Gyan assaulted journalist not fit for court – Doctor

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Frank Agyena-Karikari 9 years ago

Re: Hope many who have been hiring useless macho men to do their dirty jobs are now listening. Yes, let the case be stretched. Left to me alone, a fine on Barfour is not enough. Some months in the COOLER will teach him a less ...
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Re: Hope many who have been hiring useless macho men to do their dirty jobs are now listening. Yes, let the case be stretched. Left to me alone, a fine on Barfour is not enough. Some months in the COOLER will teach him a lesson. Some think money is everything. Money has limits.
JB Osei-Brown 9 years ago

Frank,

Denu was lucky he received some mild slaps because I would have blown that provovcative idiot's head with some AK 4X stuff to serve as deterrent for other brainless paparazzi ( I won't call them journalists as they ...
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Frank,

Denu was lucky he received some mild slaps because I would have blown that provovcative idiot's head with some AK 4X stuff to serve as deterrent for other brainless paparazzi ( I won't call them journalists as they are not qualified baer that title) .

Apparently that Denu dude is broke, wanted some money and intentionally provoked - knowing that those 'macho' men would give him some slaps, he would then file a case against them and finally get what he wanted.
Frank Agyena-Karikari 9 years ago

Osei, I have consistently said that if Gyan Asamoah had slapped the guy for extreme provocation, to an extent, that would have been acceptable. He is my idol because of his response to call for duty. He maintained his cool. I ...
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Osei, I have consistently said that if Gyan Asamoah had slapped the guy for extreme provocation, to an extent, that would have been acceptable. He is my idol because of his response to call for duty. He maintained his cool. In as much as the question was annoying, the answer did not rest on his brother leading some thugs who were perhaps on Apio to attack Kenu. He sould be punished.
JAMBO 9 years ago

Will Baffour Gyan and Anim Addo get fair trial given that the media fraternity has already judged them by their pronouncements in the press?
They are deemed innocent until proven guilty and those sentiments expressed by the ...
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Will Baffour Gyan and Anim Addo get fair trial given that the media fraternity has already judged them by their pronouncements in the press?
They are deemed innocent until proven guilty and those sentiments expressed by the media should not paint them as devils and pre-judge them.
In as much as I do not support the use of brutal force to settle scores,one should be circumspect in condemning them. Every coin has got two faces.When a bird has learnt how to fly in people faces,the people have also learnt how to shoot.Any right thinking person will be provoked by the acidic question posed by Denu. Could Denu himself pass the lithmus test if the tables were to turn? I believe the court will do justice in a fair manner and that show of sympathies for Denu will not sway the court.The onus lies with the Prosecution to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.
akyekyedie 9 years ago

If money wasn't everything this journalist would appear in court.This is a guy who said he could have handled Baffour on one on one who did not appear to be hurt.My friends, its all about "money"! Sika ye mogya ampa!

If money wasn't everything this journalist would appear in court.This is a guy who said he could have handled Baffour on one on one who did not appear to be hurt.My friends, its all about "money"! Sika ye mogya ampa!
Angie 9 years ago

Wow, so this beating left him to be physically & mentally unstable & therefore unfit to stand trial?

Wow, so this beating left him to be physically & mentally unstable & therefore unfit to stand trial?
Frank Agyena-Karikari 9 years ago

The Gyans should thank God it was not in the USA. All their money would have been gone. Let the guy a Jewish doctor and a Jewish lawyer and let us see the Gyans will be.
Ghana should be a land of law but not for vagabonds.

The Gyans should thank God it was not in the USA. All their money would have been gone. Let the guy a Jewish doctor and a Jewish lawyer and let us see the Gyans will be.
Ghana should be a land of law but not for vagabonds.
Mensah 9 years ago

In the USA that Trokosi idiot could have been shot if he posed that stupid question to an athlete. An American Journalist won't be stupid enough to ask that question

In the USA that Trokosi idiot could have been shot if he posed that stupid question to an athlete. An American Journalist won't be stupid enough to ask that question
Densu 9 years ago

Graphic-reporter Kenu is to TESTIFY and NOT "stand trial", Daily Guide reporter/writer.

