Prof, I enjoyed reading your intellectual, academic and legal piece on the rot within the Ghanaian Judiciary. However, I disagree with you that prior to the Anas investigation, corruption within the judiciary was only percept ... read full comment
Prof, I enjoyed reading your intellectual, academic and legal piece on the rot within the Ghanaian Judiciary. However, I disagree with you that prior to the Anas investigation, corruption within the judiciary was only perception. Unless Attorneys in Ghana were pretending to be blind because the evidence were in the perverse judicial decisions by judges in cases such as Woyomegate, the Yaa-Na, judgement debts and other civil cases. Whenever I read such rulings reported by the Ghanaian media, they never made sense and the only explanation was that money had changed hands.
Regarding the need for retrial, I agree with you and in fact, I have called for all the cases involving the bribe taking corrupt judges to be reviewed and the rulings set aside by the Attorney General as a matter of uregncy. This is because there were miscarriages of justice. For that reason the double jeopardy rule does not apply as well as the statute of limitation. The Attorney General must act fast before the criminals abscond.
Truetrue 8 years ago
All the judges caught must be made to take lie detection tests not only with regards to the cases caught on tape but with regards to high profile cases they handled and rendered controversial judgements. It will shed light o ... read full comment
All the judges caught must be made to take lie detection tests not only with regards to the cases caught on tape but with regards to high profile cases they handled and rendered controversial judgements. It will shed light on Alfred Agbesi, KKD, TOBINCO, Cocaine turns into Konkote powder, Limping man etc.
This goes for court clerks and prosecutors implicated as well.
Simple 8 years ago
LOOK WHO IS PREACHING ABOUT CORRUPTION IN GHANA'S JUDICIARY.
POLITICIANS' CORRUPTION IS FAR WORSE THAN CORRUPTION IN GHANA'S JUDICIARY SERVICE.
LOOK WHO IS PREACHING ABOUT CORRUPTION IN GHANA'S JUDICIARY.
POLITICIANS' CORRUPTION IS FAR WORSE THAN CORRUPTION IN GHANA'S JUDICIARY SERVICE.
April 8 years ago
Find time to get the profile of this distict personality. Prof is a successful Businessman,Reverend Minister, Teacher,Lawyer, Consultant etc.If anyone have any negative findings against this nobleman let him come out.With thi ... read full comment
Find time to get the profile of this distict personality. Prof is a successful Businessman,Reverend Minister, Teacher,Lawyer, Consultant etc.If anyone have any negative findings against this nobleman let him come out.With this kind of attitude we will go nowhere as a nation.
Brainy Guy 8 years ago
Can you critique the article instead of the person.
Can you critique the article instead of the person.
Baba 8 years ago
Hopefully we shall all be Ghanaians again.I like this article. This is not the Ghana we were born into. Every now and then God gives us hope by exposing the evil ones amongst us, then the cases die off and evil returns with " ... read full comment
Hopefully we shall all be Ghanaians again.I like this article. This is not the Ghana we were born into. Every now and then God gives us hope by exposing the evil ones amongst us, then the cases die off and evil returns with "seven" more powerful evils. Let us just seize the opportunity to clean our houses despite the economic challenges.
nomansland 8 years ago
Kudos to the prof and all the people who commented. this is how we should see things and not siding based on partisan issues. the problems in ghana are for all of us and all must contribute in solving our problems. We can do ... read full comment
Kudos to the prof and all the people who commented. this is how we should see things and not siding based on partisan issues. the problems in ghana are for all of us and all must contribute in solving our problems. We can do this by changing our mindsets to elect leaders who have vision
APONKYE 8 years ago
"Prof" Oquaye and his very ugly uncouth son are well known for their stupidity. By the way, who can't be a prof iin Ghana? Even Kwame Karikari is a prof!
I don't know whether Oquaye copied this from someone, but the articl ... read full comment
"Prof" Oquaye and his very ugly uncouth son are well known for their stupidity. By the way, who can't be a prof iin Ghana? Even Kwame Karikari is a prof!
I don't know whether Oquaye copied this from someone, but the article makes sense.
Philip Ofosu Obeng 8 years ago
The over argument is that the submission makes sense: Why then the insult Please come again You?
The over argument is that the submission makes sense: Why then the insult Please come again You?
Philip Ofosu Obeng 8 years ago
The over argument is that the submission makes sense: Why then the insult Please come again You?
The over argument is that the submission makes sense: Why then the insult Please come again You?
He has written many books 8 years ago
He has written many books.He was a rich man before he entered politics.His father was a rich man and left many unmovable [buildings/lands] properties for the family.Some [3] around Osu Oxford street.
He has written many books.He was a rich man before he entered politics.His father was a rich man and left many unmovable [buildings/lands] properties for the family.Some [3] around Osu Oxford street.
Kwame Abrokwa 8 years ago
Aponkye.....this is quite a long piece....for U to "waste" your time to read the whole lot when U know of the writer's "stupidity" makes U extremely "super stupid"! I am begining to suspect U don't have a clue about what the ... read full comment
Aponkye.....this is quite a long piece....for U to "waste" your time to read the whole lot when U know of the writer's "stupidity" makes U extremely "super stupid"! I am begining to suspect U don't have a clue about what the learned Prof is talking about.....but then, I digress.....never mind.
greatsco 8 years ago
Brobe ajjet nassam very well. I see the man exuding so much arrogance. He is a disgrace to humanity. TB joshua is indded his mentor and prophet. Arrogant ajjet nasam. Have you seen your end. U have lost your credibility forev ... read full comment
Brobe ajjet nassam very well. I see the man exuding so much arrogance. He is a disgrace to humanity. TB joshua is indded his mentor and prophet. Arrogant ajjet nasam. Have you seen your end. U have lost your credibility forever. Wondering if u ever had one.
Brainy Guy 8 years ago
You are sick. What has TB Joshua got to do with this?
You are sick. What has TB Joshua got to do with this?
Kwame Abrokwa 8 years ago
Agya Atta, U disappoint me......the most bizare case in Ghana's history is the one involving Electoral Commission about the 2012 election but you "forgot" to mention it......was it an oversight?.....well, it could have been a ... read full comment
Agya Atta, U disappoint me......the most bizare case in Ghana's history is the one involving Electoral Commission about the 2012 election but you "forgot" to mention it......was it an oversight?.....well, it could have been an "undersight"!!!
Nokware_ Asa 8 years ago
A Baptist Minister, has indeed done a marvellous job by publishing this lengthy treatise.
But let me make a few remarks:
Where was he and others, who have now joined the bandwagon, when the quartet of Atuguba, Amaliba, Acum ... read full comment
A Baptist Minister, has indeed done a marvellous job by publishing this lengthy treatise.
But let me make a few remarks:
Where was he and others, who have now joined the bandwagon, when the quartet of Atuguba, Amaliba, Acumey and Bimi, were being roasted? Even if none of the four could come up with the Anas-type evidence to support their claims, was it proper for the Bench and the legal establishment, to effectively deny the four lawyers the source of their livelihood?
And who told this old Prof that, the Anas expose, would pass the evidence muster? Is he attempting to prejudice the work of the CJ`s committee/panel?
But more importantly, why has our learned Prof. not seen fit to apply some of the common-sense perspectives he has taken in this piece, to the current raging matters of corruption within his party, the NPP? Why is he in support of the attempt to 'crucify' the party Chairman and Gen-Secretary over some phantom allegation - the preposterous Agenda_2020? As chair of the party`s legal and constitutional c`ttee, why has he not come out on the side of justice and fair play, when for instance, Paul Afoko, has been dragged before the party`s disciplinary c`ttee, for coming out boldly as not going to countenance corruption and financial malfeasance from any party member?
Btw, has he, by any chance, heard a sitting MP and a lawyer, Afenyo Markin, make disgusting boasts, regarding his willingness to shortchange this nation,[engage in "legal gymnastics" before the SC so as to enrich himself and a few of his cronies?
The last thing I would want to do is to hold brief for Judges who have taken bribes, and turned our judicial system on its head!
