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“Issues of Justice and judicial corruption” - Prof. Mike Oquaye writes

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  • Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 8 years ago

    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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  • 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 ...
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  • 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.

  • 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 ...
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  • Brainy Guy 8 years ago

    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 " ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • Philip Ofosu Obeng 8 years ago

    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?

  • 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.

  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • Brainy Guy 8 years ago

    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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • Prosam 8 years ago

    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 ...
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  • Kwame Amoo 8 years ago

    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.

  • ZoRRo 8 years ago

    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.

  • 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 ...
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  • B. B. 8 years ago

    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 ...
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  • Akut 8 years ago

    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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • Kojo Sam 8 years ago

    A well written and educative article. Very insightful.

  • Ghanaian 8 years ago

    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.

  • TY 8 years ago

    Nuumo Acquaye, well done for not shying from the truth. BOLD AND COURAGEOUS.

  • TY 8 years ago

    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 ...
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  • 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

  • My Opinon 8 years ago

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • asem 8 years ago

    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

  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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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  • 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 ...
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  • Jaye Mends 8 years ago

    Intellectually dissected piece and academically written. Bravo

  • Akuffo Addo 8 years ago

    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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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.

  • 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?

  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • Naayale Woyome 8 years ago

    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.

  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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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  • Philip Ofosu Obeng 8 years ago

    Godsend Revelation May God bless you Prof

  • Philip Ofosu Obeng 8 years ago

    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 ...
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  • Philip Ofosu Obeng 8 years ago

    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

  • Philip Ofosu Obeng 8 years ago

    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 ...
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  • Philip Ofosu Obeng 8 years ago

    Godsend Revelation May God bless you Prof in

  • P. Otu 8 years ago

    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 ...
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  • Brainy Guy 8 years ago

    Enough respect Sir!

  • Ga Kenkey 8 years ago

    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

  • Mac, us. 8 years ago

    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.

  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • BAWA NAVRONGO 8 years ago

    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.

  • Fred 8 years ago

    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.

  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • 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 ...
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  • joe 8 years ago

    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

  • Awuku Darko 8 years ago

    Nice piece

  • Kwame Abrokwa 8 years ago

    A good one there!....a splendid and brilliant work, by someone with brains!

  • YUGIOH 8 years ago

    This is from an educated mind

  • Adwoa 8 years ago

    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

  • 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 ...
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  • Tim 8 years ago

    Instructive the word to the wise

  • santino 8 years ago

    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.

  • Lynda 8 years ago

    Lovely piece and great research

  • Monsieur 8 years ago

    No wonder!! Ghana is still Ghana.