Vacant Parliamentary Seats Dispute: Invoking Supreme Court is wrong - Justice Atuguba

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NDC Atubuga shut up 1 year ago

Enjoy your retirement with your 4 wives and numerous children. Your ideas are expired in modern Ghana.

Enjoy your retirement with your 4 wives and numerous children. Your ideas are expired in modern Ghana.
Noah 1 year ago

And court used less than 24 hrs to issue a political order. As if they have teamed up with NPP and already knew what they would do according to plan. This time around the Supreme Court should be made to know that they also ha ...
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And court used less than 24 hrs to issue a political order. As if they have teamed up with NPP and already knew what they would do according to plan. This time around the Supreme Court should be made to know that they also have boundaries. They are also bound by our constitution.
VOLTA NO LONGER NDC WORLD BANK. 1 year ago

Its better for ndc atuguba to dwell in his hole.

Its better for ndc atuguba to dwell in his hole.
ME 1 year ago

NDC buffoons don't learn. That is why even in 2024 JDM's manifesto is enkokoh enkiti enkiti. LOSERS

NDC buffoons don't learn. That is why even in 2024 JDM's manifesto is enkokoh enkiti enkiti. LOSERS
Yaw Nkansah 1 year ago

A case can be filed as URGENCY and due to it's nature can be dealt with quickly.

A case can be filed as URGENCY and due to it's nature can be dealt with quickly.
joseph 1 year ago

They suspended an action and are now deliberating on it. This needs a fast intervention

They suspended an action and are now deliberating on it. This needs a fast intervention
Doe 1 year ago

There is nothing wrong with 4 wives if he can afford it. Solomon , Saul etc who the bible said were much closer to zGod had several wives! At least he's not pretending to.br contented with one as you guys do but persistently ...
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There is nothing wrong with 4 wives if he can afford it. Solomon , Saul etc who the bible said were much closer to zGod had several wives! At least he's not pretending to.br contented with one as you guys do but persistently cheating on her! He's living a honest and dignified life! Idiot!
Mary- Ho public toilet 1 year ago

Another one of them. By their words ye shall know them. These Togolese trokosi Ayigbes.

Another one of them. By their words ye shall know them. These Togolese trokosi Ayigbes.
Blue Pen 1 year ago

The fact that the Bible records a historical fact or event does not necessarily mean the Bible is prescribing that event or situation is a model or example.

The Bible faithfully records all kinds of historical facts and e ...
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The fact that the Bible records a historical fact or event does not necessarily mean the Bible is prescribing that event or situation is a model or example.

The Bible faithfully records all kinds of historical facts and events - both good and bad. Some are meant to be models for us while others are meant to be lessons for us. For instance, the also says that king Solomon's heart was turned away from God unto idols by many of his foreign wives. So do not use the mere fact that some historical fact is recorded in the Bible as excuse to justify your desires and actions. Afterall, the Bible also talks about each man having only one wife - why do you choose to ignore that?
Isaac Musah 1 year ago

The one wife idea was introduced by Paul, not Almighty God. Where in the Bible did God declare that we should marry only one wife? Your colleague is mocking someone who engages in a polygamous marriage and you find nothing wr ...
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The one wife idea was introduced by Paul, not Almighty God. Where in the Bible did God declare that we should marry only one wife? Your colleague is mocking someone who engages in a polygamous marriage and you find nothing wrong with that but when he was properly addressed, you are peeved. Again, leaders have to live an exemplary life and if your God would send leaders who are corrupt for mankind to follow, then their mission should be questionable! Why should I follow someone who is not righteous or upright? Look, Christianity is a man-made religion. It has never been proclaimed in the Bible. It is Paul's idea and not entirely reliable. Jesus' mission was superb but it has been manipulated after his ascension. Read the Bible well, there are some facts about my points there!
yawa 1 year ago

Hello Musah,

Remember though that the bible is God's direct words to mankind and it was written through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Paul could not have wriiten those letters without the inspiration of the Holy Spir ...
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Hello Musah,

Remember though that the bible is God's direct words to mankind and it was written through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Paul could not have wriiten those letters without the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. Kindly read 2 Peter 1:21 - For prophesy never had its origin in the human will, but prophtes though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. Joshua 1:8 - Keep this book of the law always on your lips, meditate on it day and night and be careful to obey everything written in it, then you'll be prosperous and successful. Hope this helps...if Pauls teachings were his own, then you are by extension syaing the bible is not true. The bible is as true as its AUTHOR - GOD!!
Stephen Donkor, New York. 1 year ago

@Isaac Musah:
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness—2nd Timothy 3:16.

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@Isaac Musah:
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness—2nd Timothy 3:16.

Every word in the Bible is written by God’s inspiration, both the New Testament and the Old Testament.
joseph 1 year ago

A VERY GOOD RESPONSE

A VERY GOOD RESPONSE
Emmanuel 1 year ago

Gen. 2:8. God did not create two partners for Adam. He created one woman for Adam

Gen. 2:8. God did not create two partners for Adam. He created one woman for Adam
Missionary Thomas 1 year ago

So Atuguba cannot repent. Is he still receiving tips from John Mahama? After all the mess he caused and the wounds he inflicted on our Nation for declaring Mahama president by the same Supreme Court panel he Chaired. He is n ...
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So Atuguba cannot repent. Is he still receiving tips from John Mahama? After all the mess he caused and the wounds he inflicted on our Nation for declaring Mahama president by the same Supreme Court panel he Chaired. He is not ashamed of himself but still justified injustice. How can the High Court interpret any constitutional dispute. please Atuguba don't try to open the wounds you inflicted on Ghanaians again. pls leave Ghanaians and enjoy your retirement benefits. People like you come what may , God will reward you for your deeds.
Kj 1 year ago

So the current SC judges are receiving tips from Akufo Addo

So the current SC judges are receiving tips from Akufo Addo
Sarfo Bediako 1 year ago

Yes, from that Kwasia Akuffool Addo!