These journalists are really "unfit"!

Graphic-reporter Kenu is to TESTIFY and NOT "stand trial", Daily Guide reporter/writer.

These journalists are really "unfit"!
Susuka 9 years ago

Yes and it is only dumb contributors like Agyena-Karikari above, who thinks that these so-called journalists are worth any respect.

If journalists dont have any sense of decency and cannot observe the most common ethical ...
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Yes and it is only dumb contributors like Agyena-Karikari above, who thinks that these so-called journalists are worth any respect.

If journalists dont have any sense of decency and cannot observe the most common ethical demands of society for members of the public, then they merit to be given what they deserve in equal measure. There is nothing to debate about this.

Whether it is a policeman, a doctor, a civil servant, a fish-monger, a thief, an unemployed person or a Pastor who steps on your toes or gets in your way, I say give it to him/her. This way, everybody will learn to respect everybody else
Frank Agyena-Karikari 9 years ago

So who is dumb now?... "Give it to him."Who is going to be sues? Who may go to prison for assault. You are a damn fool. What are the courts and the police for? Is Ghana not supposed to be a land of law?

So who is dumb now?... "Give it to him."Who is going to be sues? Who may go to prison for assault. You are a damn fool. What are the courts and the police for? Is Ghana not supposed to be a land of law?
Susuka 9 years ago

Who is the fool????

You ask, "What are the courts and the police for? Is Ghana not supposed to be a land of law?@

Either you must have recently arrived from outer space or you are indeed mentally retarded and not fit t ...
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Who is the fool????

You ask, "What are the courts and the police for? Is Ghana not supposed to be a land of law?@

Either you must have recently arrived from outer space or you are indeed mentally retarded and not fit to be given the privilege of comment.

Or could it be that you are one of those spineless Ghanaians who have escaped from the chaotic lawlessness of Ghana caused by the likes of you and are taking cowardly refuge in other peoples societies and therefore, cannot really understand whats going on on the ground here? Which is it Bro'?
Frank Agyena-Karikari 9 years ago

Yes in the USA, people kill people for sometimes no reason but when the law catches them, where would they be. If it was the USA, he would have been given heavier charges and would be a felon for the rest of his life. Let me ...
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Yes in the USA, people kill people for sometimes no reason but when the law catches them, where would they be. If it was the USA, he would have been given heavier charges and would be a felon for the rest of his life. Let me tell you that an American journalist can ask a similar question but just hit him and he will sue you real good
Mensah 9 years ago

You are not the only person living in the USA. No Journalist in America will be stupid enough to taunt and harass somebody with stupid questions, and think he can get away with it. In the same law, there is also something cal ...
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You are not the only person living in the USA. No Journalist in America will be stupid enough to taunt and harass somebody with stupid questions, and think he can get away with it. In the same law, there is also something called "self defense" and that principle applies in Ghana too
Susuka 9 years ago

Tell it to him in his face. He sounds like one of those rural boys who have somehow found their way to Europe or America and who see the superficial shine of the bright lights as something next to heaven. Im glad you brought ...
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Tell it to him in his face. He sounds like one of those rural boys who have somehow found their way to Europe or America and who see the superficial shine of the bright lights as something next to heaven. Im glad you brought him back down to earth.
kofi abas 9 years ago

if the journalist had a gun and had shot them as his life was in danger

if the journalist had a gun and had shot them as his life was in danger
kofi abas 9 years ago

so ur understanding of self defence is that when u are asked an uncomfortable question, ur brother must hire machomen after 3 days to aaphysically assault the questioner abi?
May be nana addo shd have done same when he was a ...
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so ur understanding of self defence is that when u are asked an uncomfortable question, ur brother must hire machomen after 3 days to aaphysically assault the questioner abi?
May be nana addo shd have done same when he was asked a question on his 'all die be die' statement on BBC
KKK 9 years ago

DO NOT PLAY GAMES WITH THIS.
NONSENSE PSYCHOLOGY.
MONEY MONEY, IT IS ALL ABOUT MONEY.

