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rash 6 years ago

Atuguba is going to be paid in his own coin

Atuguba is going to be paid in his own coin
DR TRTH 6 years ago

AT THIS CRITICAL TIME OF OUR DEMOCRACY WE NEED A FEARLESS AND INCORRUPTIBLE JUSTICE OVERSEER TO STEER THE JUSTICE DELIVERY SYSTEM. JUS DOTSE REFUSED BRIBE FROM A SITTING PRESIDENT TO BE PRECISE THE MAHAMAS . HE SAID NO NO I C ...
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AT THIS CRITICAL TIME OF OUR DEMOCRACY WE NEED A FEARLESS AND INCORRUPTIBLE JUSTICE OVERSEER TO STEER THE JUSTICE DELIVERY SYSTEM. JUS DOTSE REFUSED BRIBE FROM A SITTING PRESIDENT TO BE PRECISE THE MAHAMAS . HE SAID NO NO I CANT SELL MY CONSCIENCE DURING THE ELECTION PETITION
Carrs 6 years ago

NO CAT Chief Justice

NO CAT Chief Justice
yanks 6 years ago

kpegah rather

kpegah rather
AGBESI KWESI 6 years ago

The Chief Justice of Ghana is very unpatriotic for blocking the decentralization of Legal Education. Her stubborn stance has led to many Ghanaians not knowing their rights as enshrined in our law books and, for that reason, a ...
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The Chief Justice of Ghana is very unpatriotic for blocking the decentralization of Legal Education. Her stubborn stance has led to many Ghanaians not knowing their rights as enshrined in our law books and, for that reason, a lot of foreign entities have fleeced Ghanaians and many of our compatriots are unaware of it.
I am one person who, through my single efforts, has been able to protect many Ghanaians from being cheated by the Telcos through short codes 1733 and 1303. Any Ghanaian who receives messages from these short codes has automatically been short-changed. It happened to me on some few occasions and when I protested and asked for a refund, I was able to get GHC7.55 back - to my surprise. Imagine some 5million subscribers of that telco being deducted this amount monthly. You can now see how the Telcos are making cheap money and repatriating it back to their countries all because majority of Ghanaians don't know law. Later when I checked those behind this dubious deal I was told the company's name is MTech and almost all the directors are from Eastern Nigeria. Initially when I started the fight, NCA personnel did everything to frustrate me but because I had sound knowledge in Global Corporate and Business Law, I was able to trap them after which they had no option than to divulge sensitive information to me. How was I able to acquire the knowledge to salvage Ghanaians? It is because I got the chance to subscribe to a programme by distance learning, at the comfort of my home, even though I had to part ways with some few British Pounds. You see, if the British have made it possible for me to acquire such a wonderful legal knowledge, what prevents our Legal Council from putting measures in place to decentralize Legal Training? My people, I am currently battling a foreign bank in Ghana which is also fleecing their unsuspecting clienteles. I know I am going to win without a lawyer because I have a superior legal knowledge - thanks to the Queen of England who has made this possible.
Well, critics of the decentralized system have argued in favour of quality and my question is; after practicing the current centralized system for decades what have we achieved apart from high court judges taking bribes.
dee 6 years ago

And where did he say that. have you taking your mental pills

And where did he say that. have you taking your mental pills
AGBESI KWESI 6 years ago

A town, as important as Navrongo, has no law firm. Navrongo is a municipality, has a basilica, home to the biggest irrigation dam in West Africa, the citadel of education in northern Ghana and has two members on the current S ...
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A town, as important as Navrongo, has no law firm. Navrongo is a municipality, has a basilica, home to the biggest irrigation dam in West Africa, the citadel of education in northern Ghana and has two members on the current Supreme Court Bench. This explains why the training of lawyers in Ghana must be decentralized because the current mode of training only causes shortage of law professionals, promotes elitism and is the major cause of rural urban migration. After law school, in mostly the big cities, almost all the law graduates decide to stay in such cities and refuse to come to their localities. This has created great shortage of law professionals at the local levels thereby causing unnecessary pressure on Legal Aid personnel at the regional level. This deficiency has also motivated corporate entities to cheat citizens of such localities because, they know even if anything at all, one cannot easily access legal services to seek redress. I don’t know whether the current Chief Justice is aware of the situation on the ground or she has vowed to suppress the rural folks at all cost.
This is the reason why Nana should bring modernity to the training of Law Professionals by appointing a Chief Justice, after the expiration of Georgina Wood’s term, who will decentralize the training of lawyers. We must also be able to have a lot of Engineers, Accountants, Technicians, Agriculturists, nurses, medical doctors, scientists, etc, all enrolling to be lawyers. This is what will enrich our law profession. The current state of affairs only seek to promote the arts and humanities over the rest. No wonder the current dispensation of justice in Ghana is a pale shadow of itself.
Nii Armah Kwaku Tagoe 6 years ago

Wow!
Great brains we have.
I'm proud to be a Ghanaian.
May the best person be the next Chief Justice to bolster our democracy as a nation.

Wow!
Great brains we have.
I'm proud to be a Ghanaian.
May the best person be the next Chief Justice to bolster our democracy as a nation.
JK 6 years ago

He plays both sides depending on who is likely to win. Anin Yeboah is a politician too but doesn't pretend. It will be smart to appoint Atuguba for the short time and then to somebody else. After all, Atuguba saved Akuffo Add ...
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He plays both sides depending on who is likely to win. Anin Yeboah is a politician too but doesn't pretend. It will be smart to appoint Atuguba for the short time and then to somebody else. After all, Atuguba saved Akuffo Addo in 2001 Tsatsu case.
KOFI AYIGBE 6 years ago

