Tsatsu to be charged for contempt?

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Kofi 10 years ago

He is already an ex-con so he doesn't mind going for a short visit.

He is already an ex-con so he doesn't mind going for a short visit.
Mobutu 10 years ago

Go and Charge him!

Go and Charge him!
RJ 10 years ago

WHO IS THIS AGYARKO IDIOT .DID HE CALL FOR KEN AGYAPONG TO BE HAULED BEFORE A COURT WHEN HE MADE HIS GENOCIDAL STATEMENT

WHO IS THIS AGYARKO IDIOT .DID HE CALL FOR KEN AGYAPONG TO BE HAULED BEFORE A COURT WHEN HE MADE HIS GENOCIDAL STATEMENT
Isaac Osei 10 years ago

Have you forgotten Ken faced the courts and was acquitted?

Have you forgotten Ken faced the courts and was acquitted?
TOGBE FIAWORSIMEH 10 years ago

Isaac Osei, was Ken Kuranchie Truly acquitted?? Wasn't he rather jailed for a number of days?

Isaac Osei, was Ken Kuranchie Truly acquitted?? Wasn't he rather jailed for a number of days?
EVANS 10 years ago

YES, NPP WAS RIGHT AT THE BEGINING WHEN THEY PROTESTED ATUGUBA'S INCLUSION IN THE PANEL. HE HAS PROVED NPP RIGHT. ATUGUBA IS POLITICALLY AND TRIBALLY A CRIMINAL WHO DOES NOT DESERVE TO BE AT ANY BENCH

YES, NPP WAS RIGHT AT THE BEGINING WHEN THEY PROTESTED ATUGUBA'S INCLUSION IN THE PANEL. HE HAS PROVED NPP RIGHT. ATUGUBA IS POLITICALLY AND TRIBALLY A CRIMINAL WHO DOES NOT DESERVE TO BE AT ANY BENCH
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

Take lead to charge him,not by mouth.

Take lead to charge him,not by mouth.
C.Y. ANDY-K 10 years ago

I did my utmost not to waste my time following and commenting on this foolish case from its very beginning. But since it seems almost all have lost their senses, let me intervene.

As some of us rightly said from the very s ...
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I did my utmost not to waste my time following and commenting on this foolish case from its very beginning. But since it seems almost all have lost their senses, let me intervene.

As some of us rightly said from the very start, it was a frivolous case without merit. We expected a 9-0 decision against all the reliefs sought. Tsatsu, expecting such a similar decision, was simply trying to explain why some of the justices granted some of the petitioners reliefs when there are clearly no merit to them. The obvious explanation he adduced was the political leaning of some of the judges, and picked on Justice Anim-Yeboah who he claimed has a record of taking decisions based on political leanings. Yes, that's serious accusations indeed and rightfully deserves public perusal. Was Tsatsu wrong or right in his observation? He just came out to defend himself again, claiming he only spoke the truth. Anyway who wants to charge him for contempt of court is welcomed to, but wait a moment!

Commenting on how and why judges of the SC of the US voted a certain way is part of the legal scholarship and devt in that civilised nation. In fact, before a judge is appointed, he/she is perused extensively in the media and Congress about ideological leaning -whether liberal (Democrat) or conservative (Repub), earlier judgements on certain controversial issues, etc. This is repeated anytime a case is before the SC. Nobody is charged with contempt for doing that! Can you blokes therefore moved on?

After all, Tsatsu didn't start this questioning of the motives of the justices. since the case went to court, the justices seen as not pro-NPP, esp. Atuguba, have been under a barrage of abuses, attacks, long articles directed against him. After the verdict, it reached such a high crescendo that we can call it a deluge! What other accusations are there which you blokes can make against the justices who voted 9-0 against that foolish case which you haven't made already? Tsatsu fired only one warning shot into their camp and hell should break loose??? No, na scatter, wey dey scatter!

I know that he Tsatsu is an Anlo man and comes from a long line of traditional rulers on my Right wing, those who subscribe to the Anlo emblem and motto of one firewood cooking the meal (Naketsi Deka No Dzome Bi Nu). Yes, making sure that even one person on the battlefield could win the battle, since we Anlos didn't have 1000s to deploy after a 1000 were killed! So for us, it is One Man Thousand! I think Tsatsu has just proved again that, indeed, one firewood can cook the meal!

Even his uncle Sam Okudzeto (where was this uncle when his cousin was been steamrolled into Nsawam under all kinds of strange legal shenanigans such as under a law which was passed after Tsatsu guaranteed that loan to Valley Farm, padding the SC, etc., by his political cronies and bedmates?)was alarmed by the power the smallish, short man packed! Ele kpi do ga wui. "He is short but wears an iron armour." Well, he got his opportunity to vent his spleen and he did! Hollering about it won't change a thing! You blokes don't have the monopoly to be maligning and abusing respectable people, so bugger off, all of you!

I've wasted my time enough writing this!

Andy-K
ATSU, HO 10 years ago

THIS PROUD ANDARROGANT HUSBAND SNATCHER, TSATSU WHO IS ALSO OVER-HYPED WANTS TO THROW THE NATION INTO DISARRAY, WE WILL NOT TOW HIS LINE OF SHAMEFUL ACTION ...

THIS PROUD ANDARROGANT HUSBAND SNATCHER, TSATSU WHO IS ALSO OVER-HYPED WANTS TO THROW THE NATION INTO DISARRAY, WE WILL NOT TOW HIS LINE OF SHAMEFUL ACTION ...
KOLA,LONDON MAIN 10 years ago

Even as a Lame person, I have better understang of the Law so will expect all the trained or to yet to qualify lawyers in the NPP to have a good grasp of the law.

