Amanda Clinton raises four constitutional questions after Torkornoo's removal

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EK 3 months ago

You are not talking about the actions and inactions of such individuals in those positions ..... you can be there and be misbehaving

You are not talking about the actions and inactions of such individuals in those positions ..... you can be there and be misbehaving
Dr Mumbi Seraki 3 months ago

Hello youth of Ghana. You can take your own life with medicine.......for instance 15 paracetamol at once....... or combine medicine and akpeteshie or weedicide.

Hello youth of Ghana. You can take your own life with medicine.......for instance 15 paracetamol at once....... or combine medicine and akpeteshie or weedicide.
KWAKU Baako+ANAS= KWAKU ANANSE 3 months ago

NO REFORMS. NEXT GOVERNMENT WILL REMOVE THE NDC CJ, PERIOD.

NO REFORMS. NEXT GOVERNMENT WILL REMOVE THE NDC CJ, PERIOD.
Landlord OA 3 months ago

I guess Ablekuma North & today's Akwatia results are not enough to convince you that NPP is now heading to CPP, PNP, etc. status

I guess Ablekuma North & today's Akwatia results are not enough to convince you that NPP is now heading to CPP, PNP, etc. status
Afa 3 months ago

Check the number of votes NPP had in those by election

Check the number of votes NPP had in those by election
Onana 3 months ago

@Afa, why are you so stupid ?? Can't you see how your NPP party has kept shrinking? Or you want your extinction to happen in a day

@Afa, why are you so stupid ?? Can't you see how your NPP party has kept shrinking? Or you want your extinction to happen in a day
The Motherland 3 months ago

The doubly idiotic quack aka MUMBI SERAKI continues to harp on his pet mischief. Why has he refused to serve himself a dose of his own prescription, so that people can be rid of vermin like him, then we will be free from his ...
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The doubly idiotic quack aka MUMBI SERAKI continues to harp on his pet mischief. Why has he refused to serve himself a dose of his own prescription, so that people can be rid of vermin like him, then we will be free from his stupid suicidal ideation.
Oklemekuku 3 months ago

After the 42 years Kevin Taylor gave you?

After the 42 years Kevin Taylor gave you?
Saul 3 months ago

The committee was compromised and the was a big issue of conflicts of interest. The committee chair was named by one of the petitioners as his witness, that same chair was a co- judge in a case a petitioner sited. So how was ...
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The committee was compromised and the was a big issue of conflicts of interest. The committee chair was named by one of the petitioners as his witness, that same chair was a co- judge in a case a petitioner sited. So how was he still allowed to chair that committee to the end
David Asumadu 3 months ago

How is CJ equal to the President when the President nominates CJ and the President only can formed a committee to investigate and remove CJ . Even in the appointment of committee to investigate CJ , the President nominates 3 ...
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How is CJ equal to the President when the President nominates CJ and the President only can formed a committee to investigate and remove CJ . Even in the appointment of committee to investigate CJ , the President nominates 3 non lawyers n 2 Supreme Court justices. Supreme courts justices are even minority in the committee to investigate CJ . On the other hand, President do not nominate Speaker or can remove Speaker, that is independent. Its lawyers who always wants us to believe CJ Speaker n President are equal.
John 3 months ago

Are you OK. So you mean the speaker is equal to the President?

Are you OK. So you mean the speaker is equal to the President?
John 3 months ago

Ghana's democracy is upside down

Ghana's democracy is upside down
We are NPP 3 months ago

This Gertrude Torkornoo was more a politician to my party NPP than her job as a former CJ. She was expecting the 2024 December election to end up at her door steps at the supreme court for her to show Ghanaians peper

This Gertrude Torkornoo was more a politician to my party NPP than her job as a former CJ. She was expecting the 2024 December election to end up at her door steps at the supreme court for her to show Ghanaians peper
Is Mahama using his head? 3 months ago

Ghana is indeed doomed under this incompetent President who is refusing to use his brains to analyze issues critically.

