Ghanaians entitled to assess performance of judiciary - CJ

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Nyansasem 10 years ago

Atuguba should read this and learn

Atuguba should read this and learn
Homesense 10 years ago

Far from "shaming" the Honourables Judges, we must understand that it is very important that we respect our judges and allow them the free mind to handle the huge case on hand.

Madam may only be stating the truth but never ...
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Far from "shaming" the Honourables Judges, we must understand that it is very important that we respect our judges and allow them the free mind to handle the huge case on hand.

Madam may only be stating the truth but never to spite her own judges.
Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 10 years ago

We really have a chief justice that we can be proud of.

All she needs to do now is to cleanse the judiciary of the Taliban judges who are using Sharia laws at the court to intimidate discerning Ghanaians.

We really have a chief justice that we can be proud of.

All she needs to do now is to cleanse the judiciary of the Taliban judges who are using Sharia laws at the court to intimidate discerning Ghanaians.
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Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

Atuguba is not a Judge,to concern with
this.

Atuguba is not a Judge,to concern with
this.
********** 10 years ago

This is for all judges in Ghana. Stop the Atuguba bashing. He may not be perfect, human as he is, but I believe that decisions taken are collective of the 9 judges on the panel but not him alone.

This is for all judges in Ghana. Stop the Atuguba bashing. He may not be perfect, human as he is, but I believe that decisions taken are collective of the 9 judges on the panel but not him alone.
Nyansasem 10 years ago

Your understanding of leadership is suspect. The fact that decision are taken by all the 9 members does not mean he has to come and send silly messages.

As a leader, he is responsible for the message that comes from the b ...
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Your understanding of leadership is suspect. The fact that decision are taken by all the 9 members does not mean he has to come and send silly messages.

As a leader, he is responsible for the message that comes from the bench. It is how he chooses his messages that causes some of us to hit back at him.

His action or inaction has brought the court into disrepute. For failing to crack the whip on first instance is an example. "A mere you" and that silly remarks coming from the bench is the reason why he would not be forgiven...

He should probably learn from Justice Afreh...

""Mr. Justice Afreh, presiding over an Accra Fast Track High Court said, ''every citizen of this country has a right to criticise or express concern over media reports of events, including court proceedings. So the former president was within his rights to criticise what he thought were biased, or one-sided reports of evidence produced in this court or any other court. Whether his criticism is valid, I leave to the media to say.''"

"He said the authority and reputation of the courts are not so frail that their judgments need to be shielded from criticism, adding that it is the inalienable right of everyone to comment fairy upon any matter of public importance, this right is one of the pillars of individual liberty - Freedom of speech."

"The Judge said, in view of Article 19 and 88 of the 1992 constitution, if there should be any prosecution for any offence the former president might have committed, it should be instituted by the Attorney-General."

"He said, "the matter is therefore, referred to the Attorney-General for any necessary action", saying, "in view of this I do not think that it is necessary to invite the former president to this court to retract the offensive matter and apologise''. "
Kwame 10 years ago

SO IMCOMPETENT THAT HE SEEMS LIKE A SPECTATOR.

SO IMCOMPETENT THAT HE SEEMS LIKE A SPECTATOR.
Paul Amuna 10 years ago

Surely, we expect the judiciary to perform their work properly and we deserve the right to scrutinise their performance (s). This goes without saying. In the same way, WE (the people) are expected to play a responsible part i ...
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Surely, we expect the judiciary to perform their work properly and we deserve the right to scrutinise their performance (s). This goes without saying. In the same way, WE (the people) are expected to play a responsible part in proceedings to ensure that we are all accountable.
Shanana 10 years ago

The Atuguba group doesn't think so. So CJ you can "sarcasm" them all you want but they will still go after their perceived enemies.

The Atuguba group doesn't think so. So CJ you can "sarcasm" them all you want but they will still go after their perceived enemies.
Atuguba's court 10 years ago

Message straight to Atuguba

Message straight to Atuguba
Asem Bebe Dabi 10 years ago

Chief Justice Wood is obviously playing to the gallery. When should the judiciary should be assessed? While hearing the case or after judgment had been delivered. And should the judiciary tolerated subversive and treasonable ...
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Chief Justice Wood is obviously playing to the gallery. When should the judiciary should be assessed? While hearing the case or after judgment had been delivered. And should the judiciary tolerated subversive and treasonable incitement over cases they are still hearing. CJ are you happy being tagged a closet NPP? Pity you.
K Boateng 10 years ago