Contempt of the law will normally apply when an ongoing cas ...
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Even as a Lame person, I have better understang of the Law so will expect all the trained or to yet to qualify lawyers in the NPP to have a good grasp of the law.

Contempt of the law will normally apply when an ongoing case has been compromised by the actions of certain individuals not when after the verdict, a Judge is rebuked for his judgement.

If Anim Yeboah has any Balls between his legs, he should come out and take Tsatsu on this matter or he and his supporters should forever shut up.
CARDINAL 10 years ago

Haba Kola, "Borofo ye force"?

As what? Lame person? "Ahh!! Kola, wama wo English Teacher abre agu"

You don't even know the difference between LAME and LAY? "Awurade Nyame, akoa yi abon"

"I have better understang of ...
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Haba Kola, "Borofo ye force"?

As what? Lame person? "Ahh!! Kola, wama wo English Teacher abre agu"

You don't even know the difference between LAME and LAY? "Awurade Nyame, akoa yi abon"

"I have better understang of the Law"

What is the above supposed to mean?

"will expect all the trained or to yet to qualify "

Stop writing "trokoinglish",you are not impressing anybody but exposing your illiteracy.

"Contempt of the law will normally apply when an ongoing case has been compromised by the actions of certain individuals not when after the verdict, a Judge is rebuked for his judgement."

Where did you learn that? Trokosi school of Law? Tsatsu can still be charged with CONTEMPT of the court or SLANDER, you illiterate dummy.
KWEKU KWEKS 10 years ago

Nobody can charge Tsatsu for contempt. The case has been ruled.

Kese, Gabby , Awuku and Azar - Are these people NPP. You people are hypocrites and cowards. Your leaders say the same stupid things and you don't dare condem ...
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Nobody can charge Tsatsu for contempt. The case has been ruled.

Kese, Gabby , Awuku and Azar - Are these people NPP. You people are hypocrites and cowards. Your leaders say the same stupid things and you don't dare condemn them.

One thing I have noticed over the years is that no matter how stupid and and dangerous the utterances of your leaders are, THE BEST YOU CAN SAY IS "I DONT CONDONE WHAT HE SAID". An NPP supporter will never in his lifte say "I CONDEM WHAT MY LEADER SAID" NEVER. Yet you are all over the place pointing your crooked finger at somebody.

2016 will come and go and you will never know what hit you, because of your arrogance and self righteousness.
Obrakatu 10 years ago

Don't forget that Sir John was charged with contempt for insulting the president of Sc - by describing him as a voodoo priest.On the contrary, Tsatu gave his analysis of the basis of a Sc vote - by describing the vote as a po ...
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Don't forget that Sir John was charged with contempt for insulting the president of Sc - by describing him as a voodoo priest.On the contrary, Tsatu gave his analysis of the basis of a Sc vote - by describing the vote as a political motivated.
CONCERNED CITIZEN 10 years ago

THE DISCRIMINATION AND INJUSTICE IN GHANA UNDER NDC RULE IS MAKING THIS MAN THINK HE'S ABOVE THE LAW...SHAKING MY HEAD

THE DISCRIMINATION AND INJUSTICE IN GHANA UNDER NDC RULE IS MAKING THIS MAN THINK HE'S ABOVE THE LAW...SHAKING MY HEAD
KWEKU KWEKS 10 years ago

WHEN YOUR PEOPLE LIKE Kese, Gabby and Awuku say similar things, you don't have the balls to critize them.

Tell me the last time a npp member actually had the balls to critize his leader...never.

The best anyone of you ...
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WHEN YOUR PEOPLE LIKE Kese, Gabby and Awuku say similar things, you don't have the balls to critize them.

Tell me the last time a npp member actually had the balls to critize his leader...never.

The best anyone of you could say is "I DONT CONDONE IT", but never "I CONDEMN IT."
NANA IS USING BAWUMIA 10 years ago

TSATSU'S COMMENT IS NOT CONTEMPTUOUS. SIR JOHN CALLED FOR JUDGES TO BE KILLED. THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM WHAT TSATSU IS SAYING.

TSATSU'S COMMENT IS NOT CONTEMPTUOUS. SIR JOHN CALLED FOR JUDGES TO BE KILLED. THAT IS DIFFERENT FROM WHAT TSATSU IS SAYING.
AKWASI 10 years ago

In the era of ineptitude, jail birds becomes the heros of the day. The adage says when a passage is made through a hill all kinds of animals passes through it.