The reviews being talked about, should beyond the judges who have been implicated in the current scandal to encompass those cases in which individuals with 'dirty hands' were let off the hook and allowed to walk, for whatever reasons!
Ironist 8 years ago
Why bother if "God" will take care of business? Even the brightest of the bright in this land seem incapable of engaging in secular reasoning. I was going to say "good God" to voice my frustration, but that would be yielding ... read full comment
Why bother if "God" will take care of business? Even the brightest of the bright in this land seem incapable of engaging in secular reasoning. I was going to say "good God" to voice my frustration, but that would be yielding to entrapment, wouldn't it?
Prosam 8 years ago
That is plain and factual. well done Prof.
That is plain and factual. well done Prof.
Baba 8 years ago
This is the time the so called pressure groups should demonstrate and ask for a clean and untainted Judiciary rather than attack EC for an electoral register. If you take EC to court to meet a corrupt judge what would you exp ... read full comment
This is the time the so called pressure groups should demonstrate and ask for a clean and untainted Judiciary rather than attack EC for an electoral register. If you take EC to court to meet a corrupt judge what would you expect?
Kwame Amoo 8 years ago
A very educative and insightful piece. I salute u sir.
A very educative and insightful piece. I salute u sir.
Kwame Amoo 8 years ago
I salute u prof, for this educative and insightful article on the corruption scandal that has undoubtedly rocked the very foundation of the judiciary and the entire country.
I salute u prof, for this educative and insightful article on the corruption scandal that has undoubtedly rocked the very foundation of the judiciary and the entire country.
ZoRRo 8 years ago
All Ghanaians and their leaders must read this piece. Most importantly the people must RISE AND DEMAND change !
All Ghanaians and their leaders must read this piece. Most importantly the people must RISE AND DEMAND change !
Kyei 8 years ago
Prof thank you for educating us. More grease to your elbow.
Prof thank you for educating us. More grease to your elbow.
ghanaba 8 years ago
Thanks for asking this vital question.
May be I can provide an answer which is simply they are not genuine pressure groups with the welfare of Ghana being their prime objective.
The so called mushroom groups are politically ... read full comment
Thanks for asking this vital question.
May be I can provide an answer which is simply they are not genuine pressure groups with the welfare of Ghana being their prime objective.
The so called mushroom groups are politically affiliated if not extension
I leave it to readers to guess who their paymaster is shalom!
B. B. 8 years ago
Thank you Papa for a well written article. Very seductive and informative.
Thank you Papa for a well written article. Very seductive and informative.
Nii-Adama. Osu -RE 8 years ago
This is a very readable and insightful prose which should be read by all irrespective of one's political affiliation.
Thank you Prof. for a wonderful take on a rather delicate issue well covered with little emotionality or a ... read full comment
This is a very readable and insightful prose which should be read by all irrespective of one's political affiliation.
Thank you Prof. for a wonderful take on a rather delicate issue well covered with little emotionality or angst.
Akut 8 years ago
You have earned my respect. I will begin to read your contributions with an objective mind.
You have earned my respect. I will begin to read your contributions with an objective mind.
Holy Sinner 8 years ago
I wish all lawyers and judges in Ghana reads this article.Judges always ask people to swear an oath to speak the truth nothing but the truth.It is the truth alone that will ensure true justice for the people of Ghana. May God ... read full comment
I wish all lawyers and judges in Ghana reads this article.Judges always ask people to swear an oath to speak the truth nothing but the truth.It is the truth alone that will ensure true justice for the people of Ghana. May God bless Prof. Mike for his wonderful presentation of the facts.
Obed Adore 8 years ago
This is the best piece I have ever read from this prof. Thank you.. Those thieves crying "entrapment, entrapment", know no shame! One must have the will to resist every temptation that comes one's way. It is like a man comin ... read full comment
This is the best piece I have ever read from this prof. Thank you.. Those thieves crying "entrapment, entrapment", know no shame! One must have the will to resist every temptation that comes one's way. It is like a man coming across a naked lady, so rapes that lady.... aha, another entrapment? But this time, a "natural entrapment" Yeah you are right!
KooFori 8 years ago
Without doubt, the best piece I have read in a long long time! Well done, Prof. First time I've read anything of yours, but I'm glad I did. The depth of wisdom used in the analyses,the knowledge revealed (as a lawyer) and the ... read full comment
Without doubt, the best piece I have read in a long long time! Well done, Prof. First time I've read anything of yours, but I'm glad I did. The depth of wisdom used in the analyses,the knowledge revealed (as a lawyer) and the language made this piece a pure joy to read. Not only that, but the objectivity shown, and advise to the way forward on this matter makes this article all the more important. Thank God we have such luminaries in Ghana.
Kojo Sam 8 years ago
A well written and educative article. Very insightful.
A well written and educative article. Very insightful.
Ghanaian 8 years ago
I hope all the implicated judges read this.
I hope all the implicated judges read this.
Yaw 8 years ago
This is a very insightful and well presented article. Prof, thank you for educating us all. I am certainly impressed.
This is a very insightful and well presented article. Prof, thank you for educating us all. I am certainly impressed.
TY 8 years ago
Nuumo Acquaye, well done for not shying from the truth. BOLD AND COURAGEOUS.
Nuumo Acquaye, well done for not shying from the truth. BOLD AND COURAGEOUS.
TY 8 years ago
WELL DONE PROUD OF YOU
WELL DONE PROUD OF YOU
nollywood3 8 years ago
From a layman's viewpoint, the issue is much simpler. Did the judges take the bribes? Did they then go on to do what was requested by the giver? No amount of technicalities should save them. We expect them to resign and publ ... read full comment
From a layman's viewpoint, the issue is much simpler. Did the judges take the bribes? Did they then go on to do what was requested by the giver? No amount of technicalities should save them. We expect them to resign and publicly apologise for their greed (as it is done in the Far East) and submit themselves to the justice system.
asem 8 years ago
Judges retire at seventy. What use will be the salary then. How long wll they live to take that salary pay them aportion of their pension when they are active motivate them.encourage them .do not look at one side of the coin
Judges retire at seventy. What use will be the salary then. How long wll they live to take that salary pay them aportion of their pension when they are active motivate them.encourage them .do not look at one side of the coin
My Opinon 8 years ago
Asem that's not the Issue at hand. Pay attention to what's been discussed here.
Asem that's not the Issue at hand. Pay attention to what's been discussed here.
Joseph Abugri 8 years ago
Over to Prez Mahama and Georgina Wood to decide. A word to the wise is enough.
Over to Prez Mahama and Georgina Wood to decide. A word to the wise is enough.
Prof Calculus. 8 years ago
If you are a reader of this page you can tell the extent of appreciation Prof. has gained. No politics at all. All my respects to prof.
If you are a reader of this page you can tell the extent of appreciation Prof. has gained. No politics at all. All my respects to prof.
FREEDOM FIGHTER, USA 8 years ago
Wow, what an intellectual script. Prof. has said it all. The onus lies on the Chief Justice and the rest of the judges to deliver a verdict that will help transform the judiciary. Sincerely speaking, Ghana judiciary is rotte ... read full comment
Wow, what an intellectual script. Prof. has said it all. The onus lies on the Chief Justice and the rest of the judges to deliver a verdict that will help transform the judiciary. Sincerely speaking, Ghana judiciary is rotten to the core. Thanks prof. for this master piece.
