Ayikoi Otoo quizzes Aseidu Nketia’s intellect of ruling

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A citizen. 10 years ago

Why talk about this Nketia! A school teacher who knows what`s right and wrong with his teaching certificate now toalks as if he doesn`t even know how to write his name. Uncivilized in short.

Why talk about this Nketia! A school teacher who knows what`s right and wrong with his teaching certificate now toalks as if he doesn`t even know how to write his name. Uncivilized in short.
KOLA, LONDON PROPER 10 years ago

Despite our political affiliations,in some situations as this petition by the NPP where their case was thrown out through the SC windows, they deserve some plus.

I'II be the last person to see another heart attack and prob ...
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Despite our political affiliations,in some situations as this petition by the NPP where their case was thrown out through the SC windows, they deserve some plus.

I'II be the last person to see another heart attack and probably sudden death of any of the petitioners to start shedding tears, so to make the opposition or petitioners feel 'GOOD', why not give them some plus?

It is in this regard that the opposition especially to tame them from behaving like animals deserves a plus. But thanks to Akuffo Addo who out of frustration conceded to defeat and asked his followers to behave. Maybe he also wanted to submit to the international community that he was Genuine as they were all watcing.

Another reason may be that he did not want to take the NPP to the cleaners having already tarnished NPP'S image, 'all die be die'.
Concerned 10 years ago

You have worked very hard insulting everyone within reach so like vandapugee,aboakwa,nkesia and anita tutuu, you should be given a senior role within ndc

You have worked very hard insulting everyone within reach so like vandapugee,aboakwa,nkesia and anita tutuu, you should be given a senior role within ndc
BlindMan 10 years ago

You can not blame Asiedu's enjoyment or whoever, also that got caught in the SC's announcement for being 'educated fool'; it does not matter what was said prior to the declaration, it's UNCONTROLLABLE, 2.0!
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You can not blame Asiedu's enjoyment or whoever, also that got caught in the SC's announcement for being 'educated fool'; it does not matter what was said prior to the declaration, it's UNCONTROLLABLE, 2.0!
We all know the pain it causes when one is at the opposing end of the VICTORY. And equally, no one should call the voice of a reactionary adversary, a GRUMBLER; both sides were acting in accordance to the pronouncement! Each side was cautious but it just happened, and we would continue to control our emotions as that which happened on last Thursday FADES away.
IDRIS PACAS 10 years ago

Without any court actions, the electoral process is reformed continuously since 1992. Thus, nAna aDdo and Co. misfiled petition is not a trigger for any electoral reforms. Remember that those judges who upheld three of their ...
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Without any court actions, the electoral process is reformed continuously since 1992. Thus, nAna aDdo and Co. misfiled petition is not a trigger for any electoral reforms. Remember that those judges who upheld three of their pleadings even called for re-run and not annulment as nPP demanded. In reality, therefore, the petition was unanimously dismissed.
william 10 years ago

Justice Dotse's roadmap only a suggestion for EC and parties to consider.hE WAS KIND ENOUGH TO OFFER HELP. It cannot be a decision!It should be noted that after every election, and with the support of our partners and friends ...
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Justice Dotse's roadmap only a suggestion for EC and parties to consider.hE WAS KIND ENOUGH TO OFFER HELP. It cannot be a decision!It should be noted that after every election, and with the support of our partners and friends, the EC and political parties engage in a review for reforms. All we need is good faith on all sides!!!
Gold Coast Ba 10 years ago

Another educated fool: NDC always go into an election to steal. All electoral reforms have been triggered by the NPP who have always been cheated-from the 1992 when the stolen verdict was written till today. NPP did not go to ...
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Another educated fool: NDC always go into an election to steal. All electoral reforms have been triggered by the NPP who have always been cheated-from the 1992 when the stolen verdict was written till today. NPP did not go to court in 1992, but boycotted the parliamentary election, thereby paralyzing the fragile democracy we were creating. NDC have always been against reforms, claiming no money but the EU have always stepped in to provide the resources.
SHABASH 10 years ago

Why can,t we make our points without being snobbish or insultive.Let,s sanitize the system for the generations unborn to inherit. Are you really a citizen of Ghana?