IT'S SO SILLY FOR ANYONE TO SUGGEST THAT THE PRESIDENT WILL NOT NOMINATE A LADY BECAUSE THE OUTGOING CJ IS A WOMAN. WHY CAN'T WE THINK THAT THE VERY FACT ARGUES FOR A MADAM BOSS? THE PRESIDENT WILL LOOK FOR SOMEONE WHO SHARE ...
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IT'S SO SILLY FOR ANYONE TO SUGGEST THAT THE PRESIDENT WILL NOT NOMINATE A LADY BECAUSE THE OUTGOING CJ IS A WOMAN. WHY CAN'T WE THINK THAT THE VERY FACT ARGUES FOR A MADAM BOSS? THE PRESIDENT WILL LOOK FOR SOMEONE WHO SHARES HIS IDEALS, NOT NECESSARILY AN HONEST DOTSE OR A CORRUPT ATUGUBA WHO GOT SO MUCH MONEY FROM MAHAMA. IT ALL DEPENDS ON WHO'LL BEST SERVE NANA'S AGENDA. FOR SURE, AYIGBE PEOPLE HAVE A GREAT SENSE OF JUSTICE.....FAR BETTER THAN NORTHERNERS WHO PICK UP THE INWARD LOOKING CLOAK DISCARDED BY VOLTARIANS ON MATTERS OF RIGHT OR WRONG. IF IT'S NOT ABOUT CATS, KOKLO AND SMALL SMALL GIRLS GETTING PREGNANT, I TRUST MY PEOPLE.
ROGUE LAWYER 6 years ago

from your own school of thought if not stupid and nonsense , you are calling for the next president of the republic to also fire the Akuffu Addo Appointed CJ who did his biding to appoint his own who will also be his/ her pup ...
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from your own school of thought if not stupid and nonsense , you are calling for the next president of the republic to also fire the Akuffu Addo Appointed CJ who did his biding to appoint his own who will also be his/ her puppet .
KOFI AYIGBE 6 years ago

WISEN UP AND MOVE FROM WHAT OUGHT TO BE....TO WHAT IT REALLY IS !!! NO PRESIDENT HAD A CHANCE AND BLEW IT: THEY ALL WANT A JUDGE WHO LEANS THE CLOSEST TO THEM, POLITICALLY. MARK IT, NANA ADDO WON'T CHOOSE THE ONE FOR A BEAUTY ...
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WISEN UP AND MOVE FROM WHAT OUGHT TO BE....TO WHAT IT REALLY IS !!! NO PRESIDENT HAD A CHANCE AND BLEW IT: THEY ALL WANT A JUDGE WHO LEANS THE CLOSEST TO THEM, POLITICALLY. MARK IT, NANA ADDO WON'T CHOOSE THE ONE FOR A BEAUTY CONTEST.
Amos Atiapa-Bio 6 years ago

I think Justice Date-Bah should be called from retirement to be the next CJ at least for the next five years. He is not only an excellent judge but also a legal luminary par excellence both in academia and in practice. This ...
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I think Justice Date-Bah should be called from retirement to be the next CJ at least for the next five years. He is not only an excellent judge but also a legal luminary par excellence both in academia and in practice. This is a man who can bring the necessary reforms in the judiciary to move our judiciary forward.
Lexus 6 years ago

Jones Dotse is my MAN.
I do love and respect Owusu-Anin and Ansah dearly.
However, NADAA should let "nature take it's course'. ATUGUBA must be the next CJ.
He will be retiring soon anyway.
My main man, Jones, will be the ...
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Jones Dotse is my MAN.
I do love and respect Owusu-Anin and Ansah dearly.
However, NADAA should let "nature take it's course'. ATUGUBA must be the next CJ.
He will be retiring soon anyway.
My main man, Jones, will be the next CJ after him.
NADAA has enough on his plate already.
He does not need any "ruffling of the feathers".
Hopefully ATUGUBA declines the position.
Lexus 6 years ago

Mea culpa!!!

Mea culpa!!!
Stephen Donkor, New York. 6 years ago

Atuguba indeed!!! Now the day of reckoning has finally begun and my mind is fast reminiscent of the infamous pink sheets and the obvious display of deceit that transpired in the electoral petition adjudication in the glare ey ...
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Atuguba indeed!!! Now the day of reckoning has finally begun and my mind is fast reminiscent of the infamous pink sheets and the obvious display of deceit that transpired in the electoral petition adjudication in the glare eyes of the Ghanaian people. Now It all boils up to one point. That's the rejected stone factor. Now the victim turns victor is what we're seeing right now. Nevertheless Nana should be very careful not to factor any leniency into this obvious historical event. In all these l am going to push for Justice Anin -Yeboah to be the next Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana. The man deserves this based on his bravery and unbiased manner by which he conducted himself at the time many chose riches instead of patriotism and good reputation.
Stephen Donkor, New York. 6 years ago

Atuguba indeed!!! Now the day of reckoning has finally begun and my mind is fast reminiscent of the infamous pink sheets and the obvious display of deceit that transpired in the electoral petition adjudication in the glare ey ...
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Atuguba indeed!!! Now the day of reckoning has finally begun and my mind is fast reminiscent of the infamous pink sheets and the obvious display of deceit that transpired in the electoral petition adjudication in the glare eyes of the Ghanaian people. Now It all boils up to one point. That's the rejected stone factor. Now the victim turns victor is what we're seeing right now. Nevertheless Nana should be very careful not to factor any leniency into this obvious historical event. In all these l am going to push for Justice Anin -Yeboah to be the next Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana. The man deserves this based on his bravery and unbiased manner by which he conducted himself at the time many chose riches instead of patriotism and good reputation.
Winston 6 years ago

Atuguba would have been Chief Justice neons ago if the CJ was nominated based on seniority, he will most certainly not be nominated by NADAA by dint of his handling of the petition in 2012.
I'm almost certain it would be JSC ...
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Atuguba would have been Chief Justice neons ago if the CJ was nominated based on seniority, he will most certainly not be nominated by NADAA by dint of his handling of the petition in 2012.
I'm almost certain it would be JSC Dotse.
Amaliba 6 years ago

Who will nominate Atuguba , no way. DOTSE all the way.

