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GHANA 10 years ago

NDC IS GOOD NEWS FOR GHANA

NDC IS GOOD NEWS FOR GHANA
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

informative and educational

informative and educational
insight to the bone 10 years ago

this is great news so all these bugabuga politicians committing robbery through their corruption with their bni body guards are likely to get not less than 45 years in jail right?

this is great news so all these bugabuga politicians committing robbery through their corruption with their bni body guards are likely to get not less than 45 years in jail right?
U Thant 10 years ago

If every night a Kotoka porter did NOT manage to steal from just one of the unlocked pieces of baggage on one incoming flight, just imagine the kudos Ghana would achieve on the world stage!

25 million Kofi Annans!

If every night a Kotoka porter did NOT manage to steal from just one of the unlocked pieces of baggage on one incoming flight, just imagine the kudos Ghana would achieve on the world stage!

25 million Kofi Annans!
gh vi 10 years ago

i hope this article will atleast enlighten the people who are bashing the judge for giving a 20yr old 45yrs for robbery. there is a clear difference between robbery and stealing. the fact that he used an offensive weapon, mea ...
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i hope this article will atleast enlighten the people who are bashing the judge for giving a 20yr old 45yrs for robbery. there is a clear difference between robbery and stealing. the fact that he used an offensive weapon, meant that he was ready to wound or even kill the victim if he resisted. he will come out of prison at the age of 65. atleast he would not be able to rob by then
Yenkodi 10 years ago

foolish...he didn't use a knife to rob. he threatened to defend himself with the knife...that's the DIFFERENCE

foolish...he didn't use a knife to rob. he threatened to defend himself with the knife...that's the DIFFERENCE
GHFUO, MALLAM MAHAMA BB! 10 years ago

“Under Section 196 of the Criminal & Other Offences (Procedure) Act, unless a statute prescribes a specific punishment, a person convicted of a first degree felony is liable to life imprisonment or “any lesser term.”
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“Under Section 196 of the Criminal & Other Offences (Procedure) Act, unless a statute prescribes a specific punishment, a person convicted of a first degree felony is liable to life imprisonment or “any lesser term.”
now, what does section 196 of the gh criminal code say?
secondly, the law in gh may be a lil archaic and since gh practices common law. it is best to look at similar cases that may have occurred in any english speaking nation.
this crime by awuah in my opinion falls under larceny and a misdemeanor. this is not an aggravated robbery. the judge has convicted and sentenced awuah as an aggravated, violent robber. this should not be the case becos the nature of the robbery was not violent, nor did it result in any aggravated assault on the victim. a misdemeanor/larceny charge shoul;d have been placed on awuah instead with a sentence of 3 to 14 yrs. this means that awuah is liable or release/parole after 3 yrs with good behavior. if he does provide information leading to the arrest of his accomplice. the conviction against him can be reduced or he can make a deal with the prosecutor.
therefore, i dont agree with wat ace nor the prosecuting judge in this case.
GHFUO, MALLAM MAHAMA BB! 10 years ago

PLEASE, GO TO WIKIPEDIA AND TYPE ROBBERY.
THANKS

PLEASE, GO TO WIKIPEDIA AND TYPE ROBBERY.
THANKS
BONSO 10 years ago

what's good news about this sensationalist headlined article? What makes this story good news that an NDC person can rejoice over? When will Cameron Duodu ever change for the sake of his country as a seasoned journalist? Th ...
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what's good news about this sensationalist headlined article? What makes this story good news that an NDC person can rejoice over? When will Cameron Duodu ever change for the sake of his country as a seasoned journalist? This is a stupid naïve foolish write up that exposes the desperation of a long standing left wing writer to divert attention from reality on the ground...Grow up, Duodu...The country faces critical times...

In fact Kuffuor Government had even improved on Rawlings measures at the Haulage department by installing CCTV in the Baggage Handling area and so no one can take a dime from any bag because many others are watching on CCTV elsewhere, and so we all do not lock our suitcases when we travel.

On the Robbery I say this: It is always possible in a country with hardship staring at the face of so many people, who want money to only buy cannabis. Such people are damaged goods who need psychological help than a long term imprisonment that must be reserved for thieves like Asiedu Nketia or Kojo Tsikata.