Why can,t we make our points without being snobbish or insultive.Let,s sanitize the system for the generations unborn to inherit. Are you really a citizen of Ghana?
Richard 10 years ago

These NPP want people are looking for an opportunity to get NDC people to be cited for contempt, but this will not work.

These NPP want people are looking for an opportunity to get NDC people to be cited for contempt, but this will not work.
GHANAIAN 10 years ago

HE DOES NOTEVEN UNDERSTAND HIMSELF. HE JUST SPEAKS WHATEVER COMES INTO HIS MOUTH BEFORE SOME ONE TELLS HIM IT IS WRONG

HE DOES NOTEVEN UNDERSTAND HIMSELF. HE JUST SPEAKS WHATEVER COMES INTO HIS MOUTH BEFORE SOME ONE TELLS HIM IT IS WRONG
NANAO!! MOTHER 10 years ago

NDC people can be cited contemtp because have done it already .The comments by the vice presidend and jail bird Tsatsu is contempt.

NDC people can be cited contemtp because have done it already .The comments by the vice presidend and jail bird Tsatsu is contempt.
Jake 10 years ago

Is your brain fried up? Why can't you for a moment THINK, if what you write is worth dong, or you are one of those who have sold their souls and brains to the devil?

Is your brain fried up? Why can't you for a moment THINK, if what you write is worth dong, or you are one of those who have sold their souls and brains to the devil?
HON. SAM 10 years ago

Asiedu "Ntetia" has an IQ of a mosquito

Asiedu "Ntetia" has an IQ of a mosquito
Jake 10 years ago

What's yours, when did you ever do a mensa test.
Do you have any at all?

What's yours, when did you ever do a mensa test.
Do you have any at all?
Conventional Youth. 10 years ago

Be proctive & not reactive Ayikoi Otoo, Ghanaians are more wiser now. Share our shared values and common interests - Forward ever backwars never.

Be proctive & not reactive Ayikoi Otoo, Ghanaians are more wiser now. Share our shared values and common interests - Forward ever backwars never.
Okonko palm 10 years ago

Asiedu Nketia is correct to say that from what we know of the judgement,electoral reforms can only be brought about by the parties since there is no binding order from the court.We heard of a minority opinion to that effect b ...
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Asiedu Nketia is correct to say that from what we know of the judgement,electoral reforms can only be brought about by the parties since there is no binding order from the court.We heard of a minority opinion to that effect but that is not the order it is only a minority view or opinion which is not the law and therefore not binding.If anything at all it is there for academic purposes and does not reflect the present position position of the judgement.

In effect what is left from what we know is that what ever reforms we undertake must come from Ghanaian,our institutions and therefore our parliament.

The comedian Ayikoi Otoo must be losing it.His understanding of the law is becoming suspect and his comical performance from the contempt case should not give him wings.
OSEI TAWIA JUSTICE (USA). 10 years ago

ASIEDU NKATIA SHOULD HAVE BEEN NPP LAWYER FOR THIS COURT CASE B;COS HE KNOWS ELECTORAL LAW TOO MUCH PERIOD.

ASIEDU NKATIA SHOULD HAVE BEEN NPP LAWYER FOR THIS COURT CASE B;COS HE KNOWS ELECTORAL LAW TOO MUCH PERIOD.
OSEI TAWIAH 10 years ago

Ofui, so you can't be yourself without kissing my ass? Gyimifuo !!!

Ofui, so you can't be yourself without kissing my ass? Gyimifuo !!!
kwadwo Osei 10 years ago

Mr. Nketia is an ordinary Ghanaian even in his political life and must never be taken serious.

Mr. Nketia is an ordinary Ghanaian even in his political life and must never be taken serious.
God sent. 10 years ago

HOW CAN SOME ONE LIKE ASIEDU NKETIA UNDERSTAND SIMPLE ENGLISH?