Who will nominate Atuguba , no way. DOTSE all the way.
Prof. Issifu, USA 6 years ago

My brother Atuguba was too biased with the 2012 election petition. All his rulings went against the petitioners. He cannot be a good Chief Justice and must be bypassed quickly. He had a chance to make a name inside and outsid ...
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My brother Atuguba was too biased with the 2012 election petition. All his rulings went against the petitioners. He cannot be a good Chief Justice and must be bypassed quickly. He had a chance to make a name inside and outside Ghana but he squandered it by being biased on issues that even a class one pupil could have easily decided rightly.
ROGUE LAWYER 6 years ago

Akuffu Addo hold the executive power to endorse anybody as CJ like what k4 did.
what we are saying is that if we want to follow the due process to elect the CJ , then the person merit for the position is justice Atuguba. ...
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Akuffu Addo hold the executive power to endorse anybody as CJ like what k4 did.
what we are saying is that if we want to follow the due process to elect the CJ , then the person merit for the position is justice Atuguba.
you can used his honesty in the 2012 petition against him but that is the truth.
Justice Atuguba seek no favor from anybody, but dont try to publicize your ill motive feelings against him as the truth
Maka a maka 6 years ago

Justice Jones Dotse is my man. Maybe I am biased, but hey, don't blame me, for we sat in the same classroom, from 1973 to 1978, and we were called to the bar on the same day. Therefore, I know the qualities of the man.

Justice Jones Dotse is my man. Maybe I am biased, but hey, don't blame me, for we sat in the same classroom, from 1973 to 1978, and we were called to the bar on the same day. Therefore, I know the qualities of the man.
ROGUE LAWYER 6 years ago

if Akuffu Addo appoint anybody and admit that , it was not on fairness or not due process but that is what he Akuffu Addo believe would help him to finish his term of office , i dont have a problem, because we have live in su ...
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if Akuffu Addo appoint anybody and admit that , it was not on fairness or not due process but that is what he Akuffu Addo believe would help him to finish his term of office , i dont have a problem, because we have live in such a situation before, that in Ghana everything is on political colors .
nobody questioned him when he appointed gloria Akuffu As the AG because we all understand it as political position.
my biggest problem is when it comes to CJ there are rules, as the senior most among the panel but you have the executive power to repeat my own brother k4 mistakes, ignoring the senior most to appoint Georgina wood, which led justice kpega resigned from the bench, may be k4 had some tangible reasons led to his choice and decision but that was not the due process.
Baffour Agyeman 6 years ago

Nana Bediatuo Asante should be the Chief Justice

Nana Bediatuo Asante should be the Chief Justice
Amaliba 6 years ago

I am rooting for Jones Dotse' the no nonsense man . Atuguba is lucky that he's retiring, otherwise, we would have paid him with his own coin.

I am rooting for Jones Dotse' the no nonsense man . Atuguba is lucky that he's retiring, otherwise, we would have paid him with his own coin.
Yaw Ampofo 6 years ago

Surprised people think Dotse is not corrupt. I have had him lead 5 other SC judges on a case my friend's family was involved and Dotse and 3 others were bribed by the other party. A signature that government agency had declar ...
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Surprised people think Dotse is not corrupt. I have had him lead 5 other SC judges on a case my friend's family was involved and Dotse and 3 others were bribed by the other party. A signature that government agency had declared to be fake was accepted as genuine by Dotse and his judges just because the other party by themselves had contracted other party to verified the signature a being correct. If you want Dotse to rule in your favour, don't rely on sanctioned agencies who are mandated to carry out professional work but just get some fake people to support you and Dotse will be on your side. Can this person be a CJ? Tweaa Anin Yeboah all the way
Bawku 6 years ago

You hate Justice Dotse, period! You have cooked up your own story regarding the man, Dotse. Adduce your evidence if you are telling the truth.

You hate Justice Dotse, period! You have cooked up your own story regarding the man, Dotse. Adduce your evidence if you are telling the truth.
Twum (ksi) 6 years ago

When we talk justice ,the best person is Dotse. The Man is too justice that he will tell you the truth even If you will kill him he don't care.But the only problem here is he is ewe .

When we talk justice ,the best person is Dotse. The Man is too justice that he will tell you the truth even If you will kill him he don't care.But the only problem here is he is ewe .
Amaliba 6 years ago

Ewes are Ghanaians just like you, please don't bring any partisanship into this matter .I am of Akan extraction, but I am advocating for Dotse' because of his honesty. Dotse is very honest and the right person for the job.

Ewes are Ghanaians just like you, please don't bring any partisanship into this matter .I am of Akan extraction, but I am advocating for Dotse' because of his honesty. Dotse is very honest and the right person for the job.
VOICE 6 years ago

TWIM (ksi)WHY DO U WANT TO PLACE A WEG BET ASHANTIS AND EWES THIS IS ONE OF NDC PROPERGANDA U RE PLAYING HERE.YOU WISH YOU RE FROM KUMASI.SEE HOW STUPID U ARE. IF DOTSE WAS APPT. BY K4 HE GETS IT IF BY MILLS HE WILL NOT GET ...
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TWIM (ksi)WHY DO U WANT TO PLACE A WEG BET ASHANTIS AND EWES THIS IS ONE OF NDC PROPERGANDA U RE PLAYING HERE.YOU WISH YOU RE FROM KUMASI.SEE HOW STUPID U ARE. IF DOTSE WAS APPT. BY K4 HE GETS IT IF BY MILLS HE WILL NOT GET IT.THIS IS POLITICAL APPOINTMENT.DOES IT MAKE ANY DIFF.THEY ARE CORRUPT.DIRTY FILT WEN IT COMES TO PASSING JUDGEMENT.ATUBUGA IS WORSE THAN PIG VERY DIRTY HE SHOWED HIS TRUE COLLARS OF NDC.NANA FIND ANOTHER JUDGE AND MAKE HOM/HER CJ.
VOICE 6 years ago

TYPO HIM

TYPO HIM
..... 6 years ago

your morda, twum. Even your akan name stinks like shit. Egbemela. Fool. How many Ewes can you compare yourself with? your mordas smelling pussy that she born you through. Avu.

your morda, twum. Even your akan name stinks like shit. Egbemela. Fool. How many Ewes can you compare yourself with? your mordas smelling pussy that she born you through. Avu.
Joe 6 years ago

Twum is neither an Akan nor Ewe . He is not comfortable that the discussion is devoid of insults and tribalism.

