Gyampo queries Charlotte’s appointment

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USMAN 8 years ago

Same same.

Same same.
CAPTAIN FIAJOE 8 years ago

Same Same BOTTOM POWER!!!
Betty Mould and Charlotte Osei, ditto!

Same Same BOTTOM POWER!!!
Betty Mould and Charlotte Osei, ditto!
Another Thief of Baghdad 8 years ago

What is wrong with these NPP destroyers who are bent of making Ghana ungovernable under YOUNG AND INTELLIGENT JD MAHAMA?
When Kufour appointed Georgina Wood as chief Justice did these matemehu agents raise any objection? or ...
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What is wrong with these NPP destroyers who are bent of making Ghana ungovernable under YOUNG AND INTELLIGENT JD MAHAMA?
When Kufour appointed Georgina Wood as chief Justice did these matemehu agents raise any objection? or did they make such ugly noises? NPP, y3 abr3 wu
cashflow 8 years ago

their not against her appointment but her position she left to the chair.pls ndc if you dont know the constitution let us educate you

their not against her appointment but her position she left to the chair.pls ndc if you dont know the constitution let us educate you
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 8 years ago

Dr Gyampo has made a very important constitutional point. It did not occur to me that the head of NCCE also enjoys security of term of office similar to the heads of EC and CHRAJ. I agree with him because by this appointment ...
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Dr Gyampo has made a very important constitutional point. It did not occur to me that the head of NCCE also enjoys security of term of office similar to the heads of EC and CHRAJ. I agree with him because by this appointment of moving the head of NCCE to EC, if allowed to stand unchallenged, President Mahama could get away with murder and manipulate the constitutional restrictions and remove the security of office granted by the constitution. It’s a dangerous precedent and should be rejected. In fact, it could be unconstitutional because once appointed the president has no powers to remove or reassign the appointees without due process. In the future, another president could reassign her back to NCCE and Ghana would be threading into dangerous waters.

Regarding the view that “it is customary and a time-tested convention that when a matter is in court no action is to be taken on it”, Dr Gyampong is wrong and there is no such convention anywhere in the world for reasons I provided in my article on Ghanaweb yesterday. For example, whilst the same sex marriage suit before the Supreme Court, it did not stop some state from banning or legalising same sex marriage.
BOY KOFI 8 years ago

Please tell us what is stipulated in the constitution.What article in the constitution says that the president cannot appoint any person from one institution to another?Thank you.

Please tell us what is stipulated in the constitution.What article in the constitution says that the president cannot appoint any person from one institution to another?Thank you.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 8 years ago

Very simple. Site in google and type in THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA and get the read.

Very simple. Site in google and type in THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA and get the read.
NICHOLAS 8 years ago

Agya Ata are you saying that if a person enjoys a security of office and is performing abysmally in a particular office because he/she lacks the competence he should be maintained there?
What is wrong if the President deems ...
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Agya Ata are you saying that if a person enjoys a security of office and is performing abysmally in a particular office because he/she lacks the competence he should be maintained there?
What is wrong if the President deems it good to appoint Mrs. Osei at the EC instead of the NCCE? Mind you, the official letter from the President's Office did not state that Mrs. Osei has been TRANSFERRED from the NCCE to the EC.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 8 years ago

The President cannot dismiss without due process as in the case of the CHRAJ Boss, Ms Lauretta Lamptey who is currently going through investigation for abuse of office. If what the president has done is allowed to stand, then ...
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The President cannot dismiss without due process as in the case of the CHRAJ Boss, Ms Lauretta Lamptey who is currently going through investigation for abuse of office. If what the president has done is allowed to stand, then a future NPP administration can easily move her to another position of similar nature and appoint a new EC head. In fact, it is not in the best interest of the Mrs Osei. It makes her new position insecure. To avoid future manipulation of the constitutional appointment, the president should rescind his decision and appoint a different person. Otherwise, it should be challenged at the SC. This never came to my mind until I read Dr Gyampo's views. Probably, I was unaware that NCCE head is also constitutionally protected position. It's not part of the executive where the president has the prerogative to sheffule his appointees.
CORNEY 8 years ago

