this, what they need is help to hold the country together and not someone outside the country throwing fine words around without understanding the impact of what the judges are trying to achieve.
The next time you wish to show your calibre, perhaps a book might be in order for us to judge its worth by the number of sales.
Good day Sir
ab irato
Baron 10 years ago

@Mortified, No more no less. I hold your back, plus you are a better writer. Cheers to a cold beer!

@Mortified, No more no less. I hold your back, plus you are a better writer. Cheers to a cold beer!
julu 10 years ago

Is there any news from Ghana apart from this petition nonsense that is getting no where?

Is there any news from Ghana apart from this petition nonsense that is getting no where?
Counsellor 10 years ago

You said is right @Mortified.

You said is right @Mortified.
Wahabu 10 years ago

Wonderful, i think many of the people outside Ghana wants to say that their views are more superior to those of us here but they always forget the fact that conditions in countries that they state today were not achieved with ...
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Wonderful, i think many of the people outside Ghana wants to say that their views are more superior to those of us here but they always forget the fact that conditions in countries that they state today were not achieved without these kinds of common sense as you called it. Mention any of the countries, Britain, USA etc, they ve all through these trying moments and only common sense made them succeeded and so people like mr. asare should learn to use their common sense for the benefit of mother Ghana.
Papa Sam NYC 10 years ago

Wow! I like this and as I said somewhere in the thread, we cannot deny the potential harm the comments made by those individuals invited can bring in the country. As you said the justices know what they are contending with an ...
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Wow! I like this and as I said somewhere in the thread, we cannot deny the potential harm the comments made by those individuals invited can bring in the country. As you said the justices know what they are contending with and they are right to nib in the bud anything that can threaten the peace and administration of justice in the country. Your references to Thomas Paine and Rwanda insightful and thanks for your article.

Bottom line, I disagree with the manner they (Justices)went about it for their inability to state what crime was committed, but I support the overall intent of their action.
Kofi Abotsi 10 years ago

T am bemused. We are told that the justices did not state what crime was committed by Sammy Awuku. That's fine. Can someone tell me what the profuse appologies Sammy Awuku shamefully offerred was for. Was it for nothing wrong ...
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T am bemused. We are told that the justices did not state what crime was committed by Sammy Awuku. That's fine. Can someone tell me what the profuse appologies Sammy Awuku shamefully offerred was for. Was it for nothing wrong he was aware he had done? I am neither NPP or NDC, but we need to watch out where our exulted wisdom leads us.
okofo 10 years ago

If that's where you're directing the argument, then what is the court doing about even the more serious comtemptous statements made by Mr. John Mahama and others on the case so far?

You see, we have law binding us, and it ...
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If that's where you're directing the argument, then what is the court doing about even the more serious comtemptous statements made by Mr. John Mahama and others on the case so far?

You see, we have law binding us, and it SHOULD be applied equally on both side without prejudice or patiality, otherwise, the outcome fits the Rwanda scenario you used as an example, albeit a twisted one.

If Mr Agutuba believes in applying the law impatially, or wants to be taken seriously, let him call the care-taker-president to order first, since his injurous statement preceded Sammy Awuku's comment.

People have DEMOCRATIC RIGHT to comment on the case
The African Patriot 10 years ago

Well said, Mr. Asare and Okofo.
Mr. Mortified uses his anglo gramar to manipulate those unconvince once to gain for popularity first. Your analysis is not wrong but does allow you to blame prof. Asare. Simply because he ment ...
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Well said, Mr. Asare and Okofo.
Mr. Mortified uses his anglo gramar to manipulate those unconvince once to gain for popularity first. Your analysis is not wrong but does allow you to blame prof. Asare. Simply because he mentioned what law is giving as the judges use the power of the court to wrongly punish Mr. Awuku. We have freedom of the press and expression. Why is the court keeping silence over the big mouth of the president? It is about time to serve all citizens with the same right. Mr. Mortified, if you are giving the court right for their unlawful treatment, what are you going to do if a citizen als do the same? We need to obey the laws of the country and stop this politricks.

The same right for all and the judges must punish the president too.

Mr. Asare has a point and your comon sense the does not make sense at all.
Papa Sam NYC 10 years ago

At all costs, this creeping authoritarian tendencies in the justices must be brought up and corrected before it gets out of hand.

It is clear the court prejudged and administered punishment without stipulating what crime ...
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At all costs, this creeping authoritarian tendencies in the justices must be brought up and corrected before it gets out of hand.

It is clear the court prejudged and administered punishment without stipulating what crime was committed or what rules were violated. A clear procedural lapse on the part of the Judges.

However, one must also not lose sight of the disturbing nature of the comments, especially, by Atubiga and Boahen which threatens and has the potential to disrupt the peace and administration justice in the country. This, no one will disagree but as said the manner the whole thing has been handled by the eminent Justices needs to be looked at.

Undeniably, the article is very interesting, well written by some who knows law. In my opinion, this will keep the discussion going for days to come.
I LOVE IT!!!
PALMWINE SELLER 10 years ago

THE GUYS NAME IS ATO BUGA SO WHAT DO U EXPECT. I HAVE NEVER SEEN NOTHING LIKE A JUDGE CALLING PEOPLE OUT TO MEET HIM IN COURT WITHOUT LEGAL COUNSEL OR EVEN CHARGES. OH MY GOD GHANA IS DONE. HOW DID ALL THIS GOAT HERDERS ENTER ...
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THE GUYS NAME IS ATO BUGA SO WHAT DO U EXPECT. I HAVE NEVER SEEN NOTHING LIKE A JUDGE CALLING PEOPLE OUT TO MEET HIM IN COURT WITHOUT LEGAL COUNSEL OR EVEN CHARGES. OH MY GOD GHANA IS DONE. HOW DID ALL THIS GOAT HERDERS ENTERED OUR COURTS.
SIMPLY RUTHLESS 10 years ago

If you want to be ruthless to the judges then come to the Ghanaweb forum but if you dare say something against them on the air-waves or in the newspapers then you have dug your own grave bcos they have the power to apply any ...
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If you want to be ruthless to the judges then come to the Ghanaweb forum but if you dare say something against them on the air-waves or in the newspapers then you have dug your own grave bcos they have the power to apply any means to drag you before them so drop this book-long procedure and advise your boys to behave themselves. This is Ghana, period !
Aasante\akyem 10 years ago

Very stupid people who always know their "rights". When they are in power, everybody must obey the law and be very respectful to those in charge of governmental affairs. But in opposion, these asante/akyems choose to obey a ...
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Very stupid people who always know their "rights". When they are in power, everybody must obey the law and be very respectful to those in charge of governmental affairs. But in opposion, these asante/akyems choose to obey and disabey any law. They're arrogant, notorious rebellous, lairs, disobedient, shameless, greedy, and eveything bad one can say about them.
OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago

Author:-Hon. Martin A.B.K. Amidu.

...The Government exercised the latter option when we disagreed over the judgment debt and other Gargantuan crimes. The Government, and my colleague Ministers at the time know that there ...
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Author:-Hon. Martin A.B.K. Amidu.

...The Government exercised the latter option when we disagreed over the judgment debt and other Gargantuan crimes. The Government, and my colleague Ministers at the time know that there was no provision for dismissal under my contract of employment as a Minister or that of any Minster.

I reserve the right as a citizen of Ghana to protect and defend my honour and integrity should this civilized challenge for the truth be ignored.

This is not the price I should be made to pay by the Government of Ghana for defending the Constitution of Ghana in the Waterville and Isofoton unconstitutional payments declared by the Supreme Court.
ADWEN 10 years ago

Prof Asare, you piece is worth studying by all lawyers and the Supreme Court judges,
You clearly highlighted all the legal controls which should have ben undertaken by the Supreme Court judges but not done.
They are rather ...
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Prof Asare, you piece is worth studying by all lawyers and the Supreme Court judges,
You clearly highlighted all the legal controls which should have ben undertaken by the Supreme Court judges but not done.
They are rather focusing on irrelevant issues.
One of your recommendations included "The Court must state in very specific terms how Mr. Awuku’s remarks are contemptuous, including at a minimum, setting boundaries for acceptable remarks, in light of the constitutional value of free speech"
Also there are a lot of administrative controls and flaws that the Supreme court judges are overlooking which is negatively impacting the whole proceedings. They seem to be operating according to any administrative guidelines and standards rather assuming that everyone follows a code of conduct which is subjective.
Many thanks, Ghana needs people with a lot of exposure to manage the country. You sound very knowledge with the law profession than those dealing with the Election case at the moment.
KOJOVIE 10 years ago

THIS IS GHANA. IF THE PRESS IS NOT CONTROL THEY WILL CREATE TROUBLE IN GHANA. GREATER % OF THE POPULATION IS ILLITERATE. PLEASE GIVE ME A BREAK. I WISH THE SC WILL START SENTENCING THIS GUYS TO JAIL.

THIS IS GHANA. IF THE PRESS IS NOT CONTROL THEY WILL CREATE TROUBLE IN GHANA. GREATER % OF THE POPULATION IS ILLITERATE. PLEASE GIVE ME A BREAK. I WISH THE SC WILL START SENTENCING THIS GUYS TO JAIL.
ewe man 10 years ago

you no why because they never being in slave like we ewe's and northner's so thay are proud.

you no why because they never being in slave like we ewe's and northner's so thay are proud.
KANTAMANTO 10 years ago

Its all about freedom of speech that allows every one to speak his mind. Certain people when given 1 inch wants to take 10 inches and turn into dictators and that infringes on our hard earned freedom.

Its all about freedom of speech that allows every one to speak his mind. Certain people when given 1 inch wants to take 10 inches and turn into dictators and that infringes on our hard earned freedom.
Merlic, London 10 years ago

I have been in London for a while so I admit that I have yet to come to terms some of the bad, horrible and distasteful about Ghanaian overall behaviours. This is not to say that inappropriate behaviours are only akin to our ...
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I have been in London for a while so I admit that I have yet to come to terms some of the bad, horrible and distasteful about Ghanaian overall behaviours. This is not to say that inappropriate behaviours are only akin to our nation. No! I only refer to this because you can have surprises in Ghana so those not currently resident there need to be continuously reflexive of time. The Professor is right but may have to be aware that the judges there are scrupulously looking for good judgment and peace at the same time. His may be bookwork but theirs is not.
OSEI TAWIAH 10 years ago

Nobody forced Ghanaians to create their own constitution. If we don't want to go by the books, we should not write any book. The constitution of any country is paramount to everything. You can't write the law and throw it to ...
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Nobody forced Ghanaians to create their own constitution. If we don't want to go by the books, we should not write any book. The constitution of any country is paramount to everything. You can't write the law and throw it to the dogs for your own when the time comes. This is why Al Qaida is not executed on the spot when they are caught, despite the fact that they can kill thousands on the spot.
REALITY 10 years ago

Any country with a case like this would have thrown it out long ago. The much time you waste on this case the more problems you create for Ghana. Please, end this case because you have heard more than enough to make judgement ...
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Any country with a case like this would have thrown it out long ago. The much time you waste on this case the more problems you create for Ghana. Please, end this case because you have heard more than enough to make judgement.
SIMPLY RUTHLESS 10 years ago

The most annoying part of the proceedings is where the KPMG man is being squeezed as if he is part of the litigation meanwhile they worked hard without charging a dime also it sounds silly to me when Addison cross-examined A ...
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The most annoying part of the proceedings is where the KPMG man is being squeezed as if he is part of the litigation meanwhile they worked hard without charging a dime also it sounds silly to me when Addison cross-examined Afari Djan with questions on the verification machine and the EC logistics and the whole thing looks like as if the judges are afraid to throw out this case fearing that the NPP people will create confusion in the country. Finally, the judges must increase the tempo of stopping counsels with unnecessary objections and questions so that this case will come to a close at the of July.
SIMPLY RUTHLESS 10 years ago

Finally, the judges must increase the tempo of stopping counsels with unnecessary objections and questions so that this case will come to a close at the end of july.

Finally, the judges must increase the tempo of stopping counsels with unnecessary objections and questions so that this case will come to a close at the end of july.
Wisdom KK 10 years ago

There this persons goes again in anti-Ewe comments, a progeny of Victor Owusu indeed! What about NPP activists reaction to Dr Wereko-Brobbey's critisism. Are you not forcing him to tow a certain line? State institutions need ...
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There this persons goes again in anti-Ewe comments, a progeny of Victor Owusu indeed! What about NPP activists reaction to Dr Wereko-Brobbey's critisism. Are you not forcing him to tow a certain line? State institutions need to be respected. Patapa will not help anybody win elections in Ghana. Period, Take it or leave it. It is this kind of tribal politics that is speeling the doom of your party. Get wise by learning your lessons.
Sogreh Sie 10 years ago

Osei,
Where do you get all these information from? Nowhere was it ever stated that Atuguba has thrown anyone in jail. You've to remember our democracy is young and need to be guided for so many years to come or else it'll b ...
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Osei,
Where do you get all these information from? Nowhere was it ever stated that Atuguba has thrown anyone in jail. You've to remember our democracy is young and need to be guided for so many years to come or else it'll be misused. Atuguba warned all journalists to report what actually happened and not to spin what was said and incite scrupulous people into unnecessary action but Sam Awuku did not listen to the court and was ban from the court, not thrown in jail as you are trying to misinform readers. The other three banned should have learned from Awuku that if they didn't report what happened, they run the risk of being thrown out.

Is this guy, Asare, actually a professor? God help our souls. When has a lawyer in the US ever wrote to the Chief Justice to interfere in the supreme court? Even Law Professors at Yale and Harvard can't tell the supreme court what they think they are doing wrong, and they are among the best, if not the best in the world. The Supreme Court is the ultimate law of the land and its decision can only be overturn by 2/3 majority of congress

There seems to be a trend developing amongst Ghanaian educated professors who earn their Ph.D in the USA. They all think because they are lecturers in the US, they know better than their Ghanaian counterparts, a pure fallacy. The resources available to students in the USA are about 80% more than in Ghana, where one has to actually learn everything to earn their degree, so stop bullshitting because you are not as learned as you think. The GOP, for example, hate the fact that DOMA was repealed but there is nothing they can do about it because the supreme court decided it, just as they did with ObamaCare. Let Ghanaians judge their own case because they live there, we don't and we should stop trying to tell them how to do things there, corruption aside. We all need to speak against corruption and I'll support anyone speaking against corruption if you are not picking and choosing who to complain about
osei kingsley, lagos 10 years ago

pure ghanaweb cooked concoction and bullshit.but ghanaweb wont get any reasonable fellow to take that,sorry!

pure ghanaweb cooked concoction and bullshit.but ghanaweb wont get any reasonable fellow to take that,sorry!
Huhuhuhu_Ny3hu 10 years ago

Is headed for the trash can! Try and get acquainted with the pegging order of proper protocol in any country,and you`ll discover a President, the Head of State, is the number one citizen of the land! in fact the CJ,is third i ...
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Is headed for the trash can! Try and get acquainted with the pegging order of proper protocol in any country,and you`ll discover a President, the Head of State, is the number one citizen of the land! in fact the CJ,is third in the line of succession after the Speaker of Parliament. So this attempt to somehow elevate the CJ above all persons in this country is a big joke. Kwaku Azar knows very that the sort of thing he is asking the CJ to do WILL NEVER HAPPEN;end of story. it is a publicity stunt to deceive the public,and also to create some ill-feeling amongst members of the SC bench. Will he be wasting time and ink if Annig Yeboah, Baffoe Bonnie or Rose Owusu was the Presiding Judge of the current panel?
Or does he think the CJ enjoys more voting rights than other Justices of our SC? So this camouflaged campaign to demonize Justice Atubuga is really an exercise in futility;and he Azar should know better than lead such a meaningless aned useless effort!
Nyansasem 10 years ago

This supreme court for the election petition was set up by the Chief Justice. If you find anything wrong with the process, then it is proper and fitting to consult or confront the ONE- Chief Justice- who set it up. Do you get ...
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This supreme court for the election petition was set up by the Chief Justice. If you find anything wrong with the process, then it is proper and fitting to consult or confront the ONE- Chief Justice- who set it up. Do you get it now.

