NDC joinder application: Justice Atuguba laments, Ghana risks breaking down

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Ben 12 years ago

ALL YOUR RECENT JUDGEMENTS CI 78, ETC WERE WRITTEN BY YOUR NEPHEW.

ALL YOUR RECENT JUDGEMENTS CI 78, ETC WERE WRITTEN BY YOUR NEPHEW.
Ben 12 years ago

The NPP must not allow Mr. Justice W.A. Atuguba to sit. His recent judgements are drafted by Dr. Raymond Atuguba.

The NPP must not allow Mr. Justice W.A. Atuguba to sit. His recent judgements are drafted by Dr. Raymond Atuguba.
OHENE 12 years ago

BOTH NDC AND NPP JUSGES MUST BE REMOVED.

BOTH NDC AND NPP JUSGES MUST BE REMOVED.
Ben 12 years ago

HE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE SUPREME COURT.

HE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE SUPREME COURT.
AKK 12 years ago

NPP makes me sick to my stomach. NDC should also call for theremoval off judges sympathethic to the NPP. The Chief Justice would be the first culprit in this case. Assholes, they think Ghana belongs to them and can dictate to ...
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NPP makes me sick to my stomach. NDC should also call for theremoval off judges sympathethic to the NPP. The Chief Justice would be the first culprit in this case. Assholes, they think Ghana belongs to them and can dictate to everyone.
JATO 12 years ago

Sir,Justice William Anaan Atuguba,please tell NDC to STOP stealing Votes and Natural resources.Sure we all belived in Nationalism,and Ghana have chosen democracy,but The NDC wants take us back to 70s and 80s.THE ISSUE HERE IS ...
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Sir,Justice William Anaan Atuguba,please tell NDC to STOP stealing Votes and Natural resources.Sure we all belived in Nationalism,and Ghana have chosen democracy,but The NDC wants take us back to 70s and 80s.THE ISSUE HERE IS ABOUT STEALING,SO SIR,FOCUS ON HOW TO STOP THESE THUGS AND MOBS FROM STEALING FROM GHANAIANS,WOYOME,MAYBEY AND JOHNSONSAGA,2012 ELECTIONS ARE CASES IN POINT.
Agyingo 12 years ago

See jato your bias is unimportant to the nation because you might be an illegal alien in some astern european country and u send probably $50 every month to cater for your wife and kids whiles my income tax alone is $500(1000 ...
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See jato your bias is unimportant to the nation because you might be an illegal alien in some astern european country and u send probably $50 every month to cater for your wife and kids whiles my income tax alone is $500(1000 GHC). So just shut up and allow us the important citizens to do the talking. Ebufo sem akwaakwa.
Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 12 years ago

Without Freedom and Justice, there can/will be no peace.

Freedom and Justice is our national motto and it is the task of every sane and discerning Ghanaian to defend the national motto at all cost.

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Without Freedom and Justice, there can/will be no peace.

Freedom and Justice is our national motto and it is the task of every sane and discerning Ghanaian to defend the national motto at all cost.

In the absence of Freedom and Justice, the only alternative left is injustice and servitude.

And why did our fathers and forefathers fight and die for our freedom ?

Justice Atuguba, if you believe in Freedom & Justice, then you must ensure that fairness is always upheld in the delivery of justice.

As cousin to Raymond Atuguba, the executive secretary to John "Jacob Zuma" Mahama(first president of Ghana with 24 children from 11 women), you can not be impartial in your deliberations with regard to the Petition at stake.

It behoves you to excuse yourself from the panel.

Nothing more, nothing less !
SHAMO 12 years ago

NPPs ARE CALM DUE TO THE COURT CASE! ANY WRONG MOVE BY THESE JUDGES WILL SEE THE RED EYE OF NPP

NPPs ARE CALM DUE TO THE COURT CASE! ANY WRONG MOVE BY THESE JUDGES WILL SEE THE RED EYE OF NPP
Mugu yaro 12 years ago

npp has no case and can't do anything. the line they are towing indicates clearly that they have no case. if they want atuguba removed, then all the judges appointed by kufour should not be allowed to sit on the case, period! ...
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npp has no case and can't do anything. the line they are towing indicates clearly that they have no case. if they want atuguba removed, then all the judges appointed by kufour should not be allowed to sit on the case, period!!
Ama 12 years ago

NONE will be left!

NONE will be left!
Dr. Ogunda 12 years ago

Justice owusu is related to the NPP General secretary Owusu Afriyie, Sophia Akuffo is also related to NPP flagbearer Nana Akuffo Addo.
Should the NDC also raise an objection?

Justice owusu is related to the NPP General secretary Owusu Afriyie, Sophia Akuffo is also related to NPP flagbearer Nana Akuffo Addo.
Should the NDC also raise an objection?
OBAA YAA 12 years ago

One has to wonder if the composition of justices sitting before this particular case warrant any objection. Of course it does, because if we live in a country where the laws of the land is always triumphed by party affiliatio ...
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One has to wonder if the composition of justices sitting before this particular case warrant any objection. Of course it does, because if we live in a country where the laws of the land is always triumphed by party affiliation which consist of tribal and family linkage, then the defense has the right to be concerned about Justice William Atuguba whose cousin, Dr Raymond Atuguba has been appointed the Executive Secretary to the President.
Gye Nyame 12 years ago

It is worse than the black\white issues in the US. Where is the objectivity in our lives? It is always about my brother, my tribe business. When are we going to grow have transparency in our system?

It is worse than the black\white issues in the US. Where is the objectivity in our lives? It is always about my brother, my tribe business. When are we going to grow have transparency in our system?
ATSU, HO 12 years ago

IT IS UNFORTUNATE THAT MISTRUST IS TAKING US THIS FAR, WE NEED TO MOVE ON. IF THE EVIDENCE IS STRONG ENOUGH A JUDGE NO MATTER HOW CORRUPT MUST GIVE HIS REASONS SO THE NPP SHOULD ALLOW THE PANEL AS COMPOSED TO BE MAINTAINED

IT IS UNFORTUNATE THAT MISTRUST IS TAKING US THIS FAR, WE NEED TO MOVE ON. IF THE EVIDENCE IS STRONG ENOUGH A JUDGE NO MATTER HOW CORRUPT MUST GIVE HIS REASONS SO THE NPP SHOULD ALLOW THE PANEL AS COMPOSED TO BE MAINTAINED
TerriblY Spe cifiC 12 years ago

The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Johnson Asiedu Nketia was quoted as remarking that even idiots can go to court.

The remark was part of his party’s knee-jerk reaction to the Nana Akufo Addo ...
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The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Johnson Asiedu Nketia was quoted as remarking that even idiots can go to court.

The remark was part of his party’s knee-jerk reaction to the Nana Akufo Addo, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Jake Obetsebi-Lamptey’s decision to contest the last presidential election at the Supreme Court.

It was such an unnecessary remark which not only exposes the underbelly of the NDC Scribe for his undeserved attacks but also gave credence to the largely true impression that politics in Ghana has been made dirty by a section of the political leadership.

Yesterday, a politician from the other side of the divide, in a response to the General Mosquito insult, wondered whether it was not right to state that the NDC does not represent another group of idiots marching to court as suggested by the party scribe.

There is no doubt that had he envisaged that his party would adopt this delay court tactics, he would not have thrown out this obnoxious label for those who opt for the courts in place of violent street action in protest at election results.

Vitriolic begets vitriolic, a situation which muddies the political waters unduly and thereby undermines the peace of the country giving politics a bad name.

These are the real issues worth tackling by the Ghana Peace Council and other stakeholders and not the shadow-chasing operations which have, by and large, characterized their work since they started their occupations.

Mr. Asiedu-Nketia has earned for himself an unenviable impression among many Ghanaians. His disrespect for our mores and values as Ghanaians first and foremost is lamentable.

Such notoriety as he is exhibiting shamelessly is one which should not be entertained by any inch in our political system. When the sources of our contaminated political system are sought, the Asiedu-Nketias would stand tall as the originators. What a shame when we seek to build a healthy democratic culture.

For a man who has insulted almost everybody in the country but himself, there is the need for those who seek to establish morality in the country to find a way of reining this bull in a China shop.

The court option, which Nana Akufo Addo and others chose to embrace, the source of the latest bout of insult from Mr Asiedu-Nketiah, has not pleased the NDC General Secretary and his colleagues.

In spite of their position and decision to do all they can to throw spanners into the wheels of democracy, many Ghanaians would continue to strive for decency.
BRIAN WILLIAMS 12 years ago

EMOTIONAL OUTBURSTS WILL NOT CUT IT. A JUDGE'S PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY IS TO APPLY THE LAW AFTER HEARING BOTH SIDES. IF YOUR BROTHER JUST GOT A POLITICAL APPOINTMENT FROM JOHN MAHAMMA, THEN THE SMARTEST THING TO DO IS TO RECUS ...
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EMOTIONAL OUTBURSTS WILL NOT CUT IT. A JUDGE'S PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY IS TO APPLY THE LAW AFTER HEARING BOTH SIDES. IF YOUR BROTHER JUST GOT A POLITICAL APPOINTMENT FROM JOHN MAHAMMA, THEN THE SMARTEST THING TO DO IS TO RECUSE YOURSELF. ATUGUBA MUST NOT SIT ON THIS CASE.
Sankofa 12 years ago

By this argument are you saying thaT the two other SC judges related to NPP executive members should also step down?

By this argument are you saying thaT the two other SC judges related to NPP executive members should also step down?
BRIGHT AMABLE 12 years ago

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME YOU HAVE TALKED SENSIBLY WITHOUT SPEWING TRIBALISTIC HATRED. NICE TO KNOW YOU HAVE SOME SENSE IN THAT BRAIN OF YOURS, OR DID SOMEONE WRITE THIS FOR YOU?

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME YOU HAVE TALKED SENSIBLY WITHOUT SPEWING TRIBALISTIC HATRED. NICE TO KNOW YOU HAVE SOME SENSE IN THAT BRAIN OF YOURS, OR DID SOMEONE WRITE THIS FOR YOU?
walaa boy 12 years ago

why now idios ndc going to curt now becouse nowndc is going to court shame to ndc asiedu nketiafolking scratry in ghana for ndc

why now idios ndc going to curt now becouse nowndc is going to court shame to ndc asiedu nketiafolking scratry in ghana for ndc
Asante b3l3! 12 years ago

you really need quality education under mahama, The way you write makes me sick.

you really need quality education under mahama, The way you write makes me sick.
rkt 12 years ago

i'm sorry, but u do not come across as someone interested to establish morality in the country. my evidence is ur own article, paragraph 9 of which,in a palpably jaundiced manner, wrongly attributes to gm, the title of origin ...
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i'm sorry, but u do not come across as someone interested to establish morality in the country. my evidence is ur own article, paragraph 9 of which,in a palpably jaundiced manner, wrongly attributes to gm, the title of originator of the contamination in our politics! for ur information, i stopped listening to our fm stations in the 1990's and 2000's because of the insults! then, i only listened to bbc. tell me, where was gm then? my free advice is to be sincere if u want to be taken seriously! seriously speaking, i can recall some of the more notable comments for which gm has been faulted, and only one was, in my veiw at the time, dangerous for him because of the legal implications. this was his reference to "17 thieves competing for the chief thief"! the rest are. 1) "a political party is not like a private church to be passed on in inheritance to one's spouse and children"!
2) - "the barking dogs have excused themselves" and now
3) - "in a democracy, every idiot can go to court"
now, if u sincerely find nothing wrong with describing gm as a bull in a China shop then u shouldn't have any problems with the idioms he uses?
my old friend has an apt description for people who conveniently go into slumber when their allies take to the airwaves insulting innocent, hardworking Presidents and threatening fire and brimstone and the annihilation of whole tribes, and suddenly, with the roar of a lion, wake from their slumber, hollering and swearing, that the devil incarnate has invaded the land and must be chased out just because someone not regarded as one of their number has dared to come remotely near their territory, their natural preserve!
now, to your last 2 paragraphs. true, the court action initiated at the instance of Nana "Nie" Addo Dankwa Akuffo Addo (nnadaa) is thought vexatious by many, not only gm and his colleagues, but to call the decision by gm's party to seek to be joined to the defendant "throwing spanners into the works" is, to say the least, a misunderstanding of the law and its workings! truth is, i know u are not that daft! unfortunately, following the experience of the 2008-2009 ex-parte motion sought by the npp in similar circumstances, when they chose which judges should sit on the case in order that they might have favourable judgement, they have not travelled the same path, but their (your) intention is still the same, to obtain by foul means, what you (the npp) failed to achieve by fair means! so it is, that u find an interested party's sincere attempt at protecting his interest "an attempt at throwing spanners into the works"! God help us all!
Branaboy 12 years ago

@Dr Ogunda - Sofia Akuffo was put on the Supreme Court by the NDC - A JJ Rawlings selection, so here NDC sympathises are well known.

@Dr Ogunda - Sofia Akuffo was put on the Supreme Court by the NDC - A JJ Rawlings selection, so here NDC sympathises are well known.
CITIZEN ONE 12 years ago

Everybody should simply go back to their respective regions, and let us start all over again!

NPP is intolerable and a disgrace the civility and long lasting glory of Ghana.

I am so ashamed and incensed by what they hav ...
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Everybody should simply go back to their respective regions, and let us start all over again!

NPP is intolerable and a disgrace the civility and long lasting glory of Ghana.

I am so ashamed and incensed by what they have resorted to, because Akuffo Addo will never be President, and all these Supreme Court Judges are placing their life's in danger. NDC will never accept an overturn, neither will the national security forces... mark my words. Personally some of these NPP folks need to die miserable deaths soon!
TerriblY Spe cifiC 12 years ago

IF THERE IS WAR. AND THEN GHANAIANS WILL SUFFER KUST BECOS ONE FOOLISH AKYEM MAN WANTS TO BE PRESIDENT AT ALL COST. WALAHI. HE WILL GET WHAT HE WANTS.