Patrica Ghansah 8 years ago
hmmmmmmmmmm you can say this again Prof. but my point is....These are lawyers and Judges themselves -, and are very much aware of the crime committed yet as usual beating round the bush. it is about justice now... so who is r ... read full comment
hmmmmmmmmmm you can say this again Prof. but my point is....These are lawyers and Judges themselves -, and are very much aware of the crime committed yet as usual beating round the bush. it is about justice now... so who is ready to give us.We are all waiting for results now. too much talks now Action Action Action .......
asem 8 years ago
He gets money from the church an d politics
He gets money from the church an d politics
Mr. Right 8 years ago
Wonderful piece,Prof I perfectly side with with. More of this voice to salvage the voiceless
Wonderful piece,Prof I perfectly side with with. More of this voice to salvage the voiceless
James Armstrong 8 years ago
Thanks for the time taken to write this piece, it is saying it as it is, as I see it, Thanks. In-fact this is what we expect from our Professors not he coloured and political writings most of them come with, which I always r ... read full comment
Thanks for the time taken to write this piece, it is saying it as it is, as I see it, Thanks. In-fact this is what we expect from our Professors not he coloured and political writings most of them come with, which I always refer to as Intelectual Dishonesty. Bravo
Naayale Woyome 8 years ago
Dear Prof, the intended readers ie Ghanaians, unfortunately do not have the ability to understand your written submission. I suggest you use very simple English next time. Any form of critical writing unfortunately will not b ... read full comment
Dear Prof, the intended readers ie Ghanaians, unfortunately do not have the ability to understand your written submission. I suggest you use very simple English next time. Any form of critical writing unfortunately will not be understood by little minds. MENSA IQ world rankings 2015,claim Ghanaians are among the people with the lowest IQ on earth. There is a comprehensive failure in our education system. What do you expect when Swahili is an overly subscribed course in the university of Ghana? In a country with so many brain damaged people, Bishop Obinim, TB Joshua and Kumchacha are either Kings, Prophets or Messiahs. We have failed a whole generation. Shame on you Rawlings and Mahama for taking the country back another 1 million years. Your children will surely ask you some serious questions oneday. How did you get it so wrong? How did you turn Ghana into a dumping grounds for foreign waste? How did you manage to turn Ghana into the 7th dirtiest country in the world? How could Judges release armed robbers after taking goats as bribes? How can our presidential lounge become a cocaine trafficking hub? How can people who cause Great financial loss to the country (Woyome) be walking about as free men? the list goes on and on and on.....! We are so sick, I very much doubt if we can ever be healed. As i write this message, I am getting ready to migrate to Ethiopia. At least despite their lack of resources, they have not transformed Ethiopia airlines into a grounded restaurant!!!!. Ghana has no vision. Generations to come can never pay of our debts.We are very sick, and we will never be free. I refuse to be part of this madness. Goodbye.
Simple 8 years ago
QUOTE
In the past few years, corruption in the Judiciary has been in the public domain. The Chief Justice has persistently referred to the “perception” of corruption and the need to tackle it to save the judiciary.
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QUOTE
In the past few years, corruption in the Judiciary has been in the public domain. The Chief Justice has persistently referred to the “perception” of corruption and the need to tackle it to save the judiciary.
UNQUOTE.
A CHIEF JUSTICE ASKING OTHERS TO TACKLE CORRUPTION IN THE JUDICIARY OF WHICH SHE IS THE OVERALL BOSS?
THIS CAN HAPPEN ONLY IN GHANA!
NO WONDER SHE WAS KICKED OUT OF GAMBIA FOR HER INCOMPETENCE.
GANDALF 8 years ago
"To be judge over your fellow man is to stand in the place of God on earth. It is a grave responsibility. This is because God Himself is the ultimate judge. To abuse this trust is a most heinous crime."
THIS SUMS UP THE WHOL ... read full comment
"To be judge over your fellow man is to stand in the place of God on earth. It is a grave responsibility. This is because God Himself is the ultimate judge. To abuse this trust is a most heinous crime."
THIS SUMS UP THE WHOLE MATTER; EVERY JUDGE WORTH HIS SALT, MUST MAKE A PLAQUE WITH THESE WORDS AND HANG IN HIS OR HER CHAMBERS. IT IS A SACRED TRUST TO BE A JUDGE OVER MEN. THANKS PROF.
Jaye Mends 8 years ago
Intellectually dissected piece and academically written. Bravo
Intellectually dissected piece and academically written. Bravo
Akuffo Addo 8 years ago
well said and very educative
well said and very educative
Mamuma Nkwantabisa 8 years ago
Very heavy loaded, well balanced and well researched article. It's meaty and juicy. Thank you, Prof, Rev, Academician
Very heavy loaded, well balanced and well researched article. It's meaty and juicy. Thank you, Prof, Rev, Academician
YAO GBADEGBE 8 years ago
TBHIS IS A MASTERPIECE. WE SHOILD READ MORE OF SUCH WELL RESEARCHED ARTICLES FORM THOSE WHO LOVE GHANA AND SIMPLE COMMONSENSE. BRAVO PROF.
TBHIS IS A MASTERPIECE. WE SHOILD READ MORE OF SUCH WELL RESEARCHED ARTICLES FORM THOSE WHO LOVE GHANA AND SIMPLE COMMONSENSE. BRAVO PROF.
Ernest 8 years ago
Great insight, kudos Prof! And to such judges, accept responsibility and stop the legal gymnastics. Be mindful of the people whose behalf you exact judgement and remember there is the Ultimate Judge, Jehovah
Great insight, kudos Prof! And to such judges, accept responsibility and stop the legal gymnastics. Be mindful of the people whose behalf you exact judgement and remember there is the Ultimate Judge, Jehovah
KKO 8 years ago
Excellent piece, Prof,
The only reasonable outcome of this scandal is for everyone caught on camera to be tried and jailed and removed from the bench for life.
If any of these criminals gets off lightly, we shall soon de ... read full comment
Excellent piece, Prof,
The only reasonable outcome of this scandal is for everyone caught on camera to be tried and jailed and removed from the bench for life.
If any of these criminals gets off lightly, we shall soon descend into mob rule; nobody will go to our courts anymore!
Earl Jones 8 years ago
KKO,
as much as I agree that punitive measure has to be taken, jailing them will not be the best option.
Setting that precedent will mean jailing other corrupt offenders in the future.
Guess what? You will end up jai ... read full comment
KKO,
as much as I agree that punitive measure has to be taken, jailing them will not be the best option.
Setting that precedent will mean jailing other corrupt offenders in the future.
Guess what? You will end up jailing the whole of Ghana. There are not enough prison places and it will not be value for money.
It cost not less than $200 a day to keep a person locked up for a day; Cost of policing, cost of the trial, cost of incarceration and the cost in feeding and lodging will make it uneconomical to lock them up.
Spend over $10,000 a year on an inmate who steals $1,000 for even a year is counter productive.
A practical way is to confiscate their assets and dismiss them.
Extract information and intelligence from them so you can stop future acts of corruption.
I look at our universities and there is no single institution offering graduate or postgraduate degrees in anti-corruption. It corruption not that important to deserve a program of its own in our universities?
Earl Jones 8 years ago
Somehow we are obsessed with the rule of law. We think that problems of a criminal nature can only be fixed through the rule of law.
That is the mindset that needs to change. Until then, we will ever be dumbfounded as to ... read full comment
Somehow we are obsessed with the rule of law. We think that problems of a criminal nature can only be fixed through the rule of law.
That is the mindset that needs to change. Until then, we will ever be dumbfounded as to why despite our numerous laws, we still continue to experience many issues in society.
Most of the issues are as much cultural and mindset problems as they are criminal.
When the government was unsuccessful in enforcing road safety legislations, such as getting drivers to wear seat belts, it still did not occur to them that most of the problems cannot be solved in the law courts.
Corruption is a cultural and mindset issue. without changing these, it will be virtually impossible to eliminate the cancer of corruption in the Ghanaian society.
Suspending and jailing our judges will do nothing to stem the tide of corruption sweeping our country. It is indeed pervasive and the acts by the judges does not even scratch the surface of corruption in Ghana.
Frowning on corruption or acts that unwittingly promote corruption is one of the ways forward. That is why I support Anas' initiative of naming and shaming these judges. His videos must be aired publicly.
Prosecuting them will not be as effective as making Ghanaians understand that is it 'uncool' to be corrupt. It will also be a waste of tax payers money.
My suggestion is to reward those judges who have been found to be less prone to corruption and demote those who have been found to be complicit in the cancer.
Measures should include requiring them to refund all monies acquired illegitimately to the state.
They should also be required to attend training courses and be supervised over a period of time to make sure they are of good behaviour. To be corrupt is to be incompetent.
We create an enabling environment for corruption and then blame those who exploit it without even bothering to seal the loopholes.