And it looks like some of you can read pass the second line. This petition is just about how Atuguba and his bench have abrogated themselves to abuse the constitution of Ghana by parading people they perceive as guilty in front of them as GOATS.

In civilized Nation, if the SC deems it fit to charge you with "contempt of the law" it will write you and tell you about why they deem it so and ask you come to defend yourself but not to sit on TV and invite you without any letter or formal invitation to tell you about the charge.

THE SUPREME COURT JUDGES ARE NOT ABOVE THE LAW TOO. Do you get that?
SAMIA 10 years ago

THERE THEY GO AGAIN

THERE THEY GO AGAIN
KOLA ,LONDON PROPER 10 years ago

After Seeking Asylum to become a Lecturer, it is common sense that this former asylum seeker 'chop his home matter' since now he is no longer a Ghanaian citizen and which law allows a Ghanaian citizen to appear before a forei ...
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After Seeking Asylum to become a Lecturer, it is common sense that this former asylum seeker 'chop his home matter' since now he is no longer a Ghanaian citizen and which law allows a Ghanaian citizen to appear before a foreign Court?

In fact Illiteracy is a sorry disease affecting these Shoeshine boys in the USA
OSEI TAWIAH 10 years ago

Look who is talking, now trying to deprive a bonafide Ghanaian of his citizenship. Even a Trokosi idiot like you, washing toilets in London you think you are more of a Ghanaian than a true Akan man. Now you see why we Akans w ...
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Look who is talking, now trying to deprive a bonafide Ghanaian of his citizenship. Even a Trokosi idiot like you, washing toilets in London you think you are more of a Ghanaian than a true Akan man. Now you see why we Akans wish Ewes were not part of Ghana?
Huhuhuhu_Ny3hu 10 years ago

With DIRECT links to the Manhyia Palace,but I am afraid I do not share in your xenophobia or bigotry! I find it out of character that an 'Abiri' will take pride in behaving in such an ill-mannered fashion. We take pride in th ...
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With DIRECT links to the Manhyia Palace,but I am afraid I do not share in your xenophobia or bigotry! I find it out of character that an 'Abiri' will take pride in behaving in such an ill-mannered fashion. We take pride in the name we carry you know!
TIMO DE LAW 10 years ago

Look at Kola a big time illiterate calling a professor of law an illiterate,Kola I want to ask you what English language is"Since now he is no more a Ghanaian citizen"Dumb ass go and look for your kindergarten teacher to teac ...
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Look at Kola a big time illiterate calling a professor of law an illiterate,Kola I want to ask you what English language is"Since now he is no more a Ghanaian citizen"Dumb ass go and look for your kindergarten teacher to teach you ABC all over again for you to be able to write good English on Ghanaweb just for once,When you read the professor's article did you find any "shot" in it?nobody is forcing you to post on ghanaweb if you can't write English stay your dumb ass somewhere asembeni wonte brofoa ey3 force?minisane pone.
NANA KUFUOR 10 years ago

Cocase lawyer dzie wo fie asem.

Cocase lawyer dzie wo fie asem.
Houdini 10 years ago

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

You made my day.He has never posted one comment without making a mistake in the forum.

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

You made my day.He has never posted one comment without making a mistake in the forum.
KOLA PINK SHITS 10 years ago

Author:
KOLA ,LONDON PROPER

Date:
2013-06-29 03:50:45

Comment to:
Segbefia cautions IEA over “contemptuous” foru

How Many Pink Shits did NPP Supply? 11000 0r 13000?

Author:
KOLA ,LONDON PROPER

Date:
2013-06-29 03:50:45

Comment to:
Segbefia cautions IEA over “contemptuous” foru

How Many Pink Shits did NPP Supply? 11000 0r 13000?
Kwame. 10 years ago

WHEN WILL THIS TROKOSI SHRINE WORSHIPPER EVER LEARN ANY SENSE.OFFER HIM A FOWL FOR FREE AND HE WILL REFUSE BUT JUST YOUR BACK HE WILL COME AND STEAL IT.HE AND HIS. PEOPLE ARE SO LAZY BUT CAN DRINK AKPETESHIE EVERY DAY WITHOUT ...
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WHEN WILL THIS TROKOSI SHRINE WORSHIPPER EVER LEARN ANY SENSE.OFFER HIM A FOWL FOR FREE AND HE WILL REFUSE BUT JUST YOUR BACK HE WILL COME AND STEAL IT.HE AND HIS. PEOPLE ARE SO LAZY BUT CAN DRINK AKPETESHIE EVERY DAY WITHOUT DOING ANY WORK.LET US CHASE THESE ATETEKRONA IDOITS BACK TO TRANSVOLTA TOGOLAND WHERE THEY BELONG.
Artillery 10 years ago

Professor S. Kwaku Asare, have you finished helping your country (USA) deal with your Guantanamo prison camp issue? Don't you have issues to deal with in your homeland (USA)? Or are you scared that your USA passport will be ...
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Professor S. Kwaku Asare, have you finished helping your country (USA) deal with your Guantanamo prison camp issue? Don't you have issues to deal with in your homeland (USA)? Or are you scared that your USA passport will be revoked? Why not write to the Supreme Court of the USA to demand that Guantanamo prison camp is illegal and as such you (Prof Asare) wants it closed? Then you will smell pepper. You are a coward that is why you are poking your nose into something in Ghana when you could have done same in the USA. Like they say, remove the speck in your USA eyes (i.e. comment on the Guantanamo prisoner issues) so that you can see clearly before attempting to meddle in Ghana's election petition and what the SC does. Kokoase Prof indeed.
....... 10 years ago

Combine.

Combine.
KOKI 10 years ago

Are you sure it's an ill-advised move, petitioning the CJ? Who should be petitioned then? If the SC is deemed to be over-stretching its boundary, the Constitution, as the reference point, who then becomes the Arbitrator? Besi ...
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Are you sure it's an ill-advised move, petitioning the CJ? Who should be petitioned then? If the SC is deemed to be over-stretching its boundary, the Constitution, as the reference point, who then becomes the Arbitrator? Besides, the CJ is not a respondent and what's more who constituted the Panel? Was it not the Chief Justice?

At any rate, even if the appeal never came from the law professor, Prof Asare, any objective person, not swayed by partisan aspiration would partly agree with the intent of the SC in regulating pronouncements that potentially could bring their work into disrepute and inflame the already tensed political atmosphere in the country. Again they deserve our utmost respect! But in attempt to do so, it's important they are not seen to be pulling down a new cloud of abject intimidation on the citizenry reminiscent of the dark days of the AFRC-PNDC. That must be of concern to all of us. Power in the hands of the wielder can build but can also destroy!
BABAN GIDA 10 years ago

THIS USELESS PROF. HAS NO LOVE 4 GHANA. ANOTHER NPP IDIOT COCOA ASE PROFESSOR

THIS USELESS PROF. HAS NO LOVE 4 GHANA. ANOTHER NPP IDIOT COCOA ASE PROFESSOR
CONCERNED GHANAIANS 10 years ago

The words you use tell your class and level. Say something sensible or stop insulting a concerned Ghanaian who is contributing his views and suggestions for a more progressive Ghana.

The words you use tell your class and level. Say something sensible or stop insulting a concerned Ghanaian who is contributing his views and suggestions for a more progressive Ghana.
Jonas 10 years ago

I DON'T THINK THE SO-CALLED TSATSU-TIKAKRAKA WAS AWARE OF ALL THIS. HE WAS LIKE A SLAUGHTERED FOWL IN COURT REPEATING THE SAME QUESTIONS DURING THE CROSS-EXAMINATIONS.
TWEAAAA, NDC IS OUT OF OFFICE AND IT'S GOING TO BE THEIR ...
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I DON'T THINK THE SO-CALLED TSATSU-TIKAKRAKA WAS AWARE OF ALL THIS. HE WAS LIKE A SLAUGHTERED FOWL IN COURT REPEATING THE SAME QUESTIONS DURING THE CROSS-EXAMINATIONS.
TWEAAAA, NDC IS OUT OF OFFICE AND IT'S GOING TO BE THEIR DEMISE
Counsellor 10 years ago

That will happen only in your dreams Jonas. NPP does not a case.

That will happen only in your dreams Jonas. NPP does not a case.
Counsellor 10 years ago

NPP does not have a case in Court!

NPP does not have a case in Court!
emm 10 years ago

very intelligent article. so far I can tell the supreme court has brought this on themselves.Ghana needs to know who is the right prez. the court should allow critism but arrest those who threating the state with war and orde ...
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very intelligent article. so far I can tell the supreme court has brought this on themselves.Ghana needs to know who is the right prez. the court should allow critism but arrest those who threating the state with war and order the security service to be alert for any situation but calling people everyday to the court will simply delay the process.
God bless GHANA
Artillery 10 years ago

This is not an intelligent article; this USA Prof ought to mind his USA business and concentrate on asking the USA Supreme Court to shut Guantanamo down and ask the court to publish all the records of those who voted for and ...
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This is not an intelligent article; this USA Prof ought to mind his USA business and concentrate on asking the USA Supreme Court to shut Guantanamo down and ask the court to publish all the records of those who voted for and against each motion. That is his duty to those who gave him his Green Card. Prof Asare, if you have the balls go ahead and mount a crusade to close Guantanamo and see if your USA citizenship will not be revoked. You can only comment on issues out of your way ...far away in Ghana and immediate issues in your homeland (USA) is ignored. You are selective in your crusade to pen an article to the Chief Justice of Ghana yet you cannot do the same in your homeland (USA). Is it because you call yourself a 'Prof' so your letter should carry weight before the Chief Justice? You are blinded by tribe.
C.Y. ANDY-K 10 years ago

Azar, I'd like to break my self-enforced silence once more to say this is a good one! I say long ago that we were in for a circus, and truly we are having one helluva time of it! I smell HKP all over it though. Anyway, I can ...
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Azar, I'd like to break my self-enforced silence once more to say this is a good one! I say long ago that we were in for a circus, and truly we are having one helluva time of it! I smell HKP all over it though. Anyway, I can see that you are now taking law more seriously than accountancy, eh? So you should have known all along that the NPP's case lacks merit and the President cannot be sued!

The NDC should have mounted a legalistic challenge to the suit rather than decide to show-boat, thinking the case was just koko, only to be submerged in Pink Shit!

Let me get out of here before the Brotherhood of Nitwits from you know whom camp discover my presence.:-)

Andy-K
JJ Rawlings 10 years ago

YES, SUPREME COURT IS OUT OF ORDER. BEHAVING LIKE A KANGAROO COURT

YES, SUPREME COURT IS OUT OF ORDER. BEHAVING LIKE A KANGAROO COURT
kofi yesu 10 years ago

WoW!!!! Are all these ''LAWS'' in Ghana? Why haven't we been thought of all these in school as ghanaians so as to know our human rights.

Friends reading these, i am begging you all ''VOTE'' these fake ''POLITRIKTIANS'' ou ...
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WoW!!!! Are all these ''LAWS'' in Ghana? Why haven't we been thought of all these in school as ghanaians so as to know our human rights.

Friends reading these, i am begging you all ''VOTE'' these fake ''POLITRIKTIANS'' out of your lives because they've blindly lead us for a looooooog time.
Nanakay 10 years ago

Prof. you have said all. If the court has forgotten that all the world is watching, this is the time to remind them. They should concentrate on resolving the case rather than waste time with these peripheral distractions. I h ...
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Prof. you have said all. If the court has forgotten that all the world is watching, this is the time to remind them. They should concentrate on resolving the case rather than waste time with these peripheral distractions. I have lived from per-independent Gold Coast to present day Ghana to be able to say this. Otherwise they may have to go to all nooks and crannies to summon all people who have been making comments for and against the on-going court case. Bravo Prof.
Kojo T 10 years ago

You are enjoying your peace in the USA , please allow us to do same. These people who are distorting facts need to be brought to book . Most of your NPP people onmly understand insults. Anything that does not go your way is ...
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You are enjoying your peace in the USA , please allow us to do same. These people who are distorting facts need to be brought to book . Most of your NPP people onmly understand insults. Anything that does not go your way is a bias or tribal. You asked for TV and you got it and that is exposing you . Dr Azar you want post? Do something postive. We are tired of TALKERS
Kokonte 10 years ago

Thank you, Kojo T; couldn't have said it any better.

Thank you, Kojo T; couldn't have said it any better.
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

Leave SC alone.

Leave SC alone.
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

Leave the judges alone

Leave the judges alone
Captain Mosquito, Netherlands 10 years ago

The writer has made very good and reasonable arguments. BRAVO ! Asare.

The writer has made very good and reasonable arguments. BRAVO ! Asare.
O B Obiba 10 years ago

Mr Asare is right. The supreme court is the highest court in the land, but the Chief Justice can be petitioned. the rights of Ghanaians are eroding under the NDC. Lie, distortion and help from people in high places makes a ...
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Mr Asare is right. The supreme court is the highest court in the land, but the Chief Justice can be petitioned. the rights of Ghanaians are eroding under the NDC. Lie, distortion and help from people in high places makes a mockery of our freedom and justice moto. Its about time Ghanaians stood up and be counted
BlindMan 10 years ago

And if you were a resident in the US, make some comparison in the narratives of the two countries; Ghana is a 'LILLIPUTIAN to the States but carries a BIG mouth when it comes to talking vulgarisms.
Kwaku Asare, we must cheri ...
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And if you were a resident in the US, make some comparison in the narratives of the two countries; Ghana is a 'LILLIPUTIAN to the States but carries a BIG mouth when it comes to talking vulgarisms.
Kwaku Asare, we must cherish DEMOCRACY and not ABUSE it. With reference to your article, you must agree to civility and where had you been in the past months, in response to the language being channeled, both in the prints as well as in the air!
Thanks for your cautious order, and the SC will not similarly as the 'wild' Pundits from the Parties. We must be made aware of the Laws in the land, and the 'tiny' bite by the SC is not poisonous and the panel is well aware of your concerns; none of the contemptuous commentators would ever reach the Teshie 'range'.
koboat, Jersey Shore 10 years ago

That's silly. The SC is displaying gross insecurity. The case is being openly televised so it means any of the 24 million opinions (made outside the hearing)are subject to prosecution? Or just the opinions that Atuguba doesn' ...
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That's silly. The SC is displaying gross insecurity. The case is being openly televised so it means any of the 24 million opinions (made outside the hearing)are subject to prosecution? Or just the opinions that Atuguba doesn't like. If Sammy Awuku had praised the SC for being fair and balanced, would he have been punished? And what kind of punishment is this? "If you don't like us then we're kicking you out of the hearing, go watch it on TV", Very childish!
J H New York 10 years ago

A insightful wr

A insightful wr
Nyansasem 10 years ago

His petition has got nothing to do with distortion of facts. Please, make sure you read the article and don't respond for the sake of responding.

It is more about the uncivilized and undemocratic ways Atuguba is doing at ...
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His petition has got nothing to do with distortion of facts. Please, make sure you read the article and don't respond for the sake of responding.

It is more about the uncivilized and undemocratic ways Atuguba is doing at the Supreme court.

Btw, Azar has been in Ghana for more than a year now. Let Atuguba have courage and call him to answer why he writes what he writes.
Nyansasem Lola, Washington DC 10 years ago

Do that at your USA but not in Ghana.

Do that at your USA but not in Ghana.
Artillery 10 years ago

Yes, he should poke his nose into USA constitutional matters and see if his citizenship won't be revoked. Shameless one-for-a - penny Prof.

Yes, he should poke his nose into USA constitutional matters and see if his citizenship won't be revoked. Shameless one-for-a - penny Prof.
OSEI TAWIAH 10 years ago

Ofui Kojo T., If jail is the punishment for insults, why isn't Ashawo-ba JJ in jail? He and Asiedu Nketiah as well as Kobby Acheampong Okudjeto Ablakwa and Koku Anyidoho have all been insulting.