IF THERE IS WAR. AND THEN GHANAIANS WILL SUFFER KUST BECOS ONE FOOLISH AKYEM MAN WANTS TO BE PRESIDENT AT ALL COST. WALAHI. HE WILL GET WHAT HE WANTS.
ASEMPA 12 years ago

FOOLISH TALK,THINK BEFORE YOU TALK,WE ARE IN A GLOBAL WORLD NOW,NOT AS BEFORE CAST YOUR MIND BACK AT WHAT HAPPENED TO GBAGBO AND GADAFI WHO THOUGHT THEY COULD CLING TO POWER WHATSOEVER,LET MAHAMAH JOKE AND GO ASTRAY BY MONOPO ...
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FOOLISH TALK,THINK BEFORE YOU TALK,WE ARE IN A GLOBAL WORLD NOW,NOT AS BEFORE CAST YOUR MIND BACK AT WHAT HAPPENED TO GBAGBO AND GADAFI WHO THOUGHT THEY COULD CLING TO POWER WHATSOEVER,LET MAHAMAH JOKE AND GO ASTRAY BY MONOPOLISING THE POWERS OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY FORCES AND WAIT TO SEE WHAT WILL HAPPEN.
Gyambibi 12 years ago

Please do not wish war for Ghana. The overwhelming majority of Ghanaians prefer peace to war. The mind of a person who advocates war is usually clouded by irrational emotion.

However, should you get your wish and war erup ...
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Please do not wish war for Ghana. The overwhelming majority of Ghanaians prefer peace to war. The mind of a person who advocates war is usually clouded by irrational emotion.

However, should you get your wish and war erupts in Ghana, do not place your faith in the security forces to fight your battles. The security forces consist of diverse political and ethnic persuasions, which will be revealed in time of war.

Besides, examples abound of national security forces suffering defeat at the hands of a powerful and determined insurgency. This is a real possibility in the unlikely event of war in Ghana. National security forces are not invincible.

Most of us want to preserve our country for our children and their children. If you want war, try Syria, Afghanistan or Somalia and leave Ghana in peace. You cannot appreciate peace, until you have experienced war.
AMPONSA KAKABO LONDON 12 years ago

WHERE IS YOUR PROOF? HAVING THE SAME AKAN NAMES DOESN'T MEAN THEY ARE BLOOD RELATED.
DR OGUNDA WHO IS NOT AKAN SHOULD KNOW THIS.
WITH THE CASE OF JUSTICE ATUGUBA, THE EXCUTIVE SECRETARY TO JOHN MAHAMA IS HIS NEPHEW WHOM HE ...
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WHERE IS YOUR PROOF? HAVING THE SAME AKAN NAMES DOESN'T MEAN THEY ARE BLOOD RELATED.
DR OGUNDA WHO IS NOT AKAN SHOULD KNOW THIS.
WITH THE CASE OF JUSTICE ATUGUBA, THE EXCUTIVE SECRETARY TO JOHN MAHAMA IS HIS NEPHEW WHOM HE BROUGHT HIM UP. THEREFORE THERE IS CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
randy New York 12 years ago

D defeated always have excuse. Shame on u npp

D defeated always have excuse. Shame on u npp
C.Y. ANDY-K 12 years ago

To add to the list which the NDC can also object to is Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, who is a close friend and was Legon Mensah Sarbah Annex 2 roommate of Sir John, the NPP Gen. Sec. He must also be asked to recuse himself too, if J ...
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To add to the list which the NDC can also object to is Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, who is a close friend and was Legon Mensah Sarbah Annex 2 roommate of Sir John, the NPP Gen. Sec. He must also be asked to recuse himself too, if Justice Atuguba cannot sit on the case.

If some Justices cannot be trusted by the NPP to give a fair judgement on this most crucial issue, then there is absolutely no reason to trust Justices who are close to the NPP too.
They must also be removed. Period!

Andy-K
KOLA, LONDON PROPER 12 years ago

Upon noticing the panel of Judges and representatives of the NDC, the opposition NPP has started shaking like Baby.

What is Akuffo Addo actually crying for? This case is a done deal, this current members of the NPP are onl ...
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Upon noticing the panel of Judges and representatives of the NDC, the opposition NPP has started shaking like Baby.

What is Akuffo Addo actually crying for? This case is a done deal, this current members of the NPP are only buying time to avoid being removed their post as stated in the NPP constitution.

You can imagine how Akuffo Addo, Bawumia and Jake are struggling to stand on a 'RED-HOT-CHILLI PEPPERS'
Eben. 12 years ago

I am quite disappointed in the conduct of NPP as a political party. I know the court case of wont go any where. God has spoken and NPP as well as Sir John should keep their mouth shut.

I am quite disappointed in the conduct of NPP as a political party. I know the court case of wont go any where. God has spoken and NPP as well as Sir John should keep their mouth shut.
HAMA 12 years ago

NPP HAVE NO RED EYE N CANNOT SHOW ANYTHING TO GHANA EXCEPT SHOWING HER SHAME MONSTER-MADE-FACE IN CAMERAS N IN COURT. BE WARE N.P.P.,THE MAN GHANAIAN N HIS SONS 'RE WILD AWAKE AS HIS FATHER THE CHIEF WATCH-MAN HAVE THOUGHT H ...
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NPP HAVE NO RED EYE N CANNOT SHOW ANYTHING TO GHANA EXCEPT SHOWING HER SHAME MONSTER-MADE-FACE IN CAMERAS N IN COURT. BE WARE N.P.P.,THE MAN GHANAIAN N HIS SONS 'RE WILD AWAKE AS HIS FATHER THE CHIEF WATCH-MAN HAVE THOUGHT HIM.HE 'LL SAVE-GUIDE HIS BOUDRIES FROM THE Noise People Party(NPP).
Mugu yaro 12 years ago

if npp wants justice atuguba removed, then all the judges appointed by kufour should also not be allowed to sit on the case, period. npp has a serious psychological problem.

if npp wants justice atuguba removed, then all the judges appointed by kufour should also not be allowed to sit on the case, period. npp has a serious psychological problem.
Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 12 years ago

Ignorant lil vuvuzela !

How many judges were appointed to the Supreme Court by Kufuor during his 8 years in office?

And how many appointed by the gangster regime of the NDC were sitting there before Kufuor became presid ...
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Ignorant lil vuvuzela !

How many judges were appointed to the Supreme Court by Kufuor during his 8 years in office?

And how many appointed by the gangster regime of the NDC were sitting there before Kufuor became president ?
Yaw 12 years ago

And she selected NPP die hards - Rose Owusu, Anin Yeboah, Sophia Akuffo (Akuffo Addo's cousin), Adinyira and Baffoe Bonnie. 5 majority.

And she selected NPP die hards - Rose Owusu, Anin Yeboah, Sophia Akuffo (Akuffo Addo's cousin), Adinyira and Baffoe Bonnie. 5 majority.
kwaku 12 years ago

the cj is more guilty when she compromise her position in her in-law atah akyea 2008 election case. she has no business holding on to that position in the first place and she should be blame for all what is going on. who know ...
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the cj is more guilty when she compromise her position in her in-law atah akyea 2008 election case. she has no business holding on to that position in the first place and she should be blame for all what is going on. who knows, maybe she is at it again as far as this 2012 election case is concern. what a shame !
JOE 12 years ago

AGYINGO WO YE KWAESIA PAA, ABOA.

AGYINGO WO YE KWAESIA PAA, ABOA.
Asante b3l3! 12 years ago

Joe wo maame tw3 wai! Ashawoni ba tes3 wo.

Joe wo maame tw3 wai! Ashawoni ba tes3 wo.
AKANBA ASANTE 12 years ago

YOUR INCOME TAX ALONE IS $500 SO YOU THINK YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO TALK AS A CITIZEN, OH MY DEAR GHANAIAN FELLOWS, EVERYBODY HAS A SAY AND A STAKE IN OUR DEMOCRACY. I JUST PAID €18, 789.00 IN PROPERTY TAXES, AND I DON'T EVEN ...
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YOUR INCOME TAX ALONE IS $500 SO YOU THINK YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO TALK AS A CITIZEN, OH MY DEAR GHANAIAN FELLOWS, EVERYBODY HAS A SAY AND A STAKE IN OUR DEMOCRACY. I JUST PAID €18, 789.00 IN PROPERTY TAXES, AND I DON'T EVEN WANT TO TALK ABOUT MY INCOME TAXES, BUT EVEN I THINK YOU ALSO HAVE A SAY!!! DON'T DISTURB OUR EARS WITH YOUR MEASLY $500. MY BURBERRY TRENCH COAT COST TWICE AS MUCH!!! HAHAHA...YOU MAKE ME LAUGH!!!
Asante b3l3! 12 years ago

shut up fool I am not talking about drug money or probably inherited drug or blood money. To pay an income tax of 100ghc in ghana means a lot. I could also be where you are in some ghetto mentioning some figures or running fr ...
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shut up fool I am not talking about drug money or probably inherited drug or blood money. To pay an income tax of 100ghc in ghana means a lot. I could also be where you are in some ghetto mentioning some figures or running from the the ghanaian olice like you are. So you give us a break.
Agyingo 12 years ago

See this foolish riffraff ooh you can't even afford an economy class ticket home yet see how you're bragging. Very typical of your kind.

See this foolish riffraff ooh you can't even afford an economy class ticket home yet see how you're bragging. Very typical of your kind.
Ben 12 years ago

ATUGUBA MUST BE REMOVED

ATUGUBA MUST BE REMOVED
Mansa MUsa 12 years ago

It is only in Ghana that an ex-convict can resumme his law practice after serving his jail term- The impudence of a dad cockroach

It is only in Ghana that an ex-convict can resumme his law practice after serving his jail term- The impudence of a dad cockroach
Kwame Wiredu 12 years ago

It actually beats my imagination.
Not only that they can also be appointed Ministers of state and nobody and I mean nobody from the judiciary to legislature,media civil society, TUC nobody even made acough and the silence w ...
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It actually beats my imagination.
Not only that they can also be appointed Ministers of state and nobody and I mean nobody from the judiciary to legislature,media civil society, TUC nobody even made acough and the silence was deafening
TerriblY Spe cifiC 12 years ago

NPP HAVE LOST HOPE ON SEEING TSIKATA ON THE SCENE. KWASIAFO....YOU WANT CHEAP MEANS TO RULE...AND RUIN THIS COUNTRY. NOOOO WAY...AKUFFO ADDO WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH GUYS LIKE ME TO GO THRO' EASILY. WOE UNTO THESE NATION-WRECKE ...
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NPP HAVE LOST HOPE ON SEEING TSIKATA ON THE SCENE. KWASIAFO....YOU WANT CHEAP MEANS TO RULE...AND RUIN THIS COUNTRY. NOOOO WAY...AKUFFO ADDO WILL HAVE TO DEAL WITH GUYS LIKE ME TO GO THRO' EASILY. WOE UNTO THESE NATION-WRECKERS.
Concerned, NY 12 years ago

Justice Atuguba knowing that he has a relative in Mahama's administration should have recused himself.

Anyway, in their formal objection submission, the petitioners can demand recusal of Justice Atuguba. There has to be fa ...
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Justice Atuguba knowing that he has a relative in Mahama's administration should have recused himself.

Anyway, in their formal objection submission, the petitioners can demand recusal of Justice Atuguba. There has to be fair and balanced floor.
BARIMA SIKA ASANTE 12 years ago

YOU ARE TALKING BEHIND A COMPUTER FOOL....WOE UNTO THESE NATION WRECKERS? WHAT WILL YOU DO? A COWARD LIKE YOU CAN'T EVEN WRITE ON A FORUM WITH YOUR REAL NAME!!! GO AND BEG FOR SOME BANKU FROM YOUR NEIGHBOURS AND SHUT UP. POOR ...
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YOU ARE TALKING BEHIND A COMPUTER FOOL....WOE UNTO THESE NATION WRECKERS? WHAT WILL YOU DO? A COWARD LIKE YOU CAN'T EVEN WRITE ON A FORUM WITH YOUR REAL NAME!!! GO AND BEG FOR SOME BANKU FROM YOUR NEIGHBOURS AND SHUT UP. POOR IDIOT!!!!
rkt 12 years ago

yes, it is only in Gh that a president who says he turns criminals away - saying, no, not this time but later when they approach him with tempting, criminal offers - can still finish his term as a president. yes, only here in ...
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yes, it is only in Gh that a president who says he turns criminals away - saying, no, not this time but later when they approach him with tempting, criminal offers - can still finish his term as a president. yes, only here in gh. yes it's only here in Gh that a president can award self a national medal! only in Gh! its only in Gh that a member of the bar will be cited in a criminal case and not be investigated by the bar ass'n! shall i continue? having said that, may i inform u that tt denied, and still denies, having wilfully caused the nation any financial loss? u must be a johnny just come to not know what every child knows, that jailing tt was a political decision? perhaps u may not know, but a judge's judgement is not a Gospel Truth. later events can bring up flaws in them, and in this particular case, the political coloration it took was clear from day one! pray, that never happens to u, but if it does, u'll know how it feels to do ur utmost for ur nation and be treated like a common criminal for political reasons!
BOSS 12 years ago

are a fool

are a fool
Efo Paapa 12 years ago

Well said. The CJ should also resign before the case is determined.

Well said. The CJ should also resign before the case is determined.
Mansa MUsa 12 years ago

NDC mischeviousness.

NDC mischeviousness.
Osonoba 12 years ago

s3k3

s3k3
nito 12 years ago

Independence for Akanland now!!!

Independence for Akanland now!!!
jj 12 years ago

fuck u to hell...idiot.who is an asshole?

fuck u to hell...idiot.who is an asshole?
JOE 12 years ago

AKK, YOU WILL NOT BE SICK BUT DEAD, ABOA GO TO HELL AND GOD PUNISH YOU AND YOUR NDC. NKWASEIAFO PARTY.