Yes, from that Kwasia Akuffool Addo!
NPP = NEW POISON PARTY 1 year ago

The Supreme Court is bastardising our jurisprudence. They rule on everything to favour NPP. Don't they know what is expected of them to be IMPARTIAL? Gertrude Torkornoo is worse than Anim Yeboah and Jones Dotse put together ...
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The Supreme Court is bastardising our jurisprudence. They rule on everything to favour NPP. Don't they know what is expected of them to be IMPARTIAL? Gertrude Torkornoo is worse than Anim Yeboah and Jones Dotse put together.
Anthony Adusei 1 year ago

Because NDC has never had a good case. They are a confused bunch of lazy criminals who cannot take their time to read. Intellectuals turn fools the moment they join NDC so they will always lose their case in court. They are o ...
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Because NDC has never had a good case. They are a confused bunch of lazy criminals who cannot take their time to read. Intellectuals turn fools the moment they join NDC so they will always lose their case in court. They are only good in loud noise and propaganda.
Sarfo Bediako 1 year ago

Do you mean Kwasia Akuffool Akuffool Addo?

Do you mean Kwasia Akuffool Akuffool Addo?
Sab 1 year ago

Illiterate fool, has the constitution also expired? Some of you just comment without thinking. He is talking about the constitution and laid down procedures. The constitution supersedes the courts and that imbecile Akufo Addo ...
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Illiterate fool, has the constitution also expired? Some of you just comment without thinking. He is talking about the constitution and laid down procedures. The constitution supersedes the courts and that imbecile Akufo Addo who thinks Ghana should be gifted to him. That foolish old man who couldn't manage his own family, yet he thinks he can manage this country. It is because of fools like you that is why the country is in a mess.
Useful Posts 1 year ago

Please, don't insult Atubiga, it is the fault of the wicked journalist who trying to implicate him here. I listened to the interview from beginning to the end. That journalist from Joynews who interviewed him pushed him and m ...
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Please, don't insult Atubiga, it is the fault of the wicked journalist who trying to implicate him here. I listened to the interview from beginning to the end. That journalist from Joynews who interviewed him pushed him and made several suggestions on order to let him make specific pronouncements to condemn the court action by the NPP Mps, but he skillfully avoided him and proceeded with the discussion with maturity. You see the reason why journalists are sometimes assaulted and people don't understand? Why do you want to damage someone's reputation with this kind of evil.
Isaac 1 year ago

Yours is going to retire with a lot Serwa Bronis massaging his short but a BIG 'muscle'! Nppigs, you will always remain a backward people with your egocentric views!

Yours is going to retire with a lot Serwa Bronis massaging his short but a BIG 'muscle'! Nppigs, you will always remain a backward people with your egocentric views!
BB 1 year ago

Does he beg you for money to feed his family?

Does he beg you for money to feed his family?
M.T 1 year ago

Justice Atuguba just explained the issue to himself but he went on explaining until he lost it. The NPP side knew exactly where to go under this circumstance. The speaker had already declared the seats vacant and the Supreme ...
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Justice Atuguba just explained the issue to himself but he went on explaining until he lost it. The NPP side knew exactly where to go under this circumstance. The speaker had already declared the seats vacant and the Supreme Court was the best body to give interpretation of the law whether the speaker's action was constitutional or not. And the court was right in their ruling that speaker has no power to declare the seats vacant. As Atubuga just explained that the case lies in the jurisdiction of the high court, the logical thing to do is to advice the NDC to go there instead of faulting the ruling of the Supreme Court and encouraging their (NDC) unconstitutional conduct. Remember it is the NDC who want the seats declared vacant so they are the ones to go to the high court, not the NPP. One doesn't have to be a lawyer to figure this case out. It's plain and clear. Please use your retirement well and stop showing your NDC colors in important national issues.
Chief 1 year ago

Struggling to make himself relevant. When you had your time, what did you do with it? Was it not pure politics?

Struggling to make himself relevant. When you had your time, what did you do with it? Was it not pure politics?
Nyenono 1 year ago

You make the day bro

You make the day bro
Atsu 1 year ago

Corrupt Atuguba should shut up who don’t know you took bribe from Go1 and pronounced him winner of 2012 elections

Corrupt Atuguba should shut up who don’t know you took bribe from Go1 and pronounced him winner of 2012 elections
Moshe 1 year ago

Be measure in what you say to the public. It is indecorum and unbecoming of a literate to make a sweepy statement to attack a person. Bring out your argument to counteract other's instead of making a recourse to insults. Is ...
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Be measure in what you say to the public. It is indecorum and unbecoming of a literate to make a sweepy statement to attack a person. Bring out your argument to counteract other's instead of making a recourse to insults. Is education about such low standard? No! Be ashamed of yourself for insulting the revered legal expert.
Doe 1 year ago

Tell you the place and family he comes from! Useless village popper!