Under pressure he had to write to the Chief Justice for her to call investigation into the activities of Ms Lamptey before she was asked to step aside for her deputy to act in her place up until investigation is over and I be ...
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Under pressure he had to write to the Chief Justice for her to call investigation into the activities of Ms Lamptey before she was asked to step aside for her deputy to act in her place up until investigation is over and I belive she is still in her official residence enjoying her full benefits,she is still the boss if she has not yet resigned.
Mr Gyampo raised an important issue a lot of people including the presidency overlooked in the appointment of this lady,the president cannot transfer anybody from any of the three institutions,if we allow that to stand somebody may come to transfer the CHRAJ boss and her and even the Chief Justice.
They better revoke that appointment and let her stay at where she is,resign and then appointed EC boss if she is the only person that position is reserved for.
Let us put politics aside and do the right thing to avoid creating a mess in future.
BOY KOFI 8 years ago

You are saying if NPP wins,they can easily move the new EC from her position.This should tell you that there is no law at the moment to forbid any President from doing what Mahama has done.He has not broken any law in the co ...
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You are saying if NPP wins,they can easily move the new EC from her position.This should tell you that there is no law at the moment to forbid any President from doing what Mahama has done.He has not broken any law in the constitution unless you quote the article in the constitution that has been maipulated.By saying that a certain position is constitutionally protected does not make any sense before the law.The new EC has not been sacked from office or demoted in her position so what your problem?If,I said if NPP wins and decides to remove her,they are free to do so.They can even change the Coat of Arm of Ghana if they want but for now Mahama is working within the frame work of the constitution.Thank you.
BOY KOFI 8 years ago

quote the article in the constitution that has been manipulated

quote the article in the constitution that has been manipulated
Chawchaw 8 years ago

Caveat to 'sweeten' his ridiculous supposition. And this tells you the mindset of these self-acclaimed disciples of the Rule of Law. To me, conjuring such a scenario by a Senior Academician from the premier University in this ...
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Caveat to 'sweeten' his ridiculous supposition. And this tells you the mindset of these self-acclaimed disciples of the Rule of Law. To me, conjuring such a scenario by a Senior Academician from the premier University in this country; a leading member of a 'neutral' civil society organization; should tell us about where this nation is headed!volumes no less than a
G. K. Berko 8 years ago

I don't see anywhere in the Constitution where it indicates that someone with a secure tenure cannot be offered another appointment. With all these hoopla, if the person is not concurrently functioning in the two outfits, is ...
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I don't see anywhere in the Constitution where it indicates that someone with a secure tenure cannot be offered another appointment. With all these hoopla, if the person is not concurrently functioning in the two outfits, isn't all that needs be done is to have him or her resign to be reappointed? It would be up to that individual to either accept the new position or not. While you may call such shift in Positions as a reshuffle, some may see it simply as reappointment in which case, a resignation from the previous Office would be presupposed.

The Constitution does not condemn appointees to these secure positions to get stuck there indefinitely, against their will. In either case, they would be serving the State. So, why should it be unconstitutional to have them serve in positions that may extract their best services to the Nation?

We have more crucial things to worry about that any such strict adherence to the letter, or some norm, are more needed. For example, the strict adherence to various implementation of our criminal code. Another is the Constitutional demand that all Officials declare their assets prior to and after service, and our requisite Authorities scrutinizing these Officials at their point of exit to see if they did accumulate any excessive wealth dubiously while in Office, and then prosecuted for applicable crime.

Long Live Ghana!!!
Chawchaw 8 years ago

Kwaku Azar, are engaging in splitting hairs! Does Charlotte Osei or anybody else, not have the option of turning down such a so-called "TRANSFER", if they feel they are being pushed?
So, how would these people characterize J ...
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Kwaku Azar, are engaging in splitting hairs! Does Charlotte Osei or anybody else, not have the option of turning down such a so-called "TRANSFER", if they feel they are being pushed?
So, how would these people characterize Jsc. Yaw Appau`s appointment? It is obvious to all that save the appointment of these very critics themselves, or people of similar coloration, any appointments by JDM, would be shot down.
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 8 years ago

Do you know where Mrs. Osei worked before ? And do you know the Power of the Council with reference to impeachment or Removal of Life Term Government Officials? You should learn that from another Talking Head!

Do you know where Mrs. Osei worked before ? And do you know the Power of the Council with reference to impeachment or Removal of Life Term Government Officials? You should learn that from another Talking Head!
Manchester 8 years ago

This is a very important observation by Dr. Gyampo. I think a new precedence has been set by Prez. Mahama to get rid of EC Bosses in future.
All you have to do is to move them around to a similar institution.