We must consider serious structural reforms in the way our civil and public services are ran.
Information about services and what Ghanaians should expect should be freely available and accessible.
We can not say there are no answers. There are very effective and efficient public service systems that we can learn from. Systems that have undergone transformational changes following decades of similar corruption and bribery issues we are currently facing.
We must be tough on corruption and also on retrieving the proceeds of corruption.
Everyone has a part to play.
Government must run adverts and public education campaigns to highlight the hazards of corruption instead of simply paying lip service.
The movie industry must also use their ability to reach out to a wide audience to make movies that will educate the public on the hazards of corruption.
MyJoyOnline is playing a very important role indeed. That is why we must celebrate the likes of Manasseh Azure Awuni and Anas Aremeyaw Anas and others.
Parliament must also make itself relevant by expediting the promulgation of the freedom of information act and government must set aside the necessary funding to make sure it becomes reality.
There should be high degree of self service in the public services.
Earl Jones 8 years ago
Corruption should be treated as a commercial crime and heavy fines should be imposed. chasing bad money with good money is not a sensible option. We need a proceeds of crime act now.
Corruption should be treated as a commercial crime and heavy fines should be imposed. chasing bad money with good money is not a sensible option. We need a proceeds of crime act now.
Kay 8 years ago
Prof do procedure not play important role in handling this matter? Is Anas God? Punish we must do to the guilty ones but can we also try to follow the due process?
Prof do procedure not play important role in handling this matter? Is Anas God? Punish we must do to the guilty ones but can we also try to follow the due process?
Mr Woyome Naayale 8 years ago
Dont be silly, is there any due process in Ghana? the intended readers ie Ghanaians like yourself, unfortunately do not have the ability to understand any form of critical writing. MENSA IQ world rankings 2015,claim Ghanaians ... read full comment
Dont be silly, is there any due process in Ghana? the intended readers ie Ghanaians like yourself, unfortunately do not have the ability to understand any form of critical writing. MENSA IQ world rankings 2015,claim Ghanaians are among the people with the lowest IQ on earth. There is a comprehensive failure in our education system. What do you expect when Swahili is an overly subscribed course in the university of Ghana? In a country with so many brain damaged people, Bishop Obinim, TB Joshua and Kumchacha are either Kings, Prophets or Messiahs. We have failed a whole generation. Shame on Rawlings and Mahama for taking the country back another 1 million years. Your children will surely ask you some serious questions oneday. How did you get it so wrong? How did you turn Ghana into a dumping grounds for foreign waste? How did you manage to turn Ghana into the 7th dirtiest country in the world? How could Judges release armed robbers after taking goats as bribes? How can our presidential lounge become a cocaine trafficking hub? How can people who cause Great financial loss to the country (Woyome) be walking about as free men? the list goes on and on and on.....! We are so sick, I very much doubt if we can ever be healed. As i write this message, I am getting ready to migrate to Ethiopia. At least despite their lack of resources, they have not transformed Ethiopia airlines into a grounded restaurant!!!!. Ghana has no vision. Generations to come can never pay of our debts.We are very sick, and we will never be free. I refuse to be part of this madness. Goodbye.
BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI, ESQ. 8 years ago
DEAR PROFESSOR MIKE OCQUAYE AND THE READING PUBLIC OF GHANAWEB.COM,
IT HAS BECOME VERY NECESSARY TO COMMENT ON YOUR "GHANAWEB.COM" PUBLICATION, CAPTIONED;" ISSUES OF JUSTICE AND JUDICIAL CORRUPTION--PROF.MIKE OCQUAYE" AND ... read full comment
DEAR PROFESSOR MIKE OCQUAYE AND THE READING PUBLIC OF GHANAWEB.COM,
IT HAS BECOME VERY NECESSARY TO COMMENT ON YOUR "GHANAWEB.COM" PUBLICATION, CAPTIONED;" ISSUES OF JUSTICE AND JUDICIAL CORRUPTION--PROF.MIKE OCQUAYE" AND TO RESPECTFUL SUBMIT THAT THOUGH YOUR INTENTION MAY OR MIGHT BE WELL GENUINELY GROUNDED BUT AS A LAWYER YOURSELF IT BEHOOVES ON ALL OF US TO RESPECT GHANA 1992 CONSTITUTION, ACTS OF PARLIAMENT, OTHER LAWS OF GHANA AND THE INTERNATIONAL LAW THAT GHANA IS SIGNATORY, THERETO.
THAT AT THIS RELATED JUNCTURE, IT BEHOOVES ON ME AS A LAWYER,INTERNATIONAL LAWYER,SOCIAL SCIENTIST, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR AND PROFESSIONAL TEACHER WHO TAUGHT BEFORE TO APPROACH THE LEGAL ISSUES VIS-A-VIS THE SOCIO-CULTURAL VIEWS OF THE PEOPLE OF GHANA AND THE IMPORTANCE OF LAW, THERETO.
THAT SINCE GHANA IS A HETEROGENEOUS SOCIETY WITH DIFFERENT SOCIO-CULTURAL BELIEFS SYSTEMS THAT VERY CAREFUL CIRCUMSPECTION TO BE ADOPTED TO ANAS AMEREYAW ANAS EXPOSE, THERETO.
THAT THE TRAIDITIONAL SOCIO-CULTURAL BELIEFS SYSTEM OF SOME AKAN AND NORTHERN PEOPLE HAVE IT THAT "IT IS THE END THAT JUSTIFIES THE MEANS" THEREFORE ANY DUBIOUS OR ILLEGAL MEANS ADOPTED TO ACHIEVE THE END RESULTS IS DEEM ACCEPTABLE.
HOWEVER, THE EWES AND SOME TRIBES OF GHANA ALSO HOLD THE SOCIO-CULTURAL BELIEFS SYSTEM THAT "IT IS RATHER THE MEANS ADOPTED THAT JUSTIFIED THE END RESULT, THERETO."
THEREFORE< AMONG THE EWES AND THOSE OTHER TRIBES WHO BELIEVED IN "THE MEANS ADOPTED THAT JUSTIFIED THE END RESULT" NEVER ACCEPTED THE END RESULTS THAT IS/ARE PROCURED OR ACQUIRED THROUGH DUBIOUS AND ILLEGAL MEANS, THERETO>
IT IS AGAINST THESE RELATED BACKDROPS THAT LAWS ARE MADE TO REGULATED THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE PEOPLE AND ALSO TO SERVE AS PROMOTION OF THE SOCIAL SOLIDARITY AND SOCIAL COHESION OF THE PEOPLE>
TAKING COGNIZANCE OF THE ABOVE JUST FEW INSTANCES THAT LAW SERVES AS A TOOL OF/FOR DEVELOPMENT THAT ANAS AMEREYAW EXPOSE TO BE SERIOUSLY WEIGHED AND EVALUATED AGAINST THE LAWS OF GHANA AND THE INTERNATIONAL LAW, THERETO.
THAT THE PREAMBLE TO GHANA 1992 CONSTITUTION CLEARLY PROVIDES AMONG OTHERS THAT "---THE PEOPLE OF GHANA TO LIVE IN PEACE AND MAKE FRIENDSHIP WITH ALL THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD".
THAT IT IS TRUE THAT "JUSTICE EMANATES FROM THE PEOPLE ON WHOSE BEHALF THE JUDICIARY ADMINISTER JUSTICE---".
THAT SIGHT SHOULD NOT BE LOST OF THE SAME GHANA 1992 CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 18 CLAUSE 2 WHICH PROVIDES FOR "THE PROTECTION OF PRIVACY OF HOME< PROPERTY, COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE EXCEPT BY LAW----"..
THAT GHANA EVIDENCE ACT, EXCLUSIONARY EVIDENCE RULE AND UNITED NATIONS CHARTER (UNIVERSAL DECLARATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOM) THAT "THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY" CLEARLY PROTECTED, THERETO.