These poor thieves might have pulled a knife but did not really intend to harm the culprit that steal money. If they were hardcore the man would not have lived to tell his story than even run away and be chased by the victim. These young people are not real robbers as this Mr Know all Lawyer seeks to portray. They must be given a year jail and bonded to be of good behaviour. Our Youth faces greater peril than be so incarcerated...How can poverty drive people to this level?

Cameron Duodu has grown without any grace or rationality to write under such headlines, for we all sincerely want good news than what Ace Ankomah professes...
GAWUKO 10 years ago

Are you giving a new interpretation of the law? Can you enter the head of someone who has pulled a knife to know whether they intend to use it or not? Should robbery with a knife be called stealing because the amount involved ...
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Are you giving a new interpretation of the law? Can you enter the head of someone who has pulled a knife to know whether they intend to use it or not? Should robbery with a knife be called stealing because the amount involved is little? If Asiedu Nketia stole he might be commiting a SECOND DEGREE FELONY according to the definition and would, in case of proven guilt, get less than 45 years. Stop using politics in everything. Thank you
CARDINAL 10 years ago

Mr Duodu, on the case of the guy who was sent to jail for 45 years, he did not steal a mobile phone but he robbed the victim of a mobile phone and seventy cedis .

There is a difference between STEALING and ROBBERY. When so ...
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Mr Duodu, on the case of the guy who was sent to jail for 45 years, he did not steal a mobile phone but he robbed the victim of a mobile phone and seventy cedis .

There is a difference between STEALING and ROBBERY. When somebody is not looking and you take their wallet or a purse, that is STEALING, on the other hand when you use a weapon like a gun or knife to threaten somebody to hand over their property or you will kill or harm them, that is ROBBERY and at that point, it doesn't matter whether it is one cedi or million cedis, the crime has become a more serious one called ARMED ROBBERY and the punishment for armed robbery can range from 15 years to life imprisonment depending on the history of the person who has committed the crime.

You referred to this Baffour as an ex-convict, that means he is a habitual criminal and I have no sympathy for him. He was lucky he was not beaten to death. A lot of people have been killed for pick pocketing.

What is strange to me is that, all these people complaining about this the judge haven sent this young man to 45 years in prison would not have complained if he had received mob justice in Ghana by way of lynching.
GHFUO, MALLAM MAHAMA BB! 10 years ago

are u a saint? have u stolen before. are u justified in wat u hve said. jus becos pl do wrong does not mean we must kill them or lock them up forever. life is tough. perhaps, u had a priviledged upbringing than others/awuah f ...
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are u a saint? have u stolen before. are u justified in wat u hve said. jus becos pl do wrong does not mean we must kill them or lock them up forever. life is tough. perhaps, u had a priviledged upbringing than others/awuah for that matter. SOCIETY IS OBLIGATED TO HELP THESE PPL FIND THE HELP THEY NEED. NOT LOCK THEM UP OR KILL THEM. WE HAVE ROBBERY, AGGRAVATED ROBBERY and aggravated theft.
Aggravated theft or Robbery is a class 1 felony.
The minimum punishment for a class 1 felony is probation for up to 48 months.
Depending on his background, he could get up to 3MTHS IN JAIL, PAROLED if convicted
If a prison sentence is imposed the range is 4 to 15 years.
CARDINAL 10 years ago

Illiteracy is your problem. There is nothing called aggravated theft, you illiterate fool. The guy could have received life sentence for aggravated robbery, you illiterate fool.

“Robbery, under Section 149 of the Crimina ...
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Illiteracy is your problem. There is nothing called aggravated theft, you illiterate fool. The guy could have received life sentence for aggravated robbery, you illiterate fool.

“Robbery, under Section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act, is a FIRST DEGREE FELONY. Under Section 150, the offence of robbery is committed if in, and for the purpose of, stealing, a person uses force or causes harm, or uses even threats or assault, with the intention of preventing or overcoming the resistance of the other person.

“Under Section 196 of the Criminal & Other Offences (Procedure) Act, unless a statute prescribes a specific punishment, a person convicted of a first degree felony is liable to life imprisonment or “any lesser term.”