Twum is neither an Akan nor Ewe . He is not comfortable that the discussion is devoid of insults and tribalism.
No.Ewe.please 6 years ago

The country belongs.to.Akans

The country belongs.to.Akans
Ghana belongs to Akans 6 years ago

Ewes hate Akans

Ewes hate Akans
kk 6 years ago

if Ghana belongs to Akans. then Tell your Akan President to quickly change the Name Ghana to AKANA Nation

if Ghana belongs to Akans. then Tell your Akan President to quickly change the Name Ghana to AKANA Nation
Troot Tella 6 years ago

Great comeback KK. Kudos to you on the response.

I'm Akan, and Ashanti at that. Ghana belongs to every tribe in Ghana. No one is better than the other. #ONEGHANA

Great comeback KK. Kudos to you on the response.

I'm Akan, and Ashanti at that. Ghana belongs to every tribe in Ghana. No one is better than the other. #ONEGHANA
Dessie 6 years ago

They hit akans because akans are dormineering

They hit akans because akans are dormineering
Santo 6 years ago

And Akans hate Ewes

And Akans hate Ewes
Me 6 years ago

I hardly hear Ewes say they hate Akans but have heard Akans said it on countless times. Hmmm just observing from afar

I hardly hear Ewes say they hate Akans but have heard Akans said it on countless times. Hmmm just observing from afar
KOFI AYIGBE 6 years ago

I CAN'T REMEMBER EXACTLY HOW IT WAS SPELLED BUT ALONG WITH MINA AND CROMANTEEN CAME THE NAME, WITH ITS PEOPLE THE ACCANICIANS.

I CAN'T REMEMBER EXACTLY HOW IT WAS SPELLED BUT ALONG WITH MINA AND CROMANTEEN CAME THE NAME, WITH ITS PEOPLE THE ACCANICIANS.
nimdee2k 6 years ago

What is Wrong with you? Such prejudice must be eradicated from Ghana. We're Ghanaians first.
As an Akan person like me, I'm really offended by your statement.
Please refrain from such racial remarks.

What is Wrong with you? Such prejudice must be eradicated from Ghana. We're Ghanaians first.
As an Akan person like me, I'm really offended by your statement.
Please refrain from such racial remarks.
Kodi Ab3 6 years ago

All those guys hitting at ewes are NDC faithfuls who want to create enmity between Akans and Ewes for their hollow political gains using Alan names for that purpose

All those guys hitting at ewes are NDC faithfuls who want to create enmity between Akans and Ewes for their hollow political gains using Alan names for that purpose
SMART ONE THERE.. 6 years ago

we see that from afar

we see that from afar
Me 6 years ago

Kwame Okoampa and Sarpong justice are NPP to the core. Check their records pls.

Kwame Okoampa and Sarpong justice are NPP to the core. Check their records pls.
same 6 years ago

this is the time we want to know grandmothers and grandfathers from of those who say there is hatred b/n the two tribes. it will hit uuu. I am watching.

this is the time we want to know grandmothers and grandfathers from of those who say there is hatred b/n the two tribes. it will hit uuu. I am watching.
papa goro Rbm 6 years ago

I ll protest profusely if annin yaboal is made chief justice. We want justice man not bias yaboah. Dotse is very frank and justice. When it's black he says it. No twisting of facts. Anin yaboah was elevated to supreme court ...
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I ll protest profusely if annin yaboal is made chief justice. We want justice man not bias yaboah. Dotse is very frank and justice. When it's black he says it. No twisting of facts. Anin yaboah was elevated to supreme court to achieve certain agenda and he did it . Dotse all the way.
Uknown 6 years ago

WHAT AGENDA? Be bold and frank as you idol Dotse and say it. Coward!

WHAT AGENDA? Be bold and frank as you idol Dotse and say it. Coward!
CAPTAIN. JAMES BIGGLESWORTH 6 years ago

THIS ARTICLE IS BIASED. We want to know more about Justice Anin Yeboah. At what level did he start his career on the bench? Was he in private practice or on the bench before his High Court judgeship appointment?

THIS ARTICLE IS BIASED. We want to know more about Justice Anin Yeboah. At what level did he start his career on the bench? Was he in private practice or on the bench before his High Court judgeship appointment?
same 6 years ago

I tell you Justice Dotse must not have no challenger he is too good for that post.

I tell you Justice Dotse must not have no challenger he is too good for that post.
Kofi Nyanor 6 years ago

Dotse all the way. No on else

Dotse all the way. No on else
KofiKofi 6 years ago

Why can't the next Chief justice be a woman just because the outgoing is woman, a worrying statement to make. What if the outgoing is man would say the about men. If woman that is qualified why not, have women Chief justice i ...
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Why can't the next Chief justice be a woman just because the outgoing is woman, a worrying statement to make. What if the outgoing is man would say the about men. If woman that is qualified why not, have women Chief justice in succession will tell world and women our belief in meritocracy.
ROGUE LAWYER 6 years ago

it doesnt matter if Atuguba has only 6 months to retire , as long as he remain the senior most judge among the judges he must retire with that due title.
i quite remember when Akuffu Addo was elected and sworn in as preside ...
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it doesnt matter if Atuguba has only 6 months to retire , as long as he remain the senior most judge among the judges he must retire with that due title.
i quite remember when Akuffu Addo was elected and sworn in as president of the republic of ghana he said - it is time for real separation of powers- if he want to be taking serious as a man of his words , the vacant belong to justice Atuguba even if he has only 3months to retire after Georgina wood

tHIS COUNTRY HAS SUFFERED FOR FAR TOO LONG DUE TO INJUSTICES - let us all respect due process .

give it to him or not he is retiring , but it would be a blessing indelible mark of blessing to the country justice system.

landmark electoral petition

Akuffu Addo himself know from the bottom of his heart that he lost the 2012 general election and when it comes to truthfulness , i am sure of no doubts that Akuffu Addo respect justice Atuguba more than those who wanted to twist the trueth.