Ghana is indeed doomed under this incompetent President who is refusing to use his brains to analyze issues critically.
Che 3 months ago

It is difficult for somebody who doesn't have a head to know if somebody is using his. You are not coming to power for the next 50 years unless you use your head.

It is difficult for somebody who doesn't have a head to know if somebody is using his. You are not coming to power for the next 50 years unless you use your head.
Opoku Agyeman 3 months ago

You are right, Mahama is not using his head just like you. So, what is that both of you are using?

You are right, Mahama is not using his head just like you. So, what is that both of you are using?
Nana TRUMU TRUMU Addo 3 months ago

WHAT QUESTIONS DID YOU RAISE WHEN CHARLOTTE OSEI WAS SACKED?

WHAT QUESTIONS DID YOU RAISE WHEN CHARLOTTE OSEI WAS SACKED?
Sheikh 3 months ago

Exactly! Positions are NOT absolute. If one (the president) can appoint you why can't he be able to remove you? Look, this is what CHECKS AND BALANCE look like. When the next president ( I hope you don't mean NPP) he can deci ...
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Exactly! Positions are NOT absolute. If one (the president) can appoint you why can't he be able to remove you? Look, this is what CHECKS AND BALANCE look like. When the next president ( I hope you don't mean NPP) he can decide to remove everybody including himself/herself, who cares?
Omama 3 months ago

I wonder why some Ghanaians compare an electoral commissioner to a chief justice, who is a co-equal branch of government.

I wonder why some Ghanaians compare an electoral commissioner to a chief justice, who is a co-equal branch of government.
Noza 3 months ago

CJ is an organ of government but it doesn't mean it is equal to the president. You guys should stop throwing dust into our eyes, all the organs of government are never equal. How can millions of Ghanaians vote for a presiden ...
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CJ is an organ of government but it doesn't mean it is equal to the president. You guys should stop throwing dust into our eyes, all the organs of government are never equal. How can millions of Ghanaians vote for a president only for you to equate him/her a CJ that he will appoint? You can pretend to believe that they are equal just because they are organs of government. You have not realised how much power the constitution has vested in the president. To actually make the CJ an equal organ of government to the president and Speaker, the CJ should not be appointed by the president. That's where we can begin the co-equal thing from
Is Mahama using his head? 3 months ago

@ EK, misbehaving according to who? Misbehaving is an opinion everybody has one.

@ EK, misbehaving according to who? Misbehaving is an opinion everybody has one.
Npp Are Here To Hurts Loots Destroys Ghana Any Ways Possible. 3 months ago

Npp Are Here,To Hurts,Loots Destroys This Country, That Is Their Idealogy, Their Ultimates Goals The 8years Of Akuffo Addo, Ken Ofori Attah, Bawumia Trio Administration Is Sad Reminder The Diabolical Nature Of The Npp In The ...
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Npp Are Here,To Hurts,Loots Destroys This Country, That Is Their Idealogy, Their Ultimates Goals The 8years Of Akuffo Addo, Ken Ofori Attah, Bawumia Trio Administration Is Sad Reminder The Diabolical Nature Of The Npp In The Country .
Asakramitoga 3 months ago

This Clinton woman is a political stooge. Where was she.when Charlotte Osei was removed as the EC head by the Akyem mafia led by Akuffo Addo. Stupid

This Clinton woman is a political stooge. Where was she.when Charlotte Osei was removed as the EC head by the Akyem mafia led by Akuffo Addo. Stupid
Nogokpo Energy 3 months ago

Foolish girl. Go away

Foolish girl. Go away
The Spear 3 months ago

Allow all the airheads pretending to be judges to come out from their holes like the creeps they are.

Torkonoo is removed. They should either get over it or go drink the sea.

Allow all the airheads pretending to be judges to come out from their holes like the creeps they are.

Torkonoo is removed. They should either get over it or go drink the sea.
Donatus 3 months ago

Please, provisions have been made by Ghanaians in the constitution for heads of all the three arms of government to be removed. Don't blame any other arm of government for anything.