“And so this guy could have been sentenced to life imprisonment. He is lucky to get away with a “lesser term” of 45 years. Note: It is not about the value of the item that he ended up stealing, but the fact that he committed a robbery (used force or the threat of force or an assault, when he drew the knife and attacked the victim). THAT is what has sent him to jail for 45 years."
Navropio 10 years ago

Mr Doudou well done for your piece, but also tell us about what the legal system should do about woyome, sada, oil blocks been share and so on.
Maybe ace Ankomah can help.

Mr Doudou well done for your piece, but also tell us about what the legal system should do about woyome, sada, oil blocks been share and so on.
Maybe ace Ankomah can help.
NO NONSENSE TAKER 10 years ago

Nonsence,nonsence,nonsence!!!!!! I can understand that provided this crime is commited in a civilised world but even situation like this would have handled differently. Despite advance society is provided with jobs, social we ...
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Nonsence,nonsence,nonsence!!!!!! I can understand that provided this crime is commited in a civilised world but even situation like this would have handled differently. Despite advance society is provided with jobs, social welfare etc passing sentences are concederd so, you have a complete job and social provided system that regulations and rul of laws are provided to follow and respectively for protection. Young men are looking for any job to do just to have a meal for the day but hard to achieve and no social welfare could garantee their survival. I think this laws are borrowed laws and was not review by any sensible person from Ghana. Our enviroment with such laws are premitive particularly when unemployed 20yr boy is giving 45yrs behind bars at a point where Ghana goverment is not providing for the youth.
NO NONSENSE TAKER 10 years ago

Correction "NONSENSE"

Correction "NONSENSE"
FRANK OKINE 10 years ago

I THINK YOUR FRIEND LANDED AT A TIME WHEN THESE PORTERS HAVE HAD ENOUGH STACKED AWAY FOR THE DAY.

I THINK YOUR FRIEND LANDED AT A TIME WHEN THESE PORTERS HAVE HAD ENOUGH STACKED AWAY FOR THE DAY.
military man 10 years ago

That's no news to me.

My bags have never been padlocked anytime I've come home to Ghana. About 5 times in the last six years and my bags have never been broken into.

When one checks in at any US airport, he or she is ...
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That's no news to me.

My bags have never been padlocked anytime I've come home to Ghana. About 5 times in the last six years and my bags have never been broken into.

When one checks in at any US airport, he or she is normally advised not to padlock your luggage because of the likelihood of home land security breaking the lock to check for any illegal stuff, so why bother with padlock? And everytime I get to Ghana and open my bags, I find this nice "note" from homeland security to let me know that my bag was searched. No big deal for me in this story. Not all Ghanaiians are thieves, you know? I will be more worried if my bags had to go through any politician's hands, though. They are the ones we should worry about.
Zoobie-Zoobie 10 years ago

Facts confused... I am told that in the U.S., there are special locks approved by TSA for luggage. TSA can open without breaking the lock.

Facts confused... I am told that in the U.S., there are special locks approved by TSA for luggage. TSA can open without breaking the lock.
military man 10 years ago

Zoobie,

You could be right there are special locks that has the aprroval of the TSA but do you really think every single traveller out of the US has these locks?
Be real.... well I was speaking for myself so I don't think ...
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Zoobie,

You could be right there are special locks that has the aprroval of the TSA but do you really think every single traveller out of the US has these locks?
Be real.... well I was speaking for myself so I don't think I confused the facts. 5 times or more out of the US and I've never been asked or told by the check-in clerks of these special locks you are talking about. Thanks for the info, though. I will find out the next time I'm going home.
Mohammed 10 years ago

thanks, Mr Duodu: Great article, good read and quite informative too.

I was also a victim of theft at Kotoka back in 2008, so I am glad to hear that it is a little safer now.

thanks, Mr Duodu: Great article, good read and quite informative too.

I was also a victim of theft at Kotoka back in 2008, so I am glad to hear that it is a little safer now.
Robbie 10 years ago

Hw many yrs are given to murderers and armedrobbers in ghana here,nonsense!!De lawyer iz jx defending hiz colleague fools

Hw many yrs are given to murderers and armedrobbers in ghana here,nonsense!!De lawyer iz jx defending hiz colleague fools
Minta 10 years ago

Look here go and read section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act and stop making a fool of yourself.

The sentence had nothing to do with the phone, it has all to do with ARMED ROBBERY.

Look here go and read section 149 of the Criminal Offences Act and stop making a fool of yourself.