This is a very important observation by Dr. Gyampo. I think a new precedence has been set by Prez. Mahama to get rid of EC Bosses in future.
All you have to do is to move them around to a similar institution.
LKL 8 years ago

NPP IS AGAINST THE APPOINTMENT OF THE EC BOSS. BUT THEY DONT KNOW HOW TO PUT IT INSTEAD OF THEM TO COME OUT BOLD THEY ARE JUST BEATING ABOUT THE BUSH. AS IF THEY LIKE AS IF THEY DONT LIKE BCOS EOPLE WILL TALK ABOUT THE NPP ...
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NPP IS AGAINST THE APPOINTMENT OF THE EC BOSS. BUT THEY DONT KNOW HOW TO PUT IT INSTEAD OF THEM TO COME OUT BOLD THEY ARE JUST BEATING ABOUT THE BUSH. AS IF THEY LIKE AS IF THEY DONT LIKE BCOS EOPLE WILL TALK ABOUT THE NPP TOO MUCH
Odikr@. 8 years ago

Gyampo is Deluded.

He wishes he was "consulted on this appointment.

Gyampo is Deluded.

He wishes he was "consulted on this appointment.
Kofi K 8 years ago

Why rush

Why rush
SIMON PETER 8 years ago

Please NPP surrogates, allow the President to perform his constitutional functions. According to you any STUPID person can go to court and halt any action taken by the president at any time irrespective of validity of the opp ...
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Please NPP surrogates, allow the President to perform his constitutional functions. According to you any STUPID person can go to court and halt any action taken by the president at any time irrespective of validity of the opposition.
1. Samuel Atta Akyea decided to to go to court to obtain an injection stopping the EC in 2008 to conduct an election in the B/A region when the party realised the NPP was losing the 2008 elections.
2. Nana Akufo Addo, Dr Bawumiah & Obitesbi Lamptey went to Court apparently to stop the EC, Dr. Afari Djan from declaring President Mahama as having won the 2012 Elections. They eventually went to the Supreme Court challenging the results of the Election results. They lost miserably.

I REALLY THINK THAT THE NPP IS VERY GOOD IN OPPOSITION, AND SO WILL REMAIN FOR A LONG TIME TO COME. IN FACT GHANA NEEDS THE NPP IN OPPOSITION.
Constable Joy 8 years ago

Gyampo; query Akuffo Addo who has no academic credentials and scio-economic, morally corrupt.Appoint your entire blood relation to head all institutions in Ghana.Like it or not she is the EC BOSS

Gyampo; query Akuffo Addo who has no academic credentials and scio-economic, morally corrupt.Appoint your entire blood relation to head all institutions in Ghana.Like it or not she is the EC BOSS
Mr sense 8 years ago

Stupid. This man is a lecture?r. God save Ghana. She has every right to step down and take another job.

Stupid. This man is a lecture?r. God save Ghana. She has every right to step down and take another job.
impromptus 8 years ago

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impromptus 8 years ago

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EKUOBA GYASI, LEEDS, UK 8 years ago

You are a fool Simon Peter or whatever your name is called. Don't you follow Ghana's Constitution, how can mahama appoint EC chairperson without consulting the council of elders. Charlotte Osei is an ndc woman PERIOD. But we ...
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You are a fool Simon Peter or whatever your name is called. Don't you follow Ghana's Constitution, how can mahama appoint EC chairperson without consulting the council of elders. Charlotte Osei is an ndc woman PERIOD. But we are all waiting for 2016 to come. If she declares ndc as winners, then civil war follow suit. Kwasiampanin Simon Peter. I REST MY CASE.
CORNEY 8 years ago

You are calling somebody a fool but you don't know that the Council of State,not Council of elders as you put it did not say they were not consulted,the council does not go public on what they discuss with the president and I ...
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You are calling somebody a fool but you don't know that the Council of State,not Council of elders as you put it did not say they were not consulted,the council does not go public on what they discuss with the president and I believe even a first year JSS student knows that.
There is nothing in the constitution that says the president cannot appoint NDC member or a member of a political party to that position.

As for your threat for civil war,bring it on,a sore loser.