Tell you the place and family he comes from! Useless village popper!
Dade 1 year ago

He comes from the north and what is special about being from the north? His family has value only to you trokosis. Of what importance or value is the name Atuguba to people in the interior? Maybe in his native north the name ...
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He comes from the north and what is special about being from the north? His family has value only to you trokosis. Of what importance or value is the name Atuguba to people in the interior? Maybe in his native north the name Atuguba means royalty, but it means nothing elsewhere. You can worship the name and where he comes from but to others, its just the name of another person from the north. He has the dubious reputation of handing over "victory" to his fellow northerner John Mahama at the Supreme Court in 2012. That is the single action that brings him to remembrance.
Game Changer 1 year ago

@Dade... At least Northners and trokosis have credibility to you ashanti N akyem apes. Kwaseato, your criminal group called NPP is now led by a Northner. Hehehehehe

@Dade... At least Northners and trokosis have credibility to you ashanti N akyem apes. Kwaseato, your criminal group called NPP is now led by a Northner. Hehehehehe
the Villager 1 year ago

Some stupid persons like Dade ought to be ignored, but with this mentality it is OK to tell him one thing, Mr. Dade go to the Law faculty at Legon and ask for Prof. Atuguba and see who he is. He is the cousin of tis Justice ...
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Some stupid persons like Dade ought to be ignored, but with this mentality it is OK to tell him one thing, Mr. Dade go to the Law faculty at Legon and ask for Prof. Atuguba and see who he is. He is the cousin of tis Justice you demean.. Prof. Atuguba was banned by the Lawyers Assoc because he exposed judges for taking bribes to expense justice
Evans 1 year ago

@Atsu,you and who "don't know" that Justice Atuguba took bribe to declare the NDC as winners of the 2012 elections;another NPP lie, I believe you and your people were witnesses to this transaction. Look, as for this time arou ...
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@Atsu,you and who "don't know" that Justice Atuguba took bribe to declare the NDC as winners of the 2012 elections;another NPP lie, I believe you and your people were witnesses to this transaction. Look, as for this time around the NPP lies will not wash, Ghana is voting JM and NDC is coming back, God willing.
SC should be scrapped 1 year ago

We shall see after the elections. Corrupt SC Justices.

We shall see after the elections. Corrupt SC Justices.
JACK TORONTO 1 year ago

You can take over the Supreme court if your party wins the elections in forty years time.

You can take over the Supreme court if your party wins the elections in forty years time.
John,Tema 1 year ago

You study law for 100yrs if you're dishonest you can never any sensible judgement when a case is presented to.That is the problem with Ghanaians who practice law.

You study law for 100yrs if you're dishonest you can never any sensible judgement when a case is presented to.That is the problem with Ghanaians who practice law.
Kk 1 year ago

Look at this NDC criminal who dubiously took the NPP victory away from them in the Supreme Court
Get away with your nonsense. Next stand compete for the flagbearer slot for the ndc.

Look at this NDC criminal who dubiously took the NPP victory away from them in the Supreme Court
Get away with your nonsense. Next stand compete for the flagbearer slot for the ndc.
Doe 1 year ago

Justice atugiba is 100% spot on. This statement comes from failures like you!

Justice atugiba is 100% spot on. This statement comes from failures like you!
Enam 1 year ago

Senior politician good morning

Senior politician good morning
Sethoo 1 year ago

A 25year old British or American lawyer is more intelligent than this Atuguba so he can't be a senior to many of us.

A 25year old British or American lawyer is more intelligent than this Atuguba so he can't be a senior to many of us.
Lopez 1 year ago

Justice Atuguba is part of the Ndc grand scheme to create confusion in Parliament just to thwart the government's economic plans. He's now showing his true colours as to why he ruled for Ndc during Npp's supreme court appeal ...
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Justice Atuguba is part of the Ndc grand scheme to create confusion in Parliament just to thwart the government's economic plans. He's now showing his true colours as to why he ruled for Ndc during Npp's supreme court appeal against the 2012 election contest.
Yaw 1 year ago

Government economic plans indeed! You have 8 years and had no plans now left with less than one month you claim to have plans? Tickle yourself and laugh! Idiots!

Government economic plans indeed! You have 8 years and had no plans now left with less than one month you claim to have plans? Tickle yourself and laugh! Idiots!
Fuudian lomotey 1 year ago

Atukuba kwasia mpanin gyimiifoo like you and your mahama kwasiato ofui like you odwanfunu and your stupid mahama kromfoo. NDCFOO nkwasiafoo nkurasefoo akromfoo Agyimiifoo bullu bullu.

Atukuba kwasia mpanin gyimiifoo like you and your mahama kwasiato ofui like you odwanfunu and your stupid mahama kromfoo. NDCFOO nkwasiafoo nkurasefoo akromfoo Agyimiifoo bullu bullu.
Darko Amoah 1 year ago

LAWS MAY VARYING INTERPRETATIONS

In legal regimes of democracies, the Supreme courts are made up of a panel and cases are decided upon unanimously or by majority. Even at the apex of legal experts, opinions differ among la ...
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LAWS MAY VARYING INTERPRETATIONS

In legal regimes of democracies, the Supreme courts are made up of a panel and cases are decided upon unanimously or by majority. Even at the apex of legal experts, opinions differ among lawyers and judges. At best, this is Atuguba's opinion.
Ali 1 year ago

Well said Atuguba. It is only a political corrupt judicial which will see clear case of evidence of article 97 h want to give different interpretation tof the matter. Very dispointed to the supreme court.