Akuffu Addo should not make the same mistake k4 did by appointing georgina wood who was no near to that position.

WE MUST BRING THE PROCESS BACK FROM WHERE IT WAS BROKEN and we take it from there to continue, if we want the justice system to be truly independent
Adjapong NTRA SAKYI. 6 years ago

So you think it will be okay for Atugubah to be appointed Chief Justice for three months and another Chief Justice appointed after three months. Have you examined the cost involved with those changes? Official Letter Heads a ...
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So you think it will be okay for Atugubah to be appointed Chief Justice for three months and another Chief Justice appointed after three months. Have you examined the cost involved with those changes? Official Letter Heads and moving accommodation. No. You can't think far.
ROGUE LAWYER 6 years ago

u are sick in the head, if yours is the way to go Akuffu Addo should have not been elected by NPP, because of age and one term ambition.
do u know when the noble judge Atuguba who is by merits due for the post , is going ...
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u are sick in the head, if yours is the way to go Akuffu Addo should have not been elected by NPP, because of age and one term ambition.
do u know when the noble judge Atuguba who is by merits due for the post , is going to retire ?
Nye Bro 6 years ago

Rogue Lawyer, if we are talking about merit here, then forget about Atuguba. Do you understand merit? You rather need to refer to seniority 'cos there's no way that strange supreme court justice called Atuguba will be appoint ...
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Rogue Lawyer, if we are talking about merit here, then forget about Atuguba. Do you understand merit? You rather need to refer to seniority 'cos there's no way that strange supreme court justice called Atuguba will be appointed by Nana. Atuguba disgraced himself before the whole world during the 2012 election petition...
ROGUE LAWYER 6 years ago

i understand where you are coming from as a payback time to the honesty.
seniority + long integrity standing = merits in this equation, but if you want to use the 2012 election petition against him , that is your opinion. ...
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i understand where you are coming from as a payback time to the honesty.
seniority + long integrity standing = merits in this equation, but if you want to use the 2012 election petition against him , that is your opinion. what i want all of you to admit after ignoring justice Atuguba is that , Akuffu Addo did not follow the due process but went on political colors , nobody will fight him because he hold the executive powers in our democracy .
beside, justice Atuguba of all standing will never ask or seek for favor because favoritism in justice delivery is dangerous and equals to corruption he understand this principles
Amaliba 6 years ago

Over our dead bodies.It will NEVER happen. Atuguba bye bye bye. Enjoy your retirement.

Over our dead bodies.It will NEVER happen. Atuguba bye bye bye. Enjoy your retirement.
ROGUE LAWYER 6 years ago

you hold no apology to anybody except your GOD , but admit it that , it is not the due process.
these are the reasons i am convinced that council of state is the most useless body to waste the taxpayers money on them.

you hold no apology to anybody except your GOD , but admit it that , it is not the due process.
these are the reasons i am convinced that council of state is the most useless body to waste the taxpayers money on them.
Hon. Elder Kwame Obeng-Fosu 6 years ago

In this age and now, "he is an Ewe or Akan" is backwardness, barbaric and unpatriotic. This must be avoided. However, I am for Justice Dotse.

In this age and now, "he is an Ewe or Akan" is backwardness, barbaric and unpatriotic. This must be avoided. However, I am for Justice Dotse.
Tom 6 years ago

Where are you Atuguba?

Where are you Atuguba?
Kwaa 6 years ago

My favorite is Justice Dotse,a nice and impartial Judge.
He deserves to be our Chief Justice.

My favorite is Justice Dotse,a nice and impartial Judge.
He deserves to be our Chief Justice.
Ahamakah Elikplim 6 years ago

Justice Dotse deserves to be the chief justice

Justice Dotse deserves to be the chief justice
anna 6 years ago

Pls justce Doste very honst man

Pls justce Doste very honst man
Terre 6 years ago

Whoever is going to be the next Chief Justice would need Justice Atugba's expertise to succeed just like Georgina Wood relied on Atugba throughout her tenure as Chief justice. Only the unlearned would hold 2012 election petit ...
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Whoever is going to be the next Chief Justice would need Justice Atugba's expertise to succeed just like Georgina Wood relied on Atugba throughout her tenure as Chief justice. Only the unlearned would hold 2012 election petition case against Atugba or any other Supreme court justice.
Amaliba 6 years ago

Atuguba middle name is NPP hater.

Atuguba middle name is NPP hater.
yes 6 years ago

it is our time, we will play politics, both substantiated their votes during the election petition ruling with reasonable arguments. They have also demonstrated fair, sensible and reasonable judgments in the aftermath. I will ...
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it is our time, we will play politics, both substantiated their votes during the election petition ruling with reasonable arguments. They have also demonstrated fair, sensible and reasonable judgments in the aftermath. I will personally choose Dotse but Enin is also good.
ERNESTUS SOWAH 6 years ago

Compared to Dotse, you reduced Anin's achievements only stressing his interest in mundane things like football. Is it intentional

Compared to Dotse, you reduced Anin's achievements only stressing his interest in mundane things like football. Is it intentional
Shaize 6 years ago

Dotse is my favourite for the next CJ because of how he handled some corruption cases at our Apex court.

Dotse is my favourite for the next CJ because of how he handled some corruption cases at our Apex court.
Nana 6 years ago

Where does Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah come from - town and region please?

Where does Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah come from - town and region please?
Ibrahim Abdulai-Ejura 6 years ago

Of course, justice Atuguba is the next chief justice even if he has to retire tomorrow. So nobody should bring the issue of the 2012 court issue here because, it was a panel decision and not Justice Atuguba decision.

