You have no basis for staying in that position - Chief Justice told

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Yaw Wontumi 8 months ago

Torkornoo Getrude must go. Period!!!!

Torkornoo Getrude must go. Period!!!!
Digitat 8 months ago

Why that only NPP guru lawyers are holding brief for the chief justice? Doesn't it hold that the chief justice is biased in favour of the NPP?

Why that only NPP guru lawyers are holding brief for the chief justice? Doesn't it hold that the chief justice is biased in favour of the NPP?
Saul 8 months ago

We are just diluting our democracy and it’s pathetic. Imagine a situation where every new government removes all government employees who were hired by the previous government. What precedent are we setting for the future g ...
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We are just diluting our democracy and it’s pathetic. Imagine a situation where every new government removes all government employees who were hired by the previous government. What precedent are we setting for the future generations. Sad
Busiah 8 months ago

Good question my brother

Good question my brother
Baba 8 months ago

But NPP set precedence. Remember Akuffu Ado removed the EC Chair for the pne who served his purpose.

But NPP set precedence. Remember Akuffu Ado removed the EC Chair for the pne who served his purpose.
Stephen Donkor, New York. 8 months ago

@ MORON YAW WONTUMI AND DIGITAT:

EI! SO JOHN AND HIS NDC HAVE QUICKLY FORGOTTEN WHAT HE PREACHED WHILE IN OPPOSITION? THE CHATHAM HOUSE SPEECH FRESH IN MY MIND!

DOES MAHAMA WANT TO STAY IN OFFICE BEYOND HIS CURRENT TE ...
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@ MORON YAW WONTUMI AND DIGITAT:

EI! SO JOHN AND HIS NDC HAVE QUICKLY FORGOTTEN WHAT HE PREACHED WHILE IN OPPOSITION? THE CHATHAM HOUSE SPEECH FRESH IN MY MIND!

DOES MAHAMA WANT TO STAY IN OFFICE BEYOND HIS CURRENT TERM LIMIT?

* JOHN MAHAMA SHOULD BEWARE OF HOW HE HANDLES THE CHIEF JUSTICE’S PETITION!   JOHN MAHAMA SHOULD GO BACK AND READ WHAT HE SAID ABOUT CHARLOTTE OSEI’S REMOVAL IN HIS SPEECH

BACK IN JANUARY 2023.   GHANAIANS SHOULD READ WHAT MAHAMA SAID AT THE CHATHAM HOUSE IN 2023.

  “The actions of Electoral Commission Chair Jean Mensa and her deputy commissioners, since President Nana Akufo-Addo ousted then-Chairperson Charlotte Osei, have undermined their independence and neutrality, former President John Mahama has said. In a lecture on 'Africa's strategic priorities and global role' at Chatham House, London, Mr Mahama said he used the Charlotte Osei ouster to demonstrate how African leaders undermine institutions of democracy to entrench their stay in power.

 "Africa needs to build stronger institutions to address institutional and political decay", he said, explaining: "In building stronger institutions, civil society organisations (CSOs) in Africa must also be prioritised". On this note, Mr Mahama commended the "many CSOs on our continent that are holding governments accountable" since, in his view, "compounding the socio-economic malaise on the continent, is the erosion of public confidence in state institutions"— .. GHANAWEB 
Stephen Donkor, New York. 8 months ago

@ MORON YAW WONTUMI AND DIGITAT:

EI! SO JOHN MAHAMA AND HIS NDC HAVE QUICKLY FORGOTTEN WHAT HE PREACHED WHILE IN OPPOSITION? THE CHATHAM HOUSE SPEECH FRESH IN MY MIND!

DOES MAHAMA WANT TO STAY IN OFFICE BEYOND HIS CUR ...
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@ MORON YAW WONTUMI AND DIGITAT:

EI! SO JOHN MAHAMA AND HIS NDC HAVE QUICKLY FORGOTTEN WHAT HE PREACHED WHILE IN OPPOSITION? THE CHATHAM HOUSE SPEECH FRESH IN MY MIND!

DOES MAHAMA WANT TO STAY IN OFFICE BEYOND HIS CURRENT TERM LIMIT?

* JOHN MAHAMA SHOULD BEWARE OF HOW HE HANDLES THE CHIEF JUSTICE’S PETITION!   JOHN MAHAMA SHOULD GO BACK AND READ WHAT HE SAID ABOUT CHARLOTTE OSEI’S REMOVAL IN HIS SPEECH

BACK IN JANUARY 2023.   GHANAIANS SHOULD READ WHAT MAHAMA SAID AT THE CHATHAM HOUSE IN 2023.