Please, provisions have been made by Ghanaians in the constitution for heads of all the three arms of government to be removed. Don't blame any other arm of government for anything.
Yaw 3 months ago

There is no position in the country that is untouchable. Yes there is separation of powers but doesn't mean any arm of government is untouchable. They act as checks on each other. Separation of powers doesn't mean the auditor ...
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There is no position in the country that is untouchable. Yes there is separation of powers but doesn't mean any arm of government is untouchable. They act as checks on each other. Separation of powers doesn't mean the auditor cannot examine the books of the Judiciary. Dont forget it's the Minister of Finance who has the final say on the budget of the Judiciary even after parliamentary approval. So no arm is sacrosanct.
Raymond 3 months ago

Thanks so much, Yaw. Laconic breakdown of.......

Thanks so much, Yaw. Laconic breakdown of.......
Amanda you're very foolish lawyer 3 months ago

The CJ is not tin GOD that can not be remove.Even president can be remove if he / she is wrong.Amanda you sound like an idiot. Where were you when EC was removed? Foolish woman.

The CJ is not tin GOD that can not be remove.Even president can be remove if he / she is wrong.Amanda you sound like an idiot. Where were you when EC was removed? Foolish woman.
Afrik Noir 3 months ago

Let me remind you that the precedence was set when heads of constitutional bodies were removed like underpants by Nana Addo. Your questions are belated.

Let me remind you that the precedence was set when heads of constitutional bodies were removed like underpants by Nana Addo. Your questions are belated.
ABREWA 3 months ago

The investors have already started running away .
Man pass man. Mahama can’t have his cake and eat it.
We are watching and waiting.
God is the most Supreme Judge.

The investors have already started running away .
Man pass man. Mahama can’t have his cake and eat it.
We are watching and waiting.
God is the most Supreme Judge.
Paa Joe 3 months ago

That is your dream. Name any investor that has left Ghana.

That is your dream. Name any investor that has left Ghana.
Woedem 3 months ago

Help them pack their their things.
Even when the remain in the country and by chance get married to Ghanaians, their marriage certificates will not be recognised by araba torkornoo.

Help them pack their their things.
Even when the remain in the country and by chance get married to Ghanaians, their marriage certificates will not be recognised by araba torkornoo.
Matete 3 months ago

TORKONOO IS DIFFERENT FROM CHARLOTTE OSEI IS THAT WHAT YOU MEANT TO SAY? TO BE VERY HONEST WITH YOU LOT OUT THERE SOCIAL MEDIA HAS CHANGED THE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE OF PROPAGANDA AND LIES THE NPP WILL FIND IT VERY HARD TO WIN P ...
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TORKONOO IS DIFFERENT FROM CHARLOTTE OSEI IS THAT WHAT YOU MEANT TO SAY? TO BE VERY HONEST WITH YOU LOT OUT THERE SOCIAL MEDIA HAS CHANGED THE POLITICAL LANDSCAPE OF PROPAGANDA AND LIES THE NPP WILL FIND IT VERY HARD TO WIN POWER IN FUTURE. AKUFO ADDO,S ARROGANT TENURE HAS DESTROYED THE NPP PARTY.
MOST FLOATING VOTERS ARE FOLLOWING THE NDC NOW. AND MIND YOU THESE FLOATING VOTERS ARE THE ONES THAT DECIDED ELECTIONS. TO MAKE. THINGS WORSE IS THE ASHANTI YOUTH ARE DRAWING
CLOSER TO DR AMOAKOHENE.NOT GOOD FOR THE NPP VOTES IN THE ASHANTI REGION AT ALL.MOREOVER DIVISIONS ALL OVER WITHIN THE NPP PARTY.TOO BAD
Peter 3 months ago

Tell them to be judges and not bc used by politicians or act to please politicians.

Tell them to be judges and not bc used by politicians or act to please politicians.
Paapa 3 months ago

Where were you when she restrained the speaker from his duties? Why now?hypocrite

Where were you when she restrained the speaker from his duties? Why now?hypocrite
Jojo 3 months ago

The analysis lacks depth. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much from Amanda.

