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BEST 11 years ago

"The petitioners are praying the highest court of the land to declare that John Dramani Mahama was not validly elected president of the Republic of Ghana". The question is, who rigged and who did not rig?

"The petitioners are praying the highest court of the land to declare that John Dramani Mahama was not validly elected president of the Republic of Ghana". The question is, who rigged and who did not rig?
4 Year Old 11 years ago

Justice Atuguba should recuse himself for conflict of interest. He is an NDC operative and cannot exercise independence. It is fair to say that the learned justice should recuse himself.

Justice Atuguba should recuse himself for conflict of interest. He is an NDC operative and cannot exercise independence. It is fair to say that the learned justice should recuse himself.
The African Patriot 11 years ago

Justice Atuguba: He added that “courts are there for the public and the judges are supposed to be public servants and with the exception that a matter is gravely confidential, it has to be heard in public”.

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Justice Atuguba: He added that “courts are there for the public and the judges are supposed to be public servants and with the exception that a matter is gravely confidential, it has to be heard in public”.

This shows also that he has already took a stand which is equally that of the NDC. Although he must know that it is the constitution of Ghana that treat certain matter at court and not publicly.

Who is following the law now?

I think this case is very interesting to follow. So that an objective decision could be taken individually.

Let us wait for the outcome of the case. And that the truth will come out in this case without fair and favour for any political party.

We are here to analyse things critically.

God bless our homeland Ghana!
JATO 11 years ago

If this Case is going to be judge base on the fear of NDC THUGS AND MOBS,and NOT ON EVIDENCE,MERITS AND FACTS,then Ghana is NOT FREE and there is NO NEED for elections in the Country ANYMORE,because once a thife,ALWAY A THIFE ...
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If this Case is going to be judge base on the fear of NDC THUGS AND MOBS,and NOT ON EVIDENCE,MERITS AND FACTS,then Ghana is NOT FREE and there is NO NEED for elections in the Country ANYMORE,because once a thife,ALWAY A THIFE,and P/NDC will never STOP STEALING.
GOAHEAD 11 years ago

NPP ARE SORE LOSERS

NPP ARE SORE LOSERS
JOE MAAMAH 11 years ago

THROW THAT BIAS ATUGUBA OUT O THE COURT, HE IS ANOTHER GREEDY BASTARD

THROW THAT BIAS ATUGUBA OUT O THE COURT, HE IS ANOTHER GREEDY BASTARD
K.ENNING-ROTTERDAM 11 years ago

he would or may have interest in the case. so ,for clarity in the minds of all ghanaians including his follow panel members presiding over the matter, i think, it sound better if he step down.if this objection by the npp is l ...
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he would or may have interest in the case. so ,for clarity in the minds of all ghanaians including his follow panel members presiding over the matter, i think, it sound better if he step down.if this objection by the npp is lawful,WHY WHOLE SUPREME COURT JUDGE SHOULD GO WILD ABOUT IT.HE MUST GO.HIS ATTITUDE SHOWS THAT HE HAS INTEREST IN THE CASE BEFORE HIM.
SON OF GHANA 11 years ago

NOT ONLY THAT, HE IS PART OF MOST CORRUPT FUCKERS IN THE COUNTRY. HIS EXISTENCE ON THE EARTH STINKS. HE IS ACTUALLY, WAITING FOR HIS DESTRUCTION. BLOODY THIEF

NOT ONLY THAT, HE IS PART OF MOST CORRUPT FUCKERS IN THE COUNTRY. HIS EXISTENCE ON THE EARTH STINKS. HE IS ACTUALLY, WAITING FOR HIS DESTRUCTION. BLOODY THIEF
ato afi 11 years ago

the only words of goahead. Awwwwwwwww!