AKK, YOU WILL NOT BE SICK BUT DEAD, ABOA GO TO HELL AND GOD PUNISH YOU AND YOUR NDC. NKWASEIAFO PARTY.
Asante b3l3! 12 years ago

Joe wo biom adz3en na egyim d3m? ey3 b3l3 paa. God rather punish you arogant self. Is it because your mom is a slut/whore/call bitch or a local prostitute. She chose to be that ok stop blaming NDC for your woes. Odepus Rex li ...
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Joe wo biom adz3en na egyim d3m? ey3 b3l3 paa. God rather punish you arogant self. Is it because your mom is a slut/whore/call bitch or a local prostitute. She chose to be that ok stop blaming NDC for your woes. Odepus Rex like you. kill your papa fuck your mama.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 12 years ago

To say the least, if what is reported herein is accurate, then it is very disturbing. It's almost like giving a summary of judgement. I am worried but the Chief Justice could be put in a very tight corner. If she removes Just ...
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To say the least, if what is reported herein is accurate, then it is very disturbing. It's almost like giving a summary of judgement. I am worried but the Chief Justice could be put in a very tight corner. If she removes Justice Atuguba, she could be seen as favouring NPP or being weak but on the other hand, if she keeps him, then she could be seen to favour NDC. What a dilemma for her to find herself between a rock and a hard surface? I thought NPP initially suggested a live televised hearing, so why are their Attorneys asking for hearing in Chambers?
Dzigaman 12 years ago

Supreme Court judges are not appointed on case by case basis.
They are only replaced when any of them retires.
Most of the current Supreme Court judges were appointed in the Kuffour era anyway. If anybody should be complain ...
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Supreme Court judges are not appointed on case by case basis.
They are only replaced when any of them retires.
Most of the current Supreme Court judges were appointed in the Kuffour era anyway. If anybody should be complaining, it is the NDC.
Just when you think the NPP will not sink to a new level of stupidity , they go over and beyond stupidity and drag their ignorant shoeshine boys along with them.
The presiding Judge has only one of the total 13 votes of the Supreme Court judges anyway.
How stupid can these NPP people get.I am lost for words.All these Supreme court judges were appointed long before Mahama or NDC came into power.
Branaboy 12 years ago

Most of the current Supreme Court was appointed by the NDC. The Mills-Mahama administration in 4 years added 4 of the 13, and Note that there were 4 holdovers from the Rawlings administration.

Most of the current Supreme Court was appointed by the NDC. The Mills-Mahama administration in 4 years added 4 of the 13, and Note that there were 4 holdovers from the Rawlings administration.
SAY IT LOUD 12 years ago

So why is npp going to court if they don't believe in the judges? Do they think they can show up in court and choose their own panel of judges? Sorry npp, the world does not revolve around you. NEXT TIME REASON AND REASON WEL ...
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So why is npp going to court if they don't believe in the judges? Do they think they can show up in court and choose their own panel of judges? Sorry npp, the world does not revolve around you. NEXT TIME REASON AND REASON WELL! This party is finishedooooooooo
Boat 12 years ago

So the SC can dismiss the case on grounds that the NPP says the do not trust that the Judges are neutral! How dummy can they be?

So the SC can dismiss the case on grounds that the NPP says the do not trust that the Judges are neutral! How dummy can they be?
www.panafricanistinternational.org 12 years ago

OFFICE OF THE ODIKRO
a companion of the black star!

I don't find any thing he said as "giving a summary of judgement". The only basis upon which any judge must be kept or removed must be based on the proper interpretation ...
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OFFICE OF THE ODIKRO
a companion of the black star!

I don't find any thing he said as "giving a summary of judgement". The only basis upon which any judge must be kept or removed must be based on the proper interpretation law.

Where is the judgement in the following?

'“This country is solid but we risk breaking down because principles are being chopped down to pedestrian level. The Court must be strong and truly independent. The health of [our] country depends on us," he stated, banging the table.'

The NPP has a cow boy mentality. There is no law, no principle, more important than their strong whims and caprices! They were the first to ask for a live coverage of the proceedings of the court, in the name of transparency. It should surprise no one to see them being the first to ask to speak in camera!

They insist on justice, so far as it will make Akufo-Addo president, not because they necessarily want fairness and justice to prevail. This explains the regular commentaries and predictions of victory that prejudge the case, even before the hearing. The NPP declared victory ahead of the Electoral Commissioner's declaration of the polling results, and called on their followers to wear white the next day to thank God!

Most of them we wearing white when the results were declared! They are going to court to find out who is fooling their supporters! I suggest they ask their supporters to wear white on the day of judgement, just for a repeat show!

When will this flagrant disrespect for the rule of law, chicanery, and vexatious and abuse of judicial procedures by the NPP ever end?

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DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 12 years ago

They promised to make Ghana ungovernable if forcibly not given the mandate to lord over her majesty, right? Well, they are keen on maintaining that promise because that is what they are good at and hence seeing it through qui ...
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They promised to make Ghana ungovernable if forcibly not given the mandate to lord over her majesty, right? Well, they are keen on maintaining that promise because that is what they are good at and hence seeing it through quite successfully with Kukrudian passion.
DAVID ATUGIYA 12 years ago

Kofi, say it again.If Justice Atuguba is removed, then my fears of a Judicial Coup d'etat in article ("There can be no Judicial Coup d'etat" Ghanaweb, 30 December 2012) is right.

Kofi, say it again.If Justice Atuguba is removed, then my fears of a Judicial Coup d'etat in article ("There can be no Judicial Coup d'etat" Ghanaweb, 30 December 2012) is right.
Mike 12 years ago

2 out of the 9 names sound Akan, should that be protested by the NDC? The NPP would have protested for sure.

2 out of the 9 names sound Akan, should that be protested by the NDC? The NPP would have protested for sure.
Mike 12 years ago

I meant 7 out of 9 judges.

I meant 7 out of 9 judges.
New Sherrif in Town 12 years ago

The NPP is not protesting because Atuguba is not an Akan. They are protesting because Mahama seem to be trying to buy votes again even at the Supreme Court. The Atuguba that Mahama two days ago appointed as his Executie Secre ...
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The NPP is not protesting because Atuguba is not an Akan. They are protesting because Mahama seem to be trying to buy votes again even at the Supreme Court. The Atuguba that Mahama two days ago appointed as his Executie Secretary is the nephew of the Atuguba in the selected to preside on the case at the SC. Justice Atuguba as a decent person should not have waited to be opposed by the NPP. He should have elected to exclude himself from the panel. The Atuguba that Mahama has sent to his office lived growing up with the Justice. The same person had claimed most judges are corrupt because he saw people who tried to bribe his uncle in vain bribing other judges
Sankofa 12 years ago

Does the fact that the Atubugas are related necessarily mean that the Judge will rule in favour of the President?

There is nothing to indicate that this will be the case.

One would also have to look at the fact that two ...
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Does the fact that the Atubugas are related necessarily mean that the Judge will rule in favour of the President?

There is nothing to indicate that this will be the case.

One would also have to look at the fact that two other judges are related to Nana Akufo-Addo and Sir John respectively, and the Chief Justice is an in-law of Atta Akyea of NPP. Should these also recuse from the case? Should all the judges declare any connections wwith the plaintiffs and the defendants, and recuse themselves if need be
?
New Sherrif in Town 12 years ago

They are are not asking for the substantive case to be heard in chambers. They wanted their objection to Atubuga on the panel heard in chambers for national security reasons. Mahama did not appoint the other Atuguba as his ES ...
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They are are not asking for the substantive case to be heard in chambers. They wanted their objection to Atubuga on the panel heard in chambers for national security reasons. Mahama did not appoint the other Atuguba as his ES for nothing. The conspiracy theorists have it that he was trying to buy one vote, at least in the SC. Remember his nephew admits he lived with him (the Justice) and even went further to say he was witness to judges coming to their home to attempt bribing the jusctice
MATHS @MARS 12 years ago

NPP has no right to tell the SC what to do? I bet if the SC decides against the NPP, NPP will see the empannelled judges as corrupt and baised. Fpr the NPP the SC must decide in its favour or else?????

NPP has no right to tell the SC what to do? I bet if the SC decides against the NPP, NPP will see the empannelled judges as corrupt and baised. Fpr the NPP the SC must decide in its favour or else?????
Mansa MUsa 12 years ago

What has happened is directly linked to Mahama's decison to campaign on the basis of tribalism. The statement:" it's time for aNortherner to be President of Ghana" still echoes in people's minds. How can Atubigah rule against ...
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What has happened is directly linked to Mahama's decison to campaign on the basis of tribalism. The statement:" it's time for aNortherner to be President of Ghana" still echoes in people's minds. How can Atubigah rule against Mahama since he has a tribal responsibilityto use the law to protect a Northern President. The lesson here is that it is dangerous for any one aspiring to be president of Ghana to campaign based on tribal affiliation.REMEMBER ATUBIGAH WAS APPOINTED A SUPREME COURT JUDGE CLOSE TO THE ELECTION. ATubugah was obviously frustrated because he has missed a golden opportunity to pay back his mentor.
Osonoba 12 years ago

Yes, how can he be so furious about his removal? Has Atugubah any other interest apart from justice in this case?
Let the ignorant NDC people know that it is normal court practice to object to a judge sitting on one's case i ...
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Yes, how can he be so furious about his removal? Has Atugubah any other interest apart from justice in this case?
Let the ignorant NDC people know that it is normal court practice to object to a judge sitting on one's case if one doubts his/her impartiality. Tsatsu Tsikata did it when he was being tried. Atuguba should have opted out of the panel himself.
Akwa 12 years ago

And why is a Supreme Court Justice confusing a 'conflict of interest' matter with the 'independence' of the Supreme Court? I guess the opinion of the AU chair and the international observers might help.

And why is a Supreme Court Justice confusing a 'conflict of interest' matter with the 'independence' of the Supreme Court? I guess the opinion of the AU chair and the international observers might help.
Nana Kweku Arhin 12 years ago

If Justice Atuguba cannot behave himself as a Supreme Court Judge, then he should be removed from the bench. The behaviour that he demonstrated in the Court Room today was very unprofessional. After all, he was educated wit ...
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If Justice Atuguba cannot behave himself as a Supreme Court Judge, then he should be removed from the bench. The behaviour that he demonstrated in the Court Room today was very unprofessional. After all, he was educated with the tax payers' money. He should therefore start behaving himself and serve the people without any bias.

Nana Kweku Arhin II
Sankofa 12 years ago

The article does not say he showed bias. It says he appeared to lose his temper.

What he is reported to have said does not coompromise his positon.

The article does not say he showed bias. It says he appeared to lose his temper.

What he is reported to have said does not coompromise his positon.
big brother 12 years ago

l support w.A Atuguba must be out of the judges

l support w.A Atuguba must be out of the judges
NANA ADO 12 years ago

Then all the justices with Akan names must also be removed. Check all the names and tell me what you smell

Then all the justices with Akan names must also be removed. Check all the names and tell me what you smell
TerriblY Spe cifiC 12 years ago

NPP ARE JUST STUPID. THIS DIRTY ATTITUDE OF NPP IS CLEARLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ELECTORAL DEFEATS. UNTIL THE OLD, DIRTY GUYS IN NPP ARE BOOTED OUT THEY WILL NEVER WIN AN ELECTION.THE RESORT TO COURTS BY THESE FOOLS AFTER EVE ...
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NPP ARE JUST STUPID. THIS DIRTY ATTITUDE OF NPP IS CLEARLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ELECTORAL DEFEATS. UNTIL THE OLD, DIRTY GUYS IN NPP ARE BOOTED OUT THEY WILL NEVER WIN AN ELECTION.THE RESORT TO COURTS BY THESE FOOLS AFTER EVERY LOSS WILL EXIST FOREVER UNTIL THE ENTIRE PARTY IS WHITEWASHED.
Usam 12 years ago

You spill trash a lot. I do not think you are cultured enough to be commenting here. Get some good manners who ever you are.

You spill trash a lot. I do not think you are cultured enough to be commenting here. Get some good manners who ever you are.
Nhyiraba 12 years ago

Aren't Akans also Ghanaians.They want Justice Atuguba out because his brother is an appointee of Pres. Mahama

Aren't Akans also Ghanaians.They want Justice Atuguba out because his brother is an appointee of Pres. Mahama
Adomba 12 years ago

Below are the excepts about Sophia Akuffo.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia :search Sophia Akuffo
Supreme Court Judge
Personal details
Nationality Ghanaian

Sophia A.B. Akuffo is a Judge of the Supreme Court o ...
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Below are the excepts about Sophia Akuffo.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia :search Sophia Akuffo
Supreme Court Judge
Personal details
Nationality Ghanaian

Sophia A.B. Akuffo is a Judge of the Supreme Court of Ghana.

Sophia Akuffo trained as a lawyer under Nana Akufo-Addo.[1] She has been a member of the Governing Committee of the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute,[2] and the Chairperson of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Task Force. In January 2006 she was elected one of the first judges of the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights:[3] initially elected for two years,[4] she was subsequently re-elected until 2014 and is at present serving as Vice-President of the Court.[5]

She has written The Application of Information & Communication Technology in the Judicial Process – the Ghanaian Experience, a presentation to the African Judicial Network Ghana (2002).

She should be removed too
ALL FOR GHANA 12 years ago

You are an idiot! In fact all your npp members are idiots with a million exclamations. The other judges who were appointed by the npp must be removed too. Yes, akans are Ghanaians too, but the fact that they are akans that is ...
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You are an idiot! In fact all your npp members are idiots with a million exclamations. The other judges who were appointed by the npp must be removed too. Yes, akans are Ghanaians too, but the fact that they are akans that is also worrisome to NDC, since the npp is an akan party. Ask those judges and I bet you, 99.9% of them voted npp. Because of them you guys are so confident you are walking into court to win your case with that your JSS evidence. Now just because one judge is related to an appointee of the NDC you crying foul,even though he only has one vote. 3nie mu b3 su ara ewu. Y3 ni mu 3nim paa. By the way, THE WORLD IS WATCHING. And if those npp appointee judges misbehave in their judgement, HELL WILL BREAK LOOSE.
andy 12 years ago

oh ghana

oh ghana
Akwa 12 years ago

What is the difficulty here in trying to differentiate between tribalism and a clear conflict of interest? Can you imagine how many Akan votes Mahama got? What will happen if you remove all those votes? No wonder you vote the ...
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What is the difficulty here in trying to differentiate between tribalism and a clear conflict of interest? Can you imagine how many Akan votes Mahama got? What will happen if you remove all those votes? No wonder you vote the way you do.
Boat 12 years ago

How will the NPP do that?

How will the NPP do that?
OTCHERE DARKO 12 years ago

ALL the judges are either pro-NDC or pro-NPP, because of the power given to sitting Presidents to appoint judges of the Supreme Court as when and how they please, as long as vacancies exist.