Of course, justice Atuguba is the next chief justice even if he has to retire tomorrow. So nobody should bring the issue of the 2012 court issue here because, it was a panel decision and not Justice Atuguba decision.
KG 6 years ago

You are very funny. Akufo Addo dare not appoint that biased judge.

You are very funny. Akufo Addo dare not appoint that biased judge.
Ibrahim Abdulai-Ejura 6 years ago

Of course, justice Atuguba is the next chief justice even if he has to retire tomorrow. So nobody should bring the issue of the 2012 court issue here because, it was a panel decision and not Justice Atuguba decision.

Of course, justice Atuguba is the next chief justice even if he has to retire tomorrow. So nobody should bring the issue of the 2012 court issue here because, it was a panel decision and not Justice Atuguba decision.
Ibrahim Abdulai-Ejura 6 years ago

Of course, justice Atuguba is the next chief justice even if he has to retire tomorrow. So nobody should bring the issue of the 2012 court issue here because, it was a panel decision and not Justice Atuguba decision.

Of course, justice Atuguba is the next chief justice even if he has to retire tomorrow. So nobody should bring the issue of the 2012 court issue here because, it was a panel decision and not Justice Atuguba decision.
Ibrahim Abdulai-Ejura 6 years ago

Of course, justice Atuguba is the next chief justice even if he has to retire tomorrow. So nobody should bring the issue of the 2012 court issue here because, it was a panel decision and not Justice Atuguba decision.

Of course, justice Atuguba is the next chief justice even if he has to retire tomorrow. So nobody should bring the issue of the 2012 court issue here because, it was a panel decision and not Justice Atuguba decision.
Ibrahim Abdulai-Ejura 6 years ago

Of course, justice Atuguba is the next chief justice even if he has to retire tomorrow. So nobody should bring the issue of the 2012 court issue here because, it was a panel decision and not Justice Atuguba decision.

Of course, justice Atuguba is the next chief justice even if he has to retire tomorrow. So nobody should bring the issue of the 2012 court issue here because, it was a panel decision and not Justice Atuguba decision.
Kwasi Brown 6 years ago

The way the Supreme Court has been politicized, the President must appoint an "outsider",straight from private practice, to bring some freshness to the leadership of the Judiciary

The way the Supreme Court has been politicized, the President must appoint an "outsider",straight from private practice, to bring some freshness to the leadership of the Judiciary
KWASHIE ADJAH 6 years ago

NEXT CHIEF JUSTICE IS JONES MAWULOM DOTSE FOR HIS CREATIVITY IN "CREATE, LOOT AND SHARE" DESCRIPTION OF THE NDC VILE AND NAKED CORRUPTION AND STEALING OF GHANA'S FINANCIAL RESOURCES. IT IS DOTSE BECAUSE THE VOLTA REGION HAS N ...
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NEXT CHIEF JUSTICE IS JONES MAWULOM DOTSE FOR HIS CREATIVITY IN "CREATE, LOOT AND SHARE" DESCRIPTION OF THE NDC VILE AND NAKED CORRUPTION AND STEALING OF GHANA'S FINANCIAL RESOURCES. IT IS DOTSE BECAUSE THE VOLTA REGION HAS NOT HAD CHIEF JUSTICE IN GHANA AND THE NPP WANTS TO WOO THE ELECTORAL BRIDE OF THE VOLTA REGION TILL THE NPP MARRIES THE VOLTA REGION, AS PROMISED BY THE PRESIDENT NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO ADDO.
Dessie 6 years ago

Minority should vigorously oppose any name link to Akuffo Addo avoiding conflict of interet

Minority should vigorously oppose any name link to Akuffo Addo avoiding conflict of interet
CARO 6 years ago

ALL THIS IS PR GIMMICK BY AKUFO ADDO. HE WILL GIVE THE CHIEF JUSTICE POST TO SOPHIA AKUFFO. JUST WAIT AND SEE, WHAT WILL HAPPEN.

ALL THIS IS PR GIMMICK BY AKUFO ADDO. HE WILL GIVE THE CHIEF JUSTICE POST TO SOPHIA AKUFFO. JUST WAIT AND SEE, WHAT WILL HAPPEN.
black prophet 6 years ago

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ATYCO #ONE THE CITIZEN! 6 years ago

Dotse has proven time and again that he is honest and justice when it comes to judgment. Anim Yeboah is a criminal, corrupt and liar of a judge. If it is given to him, the whole judicial service will come to it knees worse th ...
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Dotse has proven time and again that he is honest and justice when it comes to judgment. Anim Yeboah is a criminal, corrupt and liar of a judge. If it is given to him, the whole judicial service will come to it knees worse than before. It will be full of vices, dishonest, injustice, scandals upon scandals, perversion and distortion of justice. I stand to be corrected but Justice Dotse brought the popular statement,"create, loot and share". Anim Yeboah has shown his infedelity in so many instances with the issue like the 2012 election petition case.
father 6 years ago

If you said Ghana belong to Akans and Ewe hate Akans, is because Ewe's are very intelligent and educated. Justice Kpegah will be the best for the next Justice.

If you said Ghana belong to Akans and Ewe hate Akans, is because Ewe's are very intelligent and educated. Justice Kpegah will be the best for the next Justice.
ISSA ABONGO 6 years ago

JUSTICE KPEGAH HAS RETIRED AND REARING GOATS AND CHICKEN IN HIS OFFICIAL RESIDENCE WHICH EH REFUSES TO VACATE, THOUGH HE IS RETIRED FOR OVER TEN YEARS NOW, FROM THE JUDICIAL SERVICE.

JUSTICE KPEGAH HAS RETIRED AND REARING GOATS AND CHICKEN IN HIS OFFICIAL RESIDENCE WHICH EH REFUSES TO VACATE, THOUGH HE IS RETIRED FOR OVER TEN YEARS NOW, FROM THE JUDICIAL SERVICE.
Amaliba 6 years ago

Apuuuuuuu !, Kpegah is sick in the head , a certified NPP hater, it will never happen.