DO NOT PLAY GAMES WITH THIS.
NONSENSE PSYCHOLOGY.
MONEY MONEY, IT IS ALL ABOUT MONEY.
PREPARING FOR FRIVOLOUS LAWSUIT 9 years ago

Hahaha. Preparing the groundwork for the obvious frivolous lawsuit.

Hahaha. Preparing the groundwork for the obvious frivolous lawsuit.
I JUST HATE TROKOSIS 9 years ago

He wants cheap money.He will need a name change and Police protection for the rest of his life.

He wants cheap money.He will need a name change and Police protection for the rest of his life.
kofi abas 9 years ago

by hating a whole tribe. u can even end up in jail. get out of that mental slavery. ur brains are constipated. u need purging. hahahahahaahahaha

by hating a whole tribe. u can even end up in jail. get out of that mental slavery. ur brains are constipated. u need purging. hahahahahaahahaha
Kukuu 9 years ago

“Journalism is one of the most unrewarding and hazardous occupations this side of heaven. The good journalist can’t please anybody. … And yet he has a decisive role to play in the flourishing of democracy in the soci ...
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“Journalism is one of the most unrewarding and hazardous occupations this side of heaven. The good journalist can’t please anybody. … And yet he has a decisive role to play in the flourishing of democracy in the society. He is like one of the guards on the rampart spying and watching the approach of hostile forces to sound the alarm to wake his people. He is a watchdog whose efficiency irritates and annoys and unsettles people. When people are very satisfied with him, it is a sure sign that he is not doing well and has compromised his position.”
Frank Agyena-Karikari 9 years ago

HE WAS MY IDOL. THE JSS BOYS INCLUDING ABLAKWA KNOW NOTHING ABOUT HIM. HE WAS VERY INTELLIGENT AND I OFTEN QUOTE FROM HIM.

HE WAS MY IDOL. THE JSS BOYS INCLUDING ABLAKWA KNOW NOTHING ABOUT HIM. HE WAS VERY INTELLIGENT AND I OFTEN QUOTE FROM HIM.
Susuka 9 years ago

My friend, I think this quote by your Ansah hero is absolute rubbish. Clearly this Ansah man did not leave a very good impression in the field of journalism, seeing that what we have as journalists today are just a bunch of u ...
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My friend, I think this quote by your Ansah hero is absolute rubbish. Clearly this Ansah man did not leave a very good impression in the field of journalism, seeing that what we have as journalists today are just a bunch of unprincipled mercenaries looking for a quick kill to make any amount of money at any cost to society
Frank Agyena-Karikari 9 years ago

PAV Ansah did not teach your JSS journalists. He was the best journalist at that time.

PAV Ansah did not teach your JSS journalists. He was the best journalist at that time.
Susuka 9 years ago

What specifically is it that made him the best journalist?

What specifically is it that made him the best journalist?
Susuka 9 years ago

we deify and idolize mediocrities and nonentities who dont even have as much as respectable and sustainable legacies that we can all point to and agree as marks of excellence. That is because some of us have not got the guts ...
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we deify and idolize mediocrities and nonentities who dont even have as much as respectable and sustainable legacies that we can all point to and agree as marks of excellence. That is because some of us have not got the guts and the brains to question and to advance beyond the humdrum that we see and live comfortably with.

In your particular case, you have been instructed by those who dont wish you well to understand that journalists are untouchable and that we must humbly look the other way and run when they consistently slap us in the face with their crass irritating ignorance and stupidity. You seem to be happy with this arrangement. I am not and it must change.

For me, anybody, whether he is a journalist or not, who has the temerity to insultingly suggest to me in my face that I am responsible for the ritual murder of my best friend, will not live long enough to take me to court.

Perhaps in some countries where they delude themselves that they are civilized and where virtually all the media institutions are owned by the same class of people who control the their legal and political institutions as well, it is possible for them to subtly oppress the larger but less wealthy and powerless sections of their societies with such bizarre and primitive philosophies such as the freedom of the press to be morally repugnant.