the only words of goahead. Awwwwwwwww!
TinTin 11 years ago

Be careful you don't piss off the whole Supreme Court

Be careful you don't piss off the whole Supreme Court
ANONYMOUS 11 years ago

THE ELDERS HAVE A MAXIM WHICH SAYS THAT WHEN THINKS THAT HE IS TOO WISE, HE ENDS UP SAYING GOOD MORNING TO A GOAT IN THE EARLY HOURS OF THE DAY. NPP PEOPLE THINK THEY KNOW TOO MUCH. BEFORE THEY REALIZE THEIR FOLLY,IT WILL BE ...
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THE ELDERS HAVE A MAXIM WHICH SAYS THAT WHEN THINKS THAT HE IS TOO WISE, HE ENDS UP SAYING GOOD MORNING TO A GOAT IN THE EARLY HOURS OF THE DAY. NPP PEOPLE THINK THEY KNOW TOO MUCH. BEFORE THEY REALIZE THEIR FOLLY,IT WILL BE TOO LATE.
Sarkodie Brempong. 11 years ago

What is all these hubala about? There is only one road to justice. I guess not all the nine judges appointed to hear this complain are NDC card holders/sympathizers. At the end of deliberations, all the judges are going to ...
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What is all these hubala about? There is only one road to justice. I guess not all the nine judges appointed to hear this complain are NDC card holders/sympathizers. At the end of deliberations, all the judges are going to debate on the case and vote for the verdict. What are poeple's fears? It is true that these judges could be bribed and circumvent justice but "the spiritualist/prophet who prophezised that there is going to be pandemic disease in the his environment and does not stop it should know that his/her family are not immune to such disease" - they could be affected. I belive most of these sitting judges are christians and know that it is sin to deliver false judgment. GOD IS WATCHING THEM. Even if the elections were rigged by NDC to win, what would have been the deference if NPP were declared winners. Look all the member of both parties will do the same thing if they are given the mandate to govern Ghana. Didn't NPP steal from the country when they were in power? Asiedu Nketia and his gansters are afraid that if NPP comes to power because their hands are filthy with the money they were asked to manage. We all know the problems Ghana is facing. Neither NDC nor NPP is willing to help solve them. They are all theives. Some people don't see anything wrong with that but I do.
hawa 11 years ago

what is your point? Stupid head, it is called democracy.

what is your point? Stupid head, it is called democracy.
DODOWA 11 years ago

So may I know why Justice Atuguba was steaming? As an experienced judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Atuguba does not need any one to lecture him about the enormity and significance of this case. Justice Atuguba I am sure i ...
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So may I know why Justice Atuguba was steaming? As an experienced judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Atuguba does not need any one to lecture him about the enormity and significance of this case. Justice Atuguba I am sure is very aware of the phrase “Conflict of Interest” Justice Atuguba I am sure is fully aware that being part of an adjudicating team that determines the fate of a case that involves his cousin would give birth to a new melodrama. I am surprised that he waits to be told to abstain from the panel. This is not the first time a judge has excused himself from a case that tethers towards conflict of interest. Years ago Chief Justice Apallo did not only abstain from a case involving his relative Modesto Apallo; he travelled out of the country during the trial. Although he is no longer with us, JUSTICE APALLO STANDS TALL AS A JUDGE
kwaku sam 11 years ago

Justice Sophia Sophia A. B. Akuffo, a known cousin of Gloria Akuffo, a member of the NPP’s legal team, and someone who trained in the law chambers of the defeated Akufo-Addo.

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Justice Sophia Sophia A. B. Akuffo, a known cousin of Gloria Akuffo, a member of the NPP’s legal team, and someone who trained in the law chambers of the defeated Akufo-Addo.

Above all is the almighty Chief Justice, Georgina Theodora Wood herself, who is the mother-in-law of the NPP MP, Atta Akyea (who we all know for his behind-the-scene machinations to place on injunction on the Electoral Commission to stop it from declaring President Mills as winner of Election 2008).
What are talking about Dodowa.
DODOWA 11 years ago

I realize the fanaticism that is fuelling this acrimonious case is going to further poison the asphyxiating political climate that we have. Listen, irrespective of what judgment is delivered by the judges, this case will fore ...
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I realize the fanaticism that is fuelling this acrimonious case is going to further poison the asphyxiating political climate that we have. Listen, irrespective of what judgment is delivered by the judges, this case will forever stand out as a litmus test to our fledgling democracy. This is the kairotic time for the Judiciary to prove its independence from both the Executive and Legislative branches. All that I am asking for is that judges with conflicting connections should not contaminate the verdict by their mere presence; they should honorably abstain from the case.
The NDC Weak Minds Are Back 11 years ago