Apuuuuuuu !, Kpegah is sick in the head , a certified NPP hater, it will never happen.
The Tempest. 6 years ago

What is that nonsense that ewes are educated and intelligent.
Who gave them that silly description ?
Ewes are noted for stealing, envious and backstabbers.
All the major political thieves are ewes.
True or false ?

What is that nonsense that ewes are educated and intelligent.
Who gave them that silly description ?
Ewes are noted for stealing, envious and backstabbers.
All the major political thieves are ewes.
True or false ?
blake 6 years ago

Justice Dotse will be the right guy for the job.

Justice Dotse will be the right guy for the job.
Bright 6 years ago

Dotse is already 64 yrs. Besides he wasnt consistent during the election petition.

Dotse is already 64 yrs. Besides he wasnt consistent during the election petition.
Ghanaman 6 years ago

There should another woman, simple.
Atuguba is an a...hole and corrupt. Otherwise Anin Yeboah or Dotse fits the cap.

There should another woman, simple.
Atuguba is an a...hole and corrupt. Otherwise Anin Yeboah or Dotse fits the cap.
Clay 6 years ago

GREATNESS IS IN YOU, NOT FORMAL EDUCATION
Formal education is good and if you are handed the opportunity, attain its highest degree but greatness resides in you. Dear new SHS leavers out there. things might not happen the wa ...
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GREATNESS IS IN YOU, NOT FORMAL EDUCATION
Formal education is good and if you are handed the opportunity, attain its highest degree but greatness resides in you. Dear new SHS leavers out there. things might not happen the way you planned them, do not be depressed, do not take your lives. There is absolutely nothing that you can not do in this world as long as you have the most powerful part (the human mind), you can do all things. Do no always lament over the fact that you did well but no financial helper. Do the re-sit if you do not do well in your exams, if you will not, do not sit idle, go for other education... Success has a direct link with education(knowledge) but not only through formal education (class room education)... The outside world has proven to give practical knowledge than formal education over the years...
Akua Donkor with little education is living well and managed to get two cars and a house from JDM. Shatta wale with only basic education is taking over Ghana with his music, bought a $2m mansion and with an SM empire. Asamoah Gyan with little education is a celebrated footballer and bought a $4m mansion. Delay dropped out of University even at final year...She's still in a comfortable lead. Sarkodie one Ghana's celebrated rappers I hear has had a tertiary education but as at the start of his greatness was with only basic education What then am I saying? GREATNESS RESIDES IN YOU, NOT IN FORMAL EDUCATION... The intellectuals will understand this piece...
fb@Clay kordak kofie
KWASHIE ADJAH 6 years ago

YOU HAVE MADE ONE OF THE GREATEST CONTRIBUTION EVER ON THE GHANAWEB SITE AND YOU DESERVE AN INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR YOUR THOUGHT. YOU ALSO DESERVE TO BE APPOINTED TO A POSITION WHERE YOU CAN MAKE SUGGESTIONS FOR POLICY FORMUL ...
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YOU HAVE MADE ONE OF THE GREATEST CONTRIBUTION EVER ON THE GHANAWEB SITE AND YOU DESERVE AN INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR YOUR THOUGHT. YOU ALSO DESERVE TO BE APPOINTED TO A POSITION WHERE YOU CAN MAKE SUGGESTIONS FOR POLICY FORMULATION AND IMPLEMENTATION IN EDUCATION IN GHANA. AFRICA IS LAGGING BEHIND IN DEVELOPMENT BECAUSE OUR EDUCATION HAS ALWAYS BEEN ABOUT ACQUIRING QUALIFICATIONS BY HOOK OR CROOK AND SO STUDENTS DO ALL THEY CAN INCLUDING PAYING FOR LEAKED EXAM PAPERS, JUST TO ACQUIRE QUALIFICATIONS FOR JOBS. THE RESULT IS THAT, GHANAIANS AND AFRICANS ARE NO PROBLEM SOLVERS AND SO WE HAVE EDUCATED PEOPLE WITH QUALIFICATIONS AND ARE STILL ENGULFED IN DIRT AND FILTH CHOCKING OUR DRAINS, CAUSING KILLER FLOODS WHEN IT RAINS. WE HAVE BECOME SO DEPENDENT OF QUALIFICATIONS ONLY AND SO APPOINT THE WRONG PEOPLE INTO JOBS THEY ARE NOT CAPABLE OF HANDLING, BECAUSE OUR EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM DOES NOT HAVE A CRITICAL THINKING ELEMENT OR COMPONENT. JUST THIS MORNING, I WAS THINKING ABOUT JOSEPH, ONE OF THE TWELVE SONS OF JACOB IN THE BIBLE, WHO HAD NOT FORMAL EGYPTIAN EDUCATION. HE WAS A SHEPHERD BOY LIKE HIS BROTHERS, THEN SOLD INTO SLAVERY AND THEN IMPRISONED IN EGYPT, BUT BECAUSE OF HIS GOD GIVEN WISDOM, JOSEPH ROSE FROM OBSCURITY TO BECOME THE PRIME MINISTER OF EGYPT, SECOND IN COMMAND TO THE PHAROAH OF HIS TIME. GOD GIVES WISDOM AND MAKES PEOPLE GREAT AND SO GREATNESS IS NOT IN MERE FORMAL EDUCATION. YOU DESERVE THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR YOUR GREAT CONTRIBUTION HERE.
KOBINA GARBRAH, LOWER TOWN, SALTPOND 6 years ago

The position of the next Chief Justice must go to "MR. CREATE, LOOT AND SHARE" I mean Justice Dotse the no-nonsense man who has endeared himself as highly incorruptible and will explain the law as it is. DOTSE ALL THE WAY

The position of the next Chief Justice must go to "MR. CREATE, LOOT AND SHARE" I mean Justice Dotse the no-nonsense man who has endeared himself as highly incorruptible and will explain the law as it is. DOTSE ALL THE WAY
Isaac 6 years ago

Mmm ayigbe man i doubt.