Well said Atuguba. It is only a political corrupt judicial which will see clear case of evidence of article 97 h want to give different interpretation tof the matter. Very dispointed to the supreme court.
Agbeli 1 year ago

Atuguba says nothing wrong here he is in favour of the case going through the court system unlike the NDC's position that the Supreme Court has no jurisdiction over the workings of Parliament. So far as Atuguba is concerned, ...
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Atuguba says nothing wrong here he is in favour of the case going through the court system unlike the NDC's position that the Supreme Court has no jurisdiction over the workings of Parliament. So far as Atuguba is concerned, NPP majority should have sent the case to the High Court for the stay of execution then the High Court will refer the case to the Supreme Court for adjudication.
DD 1 year ago

Hon. Rt speaker is the one who invoked the constitution. And constitutional matters are dealt with at the Supreme Court. Justice Atukuba , please keep quiet. Your views are not the views of the Majority leader. Majority lead ...
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Hon. Rt speaker is the one who invoked the constitution. And constitutional matters are dealt with at the Supreme Court. Justice Atukuba , please keep quiet. Your views are not the views of the Majority leader. Majority leader preferred to be at Supreme Court and not any other Court.
General 1 year ago

By is these news to hear this from you Atuguba? The most worse judgement ever in the history of Ghana was delivered by you Atuguba, where over voting was given another name by you called ballot stuffing and that was not wrong ...
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By is these news to hear this from you Atuguba? The most worse judgement ever in the history of Ghana was delivered by you Atuguba, where over voting was given another name by you called ballot stuffing and that was not wrong,any way you are speaking your opinion as Martin Amidu too is speaking his opinion fortunately the supreme court justices opinion is what matters and shall stand
as when you were on the seat when other legal expects opinions were deferent from you Atuguba even those sitting on the bench with you four had deferent opinion from you by yours plus the other four stayed so shall it be
Chris 1 year ago

Time will tell. Will surely come back to us one day.

Time will tell. Will surely come back to us one day.
WHICH OTHER COURT INTERPRETS CONSTITUTION 1 year ago

Atuguba don't come and annoy us again. Which other court is clothed with the power to interpret the constitution? The injunction was a consequential order to the substantive case. Are you saying that a complainant to 5he Supr ...
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Atuguba don't come and annoy us again. Which other court is clothed with the power to interpret the constitution? The injunction was a consequential order to the substantive case. Are you saying that a complainant to 5he Supreme Court cannot appeal the Supreme Court to grant consequential orders to a substantive case?
Joko 1 year ago

The fact that Article 97 ( tenure of an MP) (g) and (h)( cross carpeting) is disputed says a lot about how low minded Ghanaians are . We are so dishonest and partisan that we have become idiots.

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The fact that Article 97 ( tenure of an MP) (g) and (h)( cross carpeting) is disputed says a lot about how low minded Ghanaians are . We are so dishonest and partisan that we have become idiots.

How can anybody think that that clause was meant for the intentions of an MP in a future election when the whole article talks about tenure of a current MP.

Are we saying if an MP wins an election for NPP, in the future they cannot join NDC and contest ? What wld be the reason behind that law ? Curtailment of a persons political rights ?
Adom 1 year ago

Fa wo gyimie ko.

Fa wo gyimie ko.
Citizen8 1 year ago

Stealing the 2012 elections for Mahama by your corrupt judgement is worse. Dishonourable Judge

Stealing the 2012 elections for Mahama by your corrupt judgement is worse. Dishonourable Judge
Mr NiceGuy 1 year ago

Noble & Respected Justice Atuguba, God will grant you very long and healthy life. In 45 days time, order will put disorder to order. Then sanity will prevail. As predicted by several credible polls and surveys, this sanity sh ...
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Noble & Respected Justice Atuguba, God will grant you very long and healthy life. In 45 days time, order will put disorder to order. Then sanity will prevail. As predicted by several credible polls and surveys, this sanity shall cast as rainbow, soon after over 53.9 % of citizens of the Land demonstrate their will.
Citizen8 1 year ago

Atuguba please nobody takes lessons on morality from a prostitute. Stealing the 2012 elections from Nana Addo to Mahama with your bogus and corrupt judgment is worse than this. Don't disturb our ears.

Atuguba please nobody takes lessons on morality from a prostitute. Stealing the 2012 elections from Nana Addo to Mahama with your bogus and corrupt judgment is worse than this. Don't disturb our ears.
Agyaaku 1 year ago

Good. That's how u see it like you did in the past. Sir, please enjoy your retirement.

Good. That's how u see it like you did in the past. Sir, please enjoy your retirement.
Nee 1 year ago

What else were Ghanaians expecting from this man?. The same.person who overlooked evidence in the election petition and used almost 10 minutes to deliver judgement for his ndc party.

What else were Ghanaians expecting from this man?. The same.person who overlooked evidence in the election petition and used almost 10 minutes to deliver judgement for his ndc party.
CRUSADER 1 year ago

WHO HAS EVER ASKED FOR YOUR OPINON?rawlings'ass licker! Are you not of the same soup?learned but fool lot,isn't it better you swallow your opinon,Gh dont want it! Shaaame!

WHO HAS EVER ASKED FOR YOUR OPINON?rawlings'ass licker! Are you not of the same soup?learned but fool lot,isn't it better you swallow your opinon,Gh dont want it! Shaaame!
Konkontibaa 1 year ago

Now I understand why some disgruntled soldiers take advantage and overthrow democratic governments, foooools calling themselves law makers

Now I understand why some disgruntled soldiers take advantage and overthrow democratic governments, foooools calling themselves law makers
Red 1 year ago

Look at his wicked face . Nobody takes you serious bcos we know you want to be speaker of parliament
Ent

Look at his wicked face . Nobody takes you serious bcos we know you want to be speaker of parliament
Ent
Patriot 1 year ago

The importance of Justice Atuguba's statement is being lost with all the venom against his comments. What's important is that he did not say the Judiciary has no mandate to hear this case, as is their right to resolve constit ...
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The importance of Justice Atuguba's statement is being lost with all the venom against his comments. What's important is that he did not say the Judiciary has no mandate to hear this case, as is their right to resolve constitutional disputes and interpretation rather he says the High Court should have heard the case first. He is wrong, however, to say the Supreme Court cannot intervene directly in a case of this constitutional importance and gravity.
Tom 1 year ago

illiterate akuffo addo justices at the supreme court…what a joke and a jerk president….

illiterate akuffo addo justices at the supreme court…what a joke and a jerk president….
Kwadwo 1 year ago

Noa, an ExParte is urgently dealth with per the law, pls.