You Ewe idiots are always ...
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Ofui Kojo T., If jail is the punishment for insults, why isn't Ashawo-ba JJ in jail? He and Asiedu Nketiah as well as Kobby Acheampong Okudjeto Ablakwa and Koku Anyidoho have all been insulting.

You Ewe idiots are always only interested in punishing people once you get power. I can assure you that you Ewes will never be spared again once power in the country shifts posts. We now know that Ewes are wicked people and should never be spared when they fall in your trap.
Kojo T 10 years ago

'We now know that Ewes are wicked people and should never be spared when they fall in your trap'. You NPP are not responsible. Ths would not be but for the irresponsible comments . With dumb idiots like you the only language ...
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'We now know that Ewes are wicked people and should never be spared when they fall in your trap'. You NPP are not responsible. Ths would not be but for the irresponsible comments . With dumb idiots like you the only language you understand is that of punishment
OSEI TAWIAH 10 years ago

Even Ashawo ba JJ's foolish Yokogari Revolution could not make it. He says he has sent all corruption in Ghana to jail. Show me that jail. You idiots kill and maim, intimidate and punish people for nothing. That's the Ewe sty ...
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Even Ashawo ba JJ's foolish Yokogari Revolution could not make it. He says he has sent all corruption in Ghana to jail. Show me that jail. You idiots kill and maim, intimidate and punish people for nothing. That's the Ewe style. You refuse free education which will help everybody and not you looters alone. Your types will not be spared the next time, now that we know you fools believe in punishment.
....... 10 years ago

go and kiss the tomb of Kwame Nkrumah who created the 9th you were known as transvolta togoland(tvt) Nkrumah foolish dream was to unite Africa his arss and rule. this fool could not unite Ghana how much more Africa continent. ...
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go and kiss the tomb of Kwame Nkrumah who created the 9th you were known as transvolta togoland(tvt) Nkrumah foolish dream was to unite Africa his arss and rule. this fool could not unite Ghana how much more Africa continent. all of big six who fought for our independence only Paa wille died naturally nkrumah destroyed all these noble thinkers at Nsawum detention.as congoleese killed Patrice Lumumba and they're suffering so Ghana will never have peace cos these criminals Nkrumah and jj spilled innocent blood,university students I curse the day these useless criminals were singing let the blood flow. these innocent blood is still flowing on their head.19 year rule what did jj do at volta region?
Kokonte 10 years ago

Another fool living outside the country and claiming to know the constitution of Ghana more than those who are in the country.

Another fool living outside the country and claiming to know the constitution of Ghana more than those who are in the country.
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

from 6000 miles away

from 6000 miles away
POED OKAI 10 years ago

What a briliant advice with references from similar cases in all over the world. People with such intelegent needsto write to educate the Atugubas for the smooth and fair hearing of this court case. Only people without consci ...
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What a briliant advice with references from similar cases in all over the world. People with such intelegent needsto write to educate the Atugubas for the smooth and fair hearing of this court case. Only people without conscience will critizes such acomment.
WARD GDX - WE THE PEOPLE 10 years ago

So the constitution of Ghana is some decorated edifice permanently and geographically situated in Ghana and you can become an expert of it by being physically affixed to that building.

Unbelievable stupidity.

What a bra ...
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So the constitution of Ghana is some decorated edifice permanently and geographically situated in Ghana and you can become an expert of it by being physically affixed to that building.

Unbelievable stupidity.

What a brain dead dunce.
koboat, Jersey Shore 10 years ago

I hope these two idiots (Zoobie-Zoobie and Kokonte) have read your comments and understood it well, siting next to each other in an Internet Café in Ho.

I hope these two idiots (Zoobie-Zoobie and Kokonte) have read your comments and understood it well, siting next to each other in an Internet Café in Ho.
Aasante/akyem 10 years ago

Another fool calling himself, "We the people". Does the constitution allow people to disrespect those in authority and also twist and misrepresent court proceedings ?
Always defending the bad nuts.

Another fool calling himself, "We the people". Does the constitution allow people to disrespect those in authority and also twist and misrepresent court proceedings ?
Always defending the bad nuts.
WARD GDX - WE THE PEOPLE 10 years ago

I won't waste time on you.

You are a dolt.

I won't waste time on you.

You are a dolt.
Counsellor 10 years ago

Well said Asante/akyem!

Well said Asante/akyem!
jb 10 years ago

PROFESSIONALISM HAS GONE TO DOGS IN GHANA...

PROFESSIONALISM HAS GONE TO DOGS IN GHANA...
ROGUE LAWYER 10 years ago

I THINK THE BEST PERSON TO DIRECT YOURCOMMENTS TO IS NO OTHER PERSON THAN YOUR IDOL BARISTER NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFFU ADDO to produce his professional law certificate

I THINK THE BEST PERSON TO DIRECT YOURCOMMENTS TO IS NO OTHER PERSON THAN YOUR IDOL BARISTER NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFFU ADDO to produce his professional law certificate
LETS GROW UP A BIT BLACKS 10 years ago

NONESENSE HAS FREEDOM OF SPEECH BECOME FREEDOM OF INSULT??????????? STUPID IDIOT BRINGING CONFUSION INTO THE COUNTRY.......THE FACT THAT WE ARE FREE TO SPEAK DOES NOT MEAN WE SHOULD JUST JUMP ON AIR AND START INSULTING OUR ...
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NONESENSE HAS FREEDOM OF SPEECH BECOME FREEDOM OF INSULT??????????? STUPID IDIOT BRINGING CONFUSION INTO THE COUNTRY.......THE FACT THAT WE ARE FREE TO SPEAK DOES NOT MEAN WE SHOULD JUST JUMP ON AIR AND START INSULTING OUR LEADERS... AND THE FACT THAT WE HAVE POLITICAL DIFFERENCES DOES NOT MEAN WE SHOULD BEHAVE PRIMITIVELY .... FOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLS
GOD DEY 10 years ago

good one der. kwasia na kwasia

good one der. kwasia na kwasia
LETS GROW UP A BIT BLACKS 10 years ago

I AM NOT USED TO COMMENTING BUT... THIS STUPID IGNORAMUS MORON HAS PISSED ME OFF.....STUPID IDIOT, WHY DONT YOU COME AND LIVE IN GHANA AND TEACH US YOUR CHILDISH WISDOM ABOA LIKE YOU.... LEAVE GHANA FOR US ALONE AND ALLOW OUR ...
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I AM NOT USED TO COMMENTING BUT... THIS STUPID IGNORAMUS MORON HAS PISSED ME OFF.....STUPID IDIOT, WHY DONT YOU COME AND LIVE IN GHANA AND TEACH US YOUR CHILDISH WISDOM ABOA LIKE YOU.... LEAVE GHANA FOR US ALONE AND ALLOW OUR LEADERS TO AT LEAST TEACH A LITTLE PIT OF CIVILITY AND A MODERN MATURITY. ... ALL SOME SO CALLED STUPID AND PRIMITIVE POLITICIANS DO IS TO JUMP THEIR STUPID DIRTY ARRSES ON AIR AND START INSULTING EACHOTHER AS IF THEY ARE KIDS...IS THIS WHAT YOU WANT THE YOUNG ONE'S TO LEARN???? INFACT, I AM FULLY IN SUPPORT OF THE NEW SUPREME COURT ERA.. GO TO HELL.....ABOA
winnebase 10 years ago

people in ghana get worked up when someone from Europe or USA teaches them the right way... PURE HATRED ...Those educated and practicing overseas are exposed to best practices ..there is nothing wrong in sharing it with ghana ...
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people in ghana get worked up when someone from Europe or USA teaches them the right way... PURE HATRED ...Those educated and practicing overseas are exposed to best practices ..there is nothing wrong in sharing it with ghana..
OSEI TAWIAH 10 years ago

Aboa ba like you, you think power is all meant for punishment? If that's the case all foolish Trokosis like you should be dead. We are waiting, you and your NDC are drawing the day closer and we are sure you won't stop till t ...
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Aboa ba like you, you think power is all meant for punishment? If that's the case all foolish Trokosis like you should be dead. We are waiting, you and your NDC are drawing the day closer and we are sure you won't stop till that day when you will receive that severe punishment. Ashawo-ba JJ did it for 20 years and walked away for free. You fools may not be that lucky the next time.
CYBERGHANA 10 years ago

GYIMI -GYIMI GHANA: YOU GUYS DON'T GET IT .
INSULTS BREED INSULTS.

GYIMI -GYIMI GHANA: YOU GUYS DON'T GET IT .
INSULTS BREED INSULTS.
gq 10 years ago

Osei Tawiah Mouth mouth!!! You'll be the first to run.

Osei Tawiah Mouth mouth!!! You'll be the first to run.
Nana Otchere 10 years ago

What a world !! You are behaving like a kid by insulting

What a world !! You are behaving like a kid by insulting
Counsellor 10 years ago

Good comments.

Good comments.
NII BII 10 years ago

SOO SAD WE GOT SOME GHANAIANS OUTSIDE GHANA CREATING CONFUSION ,BUT WHAT IS WISDOM?,NO WE ARE HYPOCRITES AND HATE GHANA

SOO SAD WE GOT SOME GHANAIANS OUTSIDE GHANA CREATING CONFUSION ,BUT WHAT IS WISDOM?,NO WE ARE HYPOCRITES AND HATE GHANA
Okonko Palm 10 years ago

This Azar man continues to churn out extremely narrow and one sided articles in support of mayhem just to appease his npp base.He has been advocating selective remedies to the political and judicial process going in the count ...
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This Azar man continues to churn out extremely narrow and one sided articles in support of mayhem just to appease his npp base.He has been advocating selective remedies to the political and judicial process going in the country with extremely myopic views.Hiding behind the cloak of intellectual discourse to sow the seed of disorder and chaos.

The common law is often the starting point for determining what constitutes a contempt, and case law has established the powers of courts to deal with contempt.Contempt is therefore determined by case law as a shield to protect prejudicial court reportage and unguided utterances whilst the proceedings of the court is on.It also to protect the public interest to ensure that the proceeding is not used to cause public dissatisfaction.

It is rightly established at common law to safeguard the court from acts or omission calculated to interfere with the administration of justice from sinister agenda.Its therefore behooves all informed Ghanaians to to be objective when it comes to matters concerning the integrity and dignity of such important arm of state if the rule of law is to be protected.

We all acknowledge that rights have consequences and that they therefore come with responsibilities.Freedom of expression unlike the right for a fair trial is qualified and therefore not absolute.Asasre's attempt to give that impression is disingenuous of him.

The procedural rules of the courts in Ghana determines how contempt of court proceedings are to be addressed.The SC has the right to hear summarily contempt of court cases emanating from its proceedings unless the contemnor wants to be heard by another judge but these rules remain exclusive to the SC.

Asare's petition and the numerous cases he cited are mostly out of jurisdiction. these citations are not binding on our jurisdiction but just persuasive.To cite them as if these are binding authorities is another example of this writers woeful misunderstanding of the issues.

This forum has become a harpy hunting ground for his vexatious articles mostly criticizing Justice Atuguda whom he always posts on the SIL as a bias and incompetent judge and I am afraid he is becoming a meddlesome busy body and crank on this forum.Kwaku Asare is intellectually dishonest and dangerous
Counsellor 10 years ago

I totally agree with your assessment of the Prof!

I totally agree with your assessment of the Prof!
Kojo Samla 10 years ago

Azar is not a foolish man but he is also on the bandwagon on using every means whatsoever to promote anarchy in Ghana. Partisanship has soured his good judgement.

Azar is not a foolish man but he is also on the bandwagon on using every means whatsoever to promote anarchy in Ghana. Partisanship has soured his good judgement.
GOD DEY 10 years ago

dis professor is a foolish man. i wonder what his brain is made of. useless piece. do u think if ds was how USA and other advanced countries built their democracy u will be enjoying the kind of peace u are enjoying in the US. ...
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dis professor is a foolish man. i wonder what his brain is made of. useless piece. do u think if ds was how USA and other advanced countries built their democracy u will be enjoying the kind of peace u are enjoying in the US. u are a moron. in fact,a good for nothing professor. kasiaba
Whatever 10 years ago

You want the CJ to interfer with the work of an supreme court? the CJ itself is not exempted from the supreme court warning over contempt. The chief justice is under the supreme court authority so petitioning her is an ill-ad ...
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You want the CJ to interfer with the work of an supreme court? the CJ itself is not exempted from the supreme court warning over contempt. The chief justice is under the supreme court authority so petitioning her is an ill-advised move
BoyBoy 10 years ago

Mahama and his cronies have given large sums of monies to the Supreme Court Judges to rule in his favor no matter the evidence. Are we going to sit down for such things to happen. Where is oou democracy> CJ please set up a co ...
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Mahama and his cronies have given large sums of monies to the Supreme Court Judges to rule in his favor no matter the evidence. Are we going to sit down for such things to happen. Where is oou democracy> CJ please set up a committee to start investigating these allegations going around.
Kyenkyehene 10 years ago

Bbyboy, which allegation? The one coming from a sick mind like you? You deserve to be locked up in a mental home and the key of the door thrown into the sea

Bbyboy, which allegation? The one coming from a sick mind like you? You deserve to be locked up in a mental home and the key of the door thrown into the sea
Kojo T 10 years ago

Do you know you can be jailed for this? Surely you guys know no shame nor law

Do you know you can be jailed for this? Surely you guys know no shame nor law
Kyenkyehene 10 years ago

If the courts in Rwanda had had the guts to act as the Supreme Court in Ghana is doing, a mear Tadio station could not have sparked the Rwandan genocide that led in the slaughter of 900,000 tsutsi's and moderate Hutus. Prof. ...
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If the courts in Rwanda had had the guts to act as the Supreme Court in Ghana is doing, a mear Tadio station could not have sparked the Rwandan genocide that led in the slaughter of 900,000 tsutsi's and moderate Hutus. Prof. Asare ought to understand that the political climate in Ghana and Africa is different from that of America.Can a military coup take place in the USA or England? Impossible. But it is the most likely thing in Africa. If Kenyans had had confidence in their judiciary, they would not have resorted to the violence that rocked the country and left almost 2,000 dead in less than a week. So, Prof. Asare should let us be. In the reckoning on many, Justice Atuguba is already gunning for the Ghanaian of the year
Naana 10 years ago

This man is out there with his family enjoying all the peace and wouldnt keep mute. If there is a war in Ghana, prof. will u come and help?

This man is out there with his family enjoying all the peace and wouldnt keep mute. If there is a war in Ghana, prof. will u come and help?
citizen dubai 10 years ago

Mr,Asare could you shut up and enjoy your peace in the us.Ghanaian's need peace all our air wave is full of insult

Mr,Asare could you shut up and enjoy your peace in the us.Ghanaian's need peace all our air wave is full of insult
Kyenkyehene 10 years ago

Thank you, citizen Dubai. In any case, there is no absolute freedom anywhere. not even in the US. The media in Ghana cannot have absolute freedom

Thank you, citizen Dubai. In any case, there is no absolute freedom anywhere. not even in the US. The media in Ghana cannot have absolute freedom
WARD GDX - WE THE PEOPLE 10 years ago

Ghana needs a sharp mind his if the country DESIRE any progress going forward.

A country can never advance with such near brain dead idiots in charge.

It is sad that a highly intelligent individual like Prof Asare w ...
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Ghana needs a sharp mind his if the country DESIRE any progress going forward.

A country can never advance with such near brain dead idiots in charge.

It is sad that a highly intelligent individual like Prof Asare who can influence the direction of Ghana's progress is domiciled in a foreign land
Kyenkyehene 10 years ago

Dr. Asare cannot be a sharp mid. He is brain dead

Dr. Asare cannot be a sharp mid. He is brain dead
WARD GDX - WE THE PEOPLE 10 years ago

You must be a chimp trained to type stuff.