Mmm ayigbe man i doubt.
Freddie 6 years ago

He is patriotic , brave , not tribal ,honest and not corrupt . He coined ' the loot and and share ' now commonly used .

He is patriotic , brave , not tribal ,honest and not corrupt . He coined ' the loot and and share ' now commonly used .
vodoo 6 years ago

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Bawku 6 years ago

I want to be the chief justice

I want to be the chief justice
Dr. 6 years ago

I nominates lawyer Maurice Ampaw (the prostitute lawyer) as our next CJ. He is in good stand as has won many cases to his credit.....hahaha.

I nominates lawyer Maurice Ampaw (the prostitute lawyer) as our next CJ. He is in good stand as has won many cases to his credit.....hahaha.
kofi 6 years ago

I pray justice Dotse take over as the new chief justice in Jesus name

I pray justice Dotse take over as the new chief justice in Jesus name
Brezhnev 6 years ago

If the person is a Lady and is qualified, why shouldn't she get the post? There is no order to who gets the post. It is always the qualified person (with some international experience).

If the person is a Lady and is qualified, why shouldn't she get the post? There is no order to who gets the post. It is always the qualified person (with some international experience).
frelimo 6 years ago

the president must be very careful in whom he will nominate for that position,because between Justices dotse and yeboah, there are about 5seniors, meaning that at any point in time,when the cj is on the panel, these 4 or 5 ju ...
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the president must be very careful in whom he will nominate for that position,because between Justices dotse and yeboah, there are about 5seniors, meaning that at any point in time,when the cj is on the panel, these 4 or 5 justices cannot be part of the panel.in the sitting arrangement, the cj once he/she is the president of the panel,while at the same time the senior most must be the president of the panel,for instance since wood became cj, she has never sat on the same panel with atuguba, therefore the president should have that at the back of his mind in appointing the next cj.
KG 6 years ago

Anybody except atuguba

Anybody except atuguba
@KG 6 years ago

Can't stop laughing KG. You have made my day.

Can't stop laughing KG. You have made my day.
Natse 6 years ago

Jones Dotse dealt a blow to NDC though he was from the Volta region which is perceived by many Ghanaians as stronghold of NDC , Jones Dotse did not support the NDC case also at the election petition of 2012 but made his judge ...
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Jones Dotse dealt a blow to NDC though he was from the Volta region which is perceived by many Ghanaians as stronghold of NDC , Jones Dotse did not support the NDC case also at the election petition of 2012 but made his judgement as clear as honest base on merits of the case in question unlike Atubuga who took the side NDC because the sitting president hails from the same region with him
Dotse is trustworthy for the high position so let NADAA let him have and it suffice the Voltarian to know that they are well placed in this government of NPP too
KWAME 6 years ago

It is definitely Anim-Yeboah. This is our government and no Ewe will be given any post.

It is definitely Anim-Yeboah. This is our government and no Ewe will be given any post.
nAmE@# 6 years ago

Gbemela! Look for the translation.

Gbemela! Look for the translation.
Sulleyman 6 years ago

Why? are you saying that a woman cannot succeed another woman if that is the order? Why are we doing this to women? Why do men think we are the masters of knowledge? Please Mr. President, if a woman is deserving of the positi ...
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Why? are you saying that a woman cannot succeed another woman if that is the order? Why are we doing this to women? Why do men think we are the masters of knowledge? Please Mr. President, if a woman is deserving of the position then give it to her. If Atuguba is next and he will even retire in 3 months, let him enjoy it before retirement. Injustice breeds anger.
Nana Ama 6 years ago

If both Justice Atuguba and Justice Sophia Akuffo were appointed athe same time on November 30th 1995. Then one of them should be appointed..

Secondly, if Justice Atuguba is nearer to his retirement, then Justice Sophia Ak ...
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If both Justice Atuguba and Justice Sophia Akuffo were appointed athe same time on November 30th 1995. Then one of them should be appointed..

Secondly, if Justice Atuguba is nearer to his retirement, then Justice Sophia Akuffo must be appointed regardless of her gender.
It will be very wrong to discriminate against her, simply because she is a woman.
jk Atta 6 years ago

Aisha the powerful Chinese galamseyer should be appointed the next Chief Justice since she and her group havd slept with all the big people in Ghana.

Aisha the powerful Chinese galamseyer should be appointed the next Chief Justice since she and her group havd slept with all the big people in Ghana.
Nana Ama 6 years ago

Both Justice Atuguba and Justice Sophia Akuffo were appointed on November 30, 1995 and they should be the front runners
If Justice Atuguba is nearer to his retirement then Justice Sophia Akuffo should be the next CHIEF JUSTI ...
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Both Justice Atuguba and Justice Sophia Akuffo were appointed on November 30, 1995 and they should be the front runners
If Justice Atuguba is nearer to his retirement then Justice Sophia Akuffo should be the next CHIEF JUSTICE, regardless of her gender,
We are in a civilised Country, therefore we should STOP DICRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN. After all they were given the same training. Shame on you people who are saying that the women are not seen as possible replacement.
God help Ghana.
Public Interest Citizen 6 years ago

I urge President Akufo Addo to consider H. Kwasi Prempeh for the position of Chief Justice.

He will bring youthfulness and fresh perspectives to the bench.

I urge President Akufo Addo to consider H. Kwasi Prempeh for the position of Chief Justice.

He will bring youthfulness and fresh perspectives to the bench.
fair lady 6 years ago

Sophia Akuffo wl b e bext CJ. She is in nadaa's good books.

Sophia Akuffo wl b e bext CJ. She is in nadaa's good books.
Esther Acquah 6 years ago

Whoever deserves it, must bell the cat. Period.

Whoever deserves it, must bell the cat. Period.

Who will be the next Chief Justice?

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