Noa, an ExParte is urgently dealth with per the law, pls.
God have mercy on Ghana 1 year ago

So we all now understand that the Supreme Court of the Republic of Ghana has now become a place of refuge for the NPP whenever they want to have their way in any situation. God have mercy on Ghana and grant us peace

So we all now understand that the Supreme Court of the Republic of Ghana has now become a place of refuge for the NPP whenever they want to have their way in any situation. God have mercy on Ghana and grant us peace
Kwame 1 year ago

Panyin kwasiaaaaaaaaaa

Panyin kwasiaaaaaaaaaa
Menipa 1 year ago

Misquoting
I listen to him.. He kept changing his stand between lines and now we ve this headline. He admitted nothing wrong but share his opinion as a politician

Misquoting
I listen to him.. He kept changing his stand between lines and now we ve this headline. He admitted nothing wrong but share his opinion as a politician
Vincent Antwi Adjei 1 year ago

Even in your retirement you are still biased and showing your true political colours. You are not wiser than the 5 member panel who made the order. We will never forget your abysmal four minutes rulling in the election petiti ...
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Even in your retirement you are still biased and showing your true political colours. You are not wiser than the 5 member panel who made the order. We will never forget your abysmal four minutes rulling in the election petition
kwame 1 year ago

he is wiser than your entire family including that your chimpanzee president.

he is wiser than your entire family including that your chimpanzee president.
Joseph Danquah 1 year ago

Of course no fair-minded Ghanaian would expect anything different from Justice Atugbiga, an apparent staunch supporter of NDC, who in spite of all the solid evidence adduced at the election petition trial in 2012, whent ahead ...
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Of course no fair-minded Ghanaian would expect anything different from Justice Atugbiga, an apparent staunch supporter of NDC, who in spite of all the solid evidence adduced at the election petition trial in 2012, whent ahead to throw out the NPP petition. No right thinking Ghanaian would expect any thing different from him when he adjucates or comments on any dispute between NPP and NDC.
Please Mr Justice, keep your openion on the issue to yourself. Ghanaians know where your allegiance lies.
Kwesi 1 year ago

Ghanaians should listen to the wise counsel by JSC Atuguba. Article 97 is written in plain English and doesn't need any interpretations whatsoever. Therefore Alexander Afenyo-Markin should NOT have gone to the SC.
The case r ...
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Ghanaians should listen to the wise counsel by JSC Atuguba. Article 97 is written in plain English and doesn't need any interpretations whatsoever. Therefore Alexander Afenyo-Markin should NOT have gone to the SC.
The case required Article 99, also written in plain English, to have been invoked by Afenyo-Markin. Clearly, the 5 justices of the SC erred
WHY NPP 1 year ago

I always say every thing that has beginning has ending. NPP can rule Ghana 10000 years, one day they would leave. Ghanaians are watching and listening. NPP is in EC and all the Ghanaian institutions but as iddi amin, gaddafi, ...
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I always say every thing that has beginning has ending. NPP can rule Ghana 10000 years, one day they would leave. Ghanaians are watching and listening. NPP is in EC and all the Ghanaian institutions but as iddi amin, gaddafi, sadam husan did not take their countries with them, so shall NPP will not take ghana away from Ghanaians.
JJ 1 year ago

Atuguba ooooh how. you are becoming more useless and too political.
You used 5 minutes to pronounce Mahama President.

Atuguba ooooh how. you are becoming more useless and too political.
You used 5 minutes to pronounce Mahama President.
ZUZA 1 year ago

Another senile old goat. This whole brouhaha stems from wrongful or otherwise interpretations of provisions in the constitution. Which body is mandated to interpret the constitution. It’s the Supreme Court and not the High ...
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Another senile old goat. This whole brouhaha stems from wrongful or otherwise interpretations of provisions in the constitution. Which body is mandated to interpret the constitution. It’s the Supreme Court and not the High Court. The High Court has jurisdiction over the declaration of a seat as vacant and not the Speaker of Parliament. That is the only role of the High Court in this issue. When the issue also incorporates the possible disenfranchisement of constituents and therefore borders on denying their human rights, it’s the Supreme Court that has the power of interpretation.
Andrews 1 year ago

Gyimifor

Gyimifor
Street Lawyer 1 year ago

So this is the kind of garbage the journalists have been churning out for us on this platform? Imagine I didn't have the chance to watch the interview from beginning to the end, I would have been misled by the caption of this ...
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So this is the kind of garbage the journalists have been churning out for us on this platform? Imagine I didn't have the chance to watch the interview from beginning to the end, I would have been misled by the caption of this article. Why didn't you touch on the greater part where he supported the suit and even encouraged the Supreme court to help resolve the issue? He said it was wrong for the NPP Mps to approach the SC with it, but he said the first point of call should have been the high court, and if they have challenges with an interpretation, they'll refer it to the SC. However, in the final analysis, he said whatever it is, the supreme court has jurisdictions superior powers over all the courts in the country (words to that effect). He even said, the posturing of parties to a case brought before the court can let the court take an action in a way (words to that effect). I suspected it from the way the journalist was pushing him with suggestive wordings that, he wanted to incriminate him. Why wouldn't our journalists focus on development news but try to turn the media landscape to overly political journalism like that.
Street Lawyer 1 year ago