IT IS THEREFORE MY RESPECTFUL SUBMISSION THAT "THE MODUS OPERADI" ADOPTED BY ANAS AMEREYAW BY "SECRET VIDEO RECORDING THE JUDGES/MAGISTRATES" THAT IT IS ONLY ANAS THAT CAN TELL WHETHER HE OPERATED IN THE METAPHYSICAL INVISIBLE WORLD OR THE PHYSICAL VISIBLE WORLD THAT WE ARE ALL LIVING IN? THERETO.
THAT BOTH H.E.PRESIDENT OF GHANA DR.JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA AND HER LADYSHIP CHIEF JUSTICE OF GHANA GEORGINA THEODORA WOOD TOOK OATH OF OFFICE TO PROTECT THE CONSTITUTION.
THE CONTRARY WILL ALSO BE BREACHED OF THE CONSTITUTION.
LEAVE IT FOR YOUR OWN JUDGEMENT.
BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI< ESQ
BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI, ESQ. 8 years ago
Comment: ISSUES OF SOCIO-CULTURAL RAMIFICATIONS!
Author:
BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI, ESQ.
Date:
2015-09-21 15:19:07
Comment to:
“Issues of Justice and judicial corruption” -
DEAR PROFESSOR MIKE OCQUAYE AND THE READIN ... read full comment
Comment: ISSUES OF SOCIO-CULTURAL RAMIFICATIONS!
Author:
BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI, ESQ.
Date:
2015-09-21 15:19:07
Comment to:
“Issues of Justice and judicial corruption” -
DEAR PROFESSOR MIKE OCQUAYE AND THE READING PUBLIC OF GHANAWEB.COM,
IT HAS BECOME VERY NECESSARY TO COMMENT ON YOUR "GHANAWEB.COM" PUBLICATION, CAPTIONED;" ISSUES OF JUSTICE AND JUDICIAL CORRUPTION--PROF.MIKE OCQUAYE" AND TO RESPECTFUL SUBMIT THAT THOUGH YOUR INTENTION MAY OR MIGHT BE WELL GENUINELY GROUNDED BUT AS A LAWYER YOURSELF IT BEHOOVES ON ALL OF US TO RESPECT GHANA 1992 CONSTITUTION, ACTS OF PARLIAMENT, OTHER LAWS OF GHANA AND THE INTERNATIONAL LAW THAT GHANA IS SIGNATORY, THERETO.
THAT AT THIS RELATED JUNCTURE, IT BEHOOVES ON ME AS A LAWYER,INTERNATIONAL LAWYER,SOCIAL SCIENTIST, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATOR AND PROFESSIONAL TEACHER WHO TAUGHT BEFORE TO APPROACH THE LEGAL ISSUES VIS-A-VIS THE SOCIO-CULTURAL VIEWS OF THE PEOPLE OF GHANA AND THE IMPORTANCE OF LAW, THERETO.
THAT SINCE GHANA IS A HETEROGENEOUS SOCIETY WITH DIFFERENT SOCIO-CULTURAL BELIEFS SYSTEMS THAT VERY CAREFUL CIRCUMSPECTION TO BE ADOPTED TO ANAS AMEREYAW ANAS EXPOSE, THERETO.
THAT THE TRAIDITIONAL SOCIO-CULTURAL BELIEFS SYSTEM OF SOME AKAN AND NORTHERN PEOPLE HAVE IT THAT "IT IS THE END THAT JUSTIFIES THE MEANS" THEREFORE ANY DUBIOUS OR ILLEGAL MEANS ADOPTED TO ACHIEVE THE END RESULTS IS DEEM ACCEPTABLE.
HOWEVER, THE EWES AND SOME TRIBES OF GHANA ALSO HOLD THE SOCIO-CULTURAL BELIEFS SYSTEM THAT "IT IS RATHER THE MEANS ADOPTED THAT JUSTIFIED THE END RESULT, THERETO."
THEREFORE< AMONG THE EWES AND THOSE OTHER TRIBES WHO BELIEVED IN "THE MEANS ADOPTED THAT JUSTIFIED THE END RESULT" NEVER ACCEPTED THE END RESULTS THAT IS/ARE PROCURED OR ACQUIRED THROUGH DUBIOUS AND ILLEGAL MEANS, THERETO>
IT IS AGAINST THESE RELATED BACKDROPS THAT LAWS ARE MADE TO REGULATED THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE PEOPLE AND ALSO TO SERVE AS PROMOTION OF THE SOCIAL SOLIDARITY AND SOCIAL COHESION OF THE PEOPLE>
TAKING COGNIZANCE OF THE ABOVE JUST FEW INSTANCES THAT LAW SERVES AS A TOOL OF/FOR DEVELOPMENT THAT ANAS AMEREYAW EXPOSE TO BE SERIOUSLY WEIGHED AND EVALUATED AGAINST THE LAWS OF GHANA AND THE INTERNATIONAL LAW, THERETO.
THAT THE PREAMBLE TO GHANA 1992 CONSTITUTION CLEARLY PROVIDES AMONG OTHERS THAT "---THE PEOPLE OF GHANA TO LIVE IN PEACE AND MAKE FRIENDSHIP WITH ALL THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD".
THAT IT IS TRUE THAT "JUSTICE EMANATES FROM THE PEOPLE ON WHOSE BEHALF THE JUDICIARY ADMINISTER JUSTICE---".
THAT SIGHT SHOULD NOT BE LOST OF THE SAME GHANA 1992 CONSTITUTION ARTICLE 18 CLAUSE 2 WHICH PROVIDES FOR "THE PROTECTION OF PRIVACY OF HOME< PROPERTY, COMMUNICATION AND CORRESPONDENCE EXCEPT BY LAW----"..
THAT GHANA EVIDENCE ACT, EXCLUSIONARY EVIDENCE RULE AND UNITED NATIONS CHARTER (UNIVERSAL DECLARATIONS OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOM) THAT "THE RIGHT TO PRIVACY" CLEARLY PROTECTED, THERETO.
IT IS THEREFORE MY RESPECTFUL SUBMISSION THAT "THE MODUS OPERADI" ADOPTED BY ANAS AMEREYAW BY "SECRET VIDEO RECORDING THE JUDGES/MAGISTRATES" THAT IT IS ONLY ANAS THAT CAN TELL WHETHER HE OPERATED IN THE METAPHYSICAL INVISIBLE WORLD OR THE PHYSICAL VISIBLE WORLD THAT WE ARE ALL LIVING IN? THERETO.
THAT BOTH H.E.PRESIDENT OF GHANA DR.JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA AND HER LADYSHIP CHIEF JUSTICE OF GHANA GEORGINA THEODORA WOOD TOOK OATH OF OFFICE TO PROTECT THE CONSTITUTION.
THE CONTRARY WILL ALSO BE BREACHED OF THE CONSTITUTION.
LEAVE IT FOR YOUR OWN JUDGEMENT.
BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI. ESQ
INTERNATIONAL LAWYER/LEGAL CONSULTANT
Naayale Woyome 8 years ago
Nonsense. I am very saddened by your article. Your submission lays bare the comprehensive failure in our education system.
Nonsense. I am very saddened by your article. Your submission lays bare the comprehensive failure in our education system.
Ahmed Musah 8 years ago
God bless you. We the people of Ghana will not allow this case to be swept under the rug.
God bless you. We the people of Ghana will not allow this case to be swept under the rug.
Abena V Tweneboah 8 years ago
Good academic article Prof. Oquaye. I am however baffled that when people like you are put in charge you are unable to turn your academic know how into a constructive and practical use. You and a very few of you in particular ... read full comment
Good academic article Prof. Oquaye. I am however baffled that when people like you are put in charge you are unable to turn your academic know how into a constructive and practical use. You and a very few of you in particular, about to 're-writing unintelligent and fake history of
Ghana to satisfy your egotistical and arrogant need and that of your irresponsible political persons.
G. K. Berko 8 years ago
I also commend the Professor for shining that much light on this particular case and the legal ramifications thereof but share your bewilderment about why he and others of his caliber would keep mute over the all-pervasive ca ... read full comment
I also commend the Professor for shining that much light on this particular case and the legal ramifications thereof but share your bewilderment about why he and others of his caliber would keep mute over the all-pervasive canker unless they presume it is someone else on the opposite side of their Political divide that is more deserving to be called out for such a vice.