You did read that stuff and you think that depth of legal and intellectual exercise could emanate from a dead brain .

Your brain is dead.

You must be a chimp trained to type stuff.

You did read that stuff and you think that depth of legal and intellectual exercise could emanate from a dead brain .

Your brain is dead.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

He is already in Ghana and that is why he wants to make an impart with his wisdom and knowledge. I know for a fact that he is expecting Atuguba to come for him and he will see and hear the stupidity coming from the bench and ...
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He is already in Ghana and that is why he wants to make an impart with his wisdom and knowledge. I know for a fact that he is expecting Atuguba to come for him and he will see and hear the stupidity coming from the bench and lawyers.

Have you seen that all the educated people in Legon and the so called journalists have gone aloof.

We need people like him. I am glad you have to the brains and heart to know that/
veritable 10 years ago

and so what prevents him from coming to build a home he calls home? some of you talk like there is no brain in your heads.he is living US there and politicians are doing everything possible to throw our beloved country overbo ...
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and so what prevents him from coming to build a home he calls home? some of you talk like there is no brain in your heads.he is living US there and politicians are doing everything possible to throw our beloved country overboard where it will be toss hither and yon like a chip in the wave of an ocean. so if the SC which is the supreme authority of the land we all feel proud of cannot exercise control who else should. please some of us have witness the bizarre of war and will like to see in happen in our motherland.thank you
Kofi Nipa Ba 10 years ago

This Piece is Bogos

This Piece is Bogos
Huhuhuhu_Ny3hu 10 years ago

Teaching a "bird course" to California kids who probably need his course offering to shore up their grades!

Teaching a "bird course" to California kids who probably need his course offering to shore up their grades!
BOY KOFI 10 years ago

Supreme Court is also not good for npp,I think they will soon go to the International Court of Justice.Thank you.

Supreme Court is also not good for npp,I think they will soon go to the International Court of Justice.Thank you.
LETS GROW UP A BIT BLACKS 10 years ago

AS A MATTER OF FACT, MORONS LIKE THIS SELF IDIOTIC PROFESSOR GOT TO BE SHOT.... THIS IDIOT BELONG TO THE BUSH WHERE HE CAN GO AND LECTURE ANIMALS... .. YOU REALLY PISS ME OFFFFFFFFFFF

AS A MATTER OF FACT, MORONS LIKE THIS SELF IDIOTIC PROFESSOR GOT TO BE SHOT.... THIS IDIOT BELONG TO THE BUSH WHERE HE CAN GO AND LECTURE ANIMALS... .. YOU REALLY PISS ME OFFFFFFFFFFF
winnebase 10 years ago

HE IS TEACHING QUALITY...LISTEN AND U WILL BE EDUCATED AND BETTER OFF

HE IS TEACHING QUALITY...LISTEN AND U WILL BE EDUCATED AND BETTER OFF
NAT 10 years ago

HE HAS NO MORAL RIGHT TO TELL THE CJ WHAT TO DO,IF HE WANT RESTRAIN HE SHOULD FILE FOR RESTRICTION TO THE SUPREME COURT NOT THE CJ

HE HAS NO MORAL RIGHT TO TELL THE CJ WHAT TO DO,IF HE WANT RESTRAIN HE SHOULD FILE FOR RESTRICTION TO THE SUPREME COURT NOT THE CJ
LETS GROW UP A BIT BLACKS 10 years ago

I FEEL PAIN IN MY HEART FOR READING THIS AND I REALLY REGRET WASTING MY TIME ON READING THIS SHIT

I FEEL PAIN IN MY HEART FOR READING THIS AND I REALLY REGRET WASTING MY TIME ON READING THIS SHIT
Alex B. 10 years ago

A lecture indeed.

A lecture indeed.
Pacific 10 years ago

Prof. you are right, but you see the Jugdes have to bring some sanity into the court room. so you see stay cool in America and enjoy.we are having visa to join you if something should happen (prevention better than cure).

Prof. you are right, but you see the Jugdes have to bring some sanity into the court room. so you see stay cool in America and enjoy.we are having visa to join you if something should happen (prevention better than cure).
Pacific 10 years ago

Prof. you are right, but you see the Jugdes have to bring some sanity into the court room. so you see stay cool in America and enjoy.we are not having visa to join you if something should happen (prevention better than cure).

Prof. you are right, but you see the Jugdes have to bring some sanity into the court room. so you see stay cool in America and enjoy.we are not having visa to join you if something should happen (prevention better than cure).
ROGUE LAWYER 10 years ago

is this man a rear Professor- or the political lense cannot see anything good for Nation building ,the right of freedom of speech and it!s limitations regarding others right to leave and their rights to enjoy their freedom o ...
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is this man a rear Professor- or the political lense cannot see anything good for Nation building ,the right of freedom of speech and it!s limitations regarding others right to leave and their rights to enjoy their freedom of Association and acts withing the prescribe laws of the land?

what do you and your gutter Journalist ken kurankyie afraid of?
you are making wild alligations and the judges are calling you to substantiate them.
if what you write and said on Radio are Facts nothing but the trueth just convince the whole world through the cameras that you are telling the trueth.

if it found out to be malacious, mischievious, lies, mere insults, & fabrications then you pay for the trespssese.

most are in suport of the judges to clean the airwaves it doesnt matter who will be cought by the net .GHANA is NOT FOR NPP nor NDC deal with them and let us have our peace
Pabro Correa 10 years ago

I have monitored the proceedings in the ongoing election petition and would suggest that some of the ruling of the 9 judges are appears very timid and lacks basic common sense.
For instance, why should a court rule against a ...
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I have monitored the proceedings in the ongoing election petition and would suggest that some of the ruling of the 9 judges are appears very timid and lacks basic common sense.
For instance, why should a court rule against a soft copy request in this technology age.I wonder how the world now views the jusitice delivery system in Ghana. probably,they described the Atuguba Court as stone aged.The behaviour of Atuguba in the election petition is outrageous and uncilivised
LETS GROW UP A BIT BLACKS 10 years ago

DO YOU EVEN UNDERSTAND ENGLISH IN THE FIRST PLACE......GO AND LEARN WELL AND YOU WILL SURELY UNDERSTAND THE SUPREME COURT ON THEIR RULING......ANOTHER FOOOOOOOOOL

DO YOU EVEN UNDERSTAND ENGLISH IN THE FIRST PLACE......GO AND LEARN WELL AND YOU WILL SURELY UNDERSTAND THE SUPREME COURT ON THEIR RULING......ANOTHER FOOOOOOOOOL
LETS GROW UP A BIT BLACKS 10 years ago

IF YOU DONT KNOW AND YOU MAKE A MISTAKE TO RETURN TO GHANA... THE STUPID POLITICIANS WITH THEIR VILLAGE GOATS FOLLOWING THEM AS COMMUNICATION DIRECTORS WILL STRIP YOU NAKEDLY WITH INSULT,...........KWAAAAAAAASIA PROFESSOR

IF YOU DONT KNOW AND YOU MAKE A MISTAKE TO RETURN TO GHANA... THE STUPID POLITICIANS WITH THEIR VILLAGE GOATS FOLLOWING THEM AS COMMUNICATION DIRECTORS WILL STRIP YOU NAKEDLY WITH INSULT,...........KWAAAAAAAASIA PROFESSOR
OSEI TAWIAH 10 years ago

What's the meaning of "strip you nakedly with insults". Kwasia, you claim you are an English teacher but you don't know what an adverb is. Stop disgracing yourself on this forum. Idiot !!!

What's the meaning of "strip you nakedly with insults". Kwasia, you claim you are an English teacher but you don't know what an adverb is. Stop disgracing yourself on this forum. Idiot !!!
BK 10 years ago

Please stop misinforming the public. Nii Dodoo the KPMG partner clearly stated that they do not give out soft copy. Supreme court just confirmed the agreement that all the parties signed on to.

Please stop misinforming the public. Nii Dodoo the KPMG partner clearly stated that they do not give out soft copy. Supreme court just confirmed the agreement that all the parties signed on to.
Artillery 10 years ago

Pabro (or is it Pablo) Correa; the NPP lead Counsel agreed to the non-receipt of soft copies from the beginning - do you get it?

Pabro (or is it Pablo) Correa; the NPP lead Counsel agreed to the non-receipt of soft copies from the beginning - do you get it?
Togbe 10 years ago

Prof, I agree with you. I marvel the way the president of the SC is handling political commentary on the petition trial. Judges are supposed to judge cases based on the facts established before them, but not on some expressio ...
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Prof, I agree with you. I marvel the way the president of the SC is handling political commentary on the petition trial. Judges are supposed to judge cases based on the facts established before them, but not on some expression of opinion that do not form part of the proceedings. what Atuguba is doing shows that they are monitoring discussions on the case, and this is dangerous. I expected that he is experience to know that coming out to punish or warn people about their comments which do not portend any influence on the decision of the court, exposes him of fearing his shadows. Why concern yourself with political comments outside the court. It is a shame!
Tony 10 years ago

Prof., please, come to Ghana and see how these useless so-called political communicators are hurting our ears with commentaries on the on-going election petition. You are hiding in the USA and think you know better than the S ...
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Prof., please, come to Ghana and see how these useless so-called political communicators are hurting our ears with commentaries on the on-going election petition. You are hiding in the USA and think you know better than the Supreme Court Justices. You just come back home to Ghana and stay for good and try to contribute to any meaningful discussion on any platform. You will see the kind of names political party serial callers and communicators would tag you. Allow the Supreme Court hearing the election petition to halt this nonsense in Ghana that you call freedom and out-of-court statements. Just shut up and enjoy your brain-drained stay in the USA.
If these useless communicators plunge Ghana into civil war, you will be hiding in the USA slaving for American people. I believe you have even changed your citizenship and now you are an American citizen. If you have the liberty and freedom of Ghanaians at heart, just denounce your American citizenship, pack bag and baggage with your family and come back home and settle for good and educate those stupid political serial callers and communicators that they should be responsible in their utterances. Even in America if anyone makes any useless unguarded statement about any case in the court, that person is hauled to the court to answer why he or she made that statement. Don't forget that if Ghana burns, your extended family and clan members would be affected. Just shut up and let us enjoy our peace. As for those useless communicators, the Supreme Court must deal with them ruthlessly. By the way tell Pres. Obama that GAYISM AND LESBIANISM would never thrive in Africa so he should stop talking about it. Come again, Prof.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

So let Atuguba call him. Why are guys stupid and backwards like that. Instead of reading the petition and know what it is about, you just engage your muscle and without engaging your brain cells.

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So let Atuguba call him. Why are guys stupid and backwards like that. Instead of reading the petition and know what it is about, you just engage your muscle and without engaging your brain cells.

He has been Ghana teaching in one of your schools. So what is your point
Nyansasem Lola, Washington DC 10 years ago

But not in Ghana, you are just backward idiots!

But not in Ghana, you are just backward idiots!
BUFFALO POLICE, NEW YORK. 10 years ago

Big Tony, thanks very much for making my day. NO comments about this useless and baseless article from so-called Prof.

Big Tony, thanks very much for making my day. NO comments about this useless and baseless article from so-called Prof.
Asempaye 10 years ago

You said it all brother. A Prof. in what? Do politicians go on the air life and rain insults and serve the public with fabricated lies in the USA? Does the media in the USA broadcast or write anything without checking thier s ...
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You said it all brother. A Prof. in what? Do politicians go on the air life and rain insults and serve the public with fabricated lies in the USA? Does the media in the USA broadcast or write anything without checking thier source that infact the message is true? Does the media in the USA delibrately fabricate stories and serve the public. He should know that in Ghana, we are dealing with a misunderstood democracy and freedom of speech. This so-called Prof. must be brain dead.
New Ekuma 10 years ago

Prof Aware, u are a very stupid fool and an indisciplined idiot. When the SC judges are trying to instill discipline in the fabric of the Ghanaian society, u are criticising their actions.

How i wish u urself would be haul ...
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Prof Aware, u are a very stupid fool and an indisciplined idiot. When the SC judges are trying to instill discipline in the fabric of the Ghanaian society, u are criticising their actions.

How i wish u urself would be hauled b4 the SC. Too known lawyer, who wants Ghana destroyed by the stinking mouth ogre nation wreckers. Fool.

Don't u know that if this nonsense language is not checked it can break the nation apart ? Foolish idiot..

Are u a stooge of ur pay masters. Nonsense
Kojo 10 years ago

I bet this is going the wrong route. One person cannot usurp the powers of the sc. Be it the cj or whoever. Interfearance in these procedings will be the most negative catalyst for disaster. Remember when she interfered with ...
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I bet this is going the wrong route. One person cannot usurp the powers of the sc. Be it the cj or whoever. Interfearance in these procedings will be the most negative catalyst for disaster. Remember when she interfered with the ruling against no cameras in the petition hearing? What do we have now? A BIG MESS. ANYMORE OF THAT WILL MAKE A MUCH BIGGER HOLE FOR GHANA TO CRAWL OUT OF.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

Sit your arse down and read the article thoroughly before making any comment.

The petition is not about interfering the ruling of the petition. He did not say that, the ruling should go on. You are saying something contrar ...
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Sit your arse down and read the article thoroughly before making any comment.

The petition is not about interfering the ruling of the petition. He did not say that, the ruling should go on. You are saying something contrary to what he wrote. left to him alone, the proceeding could go on without being interfered with stupid things like dragging people in front of camera.
Kojo 10 years ago

Your expectation that your people can by means of their position would change the status quo will be seriously dashed. You may be filling the effects for decades. Stop dreaming and wake up to reality. A word to the wise is en ...
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Your expectation that your people can by means of their position would change the status quo will be seriously dashed. You may be filling the effects for decades. Stop dreaming and wake up to reality. A word to the wise is enough
Kojo 10 years ago

Correction

You may be feeling the effects for decades.

Correction

You may be feeling the effects for decades.
Martin Brew 10 years ago

Kwaku Asare, an assistant professor of accounting in Florida, was behind NPP's claim that an Israeli company in Dzorwulu had faxjacked election results, and manipulated them before onward transmission to EC strongroom. He's t ...
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Kwaku Asare, an assistant professor of accounting in Florida, was behind NPP's claim that an Israeli company in Dzorwulu had faxjacked election results, and manipulated them before onward transmission to EC strongroom. He's the same man who petitioned Kufuor Gov to employ the libel law to silence JJR's criticism of Kufuor.
Where does Asare get the idea that freedom of speech gives license to political hacks to disregard the warnings of the supreme court, and prejudice a sensitive case before the court?
Asare would do well to stick to teaching accounting and leave law to lawyers.
Huhuhuhu_Ny3hu 10 years ago

Member? No wonder he has all the time to d all these 'other stuff'. From where he finds himself at this time,he has a steep climb to reach the rank of a full professor.