HOW CAN SOME ONE LIKE ASIEDU NKETIA UNDERSTAND SIMPLE ENGLISH?
Speedy Gonzalez 10 years ago

My message to the losers is,it is not necessary to keep commenting on what others might say,it is not their business.

My message to the losers is,it is not necessary to keep commenting on what others might say,it is not their business.
ANIMAL FARM 10 years ago

Aseidu Nketia has been feeding Ghanaians with so much Garbage, and it would appear some us are consuming it with joy and happiness.Nketia is always the first the stone.He is very fond of provoking people and when the reaction ...
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Aseidu Nketia has been feeding Ghanaians with so much Garbage, and it would appear some us are consuming it with joy and happiness.Nketia is always the first the stone.He is very fond of provoking people and when the reactions he uses propaganda to make him to rather appear innocent.He is very dangerous and a nation wrecker and Ghanaians should watch him carefully.
ANIMAL FARM 10 years ago

correction;means when the reactions come.

correction;means when the reactions come.
JC 10 years ago

I WILL NEVER VOTE IN THIS COUNTRY AGAIN! LET STUPID PEOPLE RULE US!

I WILL NEVER VOTE IN THIS COUNTRY AGAIN! LET STUPID PEOPLE RULE US!
GENERAL DeGAULE 10 years ago

For once the Mosquito's judgement is right and the NPP Lawyer is flawed in his criticisms of him. The hearing obviously highlighted administrative lapses but correcting these hardly amount to electoral reform. Training compet ...
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For once the Mosquito's judgement is right and the NPP Lawyer is flawed in his criticisms of him. The hearing obviously highlighted administrative lapses but correcting these hardly amount to electoral reform. Training competent presiding Officers will be the task of the Electoral Commission not the Courts. Policing the ballots and making sure the figures tally will be the vigilant task of the parties polling agents not the courts.

The Supreme Court has not recommended changes in electoral law nor is it its responsibility to do so. Our legislators are not recommending electoral reform in the nature of proportional representation. The is no electoral reform agenda on the table and the comments of the Judge can hardly be taken as a yardstick for undertaking major electoral reform.

Ayikoi Otto and his brethren should concentrate on reforming the NPP to make it a credible opposition party.
Wwahla 10 years ago

Lawyer Ayikoo has missed it. The court do not reforms, they are only suggesting to the appropriate institutions to consider that. If not, the case is closed, which reforms has the court made for the next elections

Lawyer Ayikoo has missed it. The court do not reforms, they are only suggesting to the appropriate institutions to consider that. If not, the case is closed, which reforms has the court made for the next elections
Ghanaba 10 years ago

He did not say the petition wouldn't bring electoral reforms, but rather if there are reforms those reforms lie in the purview (decided by)of the EC not the courts. I think the big lawyer, Ayikoi got it wrong.

He did not say the petition wouldn't bring electoral reforms, but rather if there are reforms those reforms lie in the purview (decided by)of the EC not the courts. I think the big lawyer, Ayikoi got it wrong.
SHAKAMORA 10 years ago

an illitrate foolcat asiedu nketia

an illitrate foolcat asiedu nketia
BOY KOFI 10 years ago

Npp must get over their humiliating defeat and focus on 2016.Nobody is ready to pamper the losers,it's all over.Thank you.

Npp must get over their humiliating defeat and focus on 2016.Nobody is ready to pamper the losers,it's all over.Thank you.
oppong london 10 years ago

ndc has nothing to offer ghanaians than propaganda ,frustrations and destruction of society and tribalism.asiedu nketia has no brain in his head.

ndc has nothing to offer ghanaians than propaganda ,frustrations and destruction of society and tribalism.asiedu nketia has no brain in his head.
musa 10 years ago

dont even know why sme1 like him would talk abt issues concerning law mtchew

dont even know why sme1 like him would talk abt issues concerning law mtchew
EAF 10 years ago