Sophia is not related to Gloria. Just because they share last name does not make them blood relatives. Also the CJ is not on this panel so why do you keep bringing her name up? We has recused herself from this trial so why ca ...
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Sophia is not related to Gloria. Just because they share last name does not make them blood relatives. Also the CJ is not on this panel so why do you keep bringing her name up? We has recused herself from this trial so why can't Atuguba do same? NDC communist tactics they think that the more they lie the more the lies become the truth. kwaku sam just like many of the NDC fools write lies in the forum and think it is the truth without doing their own research. Please stop the lies.
Gbelornu 11 years ago

Are saying saying that the CJ has recused her self? If she is not sitting on the case does not mean that she has recused herself. Who selected the judges to sit on the case?

Are saying saying that the CJ has recused her self? If she is not sitting on the case does not mean that she has recused herself. Who selected the judges to sit on the case?
DODOWA 11 years ago

Gberlornu comes across as driveling moron. When zealots put up such arguments, one starts wondering the extent to which fanaticism dissipates brain power

Gberlornu comes across as driveling moron. When zealots put up such arguments, one starts wondering the extent to which fanaticism dissipates brain power
SON OF GHANA 11 years ago

THIS FUCKER ATUGUBA MUST DO LIKEWISE. HE SHOULD NEVER THINK HE IS BETTER THAN ANYONE, AND THAT HIS ABSENCE WILL DISCONRINUE THE TRIAL. JUST TELL THE THIEF TO FUCK OFF. BOGUS CORRUPT ATUGUBA

THIS FUCKER ATUGUBA MUST DO LIKEWISE. HE SHOULD NEVER THINK HE IS BETTER THAN ANYONE, AND THAT HIS ABSENCE WILL DISCONRINUE THE TRIAL. JUST TELL THE THIEF TO FUCK OFF. BOGUS CORRUPT ATUGUBA
JAMES Y 11 years ago

Why is NPP afraid to mention the name of the judge they want to recuse from the panel, but just casting innuendo, that the person "demeanor(US) in court today showed us that he knew that something was wrong in his sitting on ...
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Why is NPP afraid to mention the name of the judge they want to recuse from the panel, but just casting innuendo, that the person "demeanor(US) in court today showed us that he knew that something was wrong in his sitting on he matter." Only cowards talk like this.
See Them..!! 11 years ago

The Npp Party is the Most Senseless Party i have ever seen and i hope they never come to Power to govern we Ghanaians..Cowardness and Senselessness is overtaking this Party and something must be done..

The Npp Party is the Most Senseless Party i have ever seen and i hope they never come to Power to govern we Ghanaians..Cowardness and Senselessness is overtaking this Party and something must be done..
SON OF GHANA 11 years ago

JAMES Y, YOU HAVE SHOWN TOTAL LACK OF KNOWLEDGE, OF OUR CONSTITUTION. PLEASE, BEFORE YOU COMMENT ON ANY ARTICLE OF THIS NATURE, TRY AND UNDERSTAND IT.

JAMES Y, YOU HAVE SHOWN TOTAL LACK OF KNOWLEDGE, OF OUR CONSTITUTION. PLEASE, BEFORE YOU COMMENT ON ANY ARTICLE OF THIS NATURE, TRY AND UNDERSTAND IT.
Sly Yaro 11 years ago

why did the judges swore in JM,is it that they are performing a ceremonial issue b'cos it need to be done. my confusion is have they not implicitly implied JM is the president .i am confused...

why did the judges swore in JM,is it that they are performing a ceremonial issue b'cos it need to be done. my confusion is have they not implicitly implied JM is the president .i am confused...
Kofi Virginia 11 years ago

This is very stupid. Let the court work even when such relationships are obvious. Who in Ghana is not related to somebody?

This is very stupid. Let the court work even when such relationships are obvious. Who in Ghana is not related to somebody?
SON OF GHANA 11 years ago

PLEASE, GO AND READ ABOUT THE HISTORY OF SOME OF OUR COMPETENT SUPREME COURT JUDGES WHENEVER, THERE IS ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUE IS BROUGHT UP. YOU HAVE EXHIBITED KNOWLEDGE ABSENCE OF OUR CONSTITUTION

PLEASE, GO AND READ ABOUT THE HISTORY OF SOME OF OUR COMPETENT SUPREME COURT JUDGES WHENEVER, THERE IS ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUE IS BROUGHT UP. YOU HAVE EXHIBITED KNOWLEDGE ABSENCE OF OUR CONSTITUTION
owoahene 11 years ago

NPP will be happy wen they see nana addo to chair the panel.