So this is the kind of garbage the journalists have been churning out for us on this platform? Imagine I didn't have the chance to watch the interview from beginning to the end, I would have been misled by the caption of this ...
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So this is the kind of garbage the journalists have been churning out for us on this platform? Imagine I didn't have the chance to watch the interview from beginning to the end, I would have been misled by the caption of this article. Why didn't you touch on the greater part where he supported the suit and even encouraged the Supreme court to help resolve the issue? He didn't say it was wrong for the NPP Mps to approach the SC with it per se, but he said the first point of call should have been the high court, and if they have challenges with an interpretation, they'll refer it to the SC. However, in the final analysis, he said whatever it is, the supreme court has jurisdictions superior powers over all the courts in the country (words to that effect). He even said, the posturing of parties to a case brought before the court can let the court take an action in a way (words to that effect). I suspected it from the way the journalist was pushing him with suggestive wordings that, he wanted to incriminate him. Why wouldn't our journalists focus on development news but try to turn the media landscape to overly political journalism like that.
Citizen8 1 year ago

@Street Lawyer, the answer to the question you posed in the last sentence of your comment is found in the simple fact that most, if not all of, our journalists aren't intelligent enough. They don't educate themselves on issue ...
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@Street Lawyer, the answer to the question you posed in the last sentence of your comment is found in the simple fact that most, if not all of, our journalists aren't intelligent enough. They don't educate themselves on issues and that explains why most of them are only interested in sensationalism. Unfortunately, just a few of them bring any good understanding to any discourse.
Yaw 1 year ago

after taking bribes to declare Mahama as president in the election dispute, he won't keep quiet to enjoy his pension. Corrupt and untrustworthy judge.

after taking bribes to declare Mahama as president in the election dispute, he won't keep quiet to enjoy his pension. Corrupt and untrustworthy judge.
Nii 1 year ago

Was pre determined

Was pre determined
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Maaka maaka 1 year ago

Why didn't the supreme court refers them back to the high court as you are saying.

Why didn't the supreme court refers them back to the high court as you are saying.
TomTom 1 year ago

This man is double tongued person. If he was an ordinary person, I would have understood but a former Justice? Please, don't lower yourself because of politics.

This man is double tongued person. If he was an ordinary person, I would have understood but a former Justice? Please, don't lower yourself because of politics.
Corrupt Justice Atuguba 1 year ago

His Partisan mindset deprives him of any decent legal opinion

His Partisan mindset deprives him of any decent legal opinion
Eric prebi 1 year ago

You don’t need to talk about this because because of your position as justice of higher court

You don’t need to talk about this because because of your position as justice of higher court
FTT 1 year ago

What did you say in 2013 election petition, please keep quiet and allow Supreme Court to do their work

What did you say in 2013 election petition, please keep quiet and allow Supreme Court to do their work
Koa 1 year ago

If care and unity is not taken the minority will take political power from the majority. I'm afraid the way things are running in this country and they are the loudest

If care and unity is not taken the minority will take political power from the majority. I'm afraid the way things are running in this country and they are the loudest
Kwame Peter 1 year ago

Fellow Ghanaians,be cautious when affiliating yourselves with NDC,no matter your stature and position in society they will make you look like a fool and nonentity,see what they’ve done to Bagbin and Atuguba with his eyes wi ...
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Fellow Ghanaians,be cautious when affiliating yourselves with NDC,no matter your stature and position in society they will make you look like a fool and nonentity,see what they’ve done to Bagbin and Atuguba with his eyes wide open want to go same way,ok.
Nana 1 year ago

He did that for the clear interpretation of the Constitutional Law being applied and I don’t see anything wrong with that.

He did that for the clear interpretation of the Constitutional Law being applied and I don’t see anything wrong with that.
James 1 year ago

When you were there you never said anything like that. You are now showing your party colours.

When you were there you never said anything like that. You are now showing your party colours.
Yaw Nkansah 1 year ago

Look at you.Are you not ashamed of yourself?

Look at you.Are you not ashamed of yourself?
Alhaji Alhaj 1 year ago

Was it not this justice Atuguba who after eight months of elections petition used only two minutes to pass judgment in favour of NDC for which reason his nephew was rewarded with position of Executive secretary ...
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Was it not this justice Atuguba who after eight months of elections petition used only two minutes to pass judgment in favour of NDC for which reason his nephew was rewarded with position of Executive secretary to President John Mahama. Through out the elections petition this man never voted against NDC in any of the motions.
Wiser 1 year ago

The Nppigs are not matured. They start to insult somebody's parents and they get barrage of insults on their Lilliput in return!

The Nppigs are not matured. They start to insult somebody's parents and they get barrage of insults on their Lilliput in return!
KAMPOT 1 year ago

This rusticated nut who collected his US$5 million bribe from Manhyia to deliver a verdict for Mahama is talking nonsense again.

This rusticated nut who collected his US$5 million bribe from Manhyia to deliver a verdict for Mahama is talking nonsense again.
joseph 1 year ago

what difference does it make??????

what difference does it make??????
Abuu 1 year ago

The bitterness in this man heart is too much because he was thinking he will get the opportunity to become the chief justice. You can kill your self.

The bitterness in this man heart is too much because he was thinking he will get the opportunity to become the chief justice. You can kill your self.
NDC 1 year ago

Look at another black cat from NDC talking.