The analysis lacks depth. Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much from Amanda.
Kawawa 3 months ago

Shallow, as you can see from the heavy makeup. Just noise.

Shallow, as you can see from the heavy makeup. Just noise.
Yes. 3 months ago

This is one of the ladies confusing the public, claiming they are lawyers. Where were you when the EC chair was removed with pain?

This is one of the ladies confusing the public, claiming they are lawyers. Where were you when the EC chair was removed with pain?
Thief of Staff - Akosua Frema 3 months ago

She knows nothing about the law that she has studied.

She knows nothing about the law that she has studied.
Slim 3 months ago

Sheer ignorance.
Embarrassing write up!

Sheer ignorance.
Embarrassing write up!
Demion 3 months ago

Her nose like her clitoris. Cheap ass kisser !!

Her nose like her clitoris. Cheap ass kisser !!
Now Now 3 months ago

Did we think of this when Araba was venting her arrogance on The Speaker and Parliament at the instance of Afenyo Markin

"What the Speaker is quarreling with
"He was bantering with....

Did we think of this when Araba was venting her arrogance on The Speaker and Parliament at the instance of Afenyo Markin

"What the Speaker is quarreling with
"He was bantering with....
This is not my opinion 3 months ago

Wo maame twe paaaa kwasiaaaaa!!

Wo maame twe paaaa kwasiaaaaa!!
Ikru 3 months ago

This Amanda act as if she’s authority for herself…are you saying bcs of separation of any head of an arm of government can misbehave, that’ll be very dangerous..the constitution has provided a procedure to remove any he ...
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This Amanda act as if she’s authority for herself…are you saying bcs of separation of any head of an arm of government can misbehave, that’ll be very dangerous..the constitution has provided a procedure to remove any head of an arm of government when the need be..so Amanda stop shallow analysis…
The SILLY Children Afenyo Markins and Annor Dompreh 3 months ago

Why are many people pontificating about the Osonomaame’s removal but seem not to be concerned about the Ex-CJ’s actions that occasioned her removal?

Would the Ex-CJ have spared any ordinary Ghanaian presented to her c ...
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Why are many people pontificating about the Osonomaame’s removal but seem not to be concerned about the Ex-CJ’s actions that occasioned her removal?

Would the Ex-CJ have spared any ordinary Ghanaian presented to her court and accused of same offenses?

Has the Ex-CJ not sacked some court officials she found culpable of certain infarctions?

Or )k)t)di3 ne Bo dw3?
Woedem 3 months ago

Yes, it must happen if misbehaviour is found on the part of any CJ holding that office. Simple.

Yes, it must happen if misbehaviour is found on the part of any CJ holding that office. Simple.
Agnes 3 months ago

Charmless !

Charmless !
Kojois 3 months ago

Stupid Mahama want to destroyed ghana before leaving office after benefiting from the state more than 35 years. Useless as he is. Sithole country

Stupid Mahama want to destroyed ghana before leaving office after benefiting from the state more than 35 years. Useless as he is. Sithole country
The Spear 3 months ago

When you write like the way you do, how can you understand what just happened?

When you write like the way you do, how can you understand what just happened?
Adwoa 3 months ago

One day a president will be successfully impeached in Ghana. It will be a first, and may happen again.

One day a president will be successfully impeached in Ghana. It will be a first, and may happen again.
Sense 3 months ago

The foolishness of these individuals in our country is becoming too much

The foolishness of these individuals in our country is becoming too much
Papalolo 3 months ago

Please Amanda the judicial leaders rather treat themselves as political leaders. Can you tell me the reason why the former CJ Gertrude Torkornoo should rush and quickly organize supreme court judges to sit with urgency on a p ...
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Please Amanda the judicial leaders rather treat themselves as political leaders. Can you tell me the reason why the former CJ Gertrude Torkornoo should rush and quickly organize supreme court judges to sit with urgency on a political matter, which borders on seperation of powers, on the day that the supreme court judges were not supposed to sit? THE LAW ITSELF IS CONFUSED!.
Eddie 3 months ago