NPP are making the country system look absurd to the intl world. they are also making mistakes for themselves, which wise leader in the intl world will take NPP ...
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NPP will be happy wen they see nana addo to chair the panel.

NPP are making the country system look absurd to the intl world. they are also making mistakes for themselves, which wise leader in the intl world will take NPP as peaceful group? whatever u want to do, mke sure u wil consider the future first not the immediate change. God will not spare anyone who will make Ghana look bad to other world bcos christians had played for peace.
The African Patriot 11 years ago

I call it internal cleansing. Those who are in dubios relationships or business will be known to the public as thiefs. This indeed will strengthening our democracy. At the end the next elections will be better measured and pr ...
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I call it internal cleansing. Those who are in dubios relationships or business will be known to the public as thiefs. This indeed will strengthening our democracy. At the end the next elections will be better measured and protected. Ghana says to no have enough money but looking to the amount spent for the EC to organise this election is a joke. Many millions!

Unbelievable!!!
Kk3 11 years ago

Justice Atuguba's anger should be aimed squarely at the ridiculous wig he is made to wear. How do these justices think with such a piece of crap on their heads?

Justice Atuguba's anger should be aimed squarely at the ridiculous wig he is made to wear. How do these justices think with such a piece of crap on their heads?
Kk3 11 years ago

It's quite baffling how you swear in a president while the very essence of his winning is being challenged. What if there's a ruling against him or is this a forgone conclusion against NPP ?

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It's quite baffling how you swear in a president while the very essence of his winning is being challenged. What if there's a ruling against him or is this a forgone conclusion against NPP ?

Get rid of those lousy wigs and use your brain.....is that too much to ask of judges? Oh Ghana!
BOOTH 11 years ago

Blood is thicker than water. John Mahama is a family friend of the Atugube's and not only that John Mahama has appointed one of the family to govern the country.
Atuguba is a honest man but when it comes to family they suppo ...
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Blood is thicker than water. John Mahama is a family friend of the Atugube's and not only that John Mahama has appointed one of the family to govern the country.
Atuguba is a honest man but when it comes to family they support one another like ants.
We all know he can do the job but in the eyes of Ghanaians he cant because we ghanaians are corrupted and think he been a ghanaian he should be corrupt. He may not be, but we dont see why he shouldnt be corrupt.
We have lot of judges who can take his sit. He can work as a judge in the back ground as the other judges who are not sitting on the panel.
Atuguba, we love you and know you honest but in this case he should twice and think about ghana democracy. Thanks
Kwasi Ntiamoah, California 11 years ago

NPP leadership is Bunch of hooligans who think they are wise. They must humbled themselves before the people who would one day may decide to bring them to power. This arrogance will not take them anywhere.

NPP leadership is Bunch of hooligans who think they are wise. They must humbled themselves before the people who would one day may decide to bring them to power. This arrogance will not take them anywhere.
SON OF GHANA 11 years ago

WHY ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT. DOES IT MEAN ANYONE WHO EXERCISES HIS KNOWLEDGE IS ARROGANT. THINK BEFORE YOU CONTRIBUTE TO ANY DISCUSSIONS, AND NOTE THAT KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. YOU REALLY LACK SOME BRAIN POWER

WHY ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT. DOES IT MEAN ANYONE WHO EXERCISES HIS KNOWLEDGE IS ARROGANT. THINK BEFORE YOU CONTRIBUTE TO ANY DISCUSSIONS, AND NOTE THAT KNOWLEDGE IS POWER. YOU REALLY LACK SOME BRAIN POWER
Efua Bombastic 11 years ago

The NPP are losing more and more face by the day. Are they trying to destabilise the country??? This is what it looks like to many people. Ghana comes first and some old man's ambition does not!