Look at another black cat from NDC talking.
Kwasi 1 year ago

What else should we expect from you?

What else should we expect from you?
Stephen 1 year ago

Thanks for opinion. Opinions are like noses, everyone has one. I respect you for your opinion. The speaker did not receive a letter of resignation from any of them. Again the political parties did not write to him. In fact th ...
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Thanks for opinion. Opinions are like noses, everyone has one. I respect you for your opinion. The speaker did not receive a letter of resignation from any of them. Again the political parties did not write to him. In fact the duties of the clerk was usurped by Mr speaker. Article 99 could have helped Mr speaker
Zion lion 1 year ago

I am not a lawyer but to my opinion, afenyo must be punished by parliament for not regarding parliamentary standing orders.He is in the best position to understand separation of powers.

I am not a lawyer but to my opinion, afenyo must be punished by parliament for not regarding parliamentary standing orders.He is in the best position to understand separation of powers.
SOA 1 year ago

I have now understood issues concerning our politics in Ghana. It’s all about interest. You just left office and you disagreed with the decisions by your own colleagues.God saves Ghana

I have now understood issues concerning our politics in Ghana. It’s all about interest. You just left office and you disagreed with the decisions by your own colleagues.God saves Ghana
OZYMANDIAS 1 year ago

We remember you so well, Atguba. You were never among the brilliant and brightest judges in the apex court.

We remember you so well, Atguba. You were never among the brilliant and brightest judges in the apex court.
Tuga 1 year ago

This man is beating about the bush.The Supreme Court shall have the final say in this issue. So NDC Atuguba don’t disgrace yourself

This man is beating about the bush.The Supreme Court shall have the final say in this issue. So NDC Atuguba don’t disgrace yourself
K. P. U S of A 1 year ago

You are a retired Supreme Court Justice so you don't speak on certain matters to throw the current ones under the bus. If the ruling had come from the high court's, NDC would also quickly appeal to the Supreme Court for inter ...
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You are a retired Supreme Court Justice so you don't speak on certain matters to throw the current ones under the bus. If the ruling had come from the high court's, NDC would also quickly appeal to the Supreme Court for interpretation so "potɔ gum ne hwie gum be nyinaa kɔ dansɛn krom"

After you took $5 million dollars from Mahama, you came here and lived comfortably here in the USA for a while. You were my neighbor and children still are living in your houses here in Collin County.
You're all corrupt so don't incite any tensions to confuse the people. Because if they had ruled for the NDC you wouldn't have said shit. Please leave the matters to the courts for proper interpretations. The speaker is a lawyer so ask him if what he did was right with six weeks to go for elections. Just because of pocket change you guys are always being influenced so where's your integrity..?
Cc 1 year ago

Imagine this as a lawyer

Imagine this as a lawyer
Kubut3 1 year ago

We all know ATUGUBA is on the payroll of the NDC. I HOPE Akuffo Addo recruited a lot of his people into the military, like Rawlings and Mahama did. If he didn't the NDC SOLDIERS WILL KICK HIM OUT WHEN THEY LOSE THE ELECTIONS ...
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We all know ATUGUBA is on the payroll of the NDC. I HOPE Akuffo Addo recruited a lot of his people into the military, like Rawlings and Mahama did. If he didn't the NDC SOLDIERS WILL KICK HIM OUT WHEN THEY LOSE THE ELECTIONS.
Hmmm 1 year ago

Why won't be wrong for you

Why won't be wrong for you
Nana 1 year ago

This matter has nothing to do with vacation of seats. That is Mr. Bagbin's own misinterpretation of the situation. What is at stake here is that misinterpretation and misapplicagion of the constitution. To that extent, the Su ...
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This matter has nothing to do with vacation of seats. That is Mr. Bagbin's own misinterpretation of the situation. What is at stake here is that misinterpretation and misapplicagion of the constitution. To that extent, the Supreme Court has jurisdiction.
Please Parliament Don't Fight 1 year ago

Papa Daps!
Eeeiii Justice Atuguba, have you soon forgotten your law concerning the interpretation of an Article in a Constitution? It's only the Supreme Court that has the power to interpretation the Constitution. What's ha ...
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Papa Daps!
Eeeiii Justice Atuguba, have you soon forgotten your law concerning the interpretation of an Article in a Constitution? It's only the Supreme Court that has the power to interpretation the Constitution. What's happening in Parliament boards on the interpretation of Article 97. Only the Supreme Court has the power to do that interpretation. As it is now, the Supreme Court has not given any interpretation but only stayed the decision of the Speaker of Parliament. This means that the Speaker should hold on till the Supreme Court brings the actual meaning of the said clause in Article 97.
What is happening is only calling for an interpretation of Article 97.
Musa 1 year ago

The SC has not interpreted the law yet. They have just suspended the ruling bcos they claim to be busy with other stuff. They indeed cannot interpret in favour of NPP bcos article 97 is very clear. This is the reason why the ...
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The SC has not interpreted the law yet. They have just suspended the ruling bcos they claim to be busy with other stuff. They indeed cannot interpret in favour of NPP bcos article 97 is very clear. This is the reason why the ruling is suspended to save their paymasters.
Mash Cody 1 year ago

If going to supreme court with this case is wrong, why didn't the supreme court refer the case back to the High Court. The Apex court saw it reaspnable to handle the case inorder not to prolong it. Because when case goes to t ...
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If going to supreme court with this case is wrong, why didn't the supreme court refer the case back to the High Court. The Apex court saw it reaspnable to handle the case inorder not to prolong it. Because when case goes to the High Court, it pass on to the Apex court at all cause which will be a long case. We move away from this unnecessary delay of cases in the country. Justice Atuguba, it the same thing. They have done a good of making the try short as we are heading towards new elections.
Mash Cody 1 year ago

I haven't read that part of the constitution but for going supreme court, there's nothing wrong about that. Afenyo Markin is right The laws are interpreted by the Judiciary and the parliament. So if legislature is not able to ...
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I haven't read that part of the constitution but for going supreme court, there's nothing wrong about that. Afenyo Markin is right The laws are interpreted by the Judiciary and the parliament. So if legislature is not able to come to conclusion on a matter or there's misunderstanding, the right place then to go is the supreme court for interpretation. So me see nothing wrong here.
Enyo 1 year ago

Old learned man, the invocation of the SC has to do with constitutional interpretation!! Your NDC spectacle is clouding your judgement!!