ALL the judges are either pro-NDC or pro-NPP, because of the power given to sitting Presidents to appoint judges of the Supreme Court as when and how they please, as long as vacancies exist.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 12 years ago

In most democracies, if not all, Presidents (including Prime Ministers and Heads of States nominate or appoint the Justices of the Supreme Court. Even in the US SC Justices are either conservatives or liberals ideologically. ...
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In most democracies, if not all, Presidents (including Prime Ministers and Heads of States nominate or appoint the Justices of the Supreme Court. Even in the US SC Justices are either conservatives or liberals ideologically. It's a matter of fact and reality of life. Republican Presidents often nominate conservatives judges to the SC and Democratic Presidents nominate liberal judges to the SC.

Even if God nominates or appoints judges to the SC they are most likely to fall within the two categories. In Ghana, it's either pro-NPP or pro-NDC. It's normal because they are human unless we wanted angels. No matter their ideological or political views, they are there to administer justice and that is what is more important so they must remember to reflect that in their judgement.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 12 years ago

Yes kofi, you are right, but didn't they also swear to put US and only US first before their affiliated parties, friends, families and what have you? Well, were our Justices of the Supreme Court of the land not charge to do e ...
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Yes kofi, you are right, but didn't they also swear to put US and only US first before their affiliated parties, friends, families and what have you? Well, were our Justices of the Supreme Court of the land not charge to do exactly that and of course, the same? After all, that is what they were sworn-in for, thus to protect and serve Ghana first and nothing but Ghana with all their might and hearts? If yes, then what NPP’s latest hubbub with Justice William Anaam Atuguba?
Usam 12 years ago

Is called conflict of interest meaning that the elder brother, cousin or nephew of Justice Atuguba is too close for comfort. You and I know that in the most fairest of things our own brothers and sisters will draw their own c ...
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Is called conflict of interest meaning that the elder brother, cousin or nephew of Justice Atuguba is too close for comfort. You and I know that in the most fairest of things our own brothers and sisters will draw their own conclusions. So let us eliminate that possibilities as much as we can. So that the final verdict will be accepted by all. God keep us all!!!
MATHS @MARS 12 years ago

All our debate is now tilting to the fact that the Judges are not going to judge the case objectively but based on the political leanings of the judges. If this assumption is correct then Ghana is in big trouble. I believe a ...
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All our debate is now tilting to the fact that the Judges are not going to judge the case objectively but based on the political leanings of the judges. If this assumption is correct then Ghana is in big trouble. I believe a Judge worth his.her salt would sit on a case based on facts, evidence and then deliver judgment but if we are all afraid that judges from the different Political divide would judge in favour of their Political Parties irrespective of the facts on the ground, then I am afraid we will soon head the way of Ivory Coast, Somalia etc.
DAVID ATUGIYA 12 years ago

You are right, if the court case is not about facts and evidence, but politcal leaning or social connections then too bad for Ghana.

You are right, if the court case is not about facts and evidence, but politcal leaning or social connections then too bad for Ghana.
Simon,bronx usa 12 years ago

sent the petition to iraq court.

sent the petition to iraq court.
AGYA MUNKO 12 years ago

This is the road to lawlessness and anarchy and we are almost there.We have passed the junction of political goodwill where either people are bent on holding on to power OR people simply refuse to accept defeat after a genera ...
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This is the road to lawlessness and anarchy and we are almost there.We have passed the junction of political goodwill where either people are bent on holding on to power OR people simply refuse to accept defeat after a general election.And we have seen neighbours murder neighbours party officials insulting each other on live air during radio discussions.Is it not the road to anarchy?
AKK 12 years ago

NPP is becoming too ridiculous, what more do they want? Everybody should cowtow to their whims?

NPP is becoming too ridiculous, what more do they want? Everybody should cowtow to their whims?
SELASE NYADZI 12 years ago

WHAT A SHOCK, WHY IS THE NPP NOT OBJECTING TO THE INFLUENTIAL ROLE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE IN THE FORMATION OF THE PANELS. WHAT ABOUT MRS. VIDA AKOTO-BAMFO AND (MS)SOPHIA A.B. AKUFFO. IT SEEMS EVERYTHING NPP IS GOOD FOR GHANA BU ...
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WHAT A SHOCK, WHY IS THE NPP NOT OBJECTING TO THE INFLUENTIAL ROLE OF THE CHIEF JUSTICE IN THE FORMATION OF THE PANELS. WHAT ABOUT MRS. VIDA AKOTO-BAMFO AND (MS)SOPHIA A.B. AKUFFO. IT SEEMS EVERYTHING NPP IS GOOD FOR GHANA BUT NOTHING ELSE IS. OH WHAT A HYPOCRISY
Branaboy 12 years ago

Over the years Justice Atuguba has shown his partisanship in his pronouncements both from the bench and outside the courts. He needs to recuse himself, especially now that his brother/cousin is the Executive Secretary to the ...
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Over the years Justice Atuguba has shown his partisanship in his pronouncements both from the bench and outside the courts. He needs to recuse himself, especially now that his brother/cousin is the Executive Secretary to the President who is a major part of the case before the court.

Note that there is another Justice whose brother was a former Chief-of _staff to John Mahama, that is Justice Baffoe Bonnie. Two Justices with close working relations with John Mahama does not auger well for the NPP.

Clearly Justice Atugubu is the main problem on the panel. His track record on the Court clearly shows he is not about justice but partisanship. He clearly should have recused himself from the panel.
Sankofa 12 years ago

The partisanship or otherwise of judges is a moot question.

One should also consider all the cases that have been lost by this NDC gov't in the past 4 years in bringing appointees of the last NPP gov't to court. This led t ...
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The partisanship or otherwise of judges is a moot question.

One should also consider all the cases that have been lost by this NDC gov't in the past 4 years in bringing appointees of the last NPP gov't to court. This led to accusations of partisanship of the bench in favour of NPP.
Jane London 12 years ago

The NORTHERNERS ARE RULING GHANA TODAY. This is a lesson to ghanaians, educate your children today and they too will rule Ghana tomorrow. PERIOD!

The NORTHERNERS ARE RULING GHANA TODAY. This is a lesson to ghanaians, educate your children today and they too will rule Ghana tomorrow. PERIOD!
Old Dirty Bastard 12 years ago

These primitive bush people will only be satisfied when their village chief presides over the case.

These primitive bush people will only be satisfied when their village chief presides over the case.
WARD GDX 12 years ago

Unbelievable.

You are from London, Tokyo or New York then

Unbelievable.

You are from London, Tokyo or New York then
Agyingo 12 years ago

Northerners currently hate asante-akyem people more than the ewes do! Why was JJ 's presidency never challenged but Mahama being a northerner's is making you guys so bitter? Only time will tell

Northerners currently hate asante-akyem people more than the ewes do! Why was JJ 's presidency never challenged but Mahama being a northerner's is making you guys so bitter? Only time will tell
Mansa MUsa 12 years ago

How do you expect Akans to accept ex-toilet cleaners and watchmen as leaders of our dear country. Ghana has gone to the dogs and Akans need to unite and claim our country back.

How do you expect Akans to accept ex-toilet cleaners and watchmen as leaders of our dear country. Ghana has gone to the dogs and Akans need to unite and claim our country back.
Martin/PA 12 years ago

Actually your superiority is noting but a rooted inferiority complex. Life is in such a dynamic flux. People you hold in low esteem today are the dominant ones tomorrow. In the USA whitemen are jittery as their authority and ...
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Actually your superiority is noting but a rooted inferiority complex. Life is in such a dynamic flux. People you hold in low esteem today are the dominant ones tomorrow. In the USA whitemen are jittery as their authority and influence dwindle. What's wrong if someone had to work to feed himself and his family? How many of Ghanaians outside the country are doing these low-down jobs? Please think before you comment.
C.Y. ANDY-K 12 years ago

And when Andy-K challenges them on these kind of chauvinistic views, they rather call him a bigot! Indeed, when they are the real bigots, worse than white racists!

People like him are the scum of the earth!

Andy-K

And when Andy-K challenges them on these kind of chauvinistic views, they rather call him a bigot! Indeed, when they are the real bigots, worse than white racists!

People like him are the scum of the earth!

Andy-K
Kwame Kumi 12 years ago

The problem some of you people with Ashantis and Akyems is simple. Inferiority complex and envy.

The problem some of you people with Ashantis and Akyems is simple. Inferiority complex and envy.
Asempa Beba Dabi 12 years ago

Why the outburst from Justice Atuguba, did someone mention his name! Hmm..

Why the outburst from Justice Atuguba, did someone mention his name! Hmm..
boy 12 years ago

this is Osofo Abrob3!!!!! 3wowo no!!!!!

this is Osofo Abrob3!!!!! 3wowo no!!!!!
Agyingo 12 years ago

sophia akuffo has a bigger abrob3 so he is wondering how the npp could have the moral right to object to his inclusion without mentioning hers as well.

sophia akuffo has a bigger abrob3 so he is wondering how the npp could have the moral right to object to his inclusion without mentioning hers as well.
Dzigaman 12 years ago

He is just frustrated about the NPP's ignorance and dragging the rule of law into the Kejetia gutters.

He is just frustrated about the NPP's ignorance and dragging the rule of law into the Kejetia gutters.
Dadi 12 years ago

Ethnicity, the biggest obstacle to our democracy?

Ethnicity, the biggest obstacle to our democracy?
AGYA MUNKO 12 years ago

That is our number one enemy,Dadi and it is my prayer that we do not experience what Nigeria went through in the 1960s(THE BIAFRA WAR) it is irrelevant things like these,tribal differences and oil, which in our case we have j ...
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That is our number one enemy,Dadi and it is my prayer that we do not experience what Nigeria went through in the 1960s(THE BIAFRA WAR) it is irrelevant things like these,tribal differences and oil, which in our case we have just found.GOD SAVE GHANA!
GENERAL DeGAULE 12 years ago

"The Court must be strong and truly independent"

It is stupid of the NPP to question the independent mind of the Judges. Presumably the NDC can also object to any other judge and the game will go on and on until no judge i ...
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"The Court must be strong and truly independent"

It is stupid of the NPP to question the independent mind of the Judges. Presumably the NDC can also object to any other judge and the game will go on and on until no judge is deemed independent minded to serve in the Supreme Court.
Taliban2 12 years ago

Justice Atubuga should have known better. He should even excuse himself from this case since the perception of his newphew being the secetary to the president. He should not even allow the any body to object to him in the p ...
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Justice Atubuga should have known better. He should even excuse himself from this case since the perception of his newphew being the secetary to the president. He should not even allow the any body to object to him in the panel. Any clear minded judge will excuse him or her self if one of the parties work with close relationship
boy 12 years ago

I agree with U Bros

I agree with U Bros
GENERAL DeGAULE 12 years ago

Sophia Akuffo on the bench is the sister of Gloria Akuffo.

Sophia Akuffo on the bench is the sister of Gloria Akuffo.
OSUO ABRUBUOR 12 years ago

In a case as frought as this, I think that so long as there are spare judges, any of the Justices with a close connection to any of the parties in the case, should excuse themselves so that no losing party can accuse the pane ...
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In a case as frought as this, I think that so long as there are spare judges, any of the Justices with a close connection to any of the parties in the case, should excuse themselves so that no losing party can accuse the panel of bias.

That is not casting doubt on their impartiality, however justice must not only be done but be seen to be done.

The stability of Ghana is more important than any judge's ego.
NANA ADO 12 years ago

What about the Akufus and the Ashanti dominated names. If you are refusing to accept defeat when you are the losers isn't it funny to be wanting the winners to rather become the losers? This NPP bush behaviour will land Ghana ...
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What about the Akufus and the Ashanti dominated names. If you are refusing to accept defeat when you are the losers isn't it funny to be wanting the winners to rather become the losers? This NPP bush behaviour will land Ghana in problem one day. The President need to corner this greedy people like Rawlings dealt with them. They do not want to be treated with kids gloves.
Dzigaman 12 years ago

Supreme Court judges are appointed until they retire.When a case is brought before them, the 13 Supreme Court judges always vote aye or nay and the majority carries the vote.
Why should he be dropped.
Will it be okay if NDC ...
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Supreme Court judges are appointed until they retire.When a case is brought before them, the 13 Supreme Court judges always vote aye or nay and the majority carries the vote.
Why should he be dropped.
Will it be okay if NDC also makes a request for all the judges appointed during the NPP era to be dropped ?
Joe 12 years ago

Have you soon forgotten the collusion by Justice Georgina Wood and her inlaw Lawyer Atta Kyea's efforts to steal NDC victory in 2008? Dr Atuguba has not even taken up his appointment and you are crying wolf? You would have mo ...
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Have you soon forgotten the collusion by Justice Georgina Wood and her inlaw Lawyer Atta Kyea's efforts to steal NDC victory in 2008? Dr Atuguba has not even taken up his appointment and you are crying wolf? You would have more to worry about if JM also decides to pack the SC as Kuffouor did since there is no ceiling. Even her seniors were bypassed for her to be made Chief justice, she has already been compromised by the NPP, she cannot replace Justice Atuguba at all.

The arrogance of the NPP in Gov't has come back to haunt them. They simply don't know shame. Maybe all the SC judges should be replaced by NPP vetted and approved ones if that is not already the case.
william 12 years ago

With such arguments the supreme court could end up advising petitioners to go to the Ghana Journalist Association to provde them with a neutral citizens panel, and stop wasting the court's time!!!

With such arguments the supreme court could end up advising petitioners to go to the Ghana Journalist Association to provde them with a neutral citizens panel, and stop wasting the court's time!!!
Simplicity-USA 12 years ago

This shows NPP case is a rotten one and will soon be thrown out of court.