Unfortunately that's the impression created by the Supreme Court judges with the verdict handed down last week. Most of us were of the opinion that in the face of the mountain of evidence of electoral malpractices some of whi ...
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Unfortunately that's the impression created by the Supreme Court judges with the verdict handed down last week. Most of us were of the opinion that in the face of the mountain of evidence of electoral malpractices some of which bordered on criminality, these judges would give strong recommendations which would guide us to enact electoral reforms in the country. However, these judges conned the whole country to be transfixed on our TV/radio sets for months only to issue a verdict devoid of any substance for national consumption. The most disgraceful thing is the they could not even look into the eyes of the nation for more than 7 minutes and tell us the verdict and their reasons. What a total disrespect for the nation, after sitting on tenterhooks for almost 8 months. They talked about contempt of court. Goddamit! They should rather be charged with contempt and disrespect of the whole nation for the shoddy manner they executed their work and took the nation for a ride. I don't know if they are aware of their newly-minted distrust from the nation.
Jake 10 years ago

are you sick in the head or mentally retarded?

are you sick in the head or mentally retarded?
Concerned 10 years ago

EAF, you are too wise for some but that is not your problem. The most important thing is, it's the so called losers who are walking with their heads held high. The judges were shameful. They don't have the excuse of not being ...
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EAF, you are too wise for some but that is not your problem. The most important thing is, it's the so called losers who are walking with their heads held high. The judges were shameful. They don't have the excuse of not being educated like some are showing on this forum, so what could be the possible reason why some of them came to that conclusion. Does the ethics of the whole woyome affair spring to mind? There is a deep rot in our society and the so called distrust you mention is not new. It's just getting worse. Funny like you pointed out, they cannot look into our eyes. They were in a hurry to hide, if they have taken something, it's clear they will not enjoy it
yaw yiadom 10 years ago

I don't understand why ghanaians still listen to this coward except his kind,anyway if you have someone like this nketia to rule you or small part of it then oman ghana has a big problem,but we ghanaians are intelligent and c ...
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I don't understand why ghanaians still listen to this coward except his kind,anyway if you have someone like this nketia to rule you or small part of it then oman ghana has a big problem,but we ghanaians are intelligent and clever so time will come to get rid of these clueless people and save mother GHANA.God bless GHANA
Mugu Yaro 10 years ago

Tsatsu is a criminal very idiotic God will punish him he is also a foolish lawyer. Danduriwanka

Tsatsu is a criminal very idiotic God will punish him he is also a foolish lawyer. Danduriwanka
rahman wamab 10 years ago

HE IS SIMPLY DISPLAYING HIS IGNORANCE,A BUTTERFLY CALLING HIMSELF A BIRD

HE IS SIMPLY DISPLAYING HIS IGNORANCE,A BUTTERFLY CALLING HIMSELF A BIRD
696969 10 years ago

FROM THE READING OF THE LIPS OF JUSTICE WILLIAM ATUGUBA LEADER OF THE NINE JUDGES WHO SAT AND DISMISSED THE 2012 ELECTION PETITION IT IS CLEARLY EVIDENT THAT LAWS ARE NOT APPLICABLE IN GHANA. ALL NATIONS IN AFRICA WHO ACTUALL ...
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FROM THE READING OF THE LIPS OF JUSTICE WILLIAM ATUGUBA LEADER OF THE NINE JUDGES WHO SAT AND DISMISSED THE 2012 ELECTION PETITION IT IS CLEARLY EVIDENT THAT LAWS ARE NOT APPLICABLE IN GHANA. ALL NATIONS IN AFRICA WHO ACTUALLY CONSULT GHANAIAN JUDGES TO SETTLE THEIR VARIOUS CASES MUST SEIZE TO TRUST ANY JUDGE IN GHANA. THE NINE JUDGES HAVE ACTUALLY DISGRACED THEMSELVES AS WELL GHANA.
THE JUDGES WERE TOO FOOLISH AND STUPID THAT IF THEY KNEW THEY WOULD NOT BE FAIR THEN THEY SHOULDN'T IN ANY WAY TELECAST THE HEARING. THE WHOLE WORLD WATCHED AND SAW WHAT HAPPENED. IT IS ONLY FOOLISH JUDGES SUCH AS THE NINE JUDGES ALONE WHO CAN DECLARE SUCH VERDICT ON SUCH A CASE.