  “The actions of Electoral Commission Chair Jean Mensa and her deputy commissioners, since President Nana Akufo-Addo ousted then-Chairperson Charlotte Osei, have undermined their independence and neutrality, former President John Mahama has said. In a lecture on 'Africa's strategic priorities and global role' at Chatham House, London, Mr Mahama said he used the Charlotte Osei ouster to demonstrate how African leaders undermine institutions of democracy to entrench their stay in power.

 "Africa needs to build stronger institutions to address institutional and political decay", he said, explaining: "In building stronger institutions, civil society organisations (CSOs) in Africa must also be prioritised". On this note, Mr Mahama commended the "many CSOs on our continent that are holding governments accountable" since, in his view, "compounding the socio-economic malaise on the continent, is the erosion of public confidence in state institutions"— .. GHANAWEB 
Baba 8 months ago

Shut up. What is good forthe goosei is equally gpod for the gander

Shut up. What is good forthe goosei is equally gpod for the gander
Baba 8 months ago

You forgot that Mahzma is only rezponding to petitions. It is constoyuhional. Akuffu Ado didnt do any. He just removed.

You forgot that Mahzma is only rezponding to petitions. It is constoyuhional. Akuffu Ado didnt do any. He just removed.
Moses 8 months ago

The GWCL commercial rate of GHS28 per gallon negatively affect SMEs.

The GWCL commercial rate of GHS28 per gallon negatively affect SMEs.
Fanny (USA) 8 months ago

What is the sin of this hard working CJ? Is it because she younger than her peers. Those head of institutions should speak out. Don’t wait for a change of Government. President Mahama you want to remove all heads of institu ...
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What is the sin of this hard working CJ? Is it because she younger than her peers. Those head of institutions should speak out. Don’t wait for a change of Government. President Mahama you want to remove all heads of institutions? Is this the legacy you are leaving behind?
Kingsley Abebrese (UK) 8 months ago

Eeei Ghana. In other jurisdictions those who are knowledgeable and expert in law would be invited. Hon LPG secretary your party organization you are of the cuff. Reading through your statement you never cited anything against ...
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Eeei Ghana. In other jurisdictions those who are knowledgeable and expert in law would be invited. Hon LPG secretary your party organization you are of the cuff. Reading through your statement you never cited anything against the CJ. You only was ranting. Please if you have no knowledge on a thing leave it to the experts to discuss.
Man Boro 8 months ago

Shame to all of “night witches and wizards “ who secretly walk through corridors of power to undermine independent institutions. God is watching and would uncover your nakedness.

Shame to all of “night witches and wizards “ who secretly walk through corridors of power to undermine independent institutions. God is watching and would uncover your nakedness.
Ofori 8 months ago

Will the world come to an end if she is removed and will you be the chief justice or she will not get food to eat.think of yourself

Will the world come to an end if she is removed and will you be the chief justice or she will not get food to eat.think of yourself
Saul 8 months ago

The world will not end but we are setting a nasty precedent. Another government will not just remove a chief justice but will remove every government employee who was hired by another government. Think about this.

The world will not end but we are setting a nasty precedent. Another government will not just remove a chief justice but will remove every government employee who was hired by another government. Think about this.
Bismark Mawena 8 months ago

If this government fails to remove this chief justice, i will never vote for the NDC again.

If this government fails to remove this chief justice, i will never vote for the NDC again.
Jesus Is God 8 months ago

Jesus Christ is coming soon

Jesus Christ is coming soon
Lucifer 8 months ago

The right place for this witch is hell

The right place for this witch is hell
Opinions Are Like Noses. Everybody Has Them! 8 months ago

The village Assemblyman Mr. Tano has also said his own. That is the beauty of democracy. Even a villager like Mr. Tano has a say even though what he says is a crap and will not pass for a WASSCE logic. Kudos to democracy!

The village Assemblyman Mr. Tano has also said his own. That is the beauty of democracy. Even a villager like Mr. Tano has a say even though what he says is a crap and will not pass for a WASSCE logic. Kudos to democracy!
KOFI tamale 8 months ago

I HAVE ALWAYS SAID THIS COUNTRY CALLED GHANA IS GOING NO WHERE AFTER THE OVER THROW OF NKRUMAH.
VERY SAD COMMENTS FROM FOOTSOLDIER

I HAVE ALWAYS SAID THIS COUNTRY CALLED GHANA IS GOING NO WHERE AFTER THE OVER THROW OF NKRUMAH.
VERY SAD COMMENTS FROM FOOTSOLDIER
HMMMM 8 months ago