This shows NPP case is a rotten one and will soon be thrown out of court.
MUNGO PARK IN BRITISH ISLAND! 12 years ago

The lawyer Auguba should not have made that statement, it cast doubts on his judgement. I mean you dont begin by making such comments if you have been mandated by the sovereign will of the Ghanaian people in whom justices re ...
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The lawyer Auguba should not have made that statement, it cast doubts on his judgement. I mean you dont begin by making such comments if you have been mandated by the sovereign will of the Ghanaian people in whom justices reside, when sitting on such an important case. It demonstrate a lack of proportion on his part on the magnitude of the case he is presiding on and that equally means that the country will break down as per his own obervation this time around if justice is not dispense properly. It is dangerious for a Supreme Court judge to make such a reckless statement at the start of procedings!!! my oh my! Gh!
LAW IS AN ASS 12 years ago

8 NPP JUDGES, I NDC. KUFUOR'S FAULT

8 NPP JUDGES, I NDC. KUFUOR'S FAULT
Adomba 12 years ago

This is well orchestrated plan and drama by NPP. They knew they will never come to power again so they loaded the supreme court with their cronies. This election dispute was well planned before December 7 They knew they wi ...
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This is well orchestrated plan and drama by NPP. They knew they will never come to power again so they loaded the supreme court with their cronies. This election dispute was well planned before December 7 They knew they will lose and had planned to contest it before their cronies. But Ghanaians and the world is watching. The call by NPP and Former president Kuffour to the judges to do a good job is not for nothing. They are sending them signals "this is the time to do the job we put you here to do so disappoint us do a good job for us To NPP a good job by judges is to rule in their favour. But it will fail. .
Adomba 12 years ago

The call by NPP and Former president Kuffour to the judges to do a good job is not for nothing. They are sending them signals "this is the time to do the job we put you here to do so don't disappoint us do a good job for us. ...
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The call by NPP and Former president Kuffour to the judges to do a good job is not for nothing. They are sending them signals "this is the time to do the job we put you here to do so don't disappoint us do a good job for us. To NPP a good job by the SC judges is to rule in their favour. But it will fail. .
Osei Yao 12 years ago

LET NPP SELECT THE PANEL TO HEAR THEIR PETITION. THEY ARE IMPUGNING THE INTEGRITY AND CHALLENGING THE INTELLIGENCE OF OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PANEL, IF THEY THINK JUSTICE ATUGUBAH WILL DECIDE THE CASE PURELY TO SAVEGUARD HIS BR ...
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LET NPP SELECT THE PANEL TO HEAR THEIR PETITION. THEY ARE IMPUGNING THE INTEGRITY AND CHALLENGING THE INTELLIGENCE OF OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PANEL, IF THEY THINK JUSTICE ATUGUBAH WILL DECIDE THE CASE PURELY TO SAVEGUARD HIS BROTHER\S JOB. THIS IS SHAMEFUL OF A NATIONAL PARTY
JOE 12 years ago

Why doubt the intergrity of the SC. The Chief Justice has some relation to the first pertitioner... NO?
Let the Judges do their work.

Why doubt the intergrity of the SC. The Chief Justice has some relation to the first pertitioner... NO?
Let the Judges do their work.
APEETOO 12 years ago

BEGINING OF THE BLOODBATH, GOD HELP GHANA!!

BEGINING OF THE BLOODBATH, GOD HELP GHANA!!
joey london! 12 years ago

Take a sit friend no shaking okay..

Take a sit friend no shaking okay..
afro new york 12 years ago

not till we get rid of this dwarf call nana akuffo addo,the progress of our democracy will be perpetually impeded.

not till we get rid of this dwarf call nana akuffo addo,the progress of our democracy will be perpetually impeded.
MAMA 12 years ago

TSATSU TAUGHT ANNIN YEBOA AND BAFFOE BONNI. SO THEY WILL HAVE TO VACATE THEMSELVES FROM THIS CASE AS WELL AS GLORIA AKUFFO IF THIS IS THE WAY WE WANT TO REASON

TSATSU TAUGHT ANNIN YEBOA AND BAFFOE BONNI. SO THEY WILL HAVE TO VACATE THEMSELVES FROM THIS CASE AS WELL AS GLORIA AKUFFO IF THIS IS THE WAY WE WANT TO REASON
HARD ONE 12 years ago

Is there a Baffoe Bonnie at the castle?
the special aid to then VP now president?

Is there a Baffoe Bonnie at the castle?
the special aid to then VP now president?
Kwesi 12 years ago

Another Sad day

Another Sad day
ANIMAL FARM 12 years ago

Justice Atuguba.It has broken down already.What do you expect us to reap from tribalism,nepotism,sectionalism,corruption,manipulation of State institutions and deceit.

Justice Atuguba.It has broken down already.What do you expect us to reap from tribalism,nepotism,sectionalism,corruption,manipulation of State institutions and deceit.
KWABENA OHEMENG,LONDON. 12 years ago

All in the name of deepening democracy.What democracy?Western imported democracy?RUBBISH!!!!

All in the name of deepening democracy.What democracy?Western imported democracy?RUBBISH!!!!
Hippo 12 years ago

NPP this NPP that,we did not vote for them.PERIOD.

NPP this NPP that,we did not vote for them.PERIOD.
Great 12 years ago

This Guy Mahama want to steal again at court level by appointing Raymond Atuguba as his Executive Secretary, what a thief. we need justice, we need Justice we, need Justice.

This Guy Mahama want to steal again at court level by appointing Raymond Atuguba as his Executive Secretary, what a thief. we need justice, we need Justice we, need Justice.
nene 12 years ago

oh great!! you have very filthy words... do u use the same lips to praise God?

oh great!! you have very filthy words... do u use the same lips to praise God?
nene 12 years ago

oh great! you av very filthy lips why? pls... do u use same lips praising God? come on!

oh great! you av very filthy lips why? pls... do u use same lips praising God? come on!
Great 12 years ago

May be that is your opinoin and you have every right to say what you want to say. I'm agree with you because we have to agree to disagree. But the fact is Ghanaians DO NOT like the truth because their dids are EVIL.The whole ...
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May be that is your opinoin and you have every right to say what you want to say. I'm agree with you because we have to agree to disagree. But the fact is Ghanaians DO NOT like the truth because their dids are EVIL.The whole world knew that the past election was rig in favor of Mahama and the NDC Government and that is truth and the fact.
Kofi kaakyire 12 years ago

Oh Ghana .Sine die means it will take forever to hear the case.
If it takes forever then where lies the resolution of this matter.
Oohhh NPP you have forgotten so soon....
Tsatsu Tsikata case
An additional judge was em pa ...
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Oh Ghana .Sine die means it will take forever to hear the case.
If it takes forever then where lies the resolution of this matter.
Oohhh NPP you have forgotten so soon....
Tsatsu Tsikata case
An additional judge was em panelled.
OTCHERE DARKO 12 years ago

A Supreme Court judge should NOT make this kind of "dooms-day" lamentation in court,

JUST TOO UNPROFESSIONAL !!!!

Justice Wood should have presided over this case from beginning to finish to prevent this kind of irrespo ...
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A Supreme Court judge should NOT make this kind of "dooms-day" lamentation in court,

JUST TOO UNPROFESSIONAL !!!!

Justice Wood should have presided over this case from beginning to finish to prevent this kind of irresponsible statements from being made in the court room.
Opoku Mensah 12 years ago

Call it whatever that is your opinion.

Call it whatever that is your opinion.
PAA NII 12 years ago

The man is saying the truth and nothing but the truth. Why not support your Akyem man openly

The man is saying the truth and nothing but the truth. Why not support your Akyem man openly
KWABENA OHEMENG,LONDON. 12 years ago

THE NDC TOO SHOULD OBJECT TO THOSE JUDGES IT DEEMS TO BE SYMPATHISERS OF THE NPP,ESPECIALLY THOSE APPOINTED BY KUFFUOR;S GOVERNMENT.

THE NDC TOO SHOULD OBJECT TO THOSE JUDGES IT DEEMS TO BE SYMPATHISERS OF THE NPP,ESPECIALLY THOSE APPOINTED BY KUFFUOR;S GOVERNMENT.
GbagbladzaV 12 years ago

They want to destroy the credibility of all institutions on the their destructive path.
But they forgot that one of the judges was a former NPP Regional Executive in the Volta Region

They want to destroy the credibility of all institutions on the their destructive path.
But they forgot that one of the judges was a former NPP Regional Executive in the Volta Region
GHANIGERIAN 12 years ago

NDC must also ask the Chief Justice to step down, because she is perceived to be an NPP sympathizer. What a country. If this is the "LEGAL WAR" Nana Addo wants to inflict on Ghanaian.
The battle must continue!!!!!

NDC must also ask the Chief Justice to step down, because she is perceived to be an NPP sympathizer. What a country. If this is the "LEGAL WAR" Nana Addo wants to inflict on Ghanaian.
The battle must continue!!!!!
ASEMPA 12 years ago

YES AND THE EVENTUALITY WILL BE THAT TRIBALISM WILL BE ENTAITAINED,AND EVERYTHING WILL BE DIVIDED AS SEEN IN THE ELECTION & THE COUNTRY DIVIDED AS IN SUDAN,THE RESOURCES DIVIDED & THOSE WHO WANTTO TO BE GOVERNED BY THESE "GRE ...
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YES AND THE EVENTUALITY WILL BE THAT TRIBALISM WILL BE ENTAITAINED,AND EVERYTHING WILL BE DIVIDED AS SEEN IN THE ELECTION & THE COUNTRY DIVIDED AS IN SUDAN,THE RESOURCES DIVIDED & THOSE WHO WANTTO TO BE GOVERNED BY THESE "GREEDY BASTARDS"TAKEN THIER SHARE.
SANTORO 12 years ago

THE SO CALL NPP'S WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE ? IDIOTS.

THE SO CALL NPP'S WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE ? IDIOTS.
Skotsman!!! 12 years ago

Yes i agree with Justice Atuguba that Ghana stands risk of breaking down sooner or later, but i pray this happens under the NDC since they are the only nation wrecking party i ever know in Ghana. Look at what is going on, the ...
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Yes i agree with Justice Atuguba that Ghana stands risk of breaking down sooner or later, but i pray this happens under the NDC since they are the only nation wrecking party i ever know in Ghana. Look at what is going on, the NDC is simply using civil tactics to introduce dictatorship, which i think and will strongly advice the well meaning Ghanaians to resist in all manner!!!
TRUTH 12 years ago

U're a villager! Stop spewing garbage here. U silly baboon!!

U're a villager! Stop spewing garbage here. U silly baboon!!
Don 12 years ago

This will never happened in any of the developed world. Once the brother is in the government there is no way he should be allowed to sit on that panel.

This will never happened in any of the developed world. Once the brother is in the government there is no way he should be allowed to sit on that panel.
Victor A. Young 12 years ago

Ghana's democracy is yet to be fully planted or rooted, when we still have election fraud case hearing at the Supreme Court. This kind of filth has prevailed since 1992. It's time to halt it completely from our electoral syst ...
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Ghana's democracy is yet to be fully planted or rooted, when we still have election fraud case hearing at the Supreme Court. This kind of filth has prevailed since 1992. It's time to halt it completely from our electoral system.

There cannot be true justice when the Atuguba blood and family people are part of justices who are serving for the NDC govt in a case like EC fraud that's now the talk of town. Ghanaians want true justice.

For a fair hearing, there shouldn't be any pro-NDC panel. This simple logic! W. A. Atuguba should remove himself from, or stay out of the panel of justices and let us move forward. It's as simple as that; no qualms no squabbles!
Owie 12 years ago

What about the AKUFFO & Akuffo Addo blood. Sophia Akuffo was trained by Nana Akuffo Addo. She must also leave the panel.

What about the AKUFFO & Akuffo Addo blood. Sophia Akuffo was trained by Nana Akuffo Addo. She must also leave the panel.
ALL FOR GHANA 12 years ago

Don't mind them, npps are just silly IDIOTS!

Don't mind them, npps are just silly IDIOTS!
Victor A. Young 12 years ago

If you don't know, go to Akropong Akuapem on the mountains and research on the Royal Akufo Family. It's a huge family and doesn't mean all of them are pro-NPP.

We're talking of direct blood---brothers and cousins---ties i ...
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If you don't know, go to Akropong Akuapem on the mountains and research on the Royal Akufo Family. It's a huge family and doesn't mean all of them are pro-NPP.

We're talking of direct blood---brothers and cousins---ties in a serious election fraud case, inwhich the Atuguba's direct family and political affiliation is in question and you guys sit on the 'net' saying strange things. You must think deep; the electoral fraud case which pending at the Supreme Court isn't anything tiny thing. If it were so, why should we waste nation's resources and the precious time of the electorate to vote on who's our next president and parliamentarians?

This is common sense and shouldn't attrack any insults as you seem aggitated by confronting reality and facts, typical of the NDC.
ayigbe edem 12 years ago

Atta-Mills was lambasted for his "dzi wo fie asem" sentiments by the npp, but when Yayi Boni lauded our free and fair elections former president Kuffuor said the comments made by the AU chairman should be ignored because he i ...
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Atta-Mills was lambasted for his "dzi wo fie asem" sentiments by the npp, but when Yayi Boni lauded our free and fair elections former president Kuffuor said the comments made by the AU chairman should be ignored because he is interfering with the affairs of our dear nation.Does this not smack of double standards? Why dont Akuffo-Addo and his cohorts relinquish their strangle-hold of the party and step aside for others in the party to pursue the legal action if indeed they believe they are true democrats?
SAY IT LOUD 12 years ago

Hey, You talk about common sense yet you lack one. You are talking about family ties and others are talking about political ties. The case at hand is political not family. The npp judges should not be there neither, or becaus ...
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Hey, You talk about common sense yet you lack one. You are talking about family ties and others are talking about political ties. The case at hand is political not family. The npp judges should not be there neither, or because their presence there gives you hope of winning your so call fraud case? You said it right, people wasted nation's resources and the precious time of the electorate to vote on who's our next president and parliamentarians. Your party came short due to your own faults, which you guys should be addressing and making right where you went wrong, than deceiving supporters that the loss was due to some fraud. Fraud indeed. ONLY IN THE BOOKS OF NPP. What a Shame! You also talk about thinking deep but you lack that too. When you start thinking deep, you will then learn that YOU HAVE BEEN LIVING IN THE FOOLS' PARADISE. wake up and smell the coffee. Ghana has spoken, they don't want Akufo Addict as prez. GET IT LOSERS?
Oseikrom jatta 12 years ago

The SC judges must be firm and resolute. They shd not allow themselves to be ridden /dictated to by any one. Every party to the case have thier prefered judges and thier objections too. What has happened today potrays npp's d ...
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The SC judges must be firm and resolute. They shd not allow themselves to be ridden /dictated to by any one. Every party to the case have thier prefered judges and thier objections too. What has happened today potrays npp's double standards; at one point they want the masses to hear and judge the case but at other points, they want secretcy. Upon failling to convince the electorate to vote for them, not being able to compel the EC to delay release of the results, they now want to dictate to the SC about what shd be brought to the court, who shd be on the panel and even how things shd be done there. But npp shd remember that pride comes b4 destruction and a haughty spirit b4 a fall. To the SC, I say be fair and firm.
Micheal Shamo 12 years ago

Once NPP has the evidence they should not worry , ATUGUBA or no Atuguba , the evidence is there. Is that not what Jake said ?