With regards to what the professor said,I think he made a valid point,transferring the lady from that position which is equivalent to where she is going could mean she can be transferred from the EC too,it seems those who advised the president to make that error didn't think about that,she did not resign from NCCE which means she is being transferred,the man is smart on that.
Chawchaw 8 years ago

Start now? A coward like you, will never set foot on Ghanaian soil to initiate any hostilities, because you cannot forgo that sumptuous English breakfast! Come down, and let`s find permanent solutions to 'dumsor' and other r ...
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Start now? A coward like you, will never set foot on Ghanaian soil to initiate any hostilities, because you cannot forgo that sumptuous English breakfast! Come down, and let`s find permanent solutions to 'dumsor' and other real problems confronting our people; forget about the contrived ones some of your 'sore losers' cannot get out of your psyche!
Please leave those of us, who have the best interests of this nation at heart, to chart our own course.
Nana Yaw 8 years ago

"Too know" as usual!!!

"Too know" as usual!!!
Kojo 8 years ago

You can twist and turn your words anyhow, you NPP miscreants cannot dictate to anybody.

(1) On what grounds do you presume that the President did, or did not consult to council of state?, (2) the constitution makes it cle ...
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You can twist and turn your words anyhow, you NPP miscreants cannot dictate to anybody.

(1) On what grounds do you presume that the President did, or did not consult to council of state?, (2) the constitution makes it clear; it's consultation and not dictation. The council of state only advises and cannot impose its will on the president or a minister of state. That is expressly clear from the constitution, (3) The Supreme Court had not even signaled whether or not it will even take/consider the frivolous case brought before it. So what is your beef?
GHANAMAN WAHALA 8 years ago

It is not a transfer per say even though in effect it appears so. The Chairman of the EC is far more superior to that of CHRAG or National Commission. If Gyampo is implying that an NPP Govt would come and change Mrs Osei, the ...
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It is not a transfer per say even though in effect it appears so. The Chairman of the EC is far more superior to that of CHRAG or National Commission. If Gyampo is implying that an NPP Govt would come and change Mrs Osei, then he better watch out. He is indirectly telling her to make sure NPP does not come to power while she heads the EC. Simple. Why is the lecturer advocating evil into the selection of the EC chairperson?
CORNEY 8 years ago

GHANAMAN WAHALA,who told you EC is superior to CHRAJ,is that what you think or you read it in the constitution,why is it that some of us can be so confident when displaying our ignorance,EC is superior to CHRAJ,are you smoki ...
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GHANAMAN WAHALA,who told you EC is superior to CHRAJ,is that what you think or you read it in the constitution,why is it that some of us can be so confident when displaying our ignorance,EC is superior to CHRAJ,are you smoking something?

This is not a football team like Kotoko and Hearts of Oak to argue which one is superior,this is about the constitution that you can easily read.
Your assertion shows the outfit that Charlotte is coming from NCCE is not leaving living to expectation,they should be educating the likes of you on these kind of things,
the man is absolutely right.
GHANAMAN WAHALA 8 years ago

Superiority in terms of the importance and sensitive nature of EC. Why are people not asking for broader consultation in the appointment of CHRAG bosses? The Prof is very wrong. The President can appoint any Ghanaian whether ...
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Superiority in terms of the importance and sensitive nature of EC. Why are people not asking for broader consultation in the appointment of CHRAG bosses? The Prof is very wrong. The President can appoint any Ghanaian whether previously occupying another statutory position or not.
Yaw 8 years ago

The EC organizes elections that bring forth presidents and the entire members of the legislature. The EC's budget alone can cater for several years of CHRAJ operations.

If you cannot deduce that the EC head is more conse ...
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The EC organizes elections that bring forth presidents and the entire members of the legislature. The EC's budget alone can cater for several years of CHRAJ operations.

If you cannot deduce that the EC head is more consequential than CHRAJ, then you are the one that must be smoking something or you need to take some medications to straighten your thinking.
KOFI 8 years ago

CHRAG CAN INVESTIGATE AND ?PROSECUTE EC BOSS AND THE PRESIDENT. BUT EC CANT DO THAT . SO WHERE LIES THE IMPORTANCE OR THE SUPERIORITY. AND I M SO SHOCK THAT MAHAMA APPOINTED THIS LADY AND NOY DR, AKWETEY. THIS SHOWS HOW MEDIO ...
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CHRAG CAN INVESTIGATE AND ?PROSECUTE EC BOSS AND THE PRESIDENT. BUT EC CANT DO THAT . SO WHERE LIES THE IMPORTANCE OR THE SUPERIORITY. AND I M SO SHOCK THAT MAHAMA APPOINTED THIS LADY AND NOY DR, AKWETEY. THIS SHOWS HOW MEDIOCRE OUR LEADER IS
okofo 8 years ago

Thank you very much: you rubbished the superior-inferior argument. The issue at stake is not about superiority or otherwise, but about the CONSTITUTION, LAW, and FACT. This lady is ALREADY a head of a constitutional body just ...
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Thank you very much: you rubbished the superior-inferior argument. The issue at stake is not about superiority or otherwise, but about the CONSTITUTION, LAW, and FACT. This lady is ALREADY a head of a constitutional body just like EC, wasn't any Ghanaian beside her, qualified for the EC position while this lady remained at her former post?