Member? No wonder he has all the time to d all these 'other stuff'. From where he finds himself at this time,he has a steep climb to reach the rank of a full professor.
An ex-Ghanaian 10 years ago

The last time I checked he was an associate professor. By the way, what has his academic position got to do with right to share his mind? The man has written a great article and we do not have to be jealous of his intellectua ...
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The last time I checked he was an associate professor. By the way, what has his academic position got to do with right to share his mind? The man has written a great article and we do not have to be jealous of his intellectual prowess.
VAQ 10 years ago

GEORGINA WOOD BOWED OUT OF THE SELECTIVE BOARD AS QUICKLY AS SHE COULD BECAUSE SHE FELT HER SISTER IS MARRIED TO A PERTITIONER'S RELATIVE. MAN! THAT "N" IS A TWO FACE HYPOCRITE. IF I WERE THE PRESIDENT I WILL SEND HER PACKING ...
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GEORGINA WOOD BOWED OUT OF THE SELECTIVE BOARD AS QUICKLY AS SHE COULD BECAUSE SHE FELT HER SISTER IS MARRIED TO A PERTITIONER'S RELATIVE. MAN! THAT "N" IS A TWO FACE HYPOCRITE. IF I WERE THE PRESIDENT I WILL SEND HER PACKING IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE CASE. GEORGINA WOODS , PLEASE.THAT SO CALLED PROFESSOR FROM THE U.S. CAN HOLLOW LIKE A BULL ON A MOUNTAIN TOP BUT HE AINT GOING ANY WHERE. HE CAN STAY IN THE U.S. AND DISH OUT ANY GABBAGE BUT HE AINT GONNA FLY. LET SLEEPING DOGS LIE.
OSEI TAWIAH 10 years ago

You idiots think you have got all the power in the world with this sick NDC. You support all foolish abuse of powers because you think you have captured all powers in the country. I can assure you the next power will come fro ...
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You idiots think you have got all the power in the world with this sick NDC. You support all foolish abuse of powers because you think you have captured all powers in the country. I can assure you the next power will come from below not above, and it will be far worse than your Ashawo-ba's revolution. Who the fuck is Atuguba to dictate to all Ghanaians? Idiots !!!
like the truth 10 years ago

Why you stay in US can you come and make your foolish agreement. If you want Ghana to developed why you ran away to US fool

Why you stay in US can you come and make your foolish agreement. If you want Ghana to developed why you ran away to US fool
TONY 10 years ago

Mr Asare should come to Ghana and spew this nonsense if he is a man enough. People are taking the little peace Ghanaians are enjoying for granted to destroy this country and he is sitting in somebody's country to tell us this ...
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Mr Asare should come to Ghana and spew this nonsense if he is a man enough. People are taking the little peace Ghanaians are enjoying for granted to destroy this country and he is sitting in somebody's country to tell us this nonsense. Why is he living in somebody's country if he is that patriotic? He should come to Ghana and help the SC to build this country. IDIOT
Chief 10 years ago

Only fools, idiots & coconut brains wouldn't say kudos.

Only fools, idiots & coconut brains wouldn't say kudos.
Chief 10 years ago

So nice a piece

So nice a piece
Eric. K. Appiah-Odame 10 years ago

Prof. Asare

In as much as you have a point, it is imperative to consider the fact that we living in the Diaspora cannot overlook the distained and uncharacter nature of some of our folks back home and the way the misbehave ...
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Prof. Asare

In as much as you have a point, it is imperative to consider the fact that we living in the Diaspora cannot overlook the distained and uncharacter nature of some of our folks back home and the way the misbehave. Please let the learned Judges of the land handle issues the way it will demonstrate confidence and goodwill rather than poking our noses into what have geographical shift base on where we live now. Everything in North America cannot be correlated to elsewhere. We do things differently to help ourselves and our nations first. Thanks
Nyansasem 10 years ago

How do you know he is not in Ghana teaching?

And if they don't want diasporans to poke their noses into their business why do they ran to North America and Europe soliciting for funds when they are campaigning for election ...
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How do you know he is not in Ghana teaching?

And if they don't want diasporans to poke their noses into their business why do they ran to North America and Europe soliciting for funds when they are campaigning for election.

I know for a fact he has been in Ghana for close to 2 years teaching. So he has the right to speak his mind. papa Samo, may be you need to think about going back home.
kobby 10 years ago

Thank you very much for your hard work of protecting freedom. God bless you.

Thank you very much for your hard work of protecting freedom. God bless you.
GHANAIAN OBSERVER 10 years ago

THE IMAGE OF GHANA'S SUPREME COURT IS ALREADY DENTED/TAINTED. WITH JUSTICES ATUGUBA AND BAMFO SIDING AND SHARING SECRET NOTES WITH NDC AFTER EVERY PROCEEDING; AND ATUGUBA OPEN COURT SHOUT AND YELLING AT PETITIONERS LAWYER; AN ...
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THE IMAGE OF GHANA'S SUPREME COURT IS ALREADY DENTED/TAINTED. WITH JUSTICES ATUGUBA AND BAMFO SIDING AND SHARING SECRET NOTES WITH NDC AFTER EVERY PROCEEDING; AND ATUGUBA OPEN COURT SHOUT AND YELLING AT PETITIONERS LAWYER; AND ATUGUBA’S MACHO AND AUTHORITARIAN ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOR AS PRESIDENT OF THE COURT, HAS MADE GHANA'S SUPREME COURT USELESS, LAUGHING STOCK AND UNIMPORTANT JUDICIAL HEAD OF THE COUNTRY. IN THE EYES OF THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY AND GHANAIAN POPULACE AT HOME AND ABROAD, THE TOP COURT IS BIAS AND CORRUPT. GHANAIANS CAN NO LONGER DEPEND ON IT TO SAFEGUARD AND PROTECT THE CONSTITUTION. INDEED, IT IS VERY PATHETIC FOR CHIEF JUSTICE TO APPOINT PARTISAN AND BIAS JUDGE LIKE ATUGUBA TO HEAD SUCH SENSITIVE AND IMPORTANT CASE. ATUGUBA’S BEHAVIOR AND ATITUDE HAS BROUGHT ONE OF THE REPUTABLE AND HIGHLY RESPECTED COURT IN THE WORLD, GHANA SUPREME COURT INTO THE MUD. IT WILL TAKE YEARS FOR THE COURT TO REDEEM ITS IMAGE.
Anane 10 years ago

It seems to me that Ghanaians have not learnt a lesson from those oppressive days. Thank God for people like Professor Kwaku Asare that can intelligently bring these issue to bear for our serious consumption and deep thinking ...
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It seems to me that Ghanaians have not learnt a lesson from those oppressive days. Thank God for people like Professor Kwaku Asare that can intelligently bring these issue to bear for our serious consumption and deep thinking. Otherwise one day we find ourselves in dictatorship, and those who are singing the praises of the members of the Supreme court will one day be running for cover for their lives.
DODOWA 10 years ago

There we go with the too known sabe all intellectuals who live in the diaspora. You can't have it both ways my friend. You chose to live in comfort and style in the USA while practicing your trade. Leave the Ghanaian judges a ...
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There we go with the too known sabe all intellectuals who live in the diaspora. You can't have it both ways my friend. You chose to live in comfort and style in the USA while practicing your trade. Leave the Ghanaian judges alone. Let them adjudicate matters as they deem constitutional. Dictating the tenor or trend of the proceedings by proxy will not help. Leave them alone. Tired of these intellectually arrogant people.
NPP ARE MURDERERS 10 years ago

NO BULLSHITING HERE IN GHANA. WE ARE SERIOUS WARRIORS WAITING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVENGE. ALL NPPians MUST TAKE CARE.

NO BULLSHITING HERE IN GHANA. WE ARE SERIOUS WARRIORS WAITING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVENGE. ALL NPPians MUST TAKE CARE.
JEREMIAH TAI 10 years ago

E GET AS HE BI OOOOO

E GET AS HE BI OOOOO
NPP ARE MURDERERS 10 years ago

DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE SC JUSTICES. WHAT YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT IS THE MISCREANTS OF NPP.

NPP KILLED YA NAA + 40 ELDERS. WE ARE WAITING FOR THE CHANCE TO KILL NPPians.
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DON'T WORRY ABOUT THE SC JUSTICES. WHAT YOU SHOULD WORRY ABOUT IS THE MISCREANTS OF NPP.

NPP KILLED YA NAA + 40 ELDERS. WE ARE WAITING FOR THE CHANCE TO KILL NPPians.
IN BROAD DAY LIGHT NPP AND ITS HENCHMEN CUM MERCENARIES FROM LIBERIA GRUESOMELY MURDERED THE YA NAA AND 40 OF HIS ELDERS WHILE SOLDIERS AND POLICE STOOD BY TO GUARD THE MURDERERS FOR 3 DAYS. WERE ARE JUST WAITING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO PAY BACK TO NPPians ACCROSS GHANA.
FUCK THE SC JUSTICES 10 years ago

FUCK THE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES. THEY MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE LIKE TINGODS AND MUST THEREFORE BE OPPOSED FOR BEING DICTATORS. FUCK THEIR OLD ASSES.

FUCK THE SUPREME COURT JUSTICES. THEY MUST NOT BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE LIKE TINGODS AND MUST THEREFORE BE OPPOSED FOR BEING DICTATORS. FUCK THEIR OLD ASSES.
Awuni 10 years ago

THIS IS PURELY AN AGENT OF THE DEVIL, WHO IS FAR AWAY IS USA, AND WANT US TO KILL EACH OTHER, IF THIS IS REALLY YOUR HOME COME BACK HOME. PROF. DEVIL YOU WOULD BE MAKING A LOT OF SENSE IS YOU SHUT UP.

THIS IS PURELY AN AGENT OF THE DEVIL, WHO IS FAR AWAY IS USA, AND WANT US TO KILL EACH OTHER, IF THIS IS REALLY YOUR HOME COME BACK HOME. PROF. DEVIL YOU WOULD BE MAKING A LOT OF SENSE IS YOU SHUT UP.
Dr Robert K Glah 10 years ago

Prof S Kwaku Asare should have read the advice of our Elder Kofi Annan on our second chance or civilisation and not to jeopardize it.
If the Prof is real, he should file his petition at the Accra High Court, and it should no ...
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Prof S Kwaku Asare should have read the advice of our Elder Kofi Annan on our second chance or civilisation and not to jeopardize it.
If the Prof is real, he should file his petition at the Accra High Court, and it should not be a press campaign between him and the CJ. The CJ is above politics.
CONCERNED GHANAIANS 10 years ago

Dr Glah, how can you speak like a novice? How is the a/the CJ above politics and since when?

Dr Glah, how can you speak like a novice? How is the a/the CJ above politics and since when?
Kwabina Akyema 10 years ago

This so called professor is taking like he is not an African and never read what happened by such words, he should have quoted all his examples from Africa. How have we travelled, how many more kilometers are ahead of us. If ...
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This so called professor is taking like he is not an African and never read what happened by such words, he should have quoted all his examples from Africa. How have we travelled, how many more kilometers are ahead of us. If there is war in Ghana will he be affected?, if he loves Ghana , as he is , come let us develop Ghana
Analyst 10 years ago

Democracy and rule of law contrasts sharply from the rule of fear and intimidation. It is only at the end of a fair trial that an accused could be pronounced guilty.
If we have a situation where a person can be accused and ...
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Democracy and rule of law contrasts sharply from the rule of fear and intimidation. It is only at the end of a fair trial that an accused could be pronounced guilty.
If we have a situation where a person can be accused and pronounced guilty by accusers presumed to be infallible without a trial, then we are getting far away from democracy.
Supreme Court dictatorship is equally bad as military dictatorship.
The Supreme should rather hasten and finish the case quickly rather than letting the case drag on and looking out for people making contemptuous statements.
It is like asking Hearts and Kotoko supporters to stop making predictions or provocative statements and insinuations during a match between the two teams.
The Supreme Court should rather take a cue from Kenya and bring this winding case to an end. The threat to Ghana's stability worsens as long as the case drags on. It will be surprising if they claim they do not have enough evidence to give a ruling.
Nana Asabeyie 10 years ago

Prof S.Kwaku Asare, all i want to know from you is, do you have a CERTIFICATE or missing?
Bare in mind the constitutional laws and rules differs in a every country. You can't therefore try to suggest the US laws to the Ghana ...
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Prof S.Kwaku Asare, all i want to know from you is, do you have a CERTIFICATE or missing?
Bare in mind the constitutional laws and rules differs in a every country. You can't therefore try to suggest the US laws to the Ghana SC. so back of and leave Ghanaian's alone. Do the media interfere with judicial affairs anyhow in the US? So SHUT UP.
Artillery 10 years ago

This silly USA Prof cannot even comment on USA constitutional issues for fear of his citizenship being revoked yet here he is poking is flattened nose all the way from his hideout to Ghana matters.

This silly USA Prof cannot even comment on USA constitutional issues for fear of his citizenship being revoked yet here he is poking is flattened nose all the way from his hideout to Ghana matters.
SLY 10 years ago

MR LAW PROFESSOR, THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH ALSO DOES NOT OBLIGE ONE TO SAY EVERYTHING. OTHERWISE, CAN YOU WALK TO THE PRESIDENT OR OTUMFUO & TELL HIM IN THE FACE THAT, MR PRESIDENT OR NANA, "MEPAW KY3W PII SE WO Y3 ABOA".YOU CAN ...
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MR LAW PROFESSOR, THE FREEDOM OF SPEECH ALSO DOES NOT OBLIGE ONE TO SAY EVERYTHING. OTHERWISE, CAN YOU WALK TO THE PRESIDENT OR OTUMFUO & TELL HIM IN THE FACE THAT, MR PRESIDENT OR NANA, "MEPAW KY3W PII SE WO Y3 ABOA".YOU CAN'T DO THAT AT EXPENSE OF DEMOCRACY & THE FREEDOMS.
ODIKRO 10 years ago

NOW NPP ARE OUTSOURCING LAW IDEAS FROM COLLEGE PROFESSORS.
PROF WHEREEVER YOU ARE LEAVE YOUR BURGER KINGSIZE AND COME AND HELP MOTHER GHANA AND STOP REVISING YOUR LECTURE NOTES ON US. DO YOU THINK GHANA IS LIKE AMERICA?

NOW NPP ARE OUTSOURCING LAW IDEAS FROM COLLEGE PROFESSORS.
PROF WHEREEVER YOU ARE LEAVE YOUR BURGER KINGSIZE AND COME AND HELP MOTHER GHANA AND STOP REVISING YOUR LECTURE NOTES ON US. DO YOU THINK GHANA IS LIKE AMERICA?
BK 10 years ago

Law Professor, US and Ghana are different, go to Ghana and argue your points.

Law Professor, US and Ghana are different, go to Ghana and argue your points.
iPad 10 years ago

When we say Ghana have well educated men and women - this is what we mean.
Gone are the days of the military. We are in a democratic Ghana. A country where we now use the human brains to work and sort out issues not guns and ...
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When we say Ghana have well educated men and women - this is what we mean.
Gone are the days of the military. We are in a democratic Ghana. A country where we now use the human brains to work and sort out issues not guns and intimidation.
Long live Ghana long live the intelligent people of Ghana.
Benjamin 10 years ago

Another shallow mind hiding in the comfort of someone else country calling himself a prof displaying his total ignorance of the local situation.

Another shallow mind hiding in the comfort of someone else country calling himself a prof displaying his total ignorance of the local situation.
BE BOLD 10 years ago

I think the reverse is true of you and that why you fail to understand. Check it out yourself

I think the reverse is true of you and that why you fail to understand. Check it out yourself
SolJa 10 years ago

mr man,we understand law is law everywhere.as much as politics is politics everywhere.but we are in ghana.one cant read or write if they dont go to school.worse,they couldnt speak any english.unlike america,where their langua ...
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mr man,we understand law is law everywhere.as much as politics is politics everywhere.but we are in ghana.one cant read or write if they dont go to school.worse,they couldnt speak any english.unlike america,where their language is english.the worst an uneducated american could do is speak english but badly.in ghana,we dont have shit in our own language.ma'fuckas need to be shown action and not advised.what case in any court in the US can be commented on?as in judges are good or bad and whatever one might describe'em?its not done anywhere.except in ghana.where we want justice to be decided by public emotion.masa,ghana no reach america level.a true son of the land would have been back home by now to train people with what he's learnt from the white man.so we can match the white man boot for boot shoulder to shoulder.dont sit there and talk anyhow.you are right,but our illeteracy level in ghana means the sc needs to do what they doing.
....... 10 years ago

Hei ghanaians educated fools listen to what a civilized educated professor concerns are, not like the rest ur parents did not waist their money
Ja bless.

Hei ghanaians educated fools listen to what a civilized educated professor concerns are, not like the rest ur parents did not waist their money
Ja bless.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

A man is driving down a country road, when he spots a farmer standing in the middle of a huge field of grass. He pulls the car over to the side of the road and notices that the farmer is just standing there, doing nothing, lo ...
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A man is driving down a country road, when he spots a farmer standing in the middle of a huge field of grass. He pulls the car over to the side of the road and notices that the farmer is just standing there, doing nothing, looking at nothing. The man gets out of the car, walks all the way out to the farmer and asks him, "Ah excuse me mister, but what are you doing?"