Meanwhile, the Judges have shown us that Corruption in Ghana is Color-blind, non-partisan, non-tribalistic. It is up to the likes of Professor Oquaye to show us how best to kill that bug, now that they all have realized that it exists in all levels of our Judiciary.
Long Live Ghana!!!
Kwaku Mensah 8 years ago
This is an objective talk, delivered without fear or favour. Mr. President,Madam C.J.! No more foot-dragging.Save Ghana from a pending instant justice,starting from the judges, through the Police to.....
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This is an objective talk, delivered without fear or favour. Mr. President,Madam C.J.! No more foot-dragging.Save Ghana from a pending instant justice,starting from the judges, through the Police to.....
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Philip Ofosu Obeng 8 years ago
Godsend Revelation May God bless you Prof
Godsend Revelation May God bless you Prof
Philip Ofosu Obeng 8 years ago
Godsend Revelation May God bless you Prof
Godsend Revelation May God bless you Prof
P P.K 8 years ago
This article proves you are a real Prof.
It is very educative and mind blowing. It proved that no one is above the law. Anas has done a good job to provide hard core evidence of judicial corruption, using the same method use ... read full comment
This article proves you are a real Prof.
It is very educative and mind blowing. It proved that no one is above the law. Anas has done a good job to provide hard core evidence of judicial corruption, using the same method used in Chicago. We all know that corruption is in DNA of some judges looking at the ruling of their case such as Wawomygate, cocaine turned powder, KKD, Yaa Naah and many more. Bravo Prof. Please write more articles.
Philip Ofosu Obeng 8 years ago
Godsend Revelation May the Lord bless you as you continually and boldly write and speak the Truth
Godsend Revelation May the Lord bless you as you continually and boldly write and speak the Truth
Philip Ofosu Obeng 8 years ago
Godsend Revelation May the Lord bless you as you continually and boldly write and speak the Truth
Godsend Revelation May the Lord bless you as you continually and boldly write and speak the Truth
Philip Ofosu Obeng 8 years ago
Godsend Revelation May God bless you Prof
Godsend Revelation May God bless you Prof
greatsco 8 years ago
Eiii but is there anyone in this country ready to defend the corrupt judges? Only a fool will do so bcos tht persons reputation will b at stake. Prof u hv done well but u said nothing new, u sought to score a point on your po ... read full comment
Eiii but is there anyone in this country ready to defend the corrupt judges? Only a fool will do so bcos tht persons reputation will b at stake. Prof u hv done well but u said nothing new, u sought to score a point on your political carreer with this piece. Have it. But dont tell me as an individual or a party u hv never bribed a judge for an undue favour. Hmmm Time will tell.
Philip Ofosu Obeng 8 years ago
Godsend Revelation May God bless you Prof in
Godsend Revelation May God bless you Prof in
P. Otu 8 years ago
A well researched and brilliant piece. Kudos
A well researched and brilliant piece. Kudos
Gbagbladza 8 years ago
Brilliant and brilliant I must confessed I nearly refused to read this work thinking it was coming from an NPP man. But after reading I must say Prof please forgive me. And let me declare by saying in French . Prof vous avez ... read full comment
Brilliant and brilliant I must confessed I nearly refused to read this work thinking it was coming from an NPP man. But after reading I must say Prof please forgive me. And let me declare by saying in French . Prof vous avez fait le Ponspilate. Whatever happens to our society Thank you hereafter you cannot be blamed. Those who ears let them hear.
Brainy Guy 8 years ago
Enough respect Sir!
Enough respect Sir!
Ga Kenkey 8 years ago
Great!
Great!
Onyene Kofas 8 years ago
For the first time I say kudos to my uncle Prof. A well thought of and well written piece. Kudos
For the first time I say kudos to my uncle Prof. A well thought of and well written piece. Kudos
Mac, us. 8 years ago
Great job Prof. Well waved and intelligently pieced together. A Must Read! !
Great job Prof. Well waved and intelligently pieced together. A Must Read! !
OSO 8 years ago
Kudos Prof!!! Hopefully the judges sitting on this case are not corrupt as well.
Kudos Prof!!! Hopefully the judges sitting on this case are not corrupt as well.
Victor A. Young 8 years ago
So in summary, all the judges who were caught by Anas should face the law and sentenced to various jail terms if found guilty. I wonder why they are trying to block the owners of the land the right to see the videos that were ... read full comment
So in summary, all the judges who were caught by Anas should face the law and sentenced to various jail terms if found guilty. I wonder why they are trying to block the owners of the land the right to see the videos that were recorded by Anas.
OBAA 8 years ago
Thank you Prof. True, judges are representatives of the One True Judge Above. They should be taught to practice more of His holy virtues.
Something good should come out of these revelations. Mother Ghana needs so much hel ... read full comment
Thank you Prof. True, judges are representatives of the One True Judge Above. They should be taught to practice more of His holy virtues.
Something good should come out of these revelations. Mother Ghana needs so much help.
Whatever 8 years ago
Are these not the same NPP people who had no problems with the court for freeing people like Kojo Mpianim, Wereko Brobbey and Asamoah Boateng? These beneficiaries of Judicial favours are the ones criticizing the judiciary tod ... read full comment
Are these not the same NPP people who had no problems with the court for freeing people like Kojo Mpianim, Wereko Brobbey and Asamoah Boateng? These beneficiaries of Judicial favours are the ones criticizing the judiciary today. Hypocrites
BAWA NAVRONGO 8 years ago
yes!!!!! this is a good piece for us to guide ourselves
yes!!!!! this is a good piece for us to guide ourselves
SD 8 years ago
proff, i salute u today. Those going to sit on this Anas expose will read this and be cautioned. I dont think they are ready to face the wrath of Ghanaians.
proff, i salute u today. Those going to sit on this Anas expose will read this and be cautioned. I dont think they are ready to face the wrath of Ghanaians.
Fred 8 years ago
Justice emanates from a JUST God.
Justice emanates from a JUST God.
Boyzzz 8 years ago
An insightful piece.U made it too easy for all of us 2 easily comprehend n digest da piece.More of those Prof.
An insightful piece.U made it too easy for all of us 2 easily comprehend n digest da piece.More of those Prof.
G. K. Berko 8 years ago
Professor Oquaye, you knew this all along.. What you call 'perception' was known as reality to most of us. And you knew it, too, to be a reality but conveniently chose to look the other way. You had no balls to call out your ... read full comment
Professor Oquaye, you knew this all along.. What you call 'perception' was known as reality to most of us. And you knew it, too, to be a reality but conveniently chose to look the other way. You had no balls to call out your fellow legal brats that we had so long pampered to lord over us, and milk us as well. You knew having chosen to dine and wine with them in your political circles, there wasn't much you could do to expose them without smearing yourself with their dirt.
Now that you realize the investigative methodologies of Anas' are indisputably legal and authentic source of prosecutable evidence, you feel compelled to exhibit your professorial prowess by which you could have long established, yourself, that what was going on among the Judiciary was not just 'perception'.
Nevertheless, I commend you for your elucidation, legally and commonsensically. I could even see a genuine thread of true patriotism in your piece, something that I have always doubted about you.
Maybe, this is the watershed for not only our general national redemption but also for your start to be more apolitical in tackling most of our national issues.
We should all be thankful to Anas, and more importantly, to God for giving us this opportunity to scour the bottom of our longest running iniquity that has been eating our Nation's soul inside out.
We must all boldly and finally admit to our individual complicity in perpetuating Corruption in Ghana, and for once and for all, push the Government for a thorough adjudication of this case to set a lasting deterrent to all.
We must back each other up to exorcise ourselves. And more, we must stand behind Anas throughout this case, and encourage him to leave no stone unturned in uncovering any such evil trend that is left in our Society for a complete cleansing.
Long Live Ghana!!!
Nokware_ Asa 8 years ago
Look, questions have been raised about how the learned Prof. took over from his 'brother' Ayikoi Otoo, who was shunted to the side for not giving 'proper' interpretations to the NPP`s constitution.