Old learned man, the invocation of the SC has to do with constitutional interpretation!! Your NDC spectacle is clouding your judgement!!
Pelicles 1 year ago

Atubuga is showing his true colors, first as a die-hard NDC fool and second, he is a typical fool who does not respect the position as a retired CJ. How many of those retired CJ's have commented on the issue other him?

Atu ...
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Atubuga is showing his true colors, first as a die-hard NDC fool and second, he is a typical fool who does not respect the position as a retired CJ. How many of those retired CJ's have commented on the issue other him?

Atubuga, respect they say is earned and you should understand that idiomatic expression. Stop being a naive, idiot and respect the office you retired from. Look at those before you and reason, okay?
Kwabena Ohemeng, London 1 year ago

The NPP took the case to the Supreme Court because they know that the Supreme Court is the judicial arm of the NPP and that it will rule in its favour and it did exactly that. The Supreme Court should have referred the case ...
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The NPP took the case to the Supreme Court because they know that the Supreme Court is the judicial arm of the NPP and that it will rule in its favour and it did exactly that. The Supreme Court should have referred the case to a high Court to deal with it.This makes the decision of the Supreme Court illegal.The speaker has every right to refuse to abide by the Supreme Court's decision.
OLDTIMER 1 year ago

Do this former SC judge supports political mischief in a straight jacket of the law??? These are the educated that are uneducated There should be no SC discretion if it sees an emergency that will undermine the running of the ...
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Do this former SC judge supports political mischief in a straight jacket of the law??? These are the educated that are uneducated There should be no SC discretion if it sees an emergency that will undermine the running of the country? The constitution should be a dynamic document for the national intrest of the people . That may be Wu its supremacy architecture granted a supervisory role to the SC I’ve the two political arms of governance who prone to mischief against the interests of citizens.? Justice Atuguba, didn’t we learn that one of the EC executives created ghost polling stations to favor the NDC in the 2012 elections?? In view of this revelation, was your election petition decision correct.?? Some whites say black people are less intelligent. They may have a point. This issue has political undertones, why get involved? Freedom of speech, we guess.!!!
Nene 1 year ago

Some Ghanaians if an issue is against them, then it's bad.if it favours them is good.

Some Ghanaians if an issue is against them, then it's bad.if it favours them is good.
Nene 1 year ago

If a middle school leaver like me can read article 97 g and h in a simple English language and understand it and unless a supreme court of Ghana interpreted it, then Ghana has a serious problem.

If a middle school leaver like me can read article 97 g and h in a simple English language and understand it and unless a supreme court of Ghana interpreted it, then Ghana has a serious problem.
Nyenono 1 year ago

Masa going to the high Court first before high Court refers
it to Supreme Court is an optional of which that decision lies in the bossom of the plaintiff. The constitution did not forcely stipulate that for the records. ...
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Masa going to the high Court first before high Court refers
it to Supreme Court is an optional of which that decision lies in the bossom of the plaintiff. The constitution did not forcely stipulate that for the records. Let's be realistic here. And please stop that word jurisdictions, jurisdiction you're talking about, whether or not a particular institution has it own jurisdiction, that of the Supreme Court supercedes all other jurisdictions period.
Ghanaba 1 year ago

Atuguba is still talking this is not 2012,why can’t he retire peacefully.

Atuguba is still talking this is not 2012,why can’t he retire peacefully.
Asem 1 year ago

Atuguba you are a disgrace, you were right to give victory to John mahama as E.C. accepted illegality in voting results which proof mahama didn't have 50+1 votes.

Atuguba you are a disgrace, you were right to give victory to John mahama as E.C. accepted illegality in voting results which proof mahama didn't have 50+1 votes.
Twum Barima 1 year ago

PLEASE MY QUESTION IS, WHAT DOES THE CONSTITUTION OF THE PARTIES SAY WHEN A MEMBER GOES INDEPENDENT. THE MEMBER AUTOMATICALLY LOOSES HIS MEMBERSHIP. THIS BROUHAHA IS NEEDLESS. THE FEAR OF BEING THE MINORITY IS THE PROBLEM. ...
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PLEASE MY QUESTION IS, WHAT DOES THE CONSTITUTION OF THE PARTIES SAY WHEN A MEMBER GOES INDEPENDENT. THE MEMBER AUTOMATICALLY LOOSES HIS MEMBERSHIP. THIS BROUHAHA IS NEEDLESS. THE FEAR OF BEING THE MINORITY IS THE PROBLEM. PLEASE DON'T BLAME BAGBIN, HE JUST APPLIED THE RULES AND REGULATIONS. THE SUPREME COURT SHOULD LISTEN TO HON DR NANA ALBERT KAN DAPAAH. THE 7 0, 5 0, ETC WILL CREATE SECURITY PROBLEMS FOR THE COUNTRY. THANKS

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