EMPTY HEADED MAN

EMPTY HEADED MAN
Charles Acheampongce 8 months ago

When Charlotte Osei was removed by Akuffo Addo you these hypocrites did not speak up but you hypocrites like Kwesi Anning , Stephen Adei and Asante Antwi did not talk when Charlotte Osei was being removed. Gertrude Torkono mu ...
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When Charlotte Osei was removed by Akuffo Addo you these hypocrites did not speak up but you hypocrites like Kwesi Anning , Stephen Adei and Asante Antwi did not talk when Charlotte Osei was being removed. Gertrude Torkono must be booted out of office without delay!
Jimbo 8 months ago

Is it a revenge? Then rest assured that, it won't end here. It will go on and on and on till "thy kingdom comes"

Is it a revenge? Then rest assured that, it won't end here. It will go on and on and on till "thy kingdom comes"
Stephen Donkor, New York. 8 months ago

@ OFUI CHARLES ACHEAMPONG:
GYIMIFUO! DON’T COMPARE APPLES TO BANANAS

CHARLOTTE OSEI WAS CITED FOR MULTIPLE BREACH OF OFFICIAL ETIQUETTE AND PROCUREMENT MALFEASANCE , ACCORDING TO NUMEROUS NEWS REPORTS. HAS TORKUNOO EN ...
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@ OFUI CHARLES ACHEAMPONG:
GYIMIFUO! DON’T COMPARE APPLES TO BANANAS

CHARLOTTE OSEI WAS CITED FOR MULTIPLE BREACH OF OFFICIAL ETIQUETTE AND PROCUREMENT MALFEASANCE , ACCORDING TO NUMEROUS NEWS REPORTS. HAS TORKUNOO ENGAGED IN ANY FINANCIAL MALFEASANCE?

THIS IS HOW THE DAILY GRAPHIC REPORTED SOME OF THE CHARGES BROUGHT AGAINST CHARLOTTES OSEI, BACK IN 2018!

“From the findings we have made on the allegations made against Mrs. Charlotte Osei, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, it is clear she breached the Public Procurement Act, the committee stated.

In all the procurement activities which we had to investigate, the findings have been that Mrs. Charlotte Osei failed to comply with the Public Procurement Act”.

"The procurement activities include the engagement of Sory@Law and Associates for the Commission, the award of several contracts to STL, the two contracts for the partitioning and consultancy service of the new office block, the three contracts awarded for the construction of pre-fabricated district offices of the Commission and consultancy services thereof; the two contracts awarded to Dreamoval Ltd, and finally the two contracts awarded to Quazar Limited from South Africa. Evidence before the committee showed that all these contracts were awarded by Mrs. Charlotte Osei contrary to the Public Procurement Act” the report noted.

“On this we disagree with Mrs. Charlotte Osei because we are convinced that procurement forms an important part of the core business of the Electoral Commission. Indeed, without procuring relevant goods and services, the Electoral Commission will find it difficult, if not impossible, to independently conduct free and fair elections in the country. In fact, procurement is so important to the Electoral Commission, that was why no less a person than the Chairperson is made the head of entity of the Commission.”The Committee said Osei was writing directly to seek approval from the Public Procurement Authority to do restricted and was also writing to companies to notify them of contracts.

The Committee thus contended further that “if procurement of goods and services was not part of the core business of the Electoral Commission as argued by Mrs. Charlotte Osei, why did she take over the above roles directly when there was a Procurement Unit with a Head in the Electoral Commission? We are of the opinion that Mrs. Charlotte Osei always knew that procurement was a very important part of the core business of the Commission, and that was why she personally took over the above roles.”

“On the whole, Mrs. Charlotte Osei’s persistent violation of the Public Procurement showed and in some instance incompetence as found in this report” the Committee stated.— Graphic Online: June 29 2018.
Bro kwesi 8 months ago

Look at this mumuuu

Look at this mumuuu
SHE IS NOT GOING ANYWHERE. STOP THE NONSENSE 8 months ago

The Chief justice is protected by law. Prove your case for her removal, otherwise don't expect her to go anywhere. This is a democracy not jungle law.