FELLOW GHANAIANS LEARN FROM ME THAT THE JUDGES CANNOT PUBLISH THE DETAILS OF THEIR VERDICT NOW BECAUSE IT IS NOT YET READY. THEY ARE NOW PREPARING THE PRONOUNCED VERDICT TRYING TO MAKE NEW LAW TO BACK IT.
ATUGUBA WITH ALL THE MUCH EXPERIENCE HE HAS IN THE SEAT HE WAS SHIVERING ON 29/08/2013 WHEN HE WAS READING THE SIX (6) MINUTES VERDICT. IF THEY KNOW IT WAS THAT TINY VERDICT WHY DID THEY KEEP THAT LONG FOR WHAT.
JUSTICE WILLIAM ATUGUBA PROMISED 1 HOUR FOR THE DETAILS OF THE VERDICT TO BE PROVIDED BUT IT IS NOW ABOUT 78 HOURS THERE IS NO SIGN OF IT. THIS IS A BIG DISGRACED TO THE RULE OF LAW.
WHETHER WE ALL ACCEPT TO HELP THE PRESIDENT OR NOT MR JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA CAN NEVER DO ANY GOOD THING FOR GHANA. HE IS DAMN USELESS.
THE CRIES OF ALL THE ORPHANS, FATHERLESS/MOTHERLESS CHILDREN, DISABLED, PEOPLE FROM ACUTE POOR HOMES, RELIGIOUS PEOPLE(CHRISTIANS, MUSLIMS, HINDUS, BUDDHISTS ETC)WHO FIND IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO GET FOOD HAVE REACHED HEAVEN AND SURELY THE ANSWERS FROM THE SUPREME BEING WILL SURELY BE FULFILLED.

TO PRESIDENT JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA, DR KOJO AFARI DJAN, ALL THE LAWYERS OF THE RESPONDENTS AND THE JUDGES WHO TOOK BRIBE IN THIS CASE I SAY AND I QUOTE ''THERE IS WAY WHICH SEEMS RIGHT UNTO A MAN BUT THE END THEREOF ARE THE WAYS OF DEATH'' UNQUOTE.
AGAIN
'' And I saw the murderers and them that were consenting to them cast into a strait place full of evil, creeping things, and smitten by those beasts, and so turning themselves about in that torment.27 And upon them were set worms like clouds of darkness. And the souls of them that were murdered stood and looked upon the torment of those murderers and said: O God, righteous is thy judgement.
28 And hard by that place I saw another strait place wherein the discharge and the stench of them that were in torment ran down, and there was as it were a lake there. 29 And there sat women up to their necks in that liquor, and over against them many children which were born out of due time sat crying: and from them went forth rays of fire and smote the women in the eyes: and these were they that conceived out of wedlock (?) and caused abortion.
30 And other men and women were being burned up to their middle and cast down in a dark place and scourged by evil spirits, and having their entrails devoured by worms that rested not. And these were they that had persecuted the righteous and delivered them up.
31 And near to them again were women and men gnawing their lips and in torment, and having iron heated in the fire set against their eyes. And these were they that did blaspheme and speak evil of the way of righteousness.
And over against these were yet others, men and women, gnawing their tongues and having flaming fire in their mouths. And these were the false witnesses''.
'' And in another place were gravel-stones sharper than swords or any spit, heated with fire, and men and women clad in filthy rags rolled upon them in torment. And these were they that were rich and trusted in their riches, and had no pity upon orphans and widows but neglected the commandments of God''
Don King 10 years ago

the verdict has been announced and instead of us all moving forward, the media is still getting us the public busy talking about who said this and that, how about Ghanaians should go to an area where there is work? we should ...
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the verdict has been announced and instead of us all moving forward, the media is still getting us the public busy talking about who said this and that, how about Ghanaians should go to an area where there is work? we should not waste our time on theses matters, the media is the devil, who cares what who says? lets work to build our country that has become the envy of all.
Concerned 10 years ago