In my humble opinion, the ... read full comment
Look, questions have been raised about how the learned Prof. took over from his 'brother' Ayikoi Otoo, who was shunted to the side for not giving 'proper' interpretations to the NPP`s constitution.
In my humble opinion, the Prof. has come to the "party" a little too late for my liking. He can choose to come down heavy on the Judges implicated in the current scandal, but what was his own involvement in that botched importation of rice buffer stocks from India when Akwasi Agyei held the Foreign Ministry portfolio?
As head of his party`s legal and constitutional affairs, he should insist that right things are done; that party`s rules and regulations are applied evenly across board!
G. K. Berko 8 years ago
Wow! I might have missed that issue. Nevertheless, your revelation has added unto our quandary as to why the Professor, with all his mighty legal knowledge, could not do anything to help change the status quo regarding the p ... read full comment
Wow! I might have missed that issue. Nevertheless, your revelation has added unto our quandary as to why the Professor, with all his mighty legal knowledge, could not do anything to help change the status quo regarding the pervasive corruption in Ghana.
I wonder how he would respond to this Rice Importation charge.
Long Live Ghana!!!
joe 8 years ago
Excellent exposition of the law: Prof indeed.
Excellent exposition of the law: Prof indeed.
Kwame 8 years ago
I am glad to hear from Good people like you in the Country. Raise your voice to clean house in every sector, the other two branches of Government
I am glad to hear from Good people like you in the Country. Raise your voice to clean house in every sector, the other two branches of Government
Awuku Darko 8 years ago
Nice piece
Nice piece
Kwame Abrokwa 8 years ago
A good one there!....a splendid and brilliant work, by someone with brains!
A good one there!....a splendid and brilliant work, by someone with brains!
YUGIOH 8 years ago
This is from an educated mind
This is from an educated mind
Adwoa 8 years ago
Well said prof. Thank you so much for educating u.
Well said prof. Thank you so much for educating u.
james a 8 years ago
mighty one. worth reading. you who have mind should read this
mighty one. worth reading. you who have mind should read this
Nyame ye odo 8 years ago
Aponkye i believe that your family n generation unborn, know one can exhibit this brilliance n intellectual excellence as being shown by e professor. If u dont appropriate ones knowledge how can u get to his level? U need to ... read full comment
Aponkye i believe that your family n generation unborn, know one can exhibit this brilliance n intellectual excellence as being shown by e professor. If u dont appropriate ones knowledge how can u get to his level? U need to pray for forgiveness n for God to other your eyes so u can appropriate WISDOM
Tim 8 years ago
Instructive the word to the wise
Instructive the word to the wise
santino 8 years ago
brilliant piece
brilliant piece
My Opinon 8 years ago
Ghana has all these brilliant people sitting there, and we allow people like Asiedu Nketia to dictate national Policies for the Country and expect the Country to move forward. Sad, Very sad.
Ghana has all these brilliant people sitting there, and we allow people like Asiedu Nketia to dictate national Policies for the Country and expect the Country to move forward. Sad, Very sad.
Prof, I enjoyed reading your intellectual, academic and legal piece on the rot within the Ghanaian Judiciary. However, I disagree with you that prior to the Anas investigation, corruption within the judiciary was only percept ...
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All the judges caught must be made to take lie detection tests not only with regards to the cases caught on tape but with regards to high profile cases they handled and rendered controversial judgements. It will shed light o ...
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LOOK WHO IS PREACHING ABOUT CORRUPTION IN GHANA'S JUDICIARY.
POLITICIANS' CORRUPTION IS FAR WORSE THAN CORRUPTION IN GHANA'S JUDICIARY SERVICE.
Find time to get the profile of this distict personality. Prof is a successful Businessman,Reverend Minister, Teacher,Lawyer, Consultant etc.If anyone have any negative findings against this nobleman let him come out.With thi ...
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Can you critique the article instead of the person.
Hopefully we shall all be Ghanaians again.I like this article. This is not the Ghana we were born into. Every now and then God gives us hope by exposing the evil ones amongst us, then the cases die off and evil returns with " ...
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Kudos to the prof and all the people who commented. this is how we should see things and not siding based on partisan issues. the problems in ghana are for all of us and all must contribute in solving our problems. We can do ...
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"Prof" Oquaye and his very ugly uncouth son are well known for their stupidity. By the way, who can't be a prof iin Ghana? Even Kwame Karikari is a prof!
I don't know whether Oquaye copied this from someone, but the articl ...
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The over argument is that the submission makes sense: Why then the insult Please come again You?
The over argument is that the submission makes sense: Why then the insult Please come again You?
He has written many books.He was a rich man before he entered politics.His father was a rich man and left many unmovable [buildings/lands] properties for the family.Some [3] around Osu Oxford street.
Aponkye.....this is quite a long piece....for U to "waste" your time to read the whole lot when U know of the writer's "stupidity" makes U extremely "super stupid"! I am begining to suspect U don't have a clue about what the ...
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Brobe ajjet nassam very well. I see the man exuding so much arrogance. He is a disgrace to humanity. TB joshua is indded his mentor and prophet. Arrogant ajjet nasam. Have you seen your end. U have lost your credibility forev ...
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You are sick. What has TB Joshua got to do with this?
Agya Atta, U disappoint me......the most bizare case in Ghana's history is the one involving Electoral Commission about the 2012 election but you "forgot" to mention it......was it an oversight?.....well, it could have been a ...
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A Baptist Minister, has indeed done a marvellous job by publishing this lengthy treatise.
But let me make a few remarks:
Where was he and others, who have now joined the bandwagon, when the quartet of Atuguba, Amaliba, Acum ...
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Why bother if "God" will take care of business? Even the brightest of the bright in this land seem incapable of engaging in secular reasoning. I was going to say "good God" to voice my frustration, but that would be yielding ...
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That is plain and factual. well done Prof.
This is the time the so called pressure groups should demonstrate and ask for a clean and untainted Judiciary rather than attack EC for an electoral register. If you take EC to court to meet a corrupt judge what would you exp ...
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A very educative and insightful piece. I salute u sir.
I salute u prof, for this educative and insightful article on the corruption scandal that has undoubtedly rocked the very foundation of the judiciary and the entire country.
All Ghanaians and their leaders must read this piece. Most importantly the people must RISE AND DEMAND change !
Prof thank you for educating us. More grease to your elbow.
Thanks for asking this vital question.
May be I can provide an answer which is simply they are not genuine pressure groups with the welfare of Ghana being their prime objective.
The so called mushroom groups are politically ...
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Thank you Papa for a well written article. Very seductive and informative.
This is a very readable and insightful prose which should be read by all irrespective of one's political affiliation.
Thank you Prof. for a wonderful take on a rather delicate issue well covered with little emotionality or a ...
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You have earned my respect. I will begin to read your contributions with an objective mind.
I wish all lawyers and judges in Ghana reads this article.Judges always ask people to swear an oath to speak the truth nothing but the truth.It is the truth alone that will ensure true justice for the people of Ghana. May God ...
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This is the best piece I have ever read from this prof. Thank you.. Those thieves crying "entrapment, entrapment", know no shame! One must have the will to resist every temptation that comes one's way. It is like a man comin ...
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Without doubt, the best piece I have read in a long long time! Well done, Prof. First time I've read anything of yours, but I'm glad I did. The depth of wisdom used in the analyses,the knowledge revealed (as a lawyer) and the ...
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A well written and educative article. Very insightful.
I hope all the implicated judges read this.
This is a very insightful and well presented article. Prof, thank you for educating us all. I am certainly impressed.
Nuumo Acquaye, well done for not shying from the truth. BOLD AND COURAGEOUS.
WELL DONE PROUD OF YOU
From a layman's viewpoint, the issue is much simpler. Did the judges take the bribes? Did they then go on to do what was requested by the giver? No amount of technicalities should save them. We expect them to resign and publ ...
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Judges retire at seventy. What use will be the salary then. How long wll they live to take that salary pay them aportion of their pension when they are active motivate them.encourage them .do not look at one side of the coin
Asem that's not the Issue at hand. Pay attention to what's been discussed here.