In the era of ineptitude, jail birds becomes the heros of the day. The adage says when a passage is made through a hill all kinds of animals passes through it.
ghanaba kwame 10 years ago

this galamsey ppl wunt let us have peace in this country..tsatsu is ryt

this galamsey ppl wunt let us have peace in this country..tsatsu is ryt
Nana kofi- London 10 years ago

People with no logic reasoning...tsatsu has stated that his is factual not empty and callous comments made by that idoit called sir John

People with no logic reasoning...tsatsu has stated that his is factual not empty and callous comments made by that idoit called sir John
Amegbetor Dzimakpla Jnr 10 years ago

There are several instances that Tsatsu Tsikata mentioned as facts of the behaviour of this Justice Anim, an appointee of the Kuffour led NPP government and for which critical brain analysis must be conducted before just jump ...
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There are several instances that Tsatsu Tsikata mentioned as facts of the behaviour of this Justice Anim, an appointee of the Kuffour led NPP government and for which critical brain analysis must be conducted before just jumping to the "equalisation" bus!! Did you know Justice Anim mistook IFC as IMF for which injustice was carried out against Tsatsu in his famous "Causing Wilful Loss " to Ghana?? Even as much as when NDC was making arguments to be party to the "vexacious and frivolous Election 2012 Petition???
Ghanaians, Tsatsu has not made any Contempt of Court statement!! Why are people especially this MP who seems to have no time to cogitate deeper on this factual statement of an observation from instances outside this SC assessment. Tsatsu's statement is not only based on this judgement please!!! If what Justice Anim is purported of doing is truthful, which I believe is the case, because under Kuffour's regime, there was a calculated effort of imprisoning Tsatsu!! Why was Tsatsu invited to court without a prior information of having a judgement, at a time when his lawyer was out of the country, the court deem it "fit " to imprison Tsatsu??
There are more to it than meet the eye !!! Tsatsu has the right under our Constitution to say what affects him as his right?
Tell Me 10 years ago

The problem we have with the NPP communicators and activist is that they always want equalisation. NDC said this, so we must say worst things. Let us all grow up. Tsatsu's comment was unfortunate, so let us leave it at that a ...
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The problem we have with the NPP communicators and activist is that they always want equalisation. NDC said this, so we must say worst things. Let us all grow up. Tsatsu's comment was unfortunate, so let us leave it at that and move the country on.
jyga 10 years ago

Yes we need to move on, but I did not read a comment from you that Sir John or someone else's comment was unfortunate, we should leave it at that and move on. Why should Tsatsu single out Justice Anim when most of the other j ...
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Yes we need to move on, but I did not read a comment from you that Sir John or someone else's comment was unfortunate, we should leave it at that and move on. Why should Tsatsu single out Justice Anim when most of the other judges were appointed by Kuffour but they ruled in favor of NDC? What if people start to accuse Atubugah of bias against NPP because of his affiliation with NDC?
KELLI 10 years ago

When you single out a judge and praise him or her, is it contempt? Where are the recent tapes presumed to be doctored? Let us get on to more serious issues like putting off street and lights during the day, improving knowledg ...
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When you single out a judge and praise him or her, is it contempt? Where are the recent tapes presumed to be doctored? Let us get on to more serious issues like putting off street and lights during the day, improving knowledge so the media do not tell us Bolgatanga is in upper east, etc. Move Ghana forward.
Togbegah 10 years ago

The verdict delivered against the NPP shattered has them into smithereens, such that they are talking senselessly everywhere! People who went to court over nothing and were confident they will win, dreamt that Nana Akufo Addo ...
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The verdict delivered against the NPP shattered has them into smithereens, such that they are talking senselessly everywhere! People who went to court over nothing and were confident they will win, dreamt that Nana Akufo Addo will be proclaimed the president on Thursday, and there will be rapturous celebration everywhere, a kind of celebration never ever seen in Ghana. They had vistory clothes and songs ready for the day.

And then, bammm!!!! Everything is shattered, gone and lost!!! What a fate! They are coming to "chop small" like Mr. Sammy Awuku had been saying. So, they've gone crazy, crazy over trivial matters, crazy over how the faces of people look like, crazy over rejected pink sheets, afraid of their chances in any future elections, crazy over personal opinions of some people, crazy over everything, even the silence of some people is making them agitated and crazy! NPP despearados, give us a break!!
jyga 10 years ago

No wonder your name is Togbegah.... Not surprise at all.

No wonder your name is Togbegah.... Not surprise at all.
Akosua Tabuwaa 10 years ago

No wonder,the NPP chairman remarks the future of the party is in the Volta region.

No wonder,the NPP chairman remarks the future of the party is in the Volta region.
Mosquitoe 10 years ago

Charge Tsatsu Tsikata for contempt now just like Sir John. Atuguba said "People grow horns, they think they can ride over the state, run down everybody, mislead ordinary people, poison their minds". That's why Sir John was ch ...
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Charge Tsatsu Tsikata for contempt now just like Sir John. Atuguba said "People grow horns, they think they can ride over the state, run down everybody, mislead ordinary people, poison their minds". That's why Sir John was charged. Tsatsu has done the same thing. What is Atuguba going to do? We wait and see.
Paa kwesi 10 years ago

Yes the rabble rousser lawyer must be charged

Yes the rabble rousser lawyer must be charged
Togbegah 10 years ago

Frustrated Agyarko. Take victorious Tsatsu Tsikata to Supreme Court. Otherwise, prepare for a review, or an appeal, or whatever. Honourable Chief Justice Agyarko. Are you a judge or a lawyer? Obviously, you are not taliking f ...
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Frustrated Agyarko. Take victorious Tsatsu Tsikata to Supreme Court. Otherwise, prepare for a review, or an appeal, or whatever. Honourable Chief Justice Agyarko. Are you a judge or a lawyer? Obviously, you are not taliking from the view-point of the law. You are only talking, just like you are all doing.
Akosua Tabuwaa 10 years ago

If you do not know about court proceedings and contempt of court you should shut your beak.Tsatsu is in contempt of what court?He can only be charged in contempt of a court in session so as not to influence it in any way and ...
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If you do not know about court proceedings and contempt of court you should shut your beak.Tsatsu is in contempt of what court?He can only be charged in contempt of a court in session so as not to influence it in any way and not against a Judge out of ''court''
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

A priest was driving along and saw a nun on the side of the road. He stopped and offered her a lift which she accepted. She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to open and reveal a lovely leg. The priest had a look ...
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A priest was driving along and saw a nun on the side of the road. He stopped and offered her a lift which she accepted. She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to open and reveal a lovely leg. The priest had a look and nearly had an accident.