Now concerning the appointment of EC, the constitution is ambiguous, when it says the president shall appoint such individual upon CONSULTATION with the Council of State. The obvious question is, what does "CONSULTATION" mean in this particular context? Does the president and the council put in "equal efforts" in seeking, and appointing the person in question, or the president appoints, and then "consults" the council after that for "agreement"?

As a matter of fact President Mahama is ALWAYS by action and implications exhibit ARROGANCE. The smartest decision would have been for him to WAIT for the case before the honourable justices for clarification on the wording of the constitution before appointing the EC head. But it doesn't surprise me because he's a member of a group that has NO REGARD for the CONSTITUTION and LAW. This is a man who said he'll "kill an ant with a BULLDOZER", apparently in response to Pres. Kufour's argument that justice should be measured against the corresponding misdeed.

If NDC cannot transform itself from its treasonable leaning to a DEMOCRATIC then it has no place in our political advancement.
Akans Prophecies 8 years ago

Some Ghanaians are so stupid, they will prefer Satan to Jesus when it comes to politics. This illiterate class is in submission total to fear and anxieties, the caprices of wicked and self proclaimed politicians who exploits ...
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Some Ghanaians are so stupid, they will prefer Satan to Jesus when it comes to politics. This illiterate class is in submission total to fear and anxieties, the caprices of wicked and self proclaimed politicians who exploits their weakness. I believe democracy must be a subject , taught in every level in our schools for the population to benefit from its full principles. Some of our people are lost to partisanship in our daily politics to the extend of selling our power to goats who do not deserve. Just read some extracts on their comments and one feels sorry for our politics. How can a president elect an EC commissioner, when this case is pending in a supreme Court of our Justice? Contraditions in the executive? Why this rush in appointement? Mahama is a real dead goat.
Kurchu 8 years ago

How were the deputies appointed? 70 clause 2 refers to all these established positions in the EC. Why now interpretations from the supreme Court? Hyprocrates

How were the deputies appointed? 70 clause 2 refers to all these established positions in the EC. Why now interpretations from the supreme Court? Hyprocrates
Nii Adjetey Lomo 8 years ago

Dr.Gyampo, I, personally, as a human being, don't believe if you are in your right frame of mind.I don't also think you are more or better qualified academically than all those forming the nucleus of the council of state.Let ...
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Dr.Gyampo, I, personally, as a human being, don't believe if you are in your right frame of mind.I don't also think you are more or better qualified academically than all those forming the nucleus of the council of state.Let me also impress upon your mind that president Mahama is not a fool to act contrary to the constitution, especially, taking the present political situation into consideration.Therefore, your challenging of the appointment of the E.C.boss, to me, looks like a lizard way of thinking. I am also disappointed in you, because, the appointee is also an Alan like you.What about if she happens to be non Akan? My advice is that if you want to join political train, you are free to do so since we are in a democratic dispensation, and stop hiding behind the curtains.Finally and for your information, president Mahama consulted the noblemen at the council state before he made that August appointment.
Chawchaw 8 years ago

I just hope every Ghanaian will be as forthright as yourself. Haba, this never-ending proxy battles have got stop; and the sooner, the better!
If nothing at all, should the demonstration of MATURITY by our brethren in Naija ...
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I just hope every Ghanaian will be as forthright as yourself. Haba, this never-ending proxy battles have got stop; and the sooner, the better!
If nothing at all, should the demonstration of MATURITY by our brethren in Naija some few months ago, a country deeply divided on so many fronts, not inspire us to quit this narrow-mindedness, and to forge ahead us ONE PEOPLE[NATION]; with a common destiny? Just take a good look at those who are leading the 'cavalry', pushing us towards destruction!
Okyesco 8 years ago

President Mahama can even appoint Lordina as the EC Boss, come 2016 he will still lose with his incompetence PERIOD.