Over to Prez Mahama and Georgina Wood to decide. A word to the wise is enough.
If you are a reader of this page you can tell the extent of appreciation Prof. has gained. No politics at all. All my respects to prof.
Wow, what an intellectual script. Prof. has said it all. The onus lies on the Chief Justice and the rest of the judges to deliver a verdict that will help transform the judiciary. Sincerely speaking, Ghana judiciary is rotte ...
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hmmmmmmmmmm you can say this again Prof. but my point is....These are lawyers and Judges themselves -, and are very much aware of the crime committed yet as usual beating round the bush. it is about justice now... so who is r ...
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He gets money from the church an d politics
Wonderful piece,Prof I perfectly side with with. More of this voice to salvage the voiceless
Thanks for the time taken to write this piece, it is saying it as it is, as I see it, Thanks. In-fact this is what we expect from our Professors not he coloured and political writings most of them come with, which I always r ...
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Dear Prof, the intended readers ie Ghanaians, unfortunately do not have the ability to understand your written submission. I suggest you use very simple English next time. Any form of critical writing unfortunately will not b ...
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In the past few years, corruption in the Judiciary has been in the public domain. The Chief Justice has persistently referred to the “perception” of corruption and the need to tackle it to save the judiciary.
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"To be judge over your fellow man is to stand in the place of God on earth. It is a grave responsibility. This is because God Himself is the ultimate judge. To abuse this trust is a most heinous crime."
THIS SUMS UP THE WHOL ...
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Intellectually dissected piece and academically written. Bravo
well said and very educative
Very heavy loaded, well balanced and well researched article. It's meaty and juicy. Thank you, Prof, Rev, Academician
TBHIS IS A MASTERPIECE. WE SHOILD READ MORE OF SUCH WELL RESEARCHED ARTICLES FORM THOSE WHO LOVE GHANA AND SIMPLE COMMONSENSE. BRAVO PROF.
Great insight, kudos Prof! And to such judges, accept responsibility and stop the legal gymnastics. Be mindful of the people whose behalf you exact judgement and remember there is the Ultimate Judge, Jehovah
Excellent piece, Prof,
The only reasonable outcome of this scandal is for everyone caught on camera to be tried and jailed and removed from the bench for life.
If any of these criminals gets off lightly, we shall soon de ...
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KKO,
as much as I agree that punitive measure has to be taken, jailing them will not be the best option.
Setting that precedent will mean jailing other corrupt offenders in the future.
Guess what? You will end up jai ...
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Somehow we are obsessed with the rule of law. We think that problems of a criminal nature can only be fixed through the rule of law.
That is the mindset that needs to change. Until then, we will ever be dumbfounded as to ...
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Corruption should be treated as a commercial crime and heavy fines should be imposed. chasing bad money with good money is not a sensible option. We need a proceeds of crime act now.
Prof do procedure not play important role in handling this matter? Is Anas God? Punish we must do to the guilty ones but can we also try to follow the due process?
Dont be silly, is there any due process in Ghana? the intended readers ie Ghanaians like yourself, unfortunately do not have the ability to understand any form of critical writing. MENSA IQ world rankings 2015,claim Ghanaians ...
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DEAR PROFESSOR MIKE OCQUAYE AND THE READING PUBLIC OF GHANAWEB.COM,
IT HAS BECOME VERY NECESSARY TO COMMENT ON YOUR "GHANAWEB.COM" PUBLICATION, CAPTIONED;" ISSUES OF JUSTICE AND JUDICIAL CORRUPTION--PROF.MIKE OCQUAYE" AND ...
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Comment: ISSUES OF SOCIO-CULTURAL RAMIFICATIONS!
Author:
BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI, ESQ.
Date:
2015-09-21 15:19:07
Comment to:
“Issues of Justice and judicial corruption” -
DEAR PROFESSOR MIKE OCQUAYE AND THE READIN ...
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Nonsense. I am very saddened by your article. Your submission lays bare the comprehensive failure in our education system.
God bless you. We the people of Ghana will not allow this case to be swept under the rug.
Good academic article Prof. Oquaye. I am however baffled that when people like you are put in charge you are unable to turn your academic know how into a constructive and practical use. You and a very few of you in particular ...
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I also commend the Professor for shining that much light on this particular case and the legal ramifications thereof but share your bewilderment about why he and others of his caliber would keep mute over the all-pervasive ca ...
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This is an objective talk, delivered without fear or favour. Mr. President,Madam C.J.! No more foot-dragging.Save Ghana from a pending instant justice,starting from the judges, through the Police to.....
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Godsend Revelation May God bless you Prof
Godsend Revelation May God bless you Prof
This article proves you are a real Prof.
It is very educative and mind blowing. It proved that no one is above the law. Anas has done a good job to provide hard core evidence of judicial corruption, using the same method use ...
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Godsend Revelation May the Lord bless you as you continually and boldly write and speak the Truth
Godsend Revelation May the Lord bless you as you continually and boldly write and speak the Truth
Godsend Revelation May God bless you Prof
Eiii but is there anyone in this country ready to defend the corrupt judges? Only a fool will do so bcos tht persons reputation will b at stake. Prof u hv done well but u said nothing new, u sought to score a point on your po ...
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Godsend Revelation May God bless you Prof in
A well researched and brilliant piece. Kudos
Brilliant and brilliant I must confessed I nearly refused to read this work thinking it was coming from an NPP man. But after reading I must say Prof please forgive me. And let me declare by saying in French . Prof vous avez ...
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Enough respect Sir!
Great!
For the first time I say kudos to my uncle Prof. A well thought of and well written piece. Kudos
Great job Prof. Well waved and intelligently pieced together. A Must Read! !
Kudos Prof!!! Hopefully the judges sitting on this case are not corrupt as well.
So in summary, all the judges who were caught by Anas should face the law and sentenced to various jail terms if found guilty. I wonder why they are trying to block the owners of the land the right to see the videos that were ...
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Thank you Prof. True, judges are representatives of the One True Judge Above. They should be taught to practice more of His holy virtues.
Something good should come out of these revelations. Mother Ghana needs so much hel ...
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Are these not the same NPP people who had no problems with the court for freeing people like Kojo Mpianim, Wereko Brobbey and Asamoah Boateng? These beneficiaries of Judicial favours are the ones criticizing the judiciary tod ...
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yes!!!!! this is a good piece for us to guide ourselves
proff, i salute u today. Those going to sit on this Anas expose will read this and be cautioned. I dont think they are ready to face the wrath of Ghanaians.
Justice emanates from a JUST God.
An insightful piece.U made it too easy for all of us 2 easily comprehend n digest da piece.More of those Prof.
Professor Oquaye, you knew this all along.. What you call 'perception' was known as reality to most of us. And you knew it, too, to be a reality but conveniently chose to look the other way. You had no balls to call out your ...
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Look, questions have been raised about how the learned Prof. took over from his 'brother' Ayikoi Otoo, who was shunted to the side for not giving 'proper' interpretations to the NPP`s constitution.
In my humble opinion, the ...
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Wow! I might have missed that issue. Nevertheless, your revelation has added unto our quandary as to why the Professor, with all his mighty legal knowledge, could not do anything to help change the status quo regarding the p ...
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Excellent exposition of the law: Prof indeed.
I am glad to hear from Good people like you in the Country. Raise your voice to clean house in every sector, the other two branches of Government
Nice piece
A good one there!....a splendid and brilliant work, by someone with brains!
This is from an educated mind
Well said prof. Thank you so much for educating u.
mighty one. worth reading. you who have mind should read this
Aponkye i believe that your family n generation unborn, know one can exhibit this brilliance n intellectual excellence as being shown by e professor. If u dont appropriate ones knowledge how can u get to his level? U need to ...
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Instructive the word to the wise
brilliant piece
Ghana has all these brilliant people sitting there, and we allow people like Asiedu Nketia to dictate national Policies for the Country and expect the Country to move forward. Sad, Very sad.
Lovely piece and great research
No wonder!! Ghana is still Ghana.