After controlling the car, he stealthfully slid his hand up her leg. The nun looked at him and immediately said, "Father, remember psalm 129?"

The priest was flustered and apologized profusely. He forced himself to remove his hand. However, he was unable to remove his eyes from her leg.

Further on while changing gear, he let his hand slide up her leg again. The nun once again Said, "Father, remember psalm 129?" Once again the priest apologized. "Sorry sister, but the flesh is weak."

Arriving at the convent, the nun got out, gave him a meaningful glance, and went on her way.

On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to retrieve a bible and looked up psalm 129. It Said, "Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory."

MORAL OF THE STORY: Always be well informed in your job, or you might miss a great opportunity!

TSATSU WAS WELL INFORMED ABOUT HIS JOB AND DOES NOT WANT ANY INNOCENT GHANAIAN TO FACE THESE BIAS FROM JUDGE ANN YEBOAH.
Alicia 10 years ago

IF THE JUDGES RULED UNJUSTLY IN FAVOUR OF NPP THEN THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN WAR AS THAT DECISION WOULD HAVE DEFIED LOGIC AND SINCE IT WILL NOT BE BACKED BY THE EVIDENCE IN COURT, THE WAR WOULD HAVE LED TO THE JUDGES SEEKING REFU ...
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IF THE JUDGES RULED UNJUSTLY IN FAVOUR OF NPP THEN THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN WAR AS THAT DECISION WOULD HAVE DEFIED LOGIC AND SINCE IT WILL NOT BE BACKED BY THE EVIDENCE IN COURT, THE WAR WOULD HAVE LED TO THE JUDGES SEEKING REFUGE IN OTHER COUNTRIES AND THOSE WHO VOTED IN FAVOUR OF ADDO WOULD HAVE BEEN EXECUTED BY NOW. THOSE BRIBE-TAKING NPP JUDGES CANNOT LIVE OUTSIDE GHANA AS THEY WILL DIE OF HUNGER. THE CLEVER ONES KNEW THE EVIDENCE WAS NOT ENOUGH AND WANTED TO RESTORE RESPECT TO THE JUDICIARY WITH A FAIR AND JUST VOTE SINCE THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY WERE ALL AWARE AND SAW THE PROCEEDINGS ON TV. THEY KNEW A VOTE AGAINST THE PEOPLES' CHOSEN NDC WILL SPELL DOOM FOR THEIR EXTRAVAGANT LIFESTYLES AND ABOVE ALL THEY WOULD BECOME HOMELESS AND THE PEOPLE WILL STRIP THE BAD ONES LIKE THE YEBOAHS OFF THEIR CITIZENSHIP. NPP LEADERSHIP LACKS COMMON SENSE AND BASIC REASONING. TSATSU REFERRED TO HIS COURT CASE INCLUDING THE ELECTION PETITION AND ANY PERSON OF SOUND MIND CAN SEE THE TREND SO NO COMPETENT JUDGE WILL SITE TSATSU FOR CONTEMPT AS THE STATEMENT CAN EASILY BE BACKED UP WITH MORE THAN LOGIC. WHAT TSATSU SAID WAS FACTUAL AND PROVES HE IS VERY OBSERVANT.
Kwabena Dadzie 10 years ago

This man is an NDC man so he is above the Law. If it were to be an NPP man by now the useless BNI have arrested him but one day one day God will talk

This man is an NDC man so he is above the Law. If it were to be an NPP man by now the useless BNI have arrested him but one day one day God will talk
Kofi - USA 10 years ago

ATUGUBA IS AFRAID OF TSATU. YOU CAN SEE THAT DURING THE PRCCEEDINGS BECAUSE HE HANDLED TSATU WITH A KIDS GLOVE. IT IS UNFORTUBATE THAT TSATU IS MAKING THESE ALLEGATIONS NOW THAT THE WHOLE THING IS OVER. HE BETTER BE CAREFUL N ...
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ATUGUBA IS AFRAID OF TSATU. YOU CAN SEE THAT DURING THE PRCCEEDINGS BECAUSE HE HANDLED TSATU WITH A KIDS GLOVE. IT IS UNFORTUBATE THAT TSATU IS MAKING THESE ALLEGATIONS NOW THAT THE WHOLE THING IS OVER. HE BETTER BE CAREFUL NOT TO THROW THE WHOLE COUNTRY INTO CHAOS. WE ARE NOT OUT OF THE WOODS YET AND THESE INSINUATIONS CAN SPARK A FIRE. NPP FOLKS HAVE ACCEPTED THE VERDICT SO NDC SO SHOULD LET THINGS GO INSTEAD OF TRYING TO OPEN A CAN OR WORMS. PERSONALLY I THINK ATUGUBA IS AFRAID OF TSATU. IF THAT IS NOT THE CASE HE SHOULD BE BROUHGT BEFORE THE COURT. IT IS NOT WORTH IT ANYWAY SINCE HE IS AN EX-CONVICT. ONLY IN GHANA ARE EX-CONVICTS ALLOW TO PRACTICE LAW.
Safo 10 years ago

it quite obvious that there is still some dead minds and think-less being living among humans in GHANA our beloved country. Tsastu is of no standard if u ask me let not give him a thought, not even a chance to make himself po ...
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it quite obvious that there is still some dead minds and think-less being living among humans in GHANA our beloved country. Tsastu is of no standard if u ask me let not give him a thought, not even a chance to make himself popular. GOD BLESS OUR HOME LAND GHANA
K K ISMAEEL 10 years ago