No one envies Ghana where I live at the moment. It's far from over when someone slaps you and the person is told it was ok to slap you. He will do it again.If you want us to work,then you should realise we need a governme ...
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No one envies Ghana where I live at the moment. It's far from over when someone slaps you and the person is told it was ok to slap you. He will do it again.If you want us to work,then you should realise we need a government that will create opportunities rather than bleed the country dry. Wishing for something is good but it must be backed by action
Atta Kwaku 10 years ago

Mr. Justice Ahoofe, What is Asiedu Nketia guity of? You see the type of judgement you have led to deliver? and live in Gov't bangalow,ride in nations car,and enjoy those facilities for free.

Mr. Justice Ahoofe, What is Asiedu Nketia guity of? You see the type of judgement you have led to deliver? and live in Gov't bangalow,ride in nations car,and enjoy those facilities for free.
OBARIMAH 10 years ago

Ayikoi Otoo is becoming tooooo!! sensitive nowadays or he is just being used by the NPP (Nkurasefo paa Party)

My advise to mr. Ayikoi Otoo is, he shouldn't used his "One day fame" as a stepping Stone to cause his own down ...
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Ayikoi Otoo is becoming tooooo!! sensitive nowadays or he is just being used by the NPP (Nkurasefo paa Party)

My advise to mr. Ayikoi Otoo is, he shouldn't used his "One day fame" as a stepping Stone to cause his own down fall but to safe guide it.

Government is by the People and by the People" what does this means?

The People decides through votes their Government and it is the electoral commission lead by the electoral commossioner who announced whom the People has decided.

The Courts only Comes in when one Party feels there's some wrong some where so Mr. Ayikoi what and where is your Problem?

In short it is the People who choose the Government.
Joe 10 years ago

What does a former pupil teacher like Asiedu Nketiah knows? He is just fortunate to be in such a position because NDC lacks competent people to man their affairs including ministers and deputy ministers. His utterances says ...
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What does a former pupil teacher like Asiedu Nketiah knows? He is just fortunate to be in such a position because NDC lacks competent people to man their affairs including ministers and deputy ministers. His utterances says it all. He is trying always to get attention to himself but he does it on the wrong side. Why did he keep quiet during the trial? I think he should be ignored. My advice to them is that 3 years is not too far from now and they the NDC should go back to work and help solve the numerous problems facing the nation and their numerous promises they made to the Ghanaian people. Utterances coming from the likes of Asiedu Nketiah is defeating Mahama's quest to unify the nation and he should be ignored. They themselves knew they did not win the elections but for some reasons finds themselves still hanging in there but no condition is permanent; time will tell.
Master Kwaku 10 years ago

Asiedu Nkatia is a semi-literate bofoon. He should be ignored!

Asiedu Nkatia is a semi-literate bofoon. He should be ignored!
osei yao 10 years ago

This Ayikoi Otoo is full of bull. Electoral reform is a legal process and only Parliament- ie politicians- can effect any reforms. Some of the points raised were administrative, some personal errors. These do not need laws to ...
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This Ayikoi Otoo is full of bull. Electoral reform is a legal process and only Parliament- ie politicians- can effect any reforms. Some of the points raised were administrative, some personal errors. These do not need laws to rectify them. As long as huan beings run elections there will always be errors. Does Lawyer Ayikoi remember the "shards" in the US elections that put Bush into the White House? And his brother was the Governor of Florida State where this occured!
GREAT NANA ANTWI 10 years ago

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KB 10 years ago

My dear Ayikoi dont border your prety head on Aseidu Nketia here we are dealing with interlituals not palm wine tappers, for get about this moving image.