The farmer replies, "I'm trying to win a Nobel Prize."

"How?" asks the man, puzzled.

"Well, I heard they give the Nobel Prize . . . to people who are out standing in their field.

THE CHIEF JUSTICE IS OUT STANDING LIKE THE FARMER WHO IS DOING NOTHING ON HIS OWN FARM.ITS A SHAME FOR HER TO DEPEND ON SOMEBODY FROM OUTSIDE THE NATION TO COME AND HELP HER.
THE PROFESSOR IS NOT A SUPREME COURT JUDGE.
Kofi Nipa Ba 10 years ago

Please if the man did not know what he has done why did he appologise

Please if the man did not know what he has done why did he appologise
Kwadwo Tawia 10 years ago

Pro NPP G. Wood must stop doing dodgy anti NDC stuff. We are watching you!!!

Pro NPP G. Wood must stop doing dodgy anti NDC stuff. We are watching you!!!
Ghana Massai. 10 years ago

Prof,Ghana isn't Usa! Keep on lecturing but please,leave the SC to resolve this petition probs as early as possible so that Ghana can move on!!! The country is in a standstill 'cos of this petition! By the way,aren't you a we ...
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Prof,Ghana isn't Usa! Keep on lecturing but please,leave the SC to resolve this petition probs as early as possible so that Ghana can move on!!! The country is in a standstill 'cos of this petition! By the way,aren't you a wee bit pro-NPP?Personally, 'am a concerned Ghanain diasporian & wish well for GHANA!!!
peter 10 years ago

Very educative article. Thank you

Very educative article. Thank you
Gede 10 years ago

Proff.in all your references you stated US articles.as it ever occurred to you that the case is Ghanaian and not US as such the ruling are under the Ghanaian constitution. Why stay in US an write what you think is right. So y ...
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Proff.in all your references you stated US articles.as it ever occurred to you that the case is Ghanaian and not US as such the ruling are under the Ghanaian constitution. Why stay in US an write what you think is right. So you want us to accept gayism and lesbianism as part of our tradition.
KKB 10 years ago

Another evasive propaganda to minimize the authority of the supreme court, please NPP don't fall for it, it sound logical, but once you start undermining the authority of the Supreme count, whatever the outcome of their rulin ...
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Another evasive propaganda to minimize the authority of the supreme court, please NPP don't fall for it, it sound logical, but once you start undermining the authority of the Supreme count, whatever the outcome of their ruling NDC will not accept it.
Chabba 10 years ago

I am amused about how some of the Justices at the Supreme Court especially Justice Atugba are so hypersensitive to comments regarding their decisions of the ongoing petition. What are they afraid of? If you know in your cons ...
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I am amused about how some of the Justices at the Supreme Court especially Justice Atugba are so hypersensitive to comments regarding their decisions of the ongoing petition. What are they afraid of? If you know in your conscience that whatever decision you have taken is based on fairness and objectivity before your God, what do you care about criticism which is someone's opinion by the way? According to God's law, human beings become frightened when they know that what they are doing is wrong and unfair and that unfairness in being pointed out by other human beings. In otherwords, anxiety, fear, restless mind,aggressiveness etc. in most cases spring out of a guilty conscience. The Supreme Court Justices should therefore concentrate on delivering justice without FEAR or FAVOUR and they will be at peace with themselves, with others and with their God. The justice of God grinds slowly but it grinds exceedingly fine!
Joe 10 years ago

The Supreme court should concentrate on the case before it instead of irrelevant abuse of power by inviting people expressing their views on the case. It serves them no purpose and it should be stopped. They SC cannot do th ...
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The Supreme court should concentrate on the case before it instead of irrelevant abuse of power by inviting people expressing their views on the case. It serves them no purpose and it should be stopped. They SC cannot do the work of the police, BNI or CID.
CONCERNED GHANAIANS 10 years ago

Thank you, Prof, drawing the judges' attention to our constitutional and democratic rights, and our rights as a civilised society. Thank you for not keeping quiet on this.
That the judges saw Samuel Awuku's comments contemp ...
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Thank you, Prof, drawing the judges' attention to our constitutional and democratic rights, and our rights as a civilised society. Thank you for not keeping quiet on this.
That the judges saw Samuel Awuku's comments contemptuous paints a grim picture of Ghana's so-called democracy.
In fact we are worried that the judges are now behaving like village tyrants and witch hunters. We hope that they would reassess their obligations and responsibilities and act in accordance for the progress of Ghana.
CONCERNED GHANAIANS 10 years ago

Thank you, Prof, for drawing the judges' attention to our constitutional and democratic rights, and our rights as a civilised society. Thank you for not keeping quiet on this.
That the judges saw Samuel Awuku's comments con ...
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Thank you, Prof, for drawing the judges' attention to our constitutional and democratic rights, and our rights as a civilised society. Thank you for not keeping quiet on this.
That the judges saw Samuel Awuku's comments contemptuous paints a grim picture of Ghana's so-called democracy.
In fact we are worried that the judges are now behaving like village tyrants and witch hunters. We hope that they would reassess their obligations and responsibilities and act in accordance for the progress of Ghana.
KOKI 10 years ago

I wonder if this is an ill-advised move, petitioning the CJ? If it is, who should be petitioned then? If the SC is deemed to be over-stretching its boundary, the Constitution, as the reference point, who then becomes the Arbi ...
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I wonder if this is an ill-advised move, petitioning the CJ? If it is, who should be petitioned then? If the SC is deemed to be over-stretching its boundary, the Constitution, as the reference point, who then becomes the Arbitrator? Besides, the CJ is not a respondent and what's more who constituted the Panel? Was it not the Chief Justice?

At any rate, even if the appeal never came from the law professor, Prof Asare, any objective person, not swayed by partisan aspiration would partly agree with the intent of the SC in regulating pronouncements that potentially could bring their work into disrepute and inflame the already tensed political atmosphere in the country. Again they deserve our utmost respect! But in attempt to do so, it's important they are not seen to be pulling down a new cloud of abject intimidation on the citizenry reminiscent of the dark days of the AFRC-PNDC era. That must be of concern to all of us. Power in the hands of the wielder can build but can also destroy!
CONCERNED GHANAIANS 10 years ago

Sensible point. In any case, knowledgeable non-partisan Ghanaians must be bold enough to point out such transcending of barriers. Such is normal in every civilised country. It is not an encroachment.

Sensible point. In any case, knowledgeable non-partisan Ghanaians must be bold enough to point out such transcending of barriers. Such is normal in every civilised country. It is not an encroachment.
KOKI 10 years ago

Thanks, Concerned Ghanaians. I admire people like Prof Asare who as technocrats in their accomplished fields of study and occupation do not suppress their foresight to warn the nation of any probable danger lurking in a subtl ...
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Thanks, Concerned Ghanaians. I admire people like Prof Asare who as technocrats in their accomplished fields of study and occupation do not suppress their foresight to warn the nation of any probable danger lurking in a subtle manner.

Sadly people with skewed political leanings rush to label such positive contributors with all sorts of negative tags.
Kwadwo A 10 years ago

Pfof. Asare should not interfere with the work of the Supreme court. You might be teaching your students the wrong things. How would you feel if one of your students talks back to you in front of other students that you are a ...
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Pfof. Asare should not interfere with the work of the Supreme court. You might be teaching your students the wrong things. How would you feel if one of your students talks back to you in front of other students that you are always selective of the subject you teach and always biased in class. This same student always disrupts your class, you tell me that you will always sit there and tell us that he has freedom of speech and can do what ever he pleases in your class.
Please watch Judge Judy's show for a week and you will know the power that judges use to control society. You should try going to court in the USA, if you are a practicing lawyer and flaunt a judge's order I bet you that you will be taken out of court and jailed for at least 24 to 48 hours for contempt. Do not try to throw dust in the eyes of Ghanaians as if you are the only law professor from Ghana in the USA.
GREAT NANA ANTWI 10 years ago

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paa 10 years ago

said nothing when even the president was being attacked keep it to your self nation destroyers

said nothing when even the president was being attacked keep it to your self nation destroyers
Kofi Ghanaba 10 years ago

Professor,in which of the disciples did you become a proffesor.You see,the ghanian acadamia has failed Ghana. You live in the states and want to exercise another law in Ghana.We have our laws too

Professor,in which of the disciples did you become a proffesor.You see,the ghanian acadamia has failed Ghana. You live in the states and want to exercise another law in Ghana.We have our laws too
gede 10 years ago

Thank you, Kofi. You are absolutely right. The so called Proff. made all his references using US constitutional articles forgetting Ghana has constitution too.

Thank you, Kofi. You are absolutely right. The so called Proff. made all his references using US constitutional articles forgetting Ghana has constitution too.
Mastrich Law guy 10 years ago

The qualifications are not the same as what we need in the UK,etc.even a 22 year old can be called a prof! This is true,just google it...ooh,the NPP is clutching at straws.

The qualifications are not the same as what we need in the UK,etc.even a 22 year old can be called a prof! This is true,just google it...ooh,the NPP is clutching at straws.
JAMES BROWN 10 years ago

Professor cleverly avoided the use of the word hypocrite in his article.
May i ask you Prof? Can you look into the faces of any of the 9 judges and call them hypocrite?
Ghana is a disciplined society and we have to protect ...
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Professor cleverly avoided the use of the word hypocrite in his article.
May i ask you Prof? Can you look into the faces of any of the 9 judges and call them hypocrite?
Ghana is a disciplined society and we have to protect it as such.
AKU SIKA- SWEDEN 10 years ago

This guy should be investigated immediately to know his credentials.He is not law teacher

This guy should be investigated immediately to know his credentials.He is not law teacher
Dr Yaw Ohemeng 10 years ago

If you live in Sweden then you have benefited from some of Prof. Asare's legal actions. He was the one who fought for the Supreme Court to declare the need for dual citizens to pay money to register as discriminatory. As a re ...
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If you live in Sweden then you have benefited from some of Prof. Asare's legal actions. He was the one who fought for the Supreme Court to declare the need for dual citizens to pay money to register as discriminatory. As a result of this action, you do not have to register anymore before you are recognised as a Ghanaian with a second nationality. To impugn his credentials is to close your mind to research.

Research into him rather asking someone to do that. He has argued on our behalf in Ghanaian courts in recent years and quoted in a number of cases!
Sobolo 10 years ago

Spending his time outside writing NANSINS.mtcheeeeeew.

Spending his time outside writing NANSINS.mtcheeeeeew.
YAMUSAH IN KUMBUNGU 10 years ago

What an excellent educative piece! The good Prof. of law has driven me to develop appetite for law. I actually enjoyed this piece. God bless professor S. K. Asare.

What an excellent educative piece! The good Prof. of law has driven me to develop appetite for law. I actually enjoyed this piece. God bless professor S. K. Asare.
Dr Yaw Ohemeng 10 years ago

What has Prof. Asare said to warrant the abuses being hurled at him? He is defending free speech which all of you are exercising and you are insulting him? Don't you think he is right that when contempt of court comes up agai ...
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What has Prof. Asare said to warrant the abuses being hurled at him? He is defending free speech which all of you are exercising and you are insulting him? Don't you think he is right that when contempt of court comes up against freedom of speech, it must be circumscribed? We cannot use contempt of court to stifle genuine public interest in this case. As such, there is some guidance required from the court specifying the instances of contempt in clear terms?

At the moment, no one really know why Sammy Awuku was hauled before the SC? Don't you think that it would have been appropriate that this was pointed out to him so that we all will know the line we do not have to cross?

At the moment, it is only the Judges who know what constitutes and does not constitute contempt? If this is obtained in a democratic society, then soemthing is not hanging right.

So it is high time the SC specifies what comments they will deem to be contemptious. There also must be a demonstration of intent before someone is held liable to contempt.

The very people hurling abuses are the very people who are likely to be caught in this wide and unlimited net of contempt.

Prof Asare is speaking for free speech loving people, I say!
arthur smith 10 years ago

HOW DO WE ALLOW JUSTICES TO HUMILIATE PEOPLE JUST LIKE THEY DID LAST TIME. THEY SHOULD STOP THE NONSENSE RIGHT NOW FOR THEY HAVE NO POWER AS THEY PROCLAIMED IF WE, THE PEOPLE, HAVE CONFER IT TO THEM. LET'S DON'T GO BACK TO TH ...
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HOW DO WE ALLOW JUSTICES TO HUMILIATE PEOPLE JUST LIKE THEY DID LAST TIME. THEY SHOULD STOP THE NONSENSE RIGHT NOW FOR THEY HAVE NO POWER AS THEY PROCLAIMED IF WE, THE PEOPLE, HAVE CONFER IT TO THEM. LET'S DON'T GO BACK TO THE ERA OF SILENCE OR WE WILL HAVE TO SILENCE THEM.
GHANA 10 years ago

GHANA QUALIFY

GHANA QUALIFY
Adwoa 10 years ago

This is a good one, there are lawyers and law in Ghana but there is no law abiding persons in the country. Anyone can say or do whatever they want but nothing happens, and due to poverty the poor are always misjudged.

This is a good one, there are lawyers and law in Ghana but there is no law abiding persons in the country. Anyone can say or do whatever they want but nothing happens, and due to poverty the poor are always misjudged.
bornblack Germany 10 years ago

freedomof speech has limit,why America taping people telfone? you know what i mean....pls let sc to do their thing,

freedomof speech has limit,why America taping people telfone? you know what i mean....pls let sc to do their thing,
awal zico 10 years ago

Jm is fool

Jm is fool
Kofi Gyambibi 10 years ago

Prof. fa wo kwasea fri ho !!
Professor kwasea !!!!

Prof. fa wo kwasea fri ho !!
Professor kwasea !!!!
Kwabena Appiah 10 years ago

If you found a Kwasea in the busy it will be difficult to identify him from you therefore we might have to leave that alone.

If you found a Kwasea in the busy it will be difficult to identify him from you therefore we might have to leave that alone.
Yaw 10 years ago

Kofi, you did not tell us why the writer is kwasea. I think you're making a fool of yourself instead.

Kofi, you did not tell us why the writer is kwasea. I think you're making a fool of yourself instead.
KWASI IN EUROPE 10 years ago

You are in the US so you know nothing about the fears Ghanaians have due to the war chants of these belly politicians. Come and spend one month in Ghana and you will support the Supreme Court.