Law knowledge is different from common sense. The Satanic influences in Tsikata the so called eminent lawyer has been revealed. With all his knowledge the common sense to know what will cause tension and mayhem in Ghana is mi ...
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Law knowledge is different from common sense. The Satanic influences in Tsikata the so called eminent lawyer has been revealed. With all his knowledge the common sense to know what will cause tension and mayhem in Ghana is missing from his so called knowledge. This means the guy, besides all his material knowledge lacks the spiritual side. His arrogance is demonstrated in his "I OWE NO ONE APPOLOGY". Its no wonder he was jailed. the pain is in him is been used as a yardstick against every NPP activist Where was he when the innocent Judges and a military officer were picked from their homes and escorted to be slaughtered like goats at an abattoir. I call on the NDC soothsayer pastors and chiefs to raise their voices against this Satanic lawyer. we should value people with high professional ethics in the society who are humble but not those like this guy who thinks his law knowledge is even greater in the sight of GOD ALMIGHTY than his own life. All should PRAY against him. DUNCAN WILLIAMS should pray for him.
HONESTY 10 years ago

If it is true that most of the judges on the panel were appointed by NPP's Kufuor, then we need to ask ourselves why Tsatsu is not condemning the others who ruled in favour of the NPP but is singling out Aning Yeboah. It is c ...
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If it is true that most of the judges on the panel were appointed by NPP's Kufuor, then we need to ask ourselves why Tsatsu is not condemning the others who ruled in favour of the NPP but is singling out Aning Yeboah. It is clearly because of the traits Justice Yeboah had displayed and displayed during the case.
Clearly, I did not see how failure by some presiding officers to sign pink sheets at dubiously selected polling stations should result in the cancellation of valid constitutionally mandated votes so as to make the person not voted for as a president.
Only judges who are using kindergarten logic in interpreting the constitution will give such a ruling.
Dr George ENYO, USA 10 years ago

IF THE PRESIDING JUDGE OF THE CASE- JUSTICE ATUGUBA AND HIS NINE OTHER JUSTICES FAIL TO CALL TSATSU FOR CRIMINAL CONTEMPT I WOULD Be VERY SURPRISE.
SOME PEOPLE INCLUDING A GENERAL SECRETARY AND A LAWYER JUST LIKE TSATSU W ...
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IF THE PRESIDING JUDGE OF THE CASE- JUSTICE ATUGUBA AND HIS NINE OTHER JUSTICES FAIL TO CALL TSATSU FOR CRIMINAL CONTEMPT I WOULD Be VERY SURPRISE.
SOME PEOPLE INCLUDING A GENERAL SECRETARY AND A LAWYER JUST LIKE TSATSU WERE CALLED BY THESE JUDGES FOR CRIMINAL COMPTEMPT WHEN THEY ALSO SPOKE THEIR MINDS CONCERNING THE SAME CASE. JUSTICE ATUGUBA WAS VERY FURIOUS AND VERY CRITICAL ESPECIALLY ON SIR JOHN. BUT HAS HE/THEM HEARD WHAT TSATSU HAS JUST SAID? VERY, VERY DANGEROUS!!!
IF JUSTICE ATUGUBA FAIL TO ARREST TSATSU BEFORE THE COURT, WE SHALL ORGANISE A HEAVY DEMONSTRATION AGAIST HIM (JUSTICE ATUGUBBA) AND THE COURT>.

LOOK, JUSTICE ATUGUBA AND ALL THE OTHER 5 JUSTICES WHO WERE ELECTED BY J.J RAWLLINS AND PROF MILLS DISMISSED ALL THE CLAIMS OF THE PETITIONERS. EVEN THE OVER VOTTING WHICH THE EC THEMSELVES CONFIRMED DURING THEIR CROSS EXAMINATION with MR ADDISON WERE all VOTED AGAIST BY MR ATUGUBA AND HIS OTHER NDC FRIENDS. IS THAT HOW TO GO?
WERE THEY PROTECTING JOHN MAHAMA OR GHANA?

NOW THEY ARE AFRAID TO BRING OUT THE REASONS FOR THEIR VERY CURRUPT, UNPROFESSIONAL, Bias And A disgrace RULING OUT. MEANWHILE JUSTICE ATUGUBA TOLD ALL THE MEDIA MEN PRESENCE AT THE COURT ON OPEN CAMERA THAT THE REASONS FOR THEIE RULING COULD BE FOUND AT THE COURT REGISTRAR'S OFFICE. THEY CAN GO FOR A COPY. WAS HE MISLEADING THE COUNTRY. IS HE REALY A JUSTICE OF THE HIGHEST COURT? I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THE NINE JUDGES. THE CHIEF JUSTICES SHOULD COME OUT WITH A STATEMENT NOW ON HOW THE JUDGES HANDLED THIS CASE. VERY, VERY BAD. NO WONDER TSATSU IS TALKING FREEMAN WITH NO CHARGE OF COMTEMPT !!!!
JUSTICE ATUGUBA AND HIS GROUP HAVE DONE A GREAT DISERVICE TO GHANA AND AFRICA AS A WHOLE.