Madam, should discerning Ghanaians also ask if you got your position on a quid pro quo basis? Did you cover up the NPP cocaine dealings (MV Benjamin 77 parcels of cocaine) for your current position? Madam, are you a cocaine d ...
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Madam, should discerning Ghanaians also ask if you got your position on a quid pro quo basis? Did you cover up the NPP cocaine dealings (MV Benjamin 77 parcels of cocaine) for your current position? Madam, are you a cocaine dealer or d you support narcotics traffickers? Madam, "na 77 parcels of cocaine no wo hen?"
Concerned 10 years ago

Mr Asem, all judges are the servants of the people. We give them authority to judge and we expect them to be beyond question.
If Kurunchie simply questions his servants about the reasoning behind their actions,they cannot p ...
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Mr Asem, all judges are the servants of the people. We give them authority to judge and we expect them to be beyond question.
If Kurunchie simply questions his servants about the reasoning behind their actions,they cannot put him in jail for that. that is mutiny.The JC is assuring us that we are the masters and the judges are there to serve us.
K Boateng 10 years ago

go stand in cocaine Georgina Wood's office or house and exercise that liberty of yours and see where your black ass will be. Liberty doesn't ensure irresponsible utterances and behaviors; it rather calls for mature and mutual ...
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go stand in cocaine Georgina Wood's office or house and exercise that liberty of yours and see where your black ass will be. Liberty doesn't ensure irresponsible utterances and behaviors; it rather calls for mature and mutual exchange of ideas and co-existence and also not to pre-empt the proceedings of a court case but after a verdict has been given on that case.
TerriblY K.Boateng Spe cifiC 10 years ago

The CJ is assuring everyone that we are at liberty to cricise if they do a bad job and what are you talking? This is democracy "Kabi na menka bi"

The CJ is assuring everyone that we are at liberty to cricise if they do a bad job and what are you talking? This is democracy "Kabi na menka bi"
Concerned 10 years ago

I don't see the relevance of your first sentence but the rest is correct. Did wood say anything to make you think she disagrees with you? Those who said they will not accept the verdict needs punishment but those who are ques ...
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I don't see the relevance of your first sentence but the rest is correct. Did wood say anything to make you think she disagrees with you? Those who said they will not accept the verdict needs punishment but those who are questioning the basis of some of the courts ruling are those who the CJ was referring to. If two people break the law and only one is punished you are entitled to ask why. If you don't want to, that is fine also
KWAME 10 years ago

keep pushing on...this Atuguba is about to embarrass himself before this thing is over. The guy is touching on lines of abuse of power. It is inevitable that he will end up disgracing our judiciary system...his peers need t ...
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keep pushing on...this Atuguba is about to embarrass himself before this thing is over. The guy is touching on lines of abuse of power. It is inevitable that he will end up disgracing our judiciary system...his peers need to step in and stop the madness.
MenayeAFUAforiwa 10 years ago

NEXT AFTER THE POLICE SERVICES.

NEXT AFTER THE POLICE SERVICES.
Chigri wagadugu 10 years ago

Take note Atuguba and company

Take note Atuguba and company
Balawo President 10 years ago

Until you stated this, I was forever going to be intimidated by the judiciary because of the recent events in the SC. I'd wrongly come to the conclusion that the judges have arrogated all powers to themselves setting themselv ...
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Until you stated this, I was forever going to be intimidated by the judiciary because of the recent events in the SC. I'd wrongly come to the conclusion that the judges have arrogated all powers to themselves setting themselves above the law and doing as they pleased. Thank you your Ladyship for this expose!
Kwaku Azar 10 years ago

Practice what you preach

Practice what you preach
MENSAH 10 years ago

Madam,an AMERICAN OR CANADIAN would say:
YOU ARE NOW TALKING.
RULERSHIP IS NOTHING MORE THAN SERVITUDE.
If our JUDICIAL SYSTEM is apt to serve us,then I would suggest these:
TRANSPARENCY,TRUSTWORTHINESS,INTEGRITY,NOT COMP ...
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Madam,an AMERICAN OR CANADIAN would say:
YOU ARE NOW TALKING.
RULERSHIP IS NOTHING MORE THAN SERVITUDE.
If our JUDICIAL SYSTEM is apt to serve us,then I would suggest these:
TRANSPARENCY,TRUSTWORTHINESS,INTEGRITY,NOT COMPROMISING IN NEPOTISN,FAVOURITISM,PLAIN & FACTUAL,THRUTHFULNESS.
We would always respect the highest order in our soceity,because it taskes much pain to achieve that height.
Our judges must know,we are all brhind them in their decision-making in this current petition case.
They must know that one's decisions control his future.
Therefore,the future of Ghana hangs right on the decision they would come up with.
It's our prayer thaT it would come with all the satisfaction the citizenry of Ghana will always embrace.
Madam,thanks for being plain and factual.
long live Ghana & Africa,IN JESUS' NAME!
AMEN.
MENSAH 10 years ago

WISDOM IN THEIR JUDGEMENT.