My dear Ayikoi dont border your prety head on Aseidu Nketia here we are dealing with interlituals not palm wine tappers, for get about this moving image.
Ashkenazi 10 years ago

Prostrating on the floor to avert jail term for sir John does not make you more intelligent than mosquito. That is not how iq is measured

Prostrating on the floor to avert jail term for sir John does not make you more intelligent than mosquito. That is not how iq is measured
Johnson Adjei 10 years ago

No it won't serve as a road map for any election. the SC has no mandate to scribe how the election should be held in Ghana, period. It is the EC and the political parties to decide how election are held. The All die be die no ...
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No it won't serve as a road map for any election. the SC has no mandate to scribe how the election should be held in Ghana, period. It is the EC and the political parties to decide how election are held. The All die be die nonsense, and win at all cost cause Akufo-Ado to lose this election especially "Yen Akan Fuo" what a lose talk and he call himself a Christian, when he saw how he messed up then turned to "The battle is the Lords" a Looser.
KUTRIKU 10 years ago

HEY OSEI YAO AND JOHNSON ADJEI DON'T DELUDE YOURSELVES. THE SC CAN HANDLE ELECTIONAL ISSUES IN GHANA. SOME ELECTORAL ISSUES ARE CONSTITUTIONAL AND THEIR INTEPRETATIONS CAN DULY BE HANDLED BY THE SC. THAT IS WHY THE FLORIDA IS ...
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HEY OSEI YAO AND JOHNSON ADJEI DON'T DELUDE YOURSELVES. THE SC CAN HANDLE ELECTIONAL ISSUES IN GHANA. SOME ELECTORAL ISSUES ARE CONSTITUTIONAL AND THEIR INTEPRETATIONS CAN DULY BE HANDLED BY THE SC. THAT IS WHY THE FLORIDA ISSUE WAS HANDLED BY THE SC.
kwam 10 years ago

Is the NPP saying without the court case the Electoral Commission will not have reforms? Reforms started since 1992 and it a process, not one stop exercise.

Is the NPP saying without the court case the Electoral Commission will not have reforms? Reforms started since 1992 and it a process, not one stop exercise.
Analyst 10 years ago

Let's put the ills of the 2012 election, as shown in the hearing of NPP's petition before the SC, in perspective.
All the ills bothered on the presiding officers at the polling stations not doing their work impeccably. Had t ...
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Let's put the ills of the 2012 election, as shown in the hearing of NPP's petition before the SC, in perspective.
All the ills bothered on the presiding officers at the polling stations not doing their work impeccably. Had the Presiding officers entered all the entries of the electoral accounting sheet (the pink sheet) accurately and signed each of them, the petitioners would have got nothing to hang onto except for the three pleadings which all the 9 judges dismissed outright.
For instance when a presiding officer recorded 68 against the total number of voters who voted at a polling station and 21 against the total number of persons registered to vote, it suggests there was "over-voting". But this was an error because the total number of voters registered to vote as seen in the voters register was 71. This implies that probably in a haste, the presiding officer's 71 rather looked like 21. What we need to correct this error-stricken recording is already in place. Importantly, we have all the parties' agents at the polling stations. If these agents didn't regard their job as that of "glorified observers" they would inspect all the entries to check their rightness before appending their signatures to it. The presiding officer him/herself, if he had not placed all the emphasis on recording votes for the candidates and he was in a hurry to go home quickly, he would have been more careful in writing his figures clearly. The point I'm making is that, we don't need any reform to correct these flaws of presiding officers. We don't need any reform to make presiding officers sign the electoral records they prepare. Rather, what is required is to train them and parties' agents well to do their job well and responsibly.
Correcting errors at the polling stations is very crucial to the success of the elections because at that level the bigger picture of who is winning or losing is not yet known so corrections are not likely to inflame passions. I think this is where General Mosquito is coming from. At any rate if this is what others are seeing as reforms then all of us are saying the same thing.

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