Once NPP has the evidence they should not worry , ATUGUBA or no Atuguba , the evidence is there. Is that not what Jake said ?
Agyingo 12 years ago

Massa now I have my doubts about the evidence. If it is truly incontrovertible as they claim then even if Mahama's wife sits on the supreme court NPP will win. It is only when you know you have no case that you worry about j ...
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Massa now I have my doubts about the evidence. If it is truly incontrovertible as they claim then even if Mahama's wife sits on the supreme court NPP will win. It is only when you know you have no case that you worry about judges.
odonkoshi 12 years ago

If the evidence is overwhelming (which is contrary to fact),no worries if proceedings are handled by a military tribunal. Do they believe in separation of powers? Their petition is froth and bubbles, no substance. Oyiwa!!!!

If the evidence is overwhelming (which is contrary to fact),no worries if proceedings are handled by a military tribunal. Do they believe in separation of powers? Their petition is froth and bubbles, no substance. Oyiwa!!!!
odonkoshi 12 years ago

The evidence isindisputable and incontrovertible, Akuffo Addo and his (NPP) cohorts claim!!!Now they question the independence of the judiciary.What next?

The evidence isindisputable and incontrovertible, Akuffo Addo and his (NPP) cohorts claim!!!Now they question the independence of the judiciary.What next?
Agyingo 12 years ago

Rose C. Owusu, Sophia A. B. Akuffo (Ms.), P. Baffoe Bonnie, Julius Ansah, Anin-Yeboah, and Vida Akoto-Bamfo. All be removed too because they were appointed by kuffour. Ms Sophia Akuffo is a sister to Nana Addo petitioner numb ...
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Rose C. Owusu, Sophia A. B. Akuffo (Ms.), P. Baffoe Bonnie, Julius Ansah, Anin-Yeboah, and Vida Akoto-Bamfo. All be removed too because they were appointed by kuffour. Ms Sophia Akuffo is a sister to Nana Addo petitioner number 1.Rose Owusu is also related to Nana Addo, Anin-Yeboah is kuffour's cousin, Now let us remove Atuguba,Akuffo,Owusu, Ansah, Anin-Yeboah,Akoto-Bamfoe and bring in others who will be more neutral to replace them.
Dzigaman 12 years ago

but Supreme court judges are not appointed on case by case basis.
That is why 13 of them are allowed to vote on a case and the majority carries the verdict.
Atuguba stays and will do his job but Supreme Court judge can be c ...
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but Supreme court judges are not appointed on case by case basis.
That is why 13 of them are allowed to vote on a case and the majority carries the verdict.
Atuguba stays and will do his job but Supreme Court judge can be chosen to lead the case.
Proceed on leave 12 years ago

Baffle Bonnie's brother was an NPP MP

Baffle Bonnie's brother was an NPP MP
Ross 12 years ago

Chief Justice + 4 NDC + 4 NPP = Fairness

Chief Justice + 4 NDC + 4 NPP = Fairness
Okofo 12 years ago

The chief Justice is known NPP supporter so your equation is wrong

The chief Justice is known NPP supporter so your equation is wrong
ANIMAL FARM 12 years ago

Justice Atuguba,is this first in your career that you have heard of an objection on the membership of a panel.There is no need to give an emotional lecture on nationalism,since nationalism is achieved through deeds and not wo ...
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Justice Atuguba,is this first in your career that you have heard of an objection on the membership of a panel.There is no need to give an emotional lecture on nationalism,since nationalism is achieved through deeds and not words.We talk about nationalism,peace,unity and all that.These are all 'empty talk',because we always do things that undermine these ideals.There is therefore no need for anybody to be emotional about this,because you RIPE WHAT WE SOW.
Kofi Mensah 12 years ago

What else do the NPP petitioners want? Blood? They are objecting to the composition of the judges in The same Supreme court they took their case.
There will therefore be no case to answer. The whole thing looks worse than a ...
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What else do the NPP petitioners want? Blood? They are objecting to the composition of the judges in The same Supreme court they took their case.
There will therefore be no case to answer. The whole thing looks worse than a street fight if NPP think that every one they turn to may favour The President. Shame on NPP. The party looks doomed.
kay 12 years ago

Atuguba why this drama-heard of Augustino Pinochet case? He won on appeal because the judge's wife was working as a volunteer for amenesty international who were party to the case. You should have removed yourself to avoid an ...
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Atuguba why this drama-heard of Augustino Pinochet case? He won on appeal because the judge's wife was working as a volunteer for amenesty international who were party to the case. You should have removed yourself to avoid any doubt. It is normal to object to judges sitting on cases, you're a supeme court judge for christ sake!
Ko 12 years ago

In that the case, the case failed because amnesty international was a party to the suit and the judge was a director of amnesty international.In our system the question of bias bases on relationship only, can be problematic.A ...
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In that the case, the case failed because amnesty international was a party to the suit and the judge was a director of amnesty international.In our system the question of bias bases on relationship only, can be problematic.At the end of the day all the members of the supreme court will fail that test because of our unique cultural set up.if not from the same home town they may come from the same region and it could be grounds for objection.We are on a slippery slope and the judge is right to caution.
Baffour 12 years ago

Mr Atubuga should have removed himself from the panel of judges the moment it came out that his brother has been appointed. Why is it that Africans don't behave as normal human beings. If this was here in London this judge wi ...
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Mr Atubuga should have removed himself from the panel of judges the moment it came out that his brother has been appointed. Why is it that Africans don't behave as normal human beings. If this was here in London this judge will not even go to court for him to be objected by the applicant. This is a conflict of interest. Your brother has just been given this position and you expect to rule against his government. This is Ghana he doesn't care,but I say good name is better than riches.Mr Atubuga tell the chief Justice you don't want to sit on this case.
Ama sey 12 years ago

Defeated NPP,s MP Ambrose Derry, brother Derry at the human right court has been doing the bid for the NPP and that is hunting them when they saw Atugba being a member of the panel . Their solid evidence cannot speak for the ...
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Defeated NPP,s MP Ambrose Derry, brother Derry at the human right court has been doing the bid for the NPP and that is hunting them when they saw Atugba being a member of the panel . Their solid evidence cannot speak for them? Interesting times ahead.
Atuguba 12 years ago

NPP & Nana Addo will cry maa!maa!!maa!!!

NPP & Nana Addo will cry maa!maa!!maa!!!
Akadu Mensema 12 years ago

Atuguba's are directed against the NPP!

Atuguba's are directed against the NPP!
Joe 12 years ago

Why, because NPP says so? You are dreaming, thought you said you had incontrovertible evidence? Or only when your own judges are sitting? Funny people.

Why, because NPP says so? You are dreaming, thought you said you had incontrovertible evidence? Or only when your own judges are sitting? Funny people.
Owie 12 years ago

Do you know that Sophia Akuffo was trained by Nana Akuffo Addo? And Gloria Akuffo is a relative of Sophia Akuffo? This is why Nana Akuffo Addo thinks he can become a President through the Supreme Court.
Na lie lie!!!

Do you know that Sophia Akuffo was trained by Nana Akuffo Addo? And Gloria Akuffo is a relative of Sophia Akuffo? This is why Nana Akuffo Addo thinks he can become a President through the Supreme Court.
Na lie lie!!!
BOY KOFI 12 years ago

NPP has disgraced the image of Ghana and trying to discredit all our institutions.They are careless about security and stability in our country until the military steps in.Nana Addo is looking for coup d'état,bringing back t ...
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NPP has disgraced the image of Ghana and trying to discredit all our institutions.They are careless about security and stability in our country until the military steps in.Nana Addo is looking for coup d'état,bringing back the dark days in Ghana.
Whatever 12 years ago

Its about time the supreme court advises itself and throw out the NPP petition. This is lesson to all of us. When the NPP begun this court action, all of us knew that they were abusing the court processes yet we've allowed th ...
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Its about time the supreme court advises itself and throw out the NPP petition. This is lesson to all of us. When the NPP begun this court action, all of us knew that they were abusing the court processes yet we've allowed them. Now they are attacking judges and subjecting him to abuse. Ghana must deal ruthlessly with this NPP fanatic leadersship because they are extremist who have no place in a democracy
Jonathan Donkor 12 years ago

Can this be a ploy probably by the NPP and their cronies at the court to get Atugba out of the pnannel so as to make it easier for the NPP judges to sail through? Atugba,s alleged comment is loaded. He should be given the cha ...
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Can this be a ploy probably by the NPP and their cronies at the court to get Atugba out of the pnannel so as to make it easier for the NPP judges to sail through? Atugba,s alleged comment is loaded. He should be given the chance to explain his outburst
Amewu@ 12 years ago

Any justice NDC thinks is pro npp must be objected to.

Any justice NDC thinks is pro npp must be objected to.
anayomi 12 years ago

YOU ARE A LOSER THAT SOLD HIS SOUL TO NDC CROOKS STEP DOWN FROM THE BENCH
WE WANT INPARTIAL JUDGES NOT CAWARDS THAT WORK FOR NDC SHAME ON YOU MAN

YOU ARE A LOSER THAT SOLD HIS SOUL TO NDC CROOKS STEP DOWN FROM THE BENCH
WE WANT INPARTIAL JUDGES NOT CAWARDS THAT WORK FOR NDC SHAME ON YOU MAN
JJ Rawlings agbenorhevi kwashiwor 12 years ago

masa, i beg u, this man is not an ewe. shame on you. your hatred for ewes will always bounce. shaaaaaaaaaaaaaame!!

masa, i beg u, this man is not an ewe. shame on you. your hatred for ewes will always bounce. shaaaaaaaaaaaaaame!!
tanii ba 12 years ago

atuguba is taniiiiiiiiiiii

atuguba is taniiiiiiiiiiii
ADONGOBA AKOLOGU 12 years ago

COCOA ASE NIIIIIII

COCOA ASE NIIIIIII
efsdcgft 12 years ago

He is Kayani

He is Kayani
Asante b3l3! 12 years ago

cocoa ase korase nii!

cocoa ase korase nii!
THOMSON 12 years ago

the NPP are not in the court for justice , they are there to sick the judges to favour them by making inpossible DWARF to be come president and make history that DWARF have rule ghana, that why they dont want some judges t ...
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the NPP are not in the court for justice , they are there to sick the judges to favour them by making inpossible DWARF to be come president and make history that DWARF have rule ghana, that why they dont want some judges to sit in the case, fools tell me why dont you call ASANTHENE AND OKYEHENE to come and sit for you' fools go to hell it over for that Darf
Say the Truth 12 years ago

THERE IS DOUBT ABOUT IT THAT JUSTICE ATUGUBA SHOULD EXCLUDE SELF FOR BEEN RELATED TO THE NOW EXECUTIVE OF PRESIDENT MAHAMA!!!

THERE IS DOUBT ABOUT IT THAT JUSTICE ATUGUBA SHOULD EXCLUDE SELF FOR BEEN RELATED TO THE NOW EXECUTIVE OF PRESIDENT MAHAMA!!!
Owie 12 years ago

Sophia Akuffo should also exclude herself for being trained by Nana Addo and also being a relative of Gloria Akuffo, lead counsel for the petitioners.

Sophia Akuffo should also exclude herself for being trained by Nana Addo and also being a relative of Gloria Akuffo, lead counsel for the petitioners.
JOE 12 years ago

OWIE, SOPHIA AKUFFO IS A LAWYER AND NOT A JUDGE, SHE PRESENT A CASE BUT DON'T JUDGE CASES, THAT IS THE DIFFERENCE. ABOA USE YOUR BRAIN IF YOU HAVE ONE.

OWIE, SOPHIA AKUFFO IS A LAWYER AND NOT A JUDGE, SHE PRESENT A CASE BUT DON'T JUDGE CASES, THAT IS THE DIFFERENCE. ABOA USE YOUR BRAIN IF YOU HAVE ONE.
tanii ba 12 years ago

no way, you cannot sit on this case

no way, you cannot sit on this case
Asamoah 12 years ago

The Ndc slogan has been changed from Ndc ede biii kekeeeeeeeee to Ndc Ashe Addo,Addo,Addo,Addo,Addo,Addo.

The Ndc slogan has been changed from Ndc ede biii kekeeeeeeeee to Ndc Ashe Addo,Addo,Addo,Addo,Addo,Addo.
Nii Akwei 12 years ago

This is not the right thing to say. Your outburst is cause for worry. This court case is better to sit in camera for all to see and hear.

This is not the right thing to say. Your outburst is cause for worry. This court case is better to sit in camera for all to see and hear.
ERICUS-ERICUS 12 years ago

CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST NOT BE ALLOWED IN OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM!!!

CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST NOT BE ALLOWED IN OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM!!!
kofi ofori amoako 12 years ago

It is a fundamental principle of law and the code of judicial ethics that even an appearance of partiality should mandate a trier of facts to recuse themselves from a case in order to preserve the integrity of any ruling or j ...
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It is a fundamental principle of law and the code of judicial ethics that even an appearance of partiality should mandate a trier of facts to recuse themselves from a case in order to preserve the integrity of any ruling or judgment handed down by the trier of fact. Among the several grounds for recussal is when the trier of fact and a person with vested interest in the case are blood relations. Even if the trier of fact is principled and impartial, the appearance of impartiality based on family relationship is justifiable grounds for recussal. Blood is thicker than water as the adage goes.
KAFRI 12 years ago

Fellow Ghanaians, I am an ardent NPP supporter, but I can clearly see why this judge is extremely worried about the future of the country. Every competent judge knows that the overwhelming evidence being produced by the NPP w ...
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Fellow Ghanaians, I am an ardent NPP supporter, but I can clearly see why this judge is extremely worried about the future of the country. Every competent judge knows that the overwhelming evidence being produced by the NPP will undoubtedly lead to the reversal of the presidential elections. No amount of verbal posturing can prevent that, because most of the allegations and the evidence are pretty damning.
Now the real question lingering in our minds is, how do we force this presidential change to occur in this country? Remember, when this inevitable judgement against President Mahama comes down, he is no longer the president, according to the constitution. This scenerio is fully pregnant with civil strive chaos in this country. This is the fears of this judge, that the imminent decision will tear the country apart. Let no one in NDC live in illusion and deceive themselves of victory in this case because the evidence is just overwhelming. I am NPP supporter but I think we as a country, have inadvertently pushed the self destruction button here. I am sure most NDC supporters reading this piece will start raining insults on me for saying this. I am sorry your verbal jabs will not change the inevitable. We all should tone down our verbal attacks and plan now to avoid this imminent crisis
SAY IT LOUD 12 years ago

ROTFLMAO!!!!! From the lecture you have posted, it shows how deeply you are living in the fools' paradise!!!! WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE, your party is finished till thy kingdom come. Ghanaians are saying Akuffo addict will ...
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ROTFLMAO!!!!! From the lecture you have posted, it shows how deeply you are living in the fools' paradise!!!! WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE, your party is finished till thy kingdom come. Ghanaians are saying Akuffo addict will never become prez of Ghana. Raining insults at you? YOU ARE NOT WORTH anybody's time, although some folks may be tempted to put you at your place. Don’t call it insults, but just putting you where you belong, since you have a really shallow thinking, just like your party leaders and members (the shoeshine boys). Once again Akuffo Addict is finished, not even those npp judges like Sophia Akuffo et all can save him.
Sunkwa 12 years ago

Its better the country breaks down than entrust our destiny to thieves & criminals.

Its better the country breaks down than entrust our destiny to thieves & criminals.
Ben 12 years ago

JUSTICE ATUGUBA MUST BE REMOVED.

JUSTICE ATUGUBA MUST BE REMOVED.
Ohene 12 years ago

He removed two judges

He removed two judges
ALL FOR GHANA 12 years ago

Before he is removed the other judges who are npp sympathizers must be removed. Oh npp and your shallow thinking, you don't seize to amaze Ghanaians. When will this nonsense end? That is why you will continue to occupy the op ...
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Before he is removed the other judges who are npp sympathizers must be removed. Oh npp and your shallow thinking, you don't seize to amaze Ghanaians. When will this nonsense end? That is why you will continue to occupy the opposition seat till thy kingdom come!
anayomi 12 years ago

THE TRUTH WILL SET US FREE

THE TRUTH WILL SET US FREE
Kay 12 years ago

JUSTICE ATUGUBA SHOULD BE REMOVED

JUSTICE ATUGUBA SHOULD BE REMOVED
speak out 12 years ago

These NPP Guys behave as if Ghana belongs to them.They said they had respect for the Judges and that they know the right thing will be done.They have no reasosn for objecting Justics Atubga in this case. They can tell who sho ...
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These NPP Guys behave as if Ghana belongs to them.They said they had respect for the Judges and that they know the right thing will be done.They have no reasosn for objecting Justics Atubga in this case. They can tell who should be sit on this.When they locked up Tsikata and co, did any one decide for them who should sit on the judgement.... these is absolute nonsense and childish of so called champions of democracy and human rights
GOAHEAD 12 years ago

NPP ARE SORE LOSERS, WHAT JUDGES Sophia A. B. Akuffo (Ms.), AND JULIUS ANSAH THEY ARE NPP!!!!!!

NPP ARE SORE LOSERS, WHAT JUDGES Sophia A. B. Akuffo (Ms.), AND JULIUS ANSAH THEY ARE NPP!!!!!!
Mansa MUsa 12 years ago

Can you prove your claim?

Can you prove your claim?
STAPH-PHILADELPHIA 12 years ago

It is only half-baked lawyers like the ones paraded by the NPP who would stoop so low to in front of the highest court of the land to challenge the constitution of the Justices simply because of their addiction to tribalism; ...
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It is only half-baked lawyers like the ones paraded by the NPP who would stoop so low to in front of the highest court of the land to challenge the constitution of the Justices simply because of their addiction to tribalism; an addiction which has now been raised to an unnecessary height in our current dispensation.
Shameful and weak minded lawyers with no brains of theirs but rely on brains of expatriates’ consultancy all the time to survive in their career field.
I thought they wanted the proceedings of the court telecasted live; why are they now asking for the part that has to do with stating their reason for challenging the constitution of the panel in camera? Oh they think the Justices would do what they would have done if they were in the realm of affairs; using family ties to influence decisions.
Come on, half baked lawyers, we all know you have no case but intentionally using these tactic and means to re-launch your disgraced Nana Addo. It will not work!
Disgraced Nana who by all measure is unfit to be president thinks by dragging this case, he would be maintaining his popularity and be re-chosen as flag bearer the third time. Sorry, you are nowhere near the character of the late Mills. Well, Nana would be maintaining his negative popularity; a recipe for another shameful defeat.
If even Atuguba relates someone in government, who told them the respected Justice thinks the way they would have thought? I mean allowing that to influence his decision. He is not a half-baked Judge.
It is a good thing Tsatsu requested for public hearing of their reservation and thank God an opportunity has availed itself to help these half-baked lawyers learn and refresh their minds on the rudiments of law once again. Peace!
Nii Otu Quaye 12 years ago

The natural justice principle, postulating that justice must not only be done but must manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done, teaches that a person should not be a judge in his own case. While a logical extension of ...
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The natural justice principle, postulating that justice must not only be done but must manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done, teaches that a person should not be a judge in his own case. While a logical extension of the principle compels a judge to recuse himself from a case in which he has a familial or pecuniary interest, in practice, the doctrine is not designed to apply robotically. In the celebrated Sallah case, the justices prudently noted that because everyone in Ghana is related to someone, including a judge, or to someone related to a judge, some caution should be exercised in the application of the doctrine. Thus, the fact that a judge might be related to one of the parties in the case should not be a foregone conclusion for his recusal. However, it makes sense if he voluntarily recuses himself on the procedural issue of the joinder or intervention by the NDC, especially given the enormous national interest at stake, the extensive negative publicity that has been generated, and the need to avoid the speculation, suspicion. or perception that the Court might have been influenced by his bias.

The intervention, as previously mentioned, is warranted by basic rules of civil procedure as that is the only way by which a complete relief can be granted to the parties. I must note, though, that, although the joinder or intervention is the correct way to proceed, it should not affect the merits one way or the other. The merits would be based solely on the facts and evidence presented to the Court and the Court's independent judgment upon its sound application of the law.
STAPH-PHILADELPHIA 12 years ago

Nii, you are absoltuely right about how Ghanaians relate to one another because of our family system. Also, our relationships established in the cause of our educational and polical journey when scrutinised possibly would not ...
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Nii, you are absoltuely right about how Ghanaians relate to one another because of our family system. Also, our relationships established in the cause of our educational and polical journey when scrutinised possibly would not qualify any of the Justices to sit on the case. It is therefore prudent that we respect and trust our highest court of the land and its judgements.
DAVID ATUGIYA 12 years ago

Ghanaians must wake up. Nana and the NPP legal team are seeking to use their friends in the Judiciary to plung Ghana into a civil war. These guys advocated for live broad cast of proceedings of the thier petition when they ha ...
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Ghanaians must wake up. Nana and the NPP legal team are seeking to use their friends in the Judiciary to plung Ghana into a civil war. These guys advocated for live broad cast of proceedings of the thier petition when they had to lodge it at the SC.

Look at the drama today at SC, The legal team of the NPP are raising an objection, but want it to be head in private.

NANA and the NPP as I indicated in my article(There can be no Judicial Coup d'etat", Ghanaweb, 30 December 2012) are mischieviously attempting to use their Judicial friends to overturn the mandate of the electorates.
Osonoba 12 years ago

Naturally, this objection is right. It is difficult fo rthe justice to rule against a party that haas just rewarded his cousin with such high office.

Naturally, this objection is right. It is difficult fo rthe justice to rule against a party that haas just rewarded his cousin with such high office.
Lucky 12 years ago

WONDERS GALORE.

WONDERS GALORE.
SAY IT LOUD 12 years ago

Sophia Akuffo must be removed!!!

Sophia Akuffo must be removed!!!
love Allottey 12 years ago

Oh Baffoe Bonnie is a Kuffour man,so that should tell you where he belongs

Oh Baffoe Bonnie is a Kuffour man,so that should tell you where he belongs
No Insults - let's reason as Ghanaian 12 years ago

Let's think of Justice Atuguba's emotional statement " break up of Ghana". For days there has been a constant assault on Ashanti's and Akyem's on this platform. Guys come to think of it. If the original pre-independence Ashan ...
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Let's think of Justice Atuguba's emotional statement " break up of Ghana". For days there has been a constant assault on Ashanti's and Akyem's on this platform. Guys come to think of it. If the original pre-independence Ashanti and Akyem territories are carved out Ghana do you know what would be left of Ghana's economy? . Lets be civil and dont push our opponents over the cliff. This is the worry of Justice Atuguba - lets think carefully - go check the maps before Kwame Nkrumah demarcated the regions
YOU SUCK 12 years ago

WHY CAN'T PREZ MAHAMA WITHDRAW THE APPOINTMENT OF RAYMOND ATUGUBA TO CLEAR THE WAY FOR JUDGE ATUGUBA TO SIT ON THE PANEL? THE JUDGE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THAN THE PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE.

WHY CAN'T PREZ MAHAMA WITHDRAW THE APPOINTMENT OF RAYMOND ATUGUBA TO CLEAR THE WAY FOR JUDGE ATUGUBA TO SIT ON THE PANEL? THE JUDGE IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THAN THE PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTEE.
KOFI 12 years ago

but who does not know that justice anin yeboah is a staunch npp sympathiser?

but who does not know that justice anin yeboah is a staunch npp sympathiser?
GENERAL DeGAULE 12 years ago

Akufo Addo and Co used the party machinery and personnel to prepare their case. In all probability the NDC's submission will be no different from what Mahama's response, if at all, will be. The EC is the party required to of ...
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Akufo Addo and Co used the party machinery and personnel to prepare their case. In all probability the NDC's submission will be no different from what Mahama's response, if at all, will be. The EC is the party required to offer the substantive response not the first respondent. The NPP has not provided any evidence of a grand conspiracy involving Mahama and the EC.

So the NPP contesting the NDC application is a pointless exercise, since if it believes its case is strong, then it must be strong regardless of the number or strength of the respondents.
Akufo Addo said his objection was because the hearing of his petition will not be expedited and not because Mahama will gain an unfair advantage by been tied in with his party. If he desires expeditious hearing why object to the composition of the panel only for the case to be adjourned indefinitely?
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 12 years ago

Ask them again oooo, GENERAL DeGAULE. Kindly ask them again la.....!

Ask them again oooo, GENERAL DeGAULE. Kindly ask them again la.....!
KOKI 12 years ago

"Who will stem the tide for me?" The soul of the nation moans.

The independence of the distinguished men and women in whose hands the destiny of 'political' Ghana lay is already being questioned? An air of mistrust alread ...
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"Who will stem the tide for me?" The soul of the nation moans.

The independence of the distinguished men and women in whose hands the destiny of 'political' Ghana lay is already being questioned? An air of mistrust already; so soon? But should that mean the rest of the judges are either independent-minded persons or sympathetic to the course of the NPP? If the former is the case then NPP is justified otherwise if the latter is true then those judges should also be asked to leave. And the yardstick to gauge party affiliation not always clear; it could be something of the heart and so difficult to ascertain.

What a crossroad the nation finds itself at! Who will give us direction?
For God's sake will our judges rise above party affiliation and execute their work in absolute honesty and boldness for posterity!

Believe you me, a single wrong move could be a recipe for chaos and so all peace loving people which Ghanaians truly are should join hands to intercede for the nation. Our peace is not yet sealed after the generally peaceful election until this challenge case is handled carefully in all sincerity
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 12 years ago

IT IS CLEAR THE GREEDY CORRUPT NDC BASTARDS AND CRIMINAL AFARI GYAN'S EC RIGGED THE ELECTION, HOWEVER, MANY STUPID GHANAIAN VOTERS WERE ON THE SIDE OF THE EVIL NDC DWARFS. WHEN THE HISTORY IS TOLD, IT WILL BE SAID THAT GHANAI ...
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IT IS CLEAR THE GREEDY CORRUPT NDC BASTARDS AND CRIMINAL AFARI GYAN'S EC RIGGED THE ELECTION, HOWEVER, MANY STUPID GHANAIAN VOTERS WERE ON THE SIDE OF THE EVIL NDC DWARFS. WHEN THE HISTORY IS TOLD, IT WILL BE SAID THAT GHANAIANS WERE OFFERED FREE SECONDARY EDUCATION, IMPROVED UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE, SOCIAL HOUSING FOR THE POOR AND AN EGALITARIAN SOCIETY BUT 50% SAID NO THANK YOU. THEY PREFERRED ECONOMIC "WOYOMISATION" , PHANTOM DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, PHILANDERERS FOR LEADERS, MACHIAVELLIAN DISRESPECTFUL CORRUPT LOUTS AND A VISIONLESS EVIL GOVERNMENT. I AM SO PROUD I VOTED FOR NANA AKUFFO ADDO.
Nyankonton 12 years ago

....."Lead Counsel for the petitioners, Philip Adisson wanted the substance of his objection to be taken in camera but opposing counsel, Mr. Tsatsu Tsikata, representing the NDC, opposed the move, stating he preferred a full ...
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....."Lead Counsel for the petitioners, Philip Adisson wanted the substance of his objection to be taken in camera but opposing counsel, Mr. Tsatsu Tsikata, representing the NDC, opposed the move, stating he preferred a full public hearing on Mr Addison's objections".

YET THE NDC BASTARDS DON'T WANT THE MAIN PROCEEDINGS TO BE TELEVISED OR EVEN ON RADIO.