President Mahama can even appoint Lordina as the EC Boss, come 2016 he will still lose with his incompetence PERIOD.
augustus 8 years ago

if the issue of appointment of EC boss has been challenge and seeking for clarification,what prevent the president to appoint the new EC boss meanwhile the constitution of republic of Ghana has made it clear in Article 70 Cl ...
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if the issue of appointment of EC boss has been challenge and seeking for clarification,what prevent the president to appoint the new EC boss meanwhile the constitution of republic of Ghana has made it clear in Article 70 Clause 2. people wearing political suit secret should stop this dirty politics and lets think about the betterment of ghana because chief Justice was appointed base on the same constitution.
ADE 8 years ago

The whole constitution written as a quasi-dictatorship document for the military despot transitioning from military rule to a democracy, critically, needs to be re-examined, reviewed, rewritten and realigned with the proper d ...
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The whole constitution written as a quasi-dictatorship document for the military despot transitioning from military rule to a democracy, critically, needs to be re-examined, reviewed, rewritten and realigned with the proper dictates and construct of a proper democracy. It is such a flawed document as to have any right and proper application in our democratic dispensation and it's relevance is increasingly becoming suspect. The document is not working and the ambiguities makes it imperative, it is looked at again. The CRC's work needs to be done again and those entrenched clauses as well as all those other clauses need to be reviewed singly, to create a proper and true constitutional document that serves the purposes of a right and proper democracy.
This is another test for the Supreme Court to bring clarity to an ambiguous provision which is underpinned by dictatorial tendencies within the context of the application of article 70(2) when looked at literally, as a process whose powers is vested in the President, who happens to be a major player and beneficiary in the electoral process, aside of the other issues raised by Gyampo, Ransford, Phd.
That is not the case with other constitutions in other jurisdictions even within the continent, and it needs to be looked at and rectified to engender that kind of trust, integrity, acceptability, confidence and complete buy-in by all in a spirit of transparency. It should be the natural norm and not an effect or benevolence of the status quo in this case, the governing.
EDUARDO DOMINGO 8 years ago

WHY DO YOU THINK YOU CAN CONFUSE THE REST OF US WITH THESE MENTAL SLAVERY THAT THEY GAVE YOU AND CALL YOU DR?

SIMPLE COMMON SENSE SHOULD TELL YOU THAT ONCE THE PRESIDENT APPOINTED A CHAIRMAN OF THE EC. THAT IS DONE UNTIL R ...
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WHY DO YOU THINK YOU CAN CONFUSE THE REST OF US WITH THESE MENTAL SLAVERY THAT THEY GAVE YOU AND CALL YOU DR?

SIMPLE COMMON SENSE SHOULD TELL YOU THAT ONCE THE PRESIDENT APPOINTED A CHAIRMAN OF THE EC. THAT IS DONE UNTIL RETIREMENT! SO WHY TRY TO CONFUSE US WITH YOUR THEORY? PLEASE STOP IT THE SCENARIOS YOU PAINTED CAN NOT OCCUR!!
Elliot 8 years ago

NOT SERIOUS

NOT SERIOUS
BOY KOFI 8 years ago

Before I will agree with Gyampo,he should quote the Article in the constitution that stops the president from apointing a head of an institution to another one.If you want to challenge a law you must use another law to do so ...
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Before I will agree with Gyampo,he should quote the Article in the constitution that stops the president from apointing a head of an institution to another one.If you want to challenge a law you must use another law to do so but not just by imagination.Thank you.
impromptus 8 years ago

Pointless argument - come up with better reason.

Pointless argument - come up with better reason.
impromptus 8 years ago

Baseless

Baseless
impromptus 8 years ago

What about couches?

What about couches?
Me 8 years ago

Dr. Indeed!! has he sought to know the factors taken into account b4 her appointment. Talk as if it was a transfer. if even it is but she qualifies so be it. why didn't Afari Gyan's previous office become reference for the ...
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Dr. Indeed!! has he sought to know the factors taken into account b4 her appointment. Talk as if it was a transfer. if even it is but she qualifies so be it. why didn't Afari Gyan's previous office become reference for the president in this appointment
Nunkaawa 8 years ago

Do I have to stop tendering my farm if someone wants the surveyor to determine if I have encroached on highways land?

Do I have to stop tendering my farm if someone wants the surveyor to determine if I have encroached on highways land?
dizzyy. 8 years ago

I WISH EVERY PRESIDENT TO HAVE AT LEAST A FIRST DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE.THIS IS MY POLITICAL THOUGHT.