CAN YOU FORSEE TO DANGER AHEAD OF THE 2016 GENERAL ELECTIONS?
THAT OVER VOTING DOES NOT MATTER? THAT THE BIOMETRIC VERIFICATION WE SPENT SO MONEY ON IS NOT VERY IMPORTANT? THAT THE PRESIDING OFFICERS SIGNATURES ARE NOT ALL IMPORTANT?
EIH, GHANA BE WARE!!!!
WHAT A SHAME TO THE COURT
Isaac Osei 10 years ago

YOUR COMMENTS HIT THE NAIL DEAD CENTER ON THE HEAD. IF NOTHING IS DONE ABOUT TSATSU THEN WHO WILL WANT TO BE A SUPREME COURT JUDGE TO RULE AGAINST ANY CASE BROUGHT AGAINST THE NDC OR MAHAMA?

YOUR COMMENTS HIT THE NAIL DEAD CENTER ON THE HEAD. IF NOTHING IS DONE ABOUT TSATSU THEN WHO WILL WANT TO BE A SUPREME COURT JUDGE TO RULE AGAINST ANY CASE BROUGHT AGAINST THE NDC OR MAHAMA?
Whatever 10 years ago

These NPP ignoramus... The supreme court adjudicating the petition stands dissolved the very day it gave its ruling so how can Tsatsu be in contempt of a court when he spoke after that? In any case, which portion of his analy ...
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These NPP ignoramus... The supreme court adjudicating the petition stands dissolved the very day it gave its ruling so how can Tsatsu be in contempt of a court when he spoke after that? In any case, which portion of his analysis can be said to be influencing a case which has already being determined?
ADELE PALMAS. 10 years ago

ANING YEBOAH SHOULD SUE TSATSU OR ELSE
HE WOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS ONE OF THOSE
WHO COLLECTED BRIBE TO HAILED JDM AS THE
PRESIDENT.ANNING YEBOAH PLEASE COME OUT.

ANING YEBOAH SHOULD SUE TSATSU OR ELSE
HE WOULD BE CLASSIFIED AS ONE OF THOSE
WHO COLLECTED BRIBE TO HAILED JDM AS THE
PRESIDENT.ANNING YEBOAH PLEASE COME OUT.
Obed Adore 10 years ago

Was it evedent that he opposed everything Tsatsu brought forward in this petition; and also used the IMF case that led to the imprisonment of Tsatsu?

Was it evedent that he opposed everything Tsatsu brought forward in this petition; and also used the IMF case that led to the imprisonment of Tsatsu?
Atuguba 10 years ago

The corrupt SC of Ghana sees nothing wrong with statements by NDC spokespeople. If you watched the live broadcast of the case you'd have noticed how Atuguba feigned disinterest in the behaviour of convict Tsatsu and Litor but ...
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The corrupt SC of Ghana sees nothing wrong with statements by NDC spokespeople. If you watched the live broadcast of the case you'd have noticed how Atuguba feigned disinterest in the behaviour of convict Tsatsu and Litor but always came hard on the NPP people. Personally, I have no respect for the SC due to the behaviour of some members of the panel and nobody would convince me that they are not corrupt.
OBURONIBA FITAFITA 10 years ago

Excerpts from Atuguba's reasoning- culled from a FB page
"The right to vote is fundamental to our democratic advancement and must be protected unless there is some compelling reason not to. Hence, in Article 42 of the Consti ...
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Excerpts from Atuguba's reasoning- culled from a FB page
"The right to vote is fundamental to our democratic advancement and must be protected unless there is some compelling reason not to. Hence, in Article 42 of the Constitution, the framers entrenched the fundamental right to vote. It has been contended by counsel for the petitioners that the second respondent is mandated under the Constitution to oversee the conduct of public elections in this country. Counsel further contends that Article 49(3) makes it mandatory for the presiding officer to sign the declaration forms in the prescribed manner. Counsel for the first respondent has invited this Court to note that authentication is required to be done not only be the presiding officer but by the polling agents who are present at the polling station on election day.

I find that the petitioners do not dispute that their polling agents signed the declaration forms in the prescribed manner. I also find that the effect of the signatures of the petitioners’ polling agents is to confirm the information contained therein. There is no evidence before this court that the petitioners’ polling agents disputed or raised any protests regarding the information contained on the declaration forms at any of the polling stations complained of. Thus, the petitioners’ polling agents by signing the declaration forms in the prescribed manner represented to the world at large that the results recorded and declared by the presiding officer were a true reflection of the outcome of the elections at the polling stations complained of.

At this stage, it is vital to discuss the constitutionally entrenched right to vote discussed extensively in the cases of TEHN-ADDY and AHOMAH-OCANSEY (supra) as against the duties of the presiding officer to sign a declaration form that has been witnessed by all parties. Should this Court annul votes merely because of a presiding officer on polling day omitted to sign the declaration form in the prescribed manner? Especially, since the polling agents of all the parties involved were present and signed the declaration forms in the prescribed manner? I do not think so.