The Chief justice is protected by law. Prove your case for her removal, otherwise don't expect her to go anywhere. This is a democracy not jungle law.
Jimbo 8 months ago

This Asane Tannoh has grown wild horns and it is about time those stubborn horns of his are pruned. Anything that doesn't favour him is bad to him. He's increasingly becoming too intolerant by the minute. Who is he to suggest ...
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This Asane Tannoh has grown wild horns and it is about time those stubborn horns of his are pruned. Anything that doesn't favour him is bad to him. He's increasingly becoming too intolerant by the minute. Who is he to suggest that, the Chief Justice should be removed? What has she done? Does she think law is as simple as adding one to one to get two? If that is how law is handled, why do we have to train people to be lawyers. This nonsense must stop. Does he think everybody flows with him? Definitely no but for us to live in harmony and in the interest of peace, we adjust to accommodate fools like him. Doe he think he is the wisest person in Ghana? We all don't belong to one party but which ever party wins power is accepted and all must flow with it. That is how we build a nation. Is the Chief Justice a Ghanaian or an alien? Are we not one people with one destiny? Let me ask ooo. Can Yaw Asane Tannoh do the work of the Chief Justice? If he can't, why? There is a reason. One of the reason is that, Yaw Asane Tannoh doesn't understand the law and so he will mess up if appointed a Chief Justice. If that is the case, then why doesn't he shut up and look up to those who know the law to follow the due process? That stupidity must stop. It is only the fool who thinks he is important. The wise ones know that, at any point in time, they are not the wisest. Yaw Asane Tannoh must be examined in the mind. He is hallucinating.
Jack 8 months ago

What did she do wrong? Tell us.

What did she do wrong? Tell us.
Slim 8 months ago

Sack the bitch?

Sack the bitch?
Buruchabas 8 months ago

This will be the last time the CJ will be removed by the Presidency in consultation with the council of state.Which means next time, no will on any frivolous grounds remove the CJ

This will be the last time the CJ will be removed by the Presidency in consultation with the council of state.Which means next time, no will on any frivolous grounds remove the CJ
Guv'ner 8 months ago

On May 13th 2024, at the inauguration of the 2024 Africa Conference of the International Association of Women Judges, this CJ said of Akufo-Addo:
“His Excellency is a lawyer and champion of justice and his name is definabl ...
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On May 13th 2024, at the inauguration of the 2024 Africa Conference of the International Association of Women Judges, this CJ said of Akufo-Addo:
“His Excellency is a lawyer and champion of justice and his name is definably hatched in the legal history of this country as THE MOST DISTINGUISHED LEGAL PRACTITIONER..."

If, of all the brilliant lawyers Ghana has had even before Akufo-Addo was born, the CJ who is expected to be neutral publicly gushes over a president like this, it plainly shows where her loyalty lies. She has been bought. She must go.

It will be poetic justice if she's removed on 13th May this year.
Idiotic statement 8 months ago

Illiterate imbecile talking rubbish. Are we building a nation or building an incompetent political party like this useless NDC party?

Illiterate imbecile talking rubbish. Are we building a nation or building an incompetent political party like this useless NDC party?
Tweaa 8 months ago

Go and remove her

Go and remove her
Hannan 8 months ago

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Tamale North Boy 8 months ago

Nkwaseasem

Nkwaseasem
anas 8 months ago

A village called Ghana. Every prez want his own EC & Chief Justice. We wait to see the end of the cantata.

A village called Ghana. Every prez want his own EC & Chief Justice. We wait to see the end of the cantata.
THE CHIEF JUSTICE SHOULD HAVE VOLUNTARILY RESIGNED 8 months ago

We all saw how biased this chief justice was in the delivery justice during the dark regime of the corrupt NPP. Common sense should have informed this Akuffo Addo bitch that her evil boyfriend had been crashed out of power an ...
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We all saw how biased this chief justice was in the delivery justice during the dark regime of the corrupt NPP. Common sense should have informed this Akuffo Addo bitch that her evil boyfriend had been crashed out of power and she has to go. It will be an insult to the conscience of the overwhelming majority of people who voted for the NDC, if this corrupt chief justice remains at post.
Gertrude 8 months ago

Torkornoo must be removed from office immediately, she is lucky she did not disappear like happend to some judges. The face she made like a stinking shit alone is enough bases for her removal.

Torkornoo must be removed from office immediately, she is lucky she did not disappear like happend to some judges. The face she made like a stinking shit alone is enough bases for her removal.
Nii 8 months ago

such comments are just sad

such comments are just sad
Kwaky 8 months ago

Every fool in Ghana can talk What sensible thing have you said to justify your assertion,? Stupid fool

Every fool in Ghana can talk What sensible thing have you said to justify your assertion,? Stupid fool
24-Hour Economy Accelerated Speed Required 8 months ago

Council of State Ogah, apply 24-Hr Economy gas to this CJ's palaver. She has eyes but could not see. I bought her fine spectacles too, but she failed to collect. By ill-intent, she decided to be blind to one side. Commot he ...
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Council of State Ogah, apply 24-Hr Economy gas to this CJ's palaver. She has eyes but could not see. I bought her fine spectacles too, but she failed to collect. By ill-intent, she decided to be blind to one side. Commot her quick!

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