I WISH EVERY PRESIDENT TO HAVE AT LEAST A FIRST DEGREE IN POLITICAL SCIENCE.THIS IS MY POLITICAL THOUGHT.
yussif fuseini 8 years ago

Nobody's mind went to this issues the lecturer has just raised and if indeed it's through then it tell you how weak the council of state is in studying the subject mater and subsequently advising the president on it.This is a ...
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Nobody's mind went to this issues the lecturer has just raised and if indeed it's through then it tell you how weak the council of state is in studying the subject mater and subsequently advising the president on it.This is a breach of contract and I this it should be tested in court,before her appointment,a lot of public debate had gone on regarding the appointment already and should've drawn the attention of the council of states attend to doing a good job.
HASSAN, Tamale 8 years ago

It should be "...a bad PRECEDENT" not ."...a bad precedence". Both are nouns but they must not be confused. Something or someone may take "precedence over" another and someone may "set a bad precedent" like Prez Mahama has ju ...
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It should be "...a bad PRECEDENT" not ."...a bad precedence". Both are nouns but they must not be confused. Something or someone may take "precedence over" another and someone may "set a bad precedent" like Prez Mahama has just done.
Anyway Dr Gyampo's comment is quite insightful. A future government that does not feel comfortable with an EC chair easily transfer her/him and shift another Chairperson to the EC. So for instance if NPP comes to power and apppoints a CHRAJ Commissioner after say the death or retirement of an incumbent, the President could after a while "reshuffle" these Commissioners. A bad precedent indeed.
HASSAN, Tamale 8 years ago

It should be "...a bad PRECEDENT" not ."...a bad precedence". Both are nouns but they must not be confused. Something or someone may take "precedence over" another and someone may "set a bad precedent" like Prez Mahama has ju ...
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It should be "...a bad PRECEDENT" not ."...a bad precedence". Both are nouns but they must not be confused. Something or someone may take "precedence over" another and someone may "set a bad precedent" like Prez Mahama has just done.
Anyway Dr Gyampo's comment is quite insightful. A future government that does not feel comfortable with an EC chair easily transfer her/him and shift another Chairperson to the EC. So for instance if NPP comes to power and apppoints a CHRAJ Commissioner after say the death or retirement of an incumbent, the President could after a while "reshuffle" these Commissioners. A bad precedent indeed.
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 8 years ago

I'm really surprised at the rate at which some Law Professors from KNUST especially ,are creating such havoc with the appointment of the EC. Please have you considered the removal Clause of an unfit Life Term Official in the ...
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I'm really surprised at the rate at which some Law Professors from KNUST especially ,are creating such havoc with the appointment of the EC. Please have you considered the removal Clause of an unfit Life Term Official in the Republic of Ghana as stipulated in the 1992 Constitution? Second, have you thoroughly read and understood Article 70(2) of the Constitution in juxtaposition with Article 91(3) of the Constitution ? As an astute Constitutional Law Professor will it not have been Prudent , knowing how intricate the Nomination Process , have by sought of Freedom of Information or by Court Brief initiated a Motion to Ask the Speaker of Parliament for an unequivocal explanation of the Article in question or even for the sake of your students file a motion before the Supreme Court for clarification and interpretation of the said Article well before the issue with current case the of the EC ? You know what ? The United States Supreme Court Justices serve for Life so also are the Appeals Court Judges , but a Republican President can seek the Nomination and Approval of a An Appeals Court Judge to the position of Supreme Court Justice by a Republican controlled Senate and at time same a life term Justice can be impeached by a Democratic controlled Congress And removed by the Senate irrespective of majority control all based on the magnitude of the Impeachable Offense.
robert 8 years ago

My good lecturer and friend Dr. Gyampo i disagree with you on this one. nobody has sued the president indeed the president cannot be sued. who ever is in court is only seeking fr interpretation of that article. it does not bi ...
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My good lecturer and friend Dr. Gyampo i disagree with you on this one. nobody has sued the president indeed the president cannot be sued. who ever is in court is only seeking fr interpretation of that article. it does not bind the president to wait for some interpretation for those who are confused to act. It means the president is clear in his mind about his duties.
Stoway 8 years ago

She was made the EC boss by her qualification and the president's power to appoint. She was not transferred from her previous role to the new.
If she was deemed suitable by the president, it does not make it a transfer simpl ...
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She was made the EC boss by her qualification and the president's power to appoint. She was not transferred from her previous role to the new.
If she was deemed suitable by the president, it does not make it a transfer simply because she was the head of NCCE. If another president in the future feels a NCCE boss is good for EC boss position in the future when she is no longer there, it is absolutely fine to give the position to that individual.
Kofi 8 years ago

Can a future president "appoint" the EC boss to a new position such as head of CHRAJ ? That is what the learned man is asking. He is raising very important constitutional issues?