We have been urged by the respondents to apply the case of OPITZ V. WRZESNEWSKYJ SCC 55 [2012] 3 SCR. I am aware that this authority is persuasive but I find the principles set out by the Canadian Supreme Court to be relevant to the petition before us. Paragraphs 46, 56 and 66 of the OPITZ case are worthy of mention and proceed to do so:

“(46) The practical realities of election administration are such that imperfections in the conduct of election are inevitable. As recognized in Camsell v. Rabesca [1987] N.W.T.R. 186 (S.C.), it is clear that ‘in every election, a fortiori those in urban ridings, with large number of polls, irregularities will virtually always occur in one form or another’ (p. 198). A federal election is only possible with the work of tens of thousands of Canadians who are hired across the country for a period of a dew days or, in many cases, a single 14-hour day. These workers perform many detailed tasks under difficult conditions. They are required to apply multiple rules in a setting that is unfamiliar. Because elections are not everyday occurrences, it is difficult to see how workers could get practical, on-the-job experience.

(56) In our view, adopting a strict procedural approach creates a risk that an application under Part 20 could be granted even where the result of the election reflects the will of the electors who in fact had the right to vote. This approach places a premium on form over substance, and relegates to the back burner the Charter right to vote and the enfranchising objective of the Act. It also runs the risk of enlarging the margin of litigation, and is contrary to the principle that elections should not be lightly overturned, especially where neither candidates nor voters have engaged in any wrongdoing. Part 20 of the Act should not be taken by losing candidates as an invitation to examine the election records in search of technical administrative errors, in the hopes of getting a second chance.

(66) By contract, if a vote cast by an entitled voter were to be rejected in a contested election application because of an irregularity, the voter would be irreparably disenfranchised. This is especially undesirable when the irregularity is outside of the voter’s control, and is caused solely by the error of an election official.” [Emphases added.]

I find the above paragraphs very pertinent to the petition before us. The petitioners have not proved that the absence of the presiding officers’ signature was willful. Accordingly, I would dismiss the petitioners’ claim that the absence of the presiding officers’ signature on the declaration form is an irregularity, violation or malpractice and that same affected the outcome of the 2012 presidential elections." - His Lordship Justice William Atuguba of the Supreme Court of Ghana
Kofi 10 years ago

why do people support stupid and foolish statements made by politicians who know better? For the sake of peace that all people are looking for, why should Tsatsu make that unfortunate statement. As a lawyer he should know tha ...
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why do people support stupid and foolish statements made by politicians who know better? For the sake of peace that all people are looking for, why should Tsatsu make that unfortunate statement. As a lawyer he should know that in many cases, not all jury give unanimous decision in favour of a party. Did he also analyse or took into consideration the actions and inactions of the president of the panel. How come he and two others never ruled in favour of the petitioners. His judgement on the Justice is not necessary and unfortunate.
ZEBRIM 10 years ago

The defeat tsatsu suffered in the hands of Bawumia is what is making him make this reckless comments.After all Ghanians are now aware that Tsatsu is not a super lawyer as the NDC made as to believed before this election petit ...
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The defeat tsatsu suffered in the hands of Bawumia is what is making him make this reckless comments.After all Ghanians are now aware that Tsatsu is not a super lawyer as the NDC made as to believed before this election petition case in the supreme court.He has never suffered this type of humiliation from a witness like Bawumia. Tsatsu is frustrated and at the same time acting like a wounded lion from the territory of Bawumia.

The question is, why should he complained about a judge after the verdict has gone in his favor.
kwame 10 years ago

The question on my mind is ' why did Tsatsu single out only one judge?'
Six of the judges who sat on the case were appointed by Kufuour. Three of them voted the same way. He says the said judge has been consistent with his o ...
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The question on my mind is ' why did Tsatsu single out only one judge?'
Six of the judges who sat on the case were appointed by Kufuour. Three of them voted the same way. He says the said judge has been consistent with his opposition to the NDC and the first respondent.
To be fair, we should be asking Tsatus to explain how he came to those conclusions rather than insulting him.
Ganyo 10 years ago

There they go again. Instead of examining the truth in what Tsatsu said, they are looking for equalization. The truth sometimes hurts but then it`s got to be heard. Somebody put together salient points to show that what Tsats ...
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There they go again. Instead of examining the truth in what Tsatsu said, they are looking for equalization. The truth sometimes hurts but then it`s got to be heard. Somebody put together salient points to show that what Tsatsu said are lies and then the debate can start. But until that is done, please stop insulting him.
Obed Adore 10 years ago

This case has been resolved. How does Tsatsu's comment influence the outcome of if it has already been closed?

This case has been resolved. How does Tsatsu's comment influence the outcome of if it has already been closed?
Augusco Boy 10 years ago

"He added that if one is to go by the logic of Lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata, the judges should have rather ruled in favour of Nana Akufo-Addo because most of them (judges) were appointed by former President Kufour."

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"He added that if one is to go by the logic of Lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata, the judges should have rather ruled in favour of Nana Akufo-Addo because most of them (judges) were appointed by former President Kufour."

Yes, and that is precisely the point that Prof Tsatsu Tsikata is trying to make. Most of these judges were appointed by President Kufour but the rest did not exhibit the very biased sentiments and nature that Anin Yeboah showed. And that is the point that Tsatsu elegantly made. You may not like the NDC as a judge but you don't have to oppose everything the respondents put forward.

And if you look at Anin Yeboah's prior judgement on the Tsatsu case, it is clear that Anin Yeboah is SO BIASED he has no business being a judge. Such a biased mind should NOT be allowed to sit at the court of the land.