You are in the US so you know nothing about the fears Ghanaians have due to the war chants of these belly politicians. Come and spend one month in Ghana and you will support the Supreme Court.
TAMBRO 10 years ago

IN FACT I SEE IT IMPROPER FOR A LAW LECTURER TO TEACH OUR WHOLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND ALL THE JUDGES IN THE SC HOW TO DO THEIR WORK.IS IT BECAUSE THE LAW LECTURER IS IN THE US OR DOES IT MEAN THAT HE RATHER KNOWS THE LAWS BETTER ...
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IN FACT I SEE IT IMPROPER FOR A LAW LECTURER TO TEACH OUR WHOLE CHIEF JUSTICE AND ALL THE JUDGES IN THE SC HOW TO DO THEIR WORK.IS IT BECAUSE THE LAW LECTURER IS IN THE US OR DOES IT MEAN THAT HE RATHER KNOWS THE LAWS BETTER OR WHAT.THIS IS DISRESPECT FOR THE WHOLE JUDICIARY AND MUST BE CONDEMED BY GHANAIANS.SO DOES IT MEAN EVERY ONE IN THE NATION SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO SAY WHAT EVER HE OR SHE LIKE ABOUT THE SUPREME COURT PROCEEDINGS WHICH COULD EVEN CREATE CHAOS IN THE NATION AND ALSO DISRESPECT THE JUDGES.
Efo Gbeze 10 years ago

GOD IS REALLY A GHANAIAN. GHANA U 20 HAVE QUALIFIED TO THE NEXT STAGE OF THE ON-GOING FIFA U 20 WORLD CUP. WATCH GHANA VS PORTUGAL ON 03/07/13 AT 18:00 GMT

GOD IS REALLY A GHANAIAN. GHANA U 20 HAVE QUALIFIED TO THE NEXT STAGE OF THE ON-GOING FIFA U 20 WORLD CUP. WATCH GHANA VS PORTUGAL ON 03/07/13 AT 18:00 GMT
Dantani ghana 10 years ago

WOW, WOW WOW .
THIS IS REAL INDEPENDENT MIND.A WORD TO THE WISE IS NOT IN THE KANGAROO COURT, ITS FROM PROF S K Asare

WOW, WOW WOW .
THIS IS REAL INDEPENDENT MIND.A WORD TO THE WISE IS NOT IN THE KANGAROO COURT, ITS FROM PROF S K Asare
TAMBRO 10 years ago

PROFESSOR S. KWAKU ASARE HAS REALLY UNDERLOOKED OUR WHOLE JUDICIARY AND MUST APPOLOGISE TO THE CHIEF JUSTICE.THIS MAN LIVES IN THE US N WANT OUR JUDGES TO KEEP QUITE AND IF THERE IS ANY WAR IN THE NATION BECAUSE OF CERTAIN PE ...
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PROFESSOR S. KWAKU ASARE HAS REALLY UNDERLOOKED OUR WHOLE JUDICIARY AND MUST APPOLOGISE TO THE CHIEF JUSTICE.THIS MAN LIVES IN THE US N WANT OUR JUDGES TO KEEP QUITE AND IF THERE IS ANY WAR IN THE NATION BECAUSE OF CERTAIN PEOPLES STATEMENT THEY MADE HE WOULD NOT BE PRESENT TO OBSERVE IT.
Yaw 10 years ago

If we want to behave as true Ghanaians, may I suggest that we should be heard in ahenfie and not a court modeled after Western culture

If we want to behave as true Ghanaians, may I suggest that we should be heard in ahenfie and not a court modeled after Western culture
Nana 10 years ago

Prof ASARE is a very good theoretician. But I have the impression that he has lost the sensation of our realities. The freedom of speech and media is not the freedom of saying or writing or doing whatever we want.

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Prof ASARE is a very good theoretician. But I have the impression that he has lost the sensation of our realities. The freedom of speech and media is not the freedom of saying or writing or doing whatever we want.

How many Ghanaians are really well educated and find themselves in position to differentiate the authorized and the forbidden? The petition case is the first in the Ghana history and it appears to be very sensitive. Therefore, as the case in before the Court we shall refrain from inflammable, violent and odious talks and writings. The unity of Ghana is not yet as strong as we believe and anytime anything can happen.

Do we need that in Ghana, of course no. Even in USA there restrictions on freedom of speech, writing and so on but one needs to be working within CIA, FBI, and other security agances before he knows it. Capitalists pretend just. The reality is totally different.

In conclusion, I like to say that the CJ does not have anything to learn from this theoretician who is no more connected to our reality. The Ghana SC should not give this man any tribute. They shall leave him with his subjective and surrealistic theory. We nevertheless thank him for his contribution to the case but we like to remind him that in this life there aren't 3 ways but just 2. Either you are at the right or the left side.In which side Prof ASARE finds himself? NPP or NDC?
YAW-Chicago USA 10 years ago

NDC members,this article is a clear interpretation of the constitution which we spent our limited resources and precious time to prepare it and as a RULE OF LAW,NO ONE IS ABOVE IT NOT EVEN THE JUDGES OR THE PRESIDENT.It seem ...
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NDC members,this article is a clear interpretation of the constitution which we spent our limited resources and precious time to prepare it and as a RULE OF LAW,NO ONE IS ABOVE IT NOT EVEN THE JUDGES OR THE PRESIDENT.It seem like you guys don,t really think before you post a comment on this site and it clearly depicts the kind of political party you guys are following.It should be noted that the era of one man or revolutionally ideas are still hunting NDC.THAT RULE UNDER SEMI ILLITRATE JJ IS GONE AND GONE FOREVER OK.This lawyer is very intelligent and prominent in U.S.and as a Ghanaian ,brought a very very good interpretation in which the SC,CJ,The president and all stakeholders has to study ,follow and implement it to better help to streamline our hard earned democracy
kena agyemang 10 years ago

all those who are insulting the brilliant professor are members of the N D C ...steallers

all those who are insulting the brilliant professor are members of the N D C ...steallers
rash ghana 10 years ago

Please professor,come home with your family to support these hooligans. For we the discerning ghanaians support the decision by the supreme court.

Please professor,come home with your family to support these hooligans. For we the discerning ghanaians support the decision by the supreme court.
Counsellor 10 years ago

Well said!

Well said!
kena agyemang 10 years ago

all those who are insulting the professor are members of the N D C ...STEALLERS

all those who are insulting the professor are members of the N D C ...STEALLERS
osdart 10 years ago

professor, thanks you are really learned

professor, thanks you are really learned
Kyekyeku Brempon II 10 years ago

Ah!, Atuguba, you sentenced Awuku just on polical grouds.w"agye w"ani so.

Ah!, Atuguba, you sentenced Awuku just on polical grouds.w"agye w"ani so.
Kk3 10 years ago

Ghanaians deserve the leadership they get. This professor is right! Can someone tell me why the Supreme Court finds it expedient to discipline people who are not respondents or litigants in the case but allow for papers to b ...
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Ghanaians deserve the leadership they get. This professor is right! Can someone tell me why the Supreme Court finds it expedient to discipline people who are not respondents or litigants in the case but allow for papers to be thrown around in court! Edey be keke
Emeritus Cletus 10 years ago

Doesn't sound like a prof. at all!

Doesn't sound like a prof. at all!
Kwabena Appiah 10 years ago

if you read this petition and believe the person is not a Prof then I am sorry for you. maybe you have never seen a prof so you will not know the difference.

if you read this petition and believe the person is not a Prof then I am sorry for you. maybe you have never seen a prof so you will not know the difference.
Dr. Sully 10 years ago

Please, know the difference our culture in Ghana that of the USA.A layperson reading your petition knows that you are not only bised but NPP Law Professor and an NPP supporter.It is a SHAME!!!!!

Please, know the difference our culture in Ghana that of the USA.A layperson reading your petition knows that you are not only bised but NPP Law Professor and an NPP supporter.It is a SHAME!!!!!
Kwabena Appiah 10 years ago

Dr Sully you say you are a Dr, I am very sorry but you could have done justices to the arguments and stop been sentimental. You are rather shameless thinking you can pass a comment without anybody knowing. Where are your br ...
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Dr Sully you say you are a Dr, I am very sorry but you could have done justices to the arguments and stop been sentimental. You are rather shameless thinking you can pass a comment without anybody knowing. Where are your brains.
STONER KOBYLYNTON 10 years ago

Dr. Sully, how can a lay person understand Professor Asare's article which you as a PhD holder yourself don't understand and twisting the meaning that he is an NPP supporter. This writer is commenting on wrong behavior of the ...
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Dr. Sully, how can a lay person understand Professor Asare's article which you as a PhD holder yourself don't understand and twisting the meaning that he is an NPP supporter. This writer is commenting on wrong behavior of the Justices that, they don't have any absolute power to criminalize anybody for positively or negatively commenting on their rulings provided that criticism is of no imminent threat to any of the Judges period.

I will advise you to make a hard copy of this article and read it over and over and I bet you will come to the conclusion that this is a classic article worth reading. If Ghana have about 5 to 10 of the sort of Prof. Asare in our Law School, we would be very fortunate to produce high quality lawyers in successive years. We are grateful to have such quality learned people somewhere and not some quack PhD holders who cannot discern right from wrong. E&OE.
Yaw 10 years ago

Thank you!

Thank you!
ishmaeloo 10 years ago

professor s. kwaku Asare this is ghana not USA where you can not discipline your own child,see we ARE African .if you think you know more come home and belive silly if you will not be haul to the court room ,leave us alone to ...
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professor s. kwaku Asare this is ghana not USA where you can not discipline your own child,see we ARE African .if you think you know more come home and belive silly if you will not be haul to the court room ,leave us alone to think,sokosewa do like you.
Kwabena Appiah 10 years ago

We are in Ghana and we are before the Judges what is your beef, if you do not understand the issues just keep quite all your brains in that coconut head is currently not useful at this time.

We are in Ghana and we are before the Judges what is your beef, if you do not understand the issues just keep quite all your brains in that coconut head is currently not useful at this time.
J H New York 10 years ago

An insightful write up.
But what professor Asare should know is that Ghana is not yet at the level of the type of freedom of speech and tolerance in the US.
In the States, I have observed that people show decorum and ci ...
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An insightful write up.
But what professor Asare should know is that Ghana is not yet at the level of the type of freedom of speech and tolerance in the US.
In the States, I have observed that people show decorum and civility in speech.The Media ( TV/Print) make accurate reportage.
While in Ghana we are generally rude in speech. The Media especially (print) sometimes twist stories to suit their political affiliations. And there's too much of
J H New York 10 years ago

And there's too much "they Say/Said, they Said/Say in the Country.The Media lacks helicopters and Satellite to give an eye witness account.It's the strategy of some of the Newspapers to fabricate stories and give Sensati ...
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And there's too much "they Say/Said, they Said/Say in the Country.The Media lacks helicopters and Satellite to give an eye witness account.It's the strategy of some of the Newspapers to fabricate stories and give Sensational Headlines just to help sell the paper.
So in my opinion at the time of passing the Freedom of Speech Bill,the Libel law should have been used as a Clause in the bill to take care of what Justice Atubuga is trying to do until we learn not to politicize and twist stories in favour of the party we support.
Therefore considering the way we "yab" I think Justice Atubuga should summon people before him to answer questions to bring sanity in the Country.But victims should receive a letter and must be represented at the Cost of the State.
odeneho 10 years ago

Democracy is civility and not a license to open your mouth any how especially about the highest court of the land. To say the supreme court is being selective especially looking at how sensitive this issue is. We should appre ...
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Democracy is civility and not a license to open your mouth any how especially about the highest court of the land. To say the supreme court is being selective especially looking at how sensitive this issue is. We should appreciate our freedom of speech that we have now and don't abuse it because some years back we didn't enjoy that freedom.
SULEY 10 years ago

prof. God bless u soooooo much for bringing the chief justice attention to this, with Atuguba, God will deal with him,

prof. God bless u soooooo much for bringing the chief justice attention to this, with Atuguba, God will deal with him,
SULEY 10 years ago

whats atuguba is doing is not done in any civilized world

whats atuguba is doing is not done in any civilized world
Tom Brown 10 years ago

May Alla bless this professor. He is too sensible. Compare Lord Denning's measured ways of 1947 to Atuguba's ramboic words of 2013 and you will know why we are so backward.

May Alla bless this professor. He is too sensible. Compare Lord Denning's measured ways of 1947 to Atuguba's ramboic words of 2013 and you will know why we are so backward.
Tindana 10 years ago

PROMOT PEACE,GHANA NEED PEACE AND UNITY.

PROMOT PEACE,GHANA NEED PEACE AND UNITY.
Angel 10 years ago

Hey Professor Asare, will you shut up and let Ghana do her job? Why are you in the US? This is Ghana, and not USA

Hey Professor Asare, will you shut up and let Ghana do her job? Why are you in the US? This is Ghana, and not USA
Kwabena Appiah 10 years ago

You are either asleep or senseless. I am sure you do not understand what the issues are. please we will wake you up when the lights come on. just go back to sleep.

You are either asleep or senseless. I am sure you do not understand what the issues are. please we will wake you up when the lights come on. just go back to sleep.
Akwasi Michael 10 years ago

In fact, the judges should not misuse the little power they have today, tomorrow may not be theirs. i feel so bad and ashamed as a Ghanaian simply because we hate the truth,,even judges who suppose to uphold and defend justic ...
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In fact, the judges should not misuse the little power they have today, tomorrow may not be theirs. i feel so bad and ashamed as a Ghanaian simply because we hate the truth,,even judges who suppose to uphold and defend justices of the country are rather polluting justices....oh shame onto them....even uneducated person knows the judges minds....what a shame.......
Kofi Pee 10 years ago

What will these Justices do if they were sitting on a case in the United States? How can you ban lawyers or politicians not to comment on a case before the Supreme Court in the United States? The solution is they have to hurr ...
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What will these Justices do if they were sitting on a case in the United States? How can you ban lawyers or politicians not to comment on a case before the Supreme Court in the United States? The solution is they have to hurry up. They've seen the Pink sheets. Either the elections were stolen or Mahama won it. What's all the delay for? Just give the verdict and let Ghanaians go back to work. They can't make up their minds because of their political affiliations or taken a bribe.
Manny 10 years ago

All these so called Law preffesors are in the US and yet There is Guantanamo bay, where prisonora are held without being charged. Why not sort that out first, as you earn your living and pay your taxes there, before lecture G ...
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All these so called Law preffesors are in the US and yet There is Guantanamo bay, where prisonora are held without being charged. Why not sort that out first, as you earn your living and pay your taxes there, before lecture Ghanaians with this utter rubbish. Ghana is taking a lead in maitaining public order if the rest of the World are not interested.
Shut up immediately with your nonsense
Huhuhuhu_Ny3hu 10 years ago

And Senane would introduce a special bill to strip this guy of his citizenship or immigrant(Green card) status,and he`ll be on the next available plane back to where he came from! Azar knows this,and so he`ll not dare stick h ...
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And Senane would introduce a special bill to strip this guy of his citizenship or immigrant(Green card) status,and he`ll be on the next available plane back to where he came from! Azar knows this,and so he`ll not dare stick his nose where is does not belong! You know some Ghanaians have applauded this 'foolishness' for such a long time,and see where it has taken us!
WISDOM.. 10 years ago

WOW AFTER READING THIS, IT HAS COME TO MY NOTICE THAT THE SUPREME COURT OF GHANA IS BASICALLY CORRUPT..OHH MOTHER GHANA THANK FOR FOR THIS PROFESSOR WISDOM.. THANK YOU SIR.. I NOW KNOW LAW

WOW AFTER READING THIS, IT HAS COME TO MY NOTICE THAT THE SUPREME COURT OF GHANA IS BASICALLY CORRUPT..OHH MOTHER GHANA THANK FOR FOR THIS PROFESSOR WISDOM.. THANK YOU SIR.. I NOW KNOW LAW
Court Ricewater 10 years ago

Take your nonsense to stay in the U.S. and don't pollute the Ghana judicial system. I dare you to petition the U.S. chief justice on such crap you are raising and your ass will be disciplined. Leave Ghanaians alone to fine be ...
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Take your nonsense to stay in the U.S. and don't pollute the Ghana judicial system. I dare you to petition the U.S. chief justice on such crap you are raising and your ass will be disciplined. Leave Ghanaians alone to fine better live as you're lucky to live in one of the richest country in the world and enjoying life. If any bad thing happens in Ghana you'll not be here to face the music so leave the Ghana judiciary to do its work. By the way, you're half baked acamecian judging from your foriegn reasoning.
Yaw 10 years ago

Africans are so used to autocracy that it is too difficult to help them realize the mess they are in!

Africans are so used to autocracy that it is too difficult to help them realize the mess they are in!
Court Ricewater 10 years ago

That's why other race and countries in the world are progressing since they are disciplined and follow the law. Africans have to the same to progress.

That's why other race and countries in the world are progressing since they are disciplined and follow the law. Africans have to the same to progress.
GHANABI 10 years ago

Hei! Do you really live in the US?
No, I doubt, because your article
is full of bull crap. you can't even, reason on your own.
What is Kwaku Asare's crime here. Wo ye kwasea paa.