THESE PEOPLE.
GENERAL DeGAULE 12 years ago

The NDC has made no statement regarding televising the Supreme Court proceedings. The Judiciary and the Chief Justice are responsibly for determining court proceedings. Otchere Darko made that suggestion on a talk show. Typic ...
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The NDC has made no statement regarding televising the Supreme Court proceedings. The Judiciary and the Chief Justice are responsibly for determining court proceedings. Otchere Darko made that suggestion on a talk show. Typical of you people to distort facts, peddle useless and baseless stories.
GoldCoaster 12 years ago

ALL the panel members except Atuguba seem like NPP Akan Judges.
is Sophia A.B Akuffo related to Gloria Akuffo who is leading the NPP lawyers?
Is the CJ who appointed the Judges not Atta Akyea's sister-in-law?
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ALL the panel members except Atuguba seem like NPP Akan Judges.
is Sophia A.B Akuffo related to Gloria Akuffo who is leading the NPP lawyers?
Is the CJ who appointed the Judges not Atta Akyea's sister-in-law?
Justice Dotse is also NPP Judge.
NDC rather should be opposing the composition and not NPP. We need 1 Supreme Court Judge each region (Greater Accra, Ashanti, Upper East, Upper West, Central, BA, Western, Volta, Eastern and Northern Regions) to seat on this Case - Period
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 12 years ago

That seems fair to me, but in a country where money dictates the day, I don't think that would amount to much and we may probably end up at the same 'Bonku' junction like from yesteryear until date. Simply because, the Centra ...
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That seems fair to me, but in a country where money dictates the day, I don't think that would amount to much and we may probably end up at the same 'Bonku' junction like from yesteryear until date. Simply because, the Central, BA, Western, Eastern and of course the Ashanti would more likely bond together leaving the rest no lesser choice than to do same and there you have it, thence one “Aya lolo” playbook like always.
Kosi kwatia 12 years ago

Yes J Dotse is known strong NPP in HO.

Yes J Dotse is known strong NPP in HO.
AMPONSA KAKABO LONDON 12 years ago

JUSTICE ATUGUBA MUST ADVICE HIMSELF FOR FAIR PLAY IN THIS PETITION.
AS A SENIOR JUDGE WHO IS GOING TO PRESIDE AND AT THE SAME TIME HAVING HIS NEPHEW AS AN APPOINTED EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF JOHN MAHAMA, ATUGUBA SHOULD HAVE CON ...
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JUSTICE ATUGUBA MUST ADVICE HIMSELF FOR FAIR PLAY IN THIS PETITION.
AS A SENIOR JUDGE WHO IS GOING TO PRESIDE AND AT THE SAME TIME HAVING HIS NEPHEW AS AN APPOINTED EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF JOHN MAHAMA, ATUGUBA SHOULD HAVE CONSIDERED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SITUATION IN THIS CASE.
IN THE WESTERN DEMOCRACIES, ATUGUBA SITUATION WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN HAPPENED.
I KNOW A LATE JUDEGE IN THE ENGLAND JURISDICTION WHO TOLD A CLIENT WHO WAS HIS CHRISTIAN BROTHER THAT, HIS CASE WHICH WAS TO BE CALLED AT HIS OWN CROWN COURT AND THE LIKEHOLD THAT HE MAY SIT ON THE CASE, RATHER SUGGESTED A LEADING BARRISTER'S CHAMBERS FOR HIM AND AT HE SAME TIME REFUSED TO SIT ON THAT PARTICULAR CASE.
THIS IS WHAT WE WANT OUR JUDGES TO LEARN. THEY SHOULDN'T ALLOW THEMSELVES TO BE SUBJECTED ABSURDITIES.
JUSTICE ATUGUBA KINDLY ADVICE YOURSELF FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COUNTRY.
Martin/PA 12 years ago

Are you been fair here? Even the non Akan Justice Dotse is a NPP card carrying member. So we can understand that the NPP is confident about victory because of their clonies in the Supreme Court. If Justice Atuguba is removed ...
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Are you been fair here? Even the non Akan Justice Dotse is a NPP card carrying member. So we can understand that the NPP is confident about victory because of their clonies in the Supreme Court. If Justice Atuguba is removed then it's a field day for the NPP sympathizers to rule in favor of Akufo Addo. Don't you think that will be travesty of justice?
AMPONSA KAKABO LONDON 12 years ago

EVERY JUDGE ON THE PANEL IS A SYMPTHIZER OF A POLITICAL PARTY BECAUSE THIS IS NATURAL BUT WITH ATUGUBA IS AN OPEN WHICH TO ME AND IT WILL BE UNFAIR TO NATURAL JUSTICE IF HE DOESN'T ADVICE HIMSELF

EVERY JUDGE ON THE PANEL IS A SYMPTHIZER OF A POLITICAL PARTY BECAUSE THIS IS NATURAL BUT WITH ATUGUBA IS AN OPEN WHICH TO ME AND IT WILL BE UNFAIR TO NATURAL JUSTICE IF HE DOESN'T ADVICE HIMSELF
Private Eye 12 years ago

We should not impugn the character and integrity of our Justices based simply on which administration appointed them. Our Justices have so far not shown any demonstrable bias in any court decisions they have made to deserve t ...
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We should not impugn the character and integrity of our Justices based simply on which administration appointed them. Our Justices have so far not shown any demonstrable bias in any court decisions they have made to deserve this kind of unwarranted attacks. But to uphold the integrity of our legal system at all times, there should not be the "slightest semblance" of impropriety.

If Justice William Atuguba is allegedly related to Dr Raymond Atuguba, Executive Secretary to the President, then he should know this raises a clear semblance of a "potential conflict of interest" - he should NOT be interpreting this as a "personal" attack. In the interest of Justice and fairness, he should simply recluse himself from this case. Unfortunately, his outburt feeds in to the very cynicism Ghanaians have and to which he is objecting.

By the same token, as Dr. Ogunda alleges, if Justice Sophia Akuffo is related to Gloria Akuffo (NPP's lead attorney) and Justice Rose Owusu is related to the NPP General secretary Owusu Afriyie, then both should recluse themselves from the case. I am not sure why this should even be debatable, or why the occasion should arise for us to remind our Justices about this.
SAY IT LOUD 12 years ago

You have spoken well! SAY IT LOUD!

You have spoken well! SAY IT LOUD!
KOFI 12 years ago

At long last the battle line has been drawn this case will have no end. Get ready for war

At long last the battle line has been drawn this case will have no end. Get ready for war
Mr Truth 12 years ago

When a father steps in to settle a dispute amongst his children , WISDOM is used as the tool of the solution otherwise when HELL breaks loose ,the BOKO HARAMS , THE CHILD SOLDIERS ,THE MERCENARIES and others who would come to ...
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When a father steps in to settle a dispute amongst his children , WISDOM is used as the tool of the solution otherwise when HELL breaks loose ,the BOKO HARAMS , THE CHILD SOLDIERS ,THE MERCENARIES and others who would come to help in the fight do not care who is beaten up or killed ,the father ,the mother ,the children or the outsider . WISE UP GHANAIANS .
PAUL 12 years ago

Does that mean the actions and judgements of the Chief Justice, Georgina Wood was influenced by Atta Kyea, her in-law who is a leading member of the NPP? Can you prove that a supreme court judge's relationship to another pers ...
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Does that mean the actions and judgements of the Chief Justice, Georgina Wood was influenced by Atta Kyea, her in-law who is a leading member of the NPP? Can you prove that a supreme court judge's relationship to another person in any government or party compromises their judgement. If NPP are that stupid the rest of Ghanaians are not. It's time we tell them in the face that Ghana does not belong to them.
PAUL 12 years ago

Sophia A.B.Akuffo trained under Nana Akuffo Addo just as the below except from Wikipedia tells. Why should she be part of the panel?

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Sophia A.B.Akuffo trained under Nana Akuffo Addo just as the below except from Wikipedia tells. Why should she be part of the panel?

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Sophia Akuffo
Supreme Court Judge
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Sophia A.B. Akuffo is a Judge of the Supreme Court of Ghana.

Sophia Akuffo trained as a lawyer under Nana Akufo-Addo.[1] She has been a member of the Governing Committee of the Commonwealth Judicial Education Institute,[2] and the Chairperson of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Task Force. In January 2006 she was elected one of the first judges of the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights:[3] initially elected for two years,[4] she was subsequently re-elected until 2014 and is at present serving as Vice-President of the Court.[5]

She has written The Application of Information & Communication Technology in the Judicial Process – the Ghanaian Experience, a presentation to the African Judicial Network Ghana (2002).

Clearly the NPP does not want the case to be heard in the first place knowing very well that they will loose, so they are putting hurdles in the way of everybody to prevent them from putting the case to rest once and for all. Its all part of their diabolic agenda to frustrate the government from delivering his campaign promises but it won't work. This case shouldn't travel beyond two months.
GHANAIAN 12 years ago

They should give us a break what of the other judges who almost all Ghanaian know where they belong?

They should give us a break what of the other judges who almost all Ghanaian know where they belong?
Truth 12 years ago

It is simple. Make Ashanti Region a nation and they can get their subjects to rule them but not they wanting to rule other tribes. How about that folks?

It is simple. Make Ashanti Region a nation and they can get their subjects to rule them but not they wanting to rule other tribes. How about that folks?
LAWRENCE 12 years ago

IF GOD DO NOT HELP THE GHANA. Then. this bad FREEDOM AND JUSTICE. that we have will do us more bad than good.IF YOU LOOK AT WHAT IS GOING ON NOW. THEN YOU CAN KNOW THAT NO-BODY IS SAVE. because. even the national JUDGES DONT ...
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IF GOD DO NOT HELP THE GHANA. Then. this bad FREEDOM AND JUSTICE. that we have will do us more bad than good.IF YOU LOOK AT WHAT IS GOING ON NOW. THEN YOU CAN KNOW THAT NO-BODY IS SAVE. because. even the national JUDGES DONT EVEN KNOW THE LAWS OF COUNTRY OR MAY BE NO-LAW.
Papa Sam NYC 12 years ago

There is a clear conflict of interest here. The Learned Justice must excuse himself. His relationship to the Dr. Raymond Attuga compromises his capacity to sit on this case. Dr. Attuga works with the government, which is inte ...
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There is a clear conflict of interest here. The Learned Justice must excuse himself. His relationship to the Dr. Raymond Attuga compromises his capacity to sit on this case. Dr. Attuga works with the government, which is interested party in this case, this link logically excludes the judge from the case.
Judge Attuga, in the interest of peace and law, must take himself out. This cousin relationship makes him an interrested party.
Akoffo Addo 12 years ago

this can not be the biggest case in Ghana.we have seen more things at the coming of Rawlings,this will be a simple case and now you know some mental people like Akuffo Addo who smokes weeds,trying to control the supreme court ...
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this can not be the biggest case in Ghana.we have seen more things at the coming of Rawlings,this will be a simple case and now you know some mental people like Akuffo Addo who smokes weeds,trying to control the supreme court composition,they may as well not go to court and say they won so his the president,this is because he wants to determine for the SC.you did not have time for your kids,how can u then have time for the nation.he has lost financially and will do anything to come to power and sqander the money.he will continue to loose.your father embezzled money and took care of you sponsoring him and the family.instead of establishing something for your law firm,u want to also lie to Ghanaians and follow suit what your father did.thief.he will never win and this is going to affect his health.
AWAL POUNDSTERLiING bronx ny 12 years ago

All these Asnte/Akyem judges are corrupt.NDC must be very careful.

All these Asnte/Akyem judges are corrupt.NDC must be very careful.
BANYINIBA, LAGOS 12 years ago

IT WILL BE UNACCEPTABLE FOR ASANTE/AKIM MAFIA TO SIT ON THIS CASE. NO SINGLE NORHERNER IS QUALIFIED TO BE A SUPREME COURT JUDGE IN GHANA IN 2013? WHAT A JOKE?

IT WILL BE UNACCEPTABLE FOR ASANTE/AKIM MAFIA TO SIT ON THIS CASE. NO SINGLE NORHERNER IS QUALIFIED TO BE A SUPREME COURT JUDGE IN GHANA IN 2013? WHAT A JOKE?
Mike 12 years ago

I believe this case may end up at the International Court of Justice, since all the judges will be objected to. God, save your dear nation.

I believe this case may end up at the International Court of Justice, since all the judges will be objected to. God, save your dear nation.
kweku atta 12 years ago

all of you are joking

all of you are joking
nito 12 years ago

Akanland now!!!

Akanland now!!!
Cashman 12 years ago

Atuguba need to be excused from the trial,even though I am not a lawyer common sense indicates that there is conflict of interest.There is no way he can judge this case against his family member.

Atuguba need to be excused from the trial,even though I am not a lawyer common sense indicates that there is conflict of interest.There is no way he can judge this case against his family member.
Yaw T. 12 years ago

For fairness to prevail what should be done about the judges who relate to NPP people

For fairness to prevail what should be done about the judges who relate to NPP people
JOE 12 years ago

LOOK AT HIS FACE, PEPENI, FRAFRANI, ATINGA ABOA GOD WILL PUNISH YOU ALL. DO YOU THINK IT IS RIGHT FOR YOU TO BE THIS CASE? GHANA IS NOT FOR NDC. WE NO GO SIT DOWN FOR FOOLS TO RULE US.

LOOK AT HIS FACE, PEPENI, FRAFRANI, ATINGA ABOA GOD WILL PUNISH YOU ALL. DO YOU THINK IT IS RIGHT FOR YOU TO BE THIS CASE? GHANA IS NOT FOR NDC. WE NO GO SIT DOWN FOR FOOLS TO RULE US.
NDC ALL THE WAY 12 years ago

Is there a doctor in the house??? You have a serious problem upstairs, which calls for urgent mental help. Hope help arrives before it is too late.

Is there a doctor in the house??? You have a serious problem upstairs, which calls for urgent mental help. Hope help arrives before it is too late.
Concerned citizen 12 years ago

Its a pity NPP up till this stage is still being allowed to dictate the pace. If they NPP really believe in the objectivity and transparency of the supreme court, why are they raising issues about mmbership of the panel of ju ...
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Its a pity NPP up till this stage is still being allowed to dictate the pace. If they NPP really believe in the objectivity and transparency of the supreme court, why are they raising issues about mmbership of the panel of judges? Have they forgotten that 4 or 5 of the members have serious links with the NPP which the NDC can eually object to? If u live in glass house dont throw stones. NPPgive us a beak we are tired of your unpatriotic shameful and disgraceful conduct.

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