As you can clearly see from the overwhelming and sympathetic public reaction in favor of the Gyan brothers in this matter, we will not allow ourselves to be controlled by a few rich people who employ their errand boys and macho-men that they call journalists, to do their bidding and run riot over the rest of society.

And by the way, I am still waiting for an answer to my question about what it is that you think makes PAV Ansah a great journalist.
We need woyome money now mahama 9 years ago

The trokosifo and free chop chop ghana money baffour they want free many simply you touch their nails oo . Safina pioneer edin no ehu . Wonders it says it shall never end lets wait and see what comes out

The trokosifo and free chop chop ghana money baffour they want free many simply you touch their nails oo . Safina pioneer edin no ehu . Wonders it says it shall never end lets wait and see what comes out
Abrantie 9 years ago

Folks, no matter what the circumstances, you can not put the laws into your hands. What about if that man Denu had a gun to defend himself.I bet you he would have been right to justify his defense.It is time we silience these ...
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Folks, no matter what the circumstances, you can not put the laws into your hands. What about if that man Denu had a gun to defend himself.I bet you he would have been right to justify his defense.It is time we silience these MACHO MEN.
gh 9 years ago

Adom FM's Afia Pokua, 2 reporters brutalised

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Adom FM's Afia Pokua and two other journalists were Thursday afternoon brutalised by the Manager of the National Health Insurance Scheme at Ablekuma in Accra.

The three journalists were physically assaulted at Ablekuma, Flamingo- Zongo Junction.

Nana Sefa, a reporter with the station, had gone there to report on the frustrations and complaints of persons who had been queueing since 3am to go through biometric registration, but had his mobile phone confiscated by Mr. Israel Kwame Laryeah, the Scheme Manager of the NHIS there.

Mr Laryeah detained the reporter, insisting he would only release him if his Editor came there.

But things took a different turn when Afia Pokua also known as ‘Vim Lady’ got there in the company of another reporter, Kofi Assan.

According to Kofi Assan, the Scheme Manager released Nana Sefa after he and Afia intervened.

But the journalists walked out of the Manager's office to a hostile crowd which accused the young reporter of going to hide in the Manager's office, leaving them to their fate.

Attempts by the news editor, Afia, to explain things to them infuriated Mr. Laryeah who pounced on her and assaulted her badly.

Hassan said he received severe beatings too when he tried to defend his editor. He said his clothes were torn in the ensuing scuffle.

Meanwhile, Communications Manager for the NHIA, Serlorm Adornoo in an interview with Myjoyonline.com says, his outfit is yet to be briefed on the development and so could not comment on it.

This is the second time in less than a week that journalists from the Multimedia Group Limited have survived attacks in the hands of public officers.

Last Saturday, Felix Akunor, a driver with MultiTV and two journalists, Solomon Joojo Cobbinah and Festus Jackson Davies were arrested on the orders of the Mayor of Accra, Alfred Vanderpuije while covering a story on the plight of some displaced people at Mensah Guinea in Accra, following the demolition of their structures the previous day by city authorities.

They have been charged with offensive conduct.
gh 9 years ago

Journalism is a Noble profession and that is why it is called the fourth estate of government and one that is important to a functioning democracy. Ghana's nascent democracy needs its Journalists both in print, radio and vis ...
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Journalism is a Noble profession and that is why it is called the fourth estate of government and one that is important to a functioning democracy. Ghana's nascent democracy needs its Journalists both in print, radio and visssssualsual
Obed Adore 9 years ago

His line of questioning was rather stupid. No professional journalist would have asked the type of questions posed by this particular journalist. It was however wrong for the machomen and Gyan's brother to react that way. Tha ...
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His line of questioning was rather stupid. No professional journalist would have asked the type of questions posed by this particular journalist. It was however wrong for the machomen and Gyan's brother to react that way. That assault was not necessary and uncalled for.
Gyan's brothers could put up a great fight in court though. This guy despite witnesses did not report this assault until two or three days after, then given the supposed medical referral note by the police. Hmm, the question is how credible would the doctor's report/opinion be? Three days after the incident? What if the so-called symptoms had been self-imposed? Gyan's lawyers should wake up and challenge the doctor's report.. Could be fraudulent and influenced, and AS SUCH not credible!
Mezil 9 years ago