Can a future president "appoint" the EC boss to a new position such as head of CHRAJ ? That is what the learned man is asking. He is raising very important constitutional issues?
Atema 8 years ago

But she was appointed but not transferred, and this the university don must know. Is that the sort of critical thinking that goes into his teaching?

But she was appointed but not transferred, and this the university don must know. Is that the sort of critical thinking that goes into his teaching?
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 8 years ago

Atema! It's Politics as usual!

Atema! It's Politics as usual!
Akim Motia 8 years ago

Eh doc, are u such an illiterate? Where in the constitution can u find your hypothesis?

Eh doc, are u such an illiterate? Where in the constitution can u find your hypothesis?
Kwadwo 8 years ago

Georgina Wood was a Supreme Court judge prior to her elevation as Chief Justice.

Georgina Wood was a Supreme Court judge prior to her elevation as Chief Justice.
Kofi 8 years ago

Have you heard of a document called the Ghana constitution before? Go look for it!

Have you heard of a document called the Ghana constitution before? Go look for it!
Patriotic Ghanaian . USA. 8 years ago

And read and interpret which Article and Section what ??

And read and interpret which Article and Section what ??
Nsem pii 8 years ago

So this Gyampoh man also holds a PHD? From which university? He keeps making all manner of noise all over the place. He's doing everything to discredit the appointment of the EC chairman. Cowardly NPP surrogates parading as a ...
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So this Gyampoh man also holds a PHD? From which university? He keeps making all manner of noise all over the place. He's doing everything to discredit the appointment of the EC chairman. Cowardly NPP surrogates parading as academics and think tanks.
Beatrice - USA 8 years ago

The proble with many Ghanaians is ignorance and bootlicking. Those insulting Dr Gyampo can never get to where he is now. If your father or mother had gotten to Dr Gyampo's position, you would have cherished him. I think Dr Gy ...
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The proble with many Ghanaians is ignorance and bootlicking. Those insulting Dr Gyampo can never get to where he is now. If your father or mother had gotten to Dr Gyampo's position, you would have cherished him. I think Dr Gyampo has lifted the debate in Ghana. Contrary to the childish claim that the woman is an NDC affiliate, this noble Professor has exposed some of the dangers and flaws in our constitutional practice. He is also arguing about the spirit behind every law. He has made a lot of sense in the fact that a bad precedent has been set. If he will be prepared to go to court over this, I will personally fund him.
The barbaric and uncivilized practice of insulting him only happens among fools
G. K. Berko 8 years ago

Barring the needless insults, contesting his opinion does not automatically amount to ignorance. In fact, others with similar expertise or even general understanding of the intent of the Constitution could argue to shoot dow ...
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Barring the needless insults, contesting his opinion does not automatically amount to ignorance. In fact, others with similar expertise or even general understanding of the intent of the Constitution could argue to shoot down the Professor's opinion. Those opposing him would not necessarily be ignorant, would they? When it comes to interpretation of the Constitution, different experts often bring different interpretations to some part thereof, often drawing on a perceived intent of the original crafters of the Law.

So, chill a little bit, Beatrice. I would fully agree with you that those insulting him are being uncouth, and are not helping to advance the process of brainstorming for better Ghana. But the your idea that folks are all ignorant who dare challenge the Professor's opinion is wrong.

Long Live Ghana!!!
Asare 8 years ago

All those insulting Dr Gyampo are fools and illiterate, PERIOD! Go and refer to article 235 clause 1 and see whether Gyampo isnt making sense. The Gyampo that I know has a thick skin, you can not cow him to submission. He can ...
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All those insulting Dr Gyampo are fools and illiterate, PERIOD! Go and refer to article 235 clause 1 and see whether Gyampo isnt making sense. The Gyampo that I know has a thick skin, you can not cow him to submission. He cannot bootlick. All well-meaning Ghanaians understand what his exposition on the issue and I know die-hard senior NDC officials who are beginning to think that this particular precedent can come back to hunt them. Only ignorant unemployed bootlickers who cannot reason would have issues with this brilliant submission.

NDC BABIES WITH SHARP TEETH YOU ARE ALL FOOLS

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