WISDOM IN THEIR JUDGEMENT.
Yaw k 10 years ago

You all supreme court jokers should be ashamed of your profession by now. Are you not part of Atubuga brutal army? or you mean we are entitle to 10 days in jail if we try to criticize you?

You all supreme court jokers should be ashamed of your profession by now. Are you not part of Atubuga brutal army? or you mean we are entitle to 10 days in jail if we try to criticize you?
appiah 10 years ago

A wise woman

A wise woman
KING 10 years ago

Actually the posture taken by Atuguba is very strange.once it is been telecast nation contempt definately would be a daily issue. so thought the judges would have concentrated on the evidence be4 them but not pronouncements ...
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Actually the posture taken by Atuguba is very strange.once it is been telecast nation contempt definately would be a daily issue. so thought the judges would have concentrated on the evidence be4 them but not pronouncements outside of the courtroom.this cannot stop unless the entire population is sighted for contempt and thrown in to jail.
PALMWINE SELLER 10 years ago

BRIBES BRIBES AND MORE BRIBES

BRIBES BRIBES AND MORE BRIBES
Kobena 10 years ago

In other words, judges cannot simply jail people for saying they are being selective and hypocritical. When you allow a criiminal to call others dishonest, shout "shut up" while others throw things around a court room without ...
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In other words, judges cannot simply jail people for saying they are being selective and hypocritical. When you allow a criiminal to call others dishonest, shout "shut up" while others throw things around a court room without reprimand but suddenly find your voice, when others do less offensive things, you deserve to be called a hypocrite.

Well said, CJ. That is exactly why we have a female CJ for the frirst time. The men are simply "sofo!" and they are demonstrating it to the whole worldKK.
Kojo 10 years ago

Npp chief justice. You cannot interfere with the ongoing petission. Keep off. Thank you very much

Npp chief justice. You cannot interfere with the ongoing petission. Keep off. Thank you very much
ROGUE LAWYER 10 years ago

I must confess ,the recents comments acrs, speeches of the CJ is regainging my lost trust in her
it has left the cj with one Slot , which is the connectivity of Atta Akyea her main Problem to deal with

I must confess ,the recents comments acrs, speeches of the CJ is regainging my lost trust in her
it has left the cj with one Slot , which is the connectivity of Atta Akyea her main Problem to deal with
Worfa Yao 10 years ago

Gina don't pretend you know justice in Ghana is for sale. Let your group of NPP Lawyers stop supporting evil.

Gina don't pretend you know justice in Ghana is for sale. Let your group of NPP Lawyers stop supporting evil.
AGYAAKU 10 years ago

NPP will continue to call the shots even though they might now be in opposition all because of the "hard work" Kufour did in his 8 years in power. He ensured his party controlled all important aspects of governance while he l ...
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NPP will continue to call the shots even though they might now be in opposition all because of the "hard work" Kufour did in his 8 years in power. He ensured his party controlled all important aspects of governance while he lasted. It will take a long time as well as an equally politically astute leadership for the NDC to catch up with them.

On the economic front, the liberal attitude of NPP leadership promoted and enhanced trade in all aspects, including illegal drugs. How could tons of cocaine in custody at Police Headquarters be spirited away without trace without the government bringing those in charge to book?

I reserve my comments for the mean time on how the judicial front was captured by Kufuor for his party. Fortunately for Ghana, capturing the legislature remained in the power of the people. Hence, the inability of NPP to dominate parliament so far.

NPP has always thrived when there was no order in the system. When the pick-pockets at Kejetia for instance wants to embark on a major operation, they first create a confused state among the crowd to enable them pick the pockets of their victims.

There are those who stand to lose greatly when there is order in the judiciary and so they will pull all strings to maintain a confused state so they can do what they want to do. Ghana is not out of the woods yet with Kufuor´s people in control of some of the sensitive area of governance.
osei hwedie 10 years ago

I think Atuguba must be sacked because he has not realised that those criticiscm against his personal performance is not an attack on the SC. He has been singled out and he and he alone must do soul searching to find out wh ...
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I think Atuguba must be sacked because he has not realised that those criticiscm against his personal performance is not an attack on the SC. He has been singled out and he and he alone must do soul searching to find out why sharp criticism has been levelled against him. His over reaction does not serve any useful purpose, his relationship to the presidents secretary on its own disqualified him. He should not have taken this position anyway!

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