Don’t make yourself important as we disregard what you say. Even US if a present or judiciary goes contrary to the constitution the person will be sacked. We are all guided by the law and nobody is above the law and if you ...
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Don’t make yourself important as we disregard what you say. Even US if a present or judiciary goes contrary to the constitution the person will be sacked. We are all guided by the law and nobody is above the law and if you are a Chief Justice it does not mean you are above the law. All of you the so called Amanda who who???? keep your mouth shut!!!!!!!!!
Charles 3 months ago

No constitutional changes are required now. Let Article 146 stay as it is. What is good for the goose is equally good for the gander.

No constitutional changes are required now. Let Article 146 stay as it is. What is good for the goose is equally good for the gander.
Ke 3 months ago

The name Clinton being African and a lawyer shows the kind of person you are.

The name Clinton being African and a lawyer shows the kind of person you are.
Hanyevi 3 months ago

Separation of powers yet she meddled in the parliamentary process of the 4th republic by overturning the rollings of parliament in the case of declaring 4 constituencies vacant for by election close to the December 2024 elect ...
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Separation of powers yet she meddled in the parliamentary process of the 4th republic by overturning the rollings of parliament in the case of declaring 4 constituencies vacant for by election close to the December 2024 election. She also redirected parliamentary Bill on lgbtq until it is no more pased into law in Ghana. She did more things against the constitution in favour of npp than necessary.
Oklemekuku 3 months ago

Where was this dolt, when a fellow woman was prevented from being called to bar, because of the Torkornoo Jezebel?

Where was this dolt, when a fellow woman was prevented from being called to bar, because of the Torkornoo Jezebel?
Nii 3 months ago

Madam where were you when Charlotte was axed please let me consistent in our thinking

Madam where were you when Charlotte was axed please let me consistent in our thinking
Koti 3 months ago

Let those who have ears listen, thanks mom!

Let those who have ears listen, thanks mom!
Araba Torkornor Thoughts To Keeps Her To Sabotage Government Business 3 months ago

Getrude Araba Torkornor Is Indeed Rude, Her Small Filthy Npp Mindsets Confused To Keeps Her Job, To Sabotage Government Business With In, Hey Getrude Are Still Suing, Demanding 10 million Dollars From Good People of Gha ...
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Getrude Araba Torkornor Is Indeed Rude, Her Small Filthy Npp Mindsets Confused To Keeps Her Job, To Sabotage Government Business With In, Hey Getrude Are Still Suing, Demanding 10 million Dollars From Good People of Ghana Shame on You ,Ok
Amanda who do you think you're? 3 months ago

You're very foolish woman.You people want to impose criminal like ARABA TORKORNOO on us for your selfish interest. Do you know how many people have loose their properties because of this foolish woman? Do you know how many pe ...
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You're very foolish woman.You people want to impose criminal like ARABA TORKORNOO on us for your selfish interest. Do you know how many people have loose their properties because of this foolish woman? Do you know how many people in jail because of their affiliations with NDC party? Amanda I used to respect you before but no more. You're an idiot.
Kwaku 3 months ago

Why some people not talking on the attack on the Legislature by the Judiciary?

Why some people not talking on the attack on the Legislature by the Judiciary?
Kekesa 3 months ago

So what were all these observations not made alive when the judiciary was doing injustice to the parliament? Was it because they can do it because the judiciary is special? One thing that can make Ghana a good place to live t ...
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So what were all these observations not made alive when the judiciary was doing injustice to the parliament? Was it because they can do it because the judiciary is special? One thing that can make Ghana a good place to live that is there should be no SUPPER persons who cannot be touched. Lawyers are not better than Doctors, Engineers etc.
GHANA 3 months ago

YES

YES
Erik 3 months ago

The cure for this constitutional slips is to take away the appointment of all independent bodies from the president and a board set up do all the appointments. The IGP and all institutions that are likely to be used by the pr ...
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The cure for this constitutional slips is to take away the appointment of all independent bodies from the president and a board set up do all the appointments. The IGP and all institutions that are likely to be used by the president to favour him or her.must not be appointed by the president.
K. Kusi 3 months ago

Good intellectual exercise, but which part of the constitution was breached in this whole process, Madam?