Tsatsu's exposure of Anin Yeboah will go a long way to solidify Ghana's democracy
Ghanaba 10 years ago

Bravo! well put Augusco Boy Agyarko and sir john may well be what you think of them cheers!:-)

Bravo! well put Augusco Boy Agyarko and sir john may well be what you think of them cheers!:-)
KOKU AMETAPE 10 years ago

I KNOW YOUR MOUTH SMELL BADLY, TSATSU AND WE ARE HAPPY YOU KEEP OPENING IT TO RELEASE SOME OF THE TOILET SMELL SMELL. WE WILL CLOSE IT ONE OF THESE DAYS FOREVER

I KNOW YOUR MOUTH SMELL BADLY, TSATSU AND WE ARE HAPPY YOU KEEP OPENING IT TO RELEASE SOME OF THE TOILET SMELL SMELL. WE WILL CLOSE IT ONE OF THESE DAYS FOREVER
Omanbapa 10 years ago

Who is this Tsikata guy, who thinks he's above everybody in Ghana? I'm so pissed-off right now. But I'm not surprised to hear this from him, because he has been doing this for long time and getting away it. During the proceed ...
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Who is this Tsikata guy, who thinks he's above everybody in Ghana? I'm so pissed-off right now. But I'm not surprised to hear this from him, because he has been doing this for long time and getting away it. During the proceeding of ths very case he insulted his colleague lawyers and even the judges and nobody could call him to order, so why won't he continue to say more worse things? You've won the case by majority.Nana has conceded! What in the hell in his problem? Huh!!! God saves Ghana1
YAO BIMPEH 10 years ago

What contempt? And these are the MPs we have in parliament?

No wonder we are still the wretched of the earth despite our rich natural resources.

What contempt? And these are the MPs we have in parliament?

No wonder we are still the wretched of the earth despite our rich natural resources.
Nii 10 years ago

His comments are interesting indeed, even after winning the case, with a gentle acceptance from Nana Addo, Tsatsu wants more.... amazing!.. is he greedy.. something?

His comments are interesting indeed, even after winning the case, with a gentle acceptance from Nana Addo, Tsatsu wants more.... amazing!.. is he greedy.. something?
JC 10 years ago

Tweaa!! Which judge can summon Tsatsu for contempt? Are you living on Mars? Can't you see how they all shit in their pants when he told them that they were encouraging criminality! Even they voted for the judgement in his fav ...
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Tweaa!! Which judge can summon Tsatsu for contempt? Are you living on Mars? Can't you see how they all shit in their pants when he told them that they were encouraging criminality! Even they voted for the judgement in his favour before now trying to find out why they voted so? Are you not in Ghana? They are all afraid that they will be picked up at night killed and burnt!!
danger 10 years ago

tsikata will surely go to 2 prison

tsikata will surely go to 2 prison
Pinkblue 10 years ago

NPP are sore losers

NPP are sore losers
tegare 10 years ago

tsatsu is an unrefined stupid lawyer

tsatsu is an unrefined stupid lawyer
SHORTIGO ADUPER MORTIANO 10 years ago

What did he say that is not true?

He did not insult anyone. Unlike Sir John who was pouring insults on Atuguba and Tsikata his law lecturer.

It is true that it was Kufour who appointed Anin Yeboah. Is that a lie?

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What did he say that is not true?

He did not insult anyone. Unlike Sir John who was pouring insults on Atuguba and Tsikata his law lecturer.

It is true that it was Kufour who appointed Anin Yeboah. Is that a lie?

Didn't Anin Yeboah oppose the NDC be joined in the case? Is that a lie?

So what is the case against Tsikata?
jyga 10 years ago

Take your foolishness somewhere. So the other judges appointed by Kuffour who voted in NDC's favor are not bias? And Atubuga, an NDC affiliate, is not bias against NPP?

Take your foolishness somewhere. So the other judges appointed by Kuffour who voted in NDC's favor are not bias? And Atubuga, an NDC affiliate, is not bias against NPP?
Ghanaba 10 years ago

All I can say to Agyarko and few others like sir John is that their logical deduction is flawed on the issue of "By Tsatsu's logic" as they put it making reference to the other Judges appointed by J. A kuffour.
Yes Kuffour a ...
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All I can say to Agyarko and few others like sir John is that their logical deduction is flawed on the issue of "By Tsatsu's logic" as they put it making reference to the other Judges appointed by J. A kuffour.
Yes Kuffour appointed them but by virtue of their professional ethics and oath of office they voted with their head not heart and stomach but one did not that's why Tsatsu did not mention the other judges names.Please think through properly before making fallacious comments, a seasoned magician is able to identify tricks of the game when you and I cannot see.
If justice Yeboah wants to protect his integrity he should take Tsatsu on and not hide behind the supreme court to bail him out.
My suspicion is that Tsatsu is luring him into a duel he had better watch and think before leaping else wahala.
My only displeasure is the timing of the comments but he could be stating the truth that can be proven just like JJ did when prof died.
GYIMAH 10 years ago

We have a whole MP making illogical statements and ironically basing that same statement on logic. What Tsatsu said was first stating a fact: that Justice Anim Yeboah was appointed by ex- president Kuffuor. Fact? YES!
And Ts ...
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We have a whole MP making illogical statements and ironically basing that same statement on logic. What Tsatsu said was first stating a fact: that Justice Anim Yeboah was appointed by ex- president Kuffuor. Fact? YES!
And Tsatsu went on to say that Anim Yeboah has allowed his political inclination to cloud his judgement citing instances. It had nothing to do with the other judges because they did not allow their political affiliation if any to cloud their judgement !

Tsatsu to be charged for contempt?

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