The sentence had nothing to do with the phone, it has all to do with ARMED ROBBERY.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

DID AWUAH STEAL THE WHOLE PHONE COMPANY TO GET 45 YEARS IN PRISON?
THE JUDGE WANT TO BE FAMOUS.
WHY DONT HE JAIL THE WOYOMES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS WHO HAVE BEEN LOOTING GHANA GOVERNMENT COFFERS?

DID AWUAH STEAL THE WHOLE PHONE COMPANY TO GET 45 YEARS IN PRISON?
THE JUDGE WANT TO BE FAMOUS.
WHY DONT HE JAIL THE WOYOMES AND OTHER GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS WHO HAVE BEEN LOOTING GHANA GOVERNMENT COFFERS?
Bin Abraham 10 years ago

Thanks Cameron

Thanks Cameron
Sly 10 years ago

Well saida and well done

Well saida and well done
DARK DAYS IN GHANA 10 years ago

Cameron Duodu was a leading Mate Meho cum CIA paid journalists who led the false reportage of information on conditions in Ghana that led to the overthrow of Kwame Nkrumah in 1966. He is a traitor so some of us do not take hi ...
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Cameron Duodu was a leading Mate Meho cum CIA paid journalists who led the false reportage of information on conditions in Ghana that led to the overthrow of Kwame Nkrumah in 1966. He is a traitor so some of us do not take his word seriously at all after seeing what his Danquah/Dombo/Busia/UP/NPP cronies have done to the state of Ghana's economy.We are glad he has lived long enough to witness "the Dark Days In Ghana" that Nkrumah predicted.
Mohammed 10 years ago

Nkrumah gave us dark days before he was overthrown so there was no prediction.

Nkrumah gave us dark days before he was overthrown so there was no prediction.
Yenkodi 10 years ago

Cameron,

I am disappointed in you. Seriously? You asked Ace and because Ace said ABC, you actually justify this folly on the part of our judiciary? No amount of bunkum, outdated laws can justify what that stupid arse-hole ...
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Cameron,

I am disappointed in you. Seriously? You asked Ace and because Ace said ABC, you actually justify this folly on the part of our judiciary? No amount of bunkum, outdated laws can justify what that stupid arse-hole of a judge did. We have created a mess of a nation within which all kinds of major criminals are having a field-day, and when the weak, left with no recourse, take to stealing forty cedis, etc...then bam, the allies of our major thieves in the judicial system go on rampage. REMEMBER....just remember, if people like you think you can use your talents to rationalize the kind of nonsense represented by that decision, one of this days, we are going to have a great conflagration in this country, and not even the fact that you take refuge in London will make you immune to it.
Lord Tennison 10 years ago

It should deter others from stealing.
Corruption can be stopped in its ugly tract by the imposition of the severest of fines and prison sentences.

It should deter others from stealing.
Corruption can be stopped in its ugly tract by the imposition of the severest of fines and prison sentences.
ANITA DE DWARFS 10 years ago

Recently two carjackers were sentenced to 300 years for practicing their trade. We are patiently waiting to see how many years Woyome is given for looting GHC51.2 million from poor Ghana. He did not pull a gun to our heads as ...
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Recently two carjackers were sentenced to 300 years for practicing their trade. We are patiently waiting to see how many years Woyome is given for looting GHC51.2 million from poor Ghana. He did not pull a gun to our heads as such, but he snatched food from the mouths of millions of Ghanaian babies. The School Feeding Programme has virtually collapsed because people like him have stolen so much and depleted the nation's coffers. He deserves at least 500 years with hard labour and without parole. We are waiting to see !!!
Akos Connecticut 10 years ago

I HAVE travelled the breath and length of this world, i never lock my baggages but it comes through safe in GHANA. and i am talking about 5 times in a year. this is no story and stop degrading our country

I HAVE travelled the breath and length of this world, i never lock my baggages but it comes through safe in GHANA. and i am talking about 5 times in a year. this is no story and stop degrading our country
military man 10 years ago

Akos,

Same here. I go home almost every year without locking my bags and for 5 straight years, I've never lost even a pin.

Akos,

Same here. I go home almost every year without locking my bags and for 5 straight years, I've never lost even a pin.
Ikekesa 10 years ago

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As soon as I started reading the article and it was flowing, I knew it was someone special with writing skills. No wonder the master writer it was
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