Law is law, The journalist was on a state duty, he has the right to question any nonsence, affecting the public mind.We as Ghanaians we handle situations in our traditional way. Laws doesnt function like that.He(the journali ...
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Law is law, The journalist was on a state duty, he has the right to question any nonsence, affecting the public mind.We as Ghanaians we handle situations in our traditional way. Laws doesnt function like that.He(the journalist like a policeman is untouchable when on duty and must behave properly.It was a question put to Gyan YES OR NO? Not fight matter. what of if BBC/CNN put this question to him?Will those unbizz mancho men go and fight them?These mancho never think of their future I pitty them. One day age(Pension) will catch the Gyans. Mancho men use your energy wisely.
JB Osei-Brown 9 years ago

To your statement "what of if BBC/CNN put this question to him?"

Let me tell you that BBC journalitsts are qualified ones and not like the kind of semi-illiterate journalists we have in Ghana.

BBC journalists will not a ...
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To your statement "what of if BBC/CNN put this question to him?"

Let me tell you that BBC journalitsts are qualified ones and not like the kind of semi-illiterate journalists we have in Ghana.

BBC journalists will not ask any body 'to clear the air', when another person gets drowned.

By the way, which air is there to clear, after official statemet has been made about the Castro incident?
why 9 years ago

I learnt he was beaten by Baffour Gyan and thugs as it's been alleged.
where are the alleged thugs?
have they also been apprehended? if not then what's kenu doing so that they too can be arrested.
well, for me I think pe ...
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I learnt he was beaten by Baffour Gyan and thugs as it's been alleged.
where are the alleged thugs?
have they also been apprehended? if not then what's kenu doing so that they too can be arrested.
well, for me I think people rather want Asamoa Gyan but not the brother because what the daily graphic manager said was that they would deal with Gyan brothers to the latter. if not then why that some group of people including Baffour Gyan will beat up somebody and then one person will be arrested and put before court and letting the alleged thugs to have their freedom.
looking at what this lawyer too is doing, lawyer Maurice Ampaw, tells you that he wants something from Asamoa Gyan that is why ever since this Castro's case happened he has been jumping from one radio station to another to the extend that he is even accusing Castro's father to have been bribed by A.Ghana.
my advice to the Gyans' family is that if a Ghanaian journalist comes to them concerning Castro's disappearance, you shouldn't mind such a person.
Kofi - USA 9 years ago

POOR JOURNALISM AGAIN AND THAT IS THE REASON WHY THE GET BEAL ALL THE TIME. A PSYCHOLOGIST DETERMINES THE MENTAL CAPACITY AND NOT A PHYSICAL CONDITION OF A PERSON. SO IF THIS CLINIC IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PHYSICAL CONDITI ...
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POOR JOURNALISM AGAIN AND THAT IS THE REASON WHY THE GET BEAL ALL THE TIME. A PSYCHOLOGIST DETERMINES THE MENTAL CAPACITY AND NOT A PHYSICAL CONDITION OF A PERSON. SO IF THIS CLINIC IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE PHYSICAL CONDITION OF THIS GUY AND SEND HIM TO A PSYCHOLOGIST I DONT KNOW WHAT TYPE OF PHYSICIAN THEY HAVE AT THIS COCOA CLINIC. SORRY WRITER, A PSYCHOLOGIST'S JOBE IS TO DETERMINE MENTAL CAPACITY AND NOT PHYSICAL. A JOURNALIST DOES NOT KNOW THE DIFFERENCE? NO WONDER WHY THEY ASK INSENSITIVE QUESTIONS THT GET THEM BEAT.
prince 9 years ago

fucking journalist

fucking journalist

Gyan assaulted journalist not fit for court – Doctor

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