Hei! Do you really live in the US?
No, I doubt, because your article
is full of bull crap. you can't even, reason on your own.
What is Kwaku Asare's crime here. Wo ye kwasea paa.
Court Ricewater 10 years ago

GHANABI Wo ye aboa kwasea beast paa. Both of you are half baked.

GHANABI Wo ye aboa kwasea beast paa. Both of you are half baked.
Ayitey Muller 10 years ago

Nonsense. Do you think the other 8 justices are a bandwagon of fools?

Nonsense. Do you think the other 8 justices are a bandwagon of fools?
CYBERGHANA 10 years ago

THE SUPREME COURT OF THE USA RULED IN FAVOR OF GEORGE BUSH, AND THE REPUBLICANS CAME TO POWER; AL GORE AND THE DEMOCRATS YEILDED WITHOUT A FIGHT. THE CONSERVATES IN THE SC RULED IN FAVOR OF THE CONSERVATIVE PRESIDENT AND THE ...
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THE SUPREME COURT OF THE USA RULED IN FAVOR OF GEORGE BUSH, AND THE REPUBLICANS CAME TO POWER; AL GORE AND THE DEMOCRATS YEILDED WITHOUT A FIGHT. THE CONSERVATES IN THE SC RULED IN FAVOR OF THE CONSERVATIVE PRESIDENT AND THE CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICANS.
AL GORE AND THE DEMOCRATS DIDN
'T RAISE HELL - THEY LIVED TO FIGHT ANOTHER DAY. ARE WE MATURED AND SOPHISTICATED ENOUGH TO DO THAT?
I HATE TO SAY IT, BUT THE ANSWER IS A BIG NO! THE WAY THINGS ARE GOING,
NDC & NPP ARE GOING TO FIGHT.
AND WHEN TWO ELEPHANTS FIGHT, YOU KNOW THE RESULT. I AM AFRAID THAT THE FIGHT WOULD. EXTEND TO THE DIASPORA.
Nana Adjei Ntow 10 years ago

Perfectly well written. This is more than excellent! Thank God you live in the USA away from our shores to be hauled before the Supreme Court for being intellectually HONEST. God bless you my brother

Perfectly well written. This is more than excellent! Thank God you live in the USA away from our shores to be hauled before the Supreme Court for being intellectually HONEST. God bless you my brother
kwaku Pee 10 years ago

Prof excellent but not applicable to Africa.

Prof excellent but not applicable to Africa.
Quansah R 10 years ago

Hey Prof, when was the last time you visited Ghana? These are nice legal theories that will not fly in Ghana. Leave the SC to run their courtroom. Has we asked you how to teach Law?
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Hey Prof, when was the last time you visited Ghana? These are nice legal theories that will not fly in Ghana. Leave the SC to run their courtroom. Has we asked you how to teach Law?
They should admonish so called journalists who twist fact. Don't jail them, get an apology and move on!!
Abongo 10 years ago

you stupid ass hole

you stupid ass hole
OPK 10 years ago

You should be ashamed of yourself for using such words. Remember that two wrongs does not make a right

You should be ashamed of yourself for using such words. Remember that two wrongs does not make a right
BoycottRoyalAirMaroc 10 years ago

Boycott Royal Air Maroc, the world's shittiest, dirtiest and most insolent airline whose nightmarish Accra-Casablanca route is better imagined than experienced. For the icing on the cake, check out its uncouth Ghana Country M ...
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Wiafe 10 years ago

Asare, you petition has no merit--because you have no standing under law. Why? Because, nothing in your petition indicates that you personally have been harmed by the action of the supreme court.

It will therefore be ign ...
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Asare, you petition has no merit--because you have no standing under law. Why? Because, nothing in your petition indicates that you personally have been harmed by the action of the supreme court.

It will therefore be ignored by the CJ.
T'di 10 years ago

What i can deduce from this article is that there are legal loopholes in the attempt to sanction those "guilty" of unfair comments about the pending case.I believe ,if we are all sober,the "guilty" ones can easily be turned i ...
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What i can deduce from this article is that there are legal loopholes in the attempt to sanction those "guilty" of unfair comments about the pending case.I believe ,if we are all sober,the "guilty" ones can easily be turned in and put on leash.Remember Ken Kuranchie expressed displeasure about the way he was INFORMALLY invited to appear before the Supreme Court.I hear he has been formally summoned.
CONCERN CITIZEN 10 years ago

GOOD ARTICLE. THE PROBLEM IS IN GHANA THE DO NPT RESPECT THE CITIZENS BUT RESPECT LAND CRUISERS. IF THEY PUBLISH THE AS STATED LAST POINT 9 ONE CAN TELL CLEARLY THE BIASE NATURE OF THE SO CALLED JUDGES. THESE JUDGES SHOULD BE ...
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GOOD ARTICLE. THE PROBLEM IS IN GHANA THE DO NPT RESPECT THE CITIZENS BUT RESPECT LAND CRUISERS. IF THEY PUBLISH THE AS STATED LAST POINT 9 ONE CAN TELL CLEARLY THE BIASE NATURE OF THE SO CALLED JUDGES. THESE JUDGES SHOULD BE HONEST BUT YOU SEE THEY THINK OF THEIR BELLY FIRST AND NOT JUSTICE
Owusu Manu , Abuja 10 years ago

Ei NPP GUYS WHO COULDN'T MAKE IT OUTSIDE AND WERE HOPING THAT NPP WINS SO THAT THEY COME HOME AND JOIN THEIR CORRUPT FRIENDS TO LOOT ARE DOING EVERYTHING TO ENSURE THAT THE COUNTRY BURNS, BUT GOD IS ALIVE. GHANA WILL NOT BURN ...
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Ei NPP GUYS WHO COULDN'T MAKE IT OUTSIDE AND WERE HOPING THAT NPP WINS SO THAT THEY COME HOME AND JOIN THEIR CORRUPT FRIENDS TO LOOT ARE DOING EVERYTHING TO ENSURE THAT THE COUNTRY BURNS, BUT GOD IS ALIVE. GHANA WILL NOT BURN.
jo papa 10 years ago

fools,creative,plane,and shear part you people think you are the supreme than everybody in this country.be careful.

fools,creative,plane,and shear part you people think you are the supreme than everybody in this country.be careful.
razak seini 10 years ago

sorry prof.... let the supreme court act now instill decency in the ghanaian..... there is no where on earth that is unbridled freedom.There has to be sanity and respect to our elders.Let america hv there cultural values and ...
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sorry prof.... let the supreme court act now instill decency in the ghanaian..... there is no where on earth that is unbridled freedom.There has to be sanity and respect to our elders.Let america hv there cultural values and lets hv ours in ghana
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
obibini 10 years ago

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed

Ghanaians must stand up to defend free speech, it si only through free speech that the corruption and unethical behaviours of our public officials would be revealed
FRANK NAROS 10 years ago

ITS GOOD TO ADVISE A FELLOW COLLEAGUE TO STEP ON HIS TOES IF SOMETHING IS NOT GOING THE WAY IT SHD BE.AND I HOPE THE JUDICIARY OR HER LADYSHIP WILL SIT ON IT TO CONSIDER CERTAIN THINGS. MAY THE GOOD LORD HELP YOU TO COME OUT ...
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ITS GOOD TO ADVISE A FELLOW COLLEAGUE TO STEP ON HIS TOES IF SOMETHING IS NOT GOING THE WAY IT SHD BE.AND I HOPE THE JUDICIARY OR HER LADYSHIP WILL SIT ON IT TO CONSIDER CERTAIN THINGS. MAY THE GOOD LORD HELP YOU TO COME OUT WITH JUDGEMENT. AMEN.
osei kingsley, lagos 10 years ago

unecessary petition, just like the one those political rouges from npp sent to that place.get us better news from home .

unecessary petition, just like the one those political rouges from npp sent to that place.get us better news from home .
Nana Aba 10 years ago

Prof Asare is to be commended for his efforts in getting the CJ to put a stop to the practice of holding people in contempt without due process simply for expressing their opinion. There is such a thing as fair comment in th ...
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Prof Asare is to be commended for his efforts in getting the CJ to put a stop to the practice of holding people in contempt without due process simply for expressing their opinion. There is such a thing as fair comment in the public interest and surely the Justices of the supreme court should not be affected by statements in the court of public opinion - if they are, then they should rightly recuse themselves because they cannot be fair in their judgement! Well said Prof, you've done the legal fraternity a great service! Lawyers should speak up when they see such injustices being dished out by Judges who should know better than to sanction people without due process!
OPK 10 years ago

I agree perfectly with you prof. Very informative and educative piece.

I agree perfectly with you prof. Very informative and educative piece.
JIM CROW 10 years ago

Kwasi Appiah should also summon anyone who comments on Black Stars' matches to the stadium to coach the Black Stars. Prez. Mahama should summon everyone who criticizes him to the Jubilee House to run the country.

Kwasi Appiah should also summon anyone who comments on Black Stars' matches to the stadium to coach the Black Stars. Prez. Mahama should summon everyone who criticizes him to the Jubilee House to run the country.
PlainPlainTruth 10 years ago

Kwaku Asare, you absconded to the US instead when facing serious charges in Ghana. Since then, you haven't made any effort to even visit Ghana because your charges are still pending. So "chill."

I also live in the US. Even ...
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Kwaku Asare, you absconded to the US instead when facing serious charges in Ghana. Since then, you haven't made any effort to even visit Ghana because your charges are still pending. So "chill."

I also live in the US. Even here there are limits to Freedom of Speech when the government determines that the security of the nation is at risk. Don't forget security includes peace. And when people have disagreed with courts' decisions, they have done so in a respectful manner--not in the way being done certain elements from the NDC and the NPP.

As regards Law, one size doesn't fit all. That's why even here in the US, States are allowed to enact their own laws in certain areas. So you're being disingenuous in your argument.

The ongoing presidential election case has the potential of sending the country into a tailspin if not handled properly. That's why it's necessary to crack down hard on those bent on causing mischief.

Finally, no one can tell any Supreme Court how it should operate. The ground rules are always set by the Justices themselves.
ken acquah 10 years ago

Prof Asare must ave his say. No need for such insults etc. The comments I ave read explains it all. Our politics is very personal n so journalists will stray. So those who stray too far must be brought to book. We will also m ...
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Prof Asare must ave his say. No need for such insults etc. The comments I ave read explains it all. Our politics is very personal n so journalists will stray. So those who stray too far must be brought to book. We will also mature like US and UK n we will not need to be chastised to obey the simple rule of not commenting on matters at the court. thx
eunice antwi 10 years ago

bless ur heart for monitoring this case n I really thank the professor for speaking up for us .God bless

bless ur heart for monitoring this case n I really thank the professor for speaking up for us .God bless
Kwasi Amankwah 10 years ago

We are all ghanaians , ghana belongs to all ghanaians those at home and abroad ,the akyems ,ashantes ,ewes , fantes , is a shame the way we talk about each other,,enough is enough ,insulting each other is not solution to our ...
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We are all ghanaians , ghana belongs to all ghanaians those at home and abroad ,the akyems ,ashantes ,ewes , fantes , is a shame the way we talk about each other,,enough is enough ,insulting each other is not solution to our problems, we have a lot problem in our country ,roads,water, electricity, etc those are the issue we need talk about not insults ......
Agyaku NYC 10 years ago

Mr Professor, remember US constitution says freedom of speech to some extent. Have you ever wittiness anyone in US blasting the US supreme court with accusations and allegations and still stand tall? Number 27 of your article ...
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Mr Professor, remember US constitution says freedom of speech to some extent. Have you ever wittiness anyone in US blasting the US supreme court with accusations and allegations and still stand tall? Number 27 of your article said it all."In so far as those comments do not pose a clear and imminent threat to the administration of justice". Surely, they do possessed a tremendous threat. Pls. tell people in Ghana the truth and let them know the error.
Kwasi Amankwah 10 years ago

prof, is also a ghanaian he has his right of opinion you may disagree with him ,is your right to disagree with ,but insulting him is the not the way democracy works ghanaians need education of the way democracy WORKS , he ...
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prof, is also a ghanaian he has his right of opinion you may disagree with him ,is your right to disagree with ,but insulting him is the not the way democracy works ghanaians need education of the way democracy WORKS , he was taking about freedom of expression ,rule of law ,names calling is not the best way to solve our problem, when comes to politicians both NDC ,NPP, CPP, THEIR ARE THE PART OF THE PROBLEMS THAT WE HAVE IN COUNTRY TODAY ,WAKE UP GHANAIANS, AND STOP NAME CALLING...... PEACE
Victor A. Young 10 years ago

If you don't agree with this petition, just chill. This is democracy; that's how things work. Express your views courteously or in other word; no "buga-buga" and insults. People should relax, because this case is not an easy ...
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If you don't agree with this petition, just chill. This is democracy; that's how things work. Express your views courteously or in other word; no "buga-buga" and insults. People should relax, because this case is not an easy case. It's really tough!

The Supreme Court Justices have a herculean task to accomplish; it's not easy, esp. with all the threats from supporters of the ruling govt. But Ghanaians are vigilant this time around. We won't allow any groups of people to murder our judges and justices because certain decisions or rulings didn't favour them.

Election fraud is a serious matter and nobody should expect the Supreme Court to come out with any biased ruling or verdict. We should also know that the whole world is watching; there must be true justice. Nothing but the truth must stand.
Owusu Manu , Abuja 10 years ago

This Asare Man, should not forget that, this court case is in Africa. A place where people go to the street to fight and kill each other if elections don't go their way. Does that happen in America? NO. A place where, party s ...
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This Asare Man, should not forget that, this court case is in Africa. A place where people go to the street to fight and kill each other if elections don't go their way. Does that happen in America? NO. A place where, party supporters troop to police stations when their colleagues are arrested. A place where armed robbers wear party colours to cause atrocities, and get support from high profile personalities in those parties. What you are saying could be right, but if discipline is not instilled in people, we will start fighting before the SC has finished its work. l hope u get this into your brains.
kwam 10 years ago

Laws must be consistent with our values and culture, we in Ghana can not copy anything from other countries in the name of democracy, e.g homosexuality is legal and consistent with the values and culture of western countries ...
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Laws must be consistent with our values and culture, we in Ghana can not copy anything from other countries in the name of democracy, e.g homosexuality is legal and consistent with the values and culture of western countries but it not the same in Ghana. This so called Professor is alien to our culture and values. Ghana will break down if we allow people to make such comments.
Kosoko 10 years ago

Professor Asare wants to be appeared scholarly! Of course this article can at best be judged as academic gimmicks. Truly, the actions of the courts contrary to Professor Asare's observation prove the court to be indeed a ser ...
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Professor Asare wants to be appeared scholarly! Of course this article can at best be judged as academic gimmicks. Truly, the actions of the courts contrary to Professor Asare's observation prove the court to be indeed a serious Supreme Court. The actions of the court from a sober reflection shows that the courts do not wish to compromise in a minute seconds anything that will jeopardize the security of this country.

One thing should be made clear; Professor Kwaku Asare should not sit in America and think that for that reason he knows better than the legal experts nor the judges and the lawyers in Ghana. Such comments (whether one thinks is a freedom of expression or irresponsible) in the media created genocide of unwarranted proportions in Rwanda. Therefore if the judges in their wisdom feel such comments should be stamped out, it is in the right direction.

For his information the courts did not sentence Mr. Sammy Awuku. They only banned him from courts for the comments the courts deemed unwarranted. And it was within the purview of the court to exercise such power. We also don't know the actions that will be sanctioned against the new list of persons to be appeared before the court; hence it's a prejudicial to speculate what will happen to these persons.

In addition, the appeal to the chief Justice is misplaced. The chief Justice is not above the Supreme Court but rather below it and there she/ he cannot impose his/he will on the Court. The warnings of contempt apply to everyone including the Chief Justice. Finally, the Chief Justice is not superior to judges of the Supreme Courts. They are her/his colleagues. He/she is only "primus inter Paris"

Finally, Freedom of speech does not mean insults or irresponsible comments. Freedom without protection is anarchy.

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