Good intellectual exercise, but which part of the constitution was breached in this whole process, Madam?
Stefano 3 months ago

Blame Akufo Addo. He appointed Getrude Torkornoo to help the npp’s Akyem Mafia to pursue their Agyapadie looting agenda. He knew Getrude would do their bidding because she has very strong hatred for ndc and she indeed showe ...
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Blame Akufo Addo. He appointed Getrude Torkornoo to help the npp’s Akyem Mafia to pursue their Agyapadie looting agenda. He knew Getrude would do their bidding because she has very strong hatred for ndc and she indeed showed it. The next time, the tribalists should avoid voting for such people otherwise our democracy would vanish into thin air.
Kk. - Sensible writeup 3 months ago

Very well spoken. Wisdom is not common to all.

Very well spoken. Wisdom is not common to all.
Agboglimate Wolefiatem Zuborborm 3 months ago

I think in order to avoid this removal in future, the people's representatives in parliament should vote for two or three justices and the winner commissioned by the president. During the removal two-thrid of the mps should a ...
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I think in order to avoid this removal in future, the people's representatives in parliament should vote for two or three justices and the winner commissioned by the president. During the removal two-thrid of the mps should approved.
The Spear 3 months ago

To avoid removal in the future, judges must respect themselves, the people and behave correctly. There's nothing simpler.

To avoid removal in the future, judges must respect themselves, the people and behave correctly. There's nothing simpler.
Michael Linton 3 months ago

The former CJ made us to understand that the law is the law and so if it has been applied on her then i don’t think the government has breached the law. Looking at the circumstances surrounding her removal speaks a lot abou ...
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The former CJ made us to understand that the law is the law and so if it has been applied on her then i don’t think the government has breached the law. Looking at the circumstances surrounding her removal speaks a lot about her attitude and certain decisions that she took as a former CJ. How can you influence for your office to award a contract to your children yet when the empaneled committee were asking her she turned the whole place like a market square hooting at them as if they don’t know what they are doing
Ken 3 months ago

The legitimacy and the constitutionality of the removal of the Chief Justice can never be in doubt. It is the faceless unapologetic NPP members who are trying very hard to find fault with the Justice Pwamang Committee report ...
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The legitimacy and the constitutionality of the removal of the Chief Justice can never be in doubt. It is the faceless unapologetic NPP members who are trying very hard to find fault with the Justice Pwamang Committee report.

The more the heads of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary are removed, the better. In this way, corruption can be fought better and hopefully make the OSP and EOCO redundant.

ORAL must not disappoint Ghanaians.
Kwam 3 months ago

Hmm , am surprised the Supreme Court Judges themselves did not taught of making regulations or spear heading a C.I. to list all possible misconduct behaviors as done in other Public Services. Why did it escaped them? It is ti ...
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Hmm , am surprised the Supreme Court Judges themselves did not taught of making regulations or spear heading a C.I. to list all possible misconduct behaviors as done in other Public Services. Why did it escaped them? It is time such regulations area put in place to avoid grey areas that can be capitalized on by aggrieved Politicians.
Demetrius 3 months ago

Hei if you have any misgivings kindly submit your 4 points to the constitutional review committee and stop disturbing us. For 3 months now, l have no running water. Other sources of water too are contaminated. All over the me ...
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Hei if you have any misgivings kindly submit your 4 points to the constitutional review committee and stop disturbing us. For 3 months now, l have no running water. Other sources of water too are contaminated. All over the media space now every outlet is talking about CJ removal. What nonsense is this? What about our dying and pressing issues?
Eli 3 months ago

She's been removed period. Even a president can be impeached. Who the is she? Is she better than the rest of Ghanaians

She's been removed period. Even a president can be impeached. Who the is she? Is she better than the rest of Ghanaians

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