The NPP are losing more and more face by the day. Are they trying to destabilise the country??? This is what it looks like to many people. Ghana comes first and some old man's ambition does not!
John Wilson 11 years ago

Justice William Atuguba's 'outburst' was right in view of the numerous actions by the NPP:

1.Unnecessary objection to the Declaration of election results by the Electoral Commissioner.Article 64(1) does not provide a blank ...
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Justice William Atuguba's 'outburst' was right in view of the numerous actions by the NPP:

1.Unnecessary objection to the Declaration of election results by the Electoral Commissioner.Article 64(1) does not provide a blanket license to any election loser who the whole world knows that they have lost elections to go to court.Nana Akufo Addo knows in his heart of hearts that he lost the election!. He is only trying to set up his mostly illiterate followers against the whole country to cause confusion like other West African Countries. From his actions,he should know that he is preparing himself to face the International Criminal Court.
2. Holding of unnecessary press conferences whilst petition has been presented to the Supreme Court which petition is hollow and lacks logic. How for example can they say that because a presiding officer's signature did not appear on some of the Pink sheets, therefore 208,000 votes should be deducted from President Mahama's total votes; all the representatives of the Political Parties signature however appeared.Remember that the Pink copies were eight in number and if you did not 'press hard' your signature would not appear on some of the copies. How again could they describe votes as excess while the number of votes cast were less than the number of registered voters.This again they should deduct 620,433 from President Mahama's total votes. How again can they claim that 456,933 votes should be deducted from President Mahama's total votes because voting was not by verification.I voted myself and I know the processes that I went through:(a)Checked my name on voting card against a hard copy (b)picture popping up for verification.If after the above, the machine could not verify me because it was broken down, that means I was not verified? What is the definition of verification? Article 42 is clear:'Every citizen of Ghana of eighteen years of age or above and of sound mind has the right to vote and is entitled to be registered as a voter for the purposes of public elections and referenda.'The constitution is the supreme document.This article is clear:18 years or above and registered.In any case the electoral commissioner said: No verification, no vote. He did not say, NO MACHINE verification NO VOTE.
3. Holding of Press Conference by the NPP debunking the response to their response by the Electoral Commissioner
4.As if the foregoing is not enough, NPP is trying to tell the whole world that our eminent Supreme Court Judges are not independent minded people but men and women who are biased and lack integrity? NPP is doomed for ever!!111
SON OF GHANA 11 years ago

I HONESTLY, KNOW THE SORT OF THNKING CAP YOU JOHN WILSON IS WEARING. WE LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS THE FREEDOM OF EXERCISING HIS KNOWLEDGE, MOST ESPECIALLY, WHEN USING THE LAW. SECONDLY, TRY AND READ EXTENSIVELY, ABOU ...
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I HONESTLY, KNOW THE SORT OF THNKING CAP YOU JOHN WILSON IS WEARING. WE LIVE IN A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS THE FREEDOM OF EXERCISING HIS KNOWLEDGE, MOST ESPECIALLY, WHEN USING THE LAW. SECONDLY, TRY AND READ EXTENSIVELY, ABOUT THE VOTING RIGHTS OF GHANAIANS AND STOP THIS YOUR UGLY TWISTING OF VOTING LAWS. WHAT THE NPP PEOPLE ARE DOING IS THE MOST PEACEFUL WAY OF CONFRONTING ELECTORAL FRAUD. WE BLACKS ARE COMPLETELY, STUPID WHEN IT COMES TO RELINQUISHING POWER. WE WILL DO ANYTHING TO STAY IN POWER, THUS THE CAUSE OF NUMEROUS CONFLICTS IN AFRICA. DISHONESTY, GREED, CORRUPTION AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS, WOMANISING AND SUPRESSION AT ALL ANGLES. SHAME TO ALL OF YOU. NEGLECTION OF OUR PEOPLE, ROADS TURNED INTO DEAT TRAPS, HOSPITALS AS GALLOWS, THAT IS ALL WE CAN DO. FUCK YOU, NDC AND MAHAMA THE SENIOR THIEF .
ANKONAM 11 years ago

A supreme court judge with such level of 'emotional intelligence' should be excluded from the panel.'

A supreme court judge with such level of 'emotional intelligence' should be excluded from the panel.'
ato afi 11 years ago

I blame all these on grandpa afari gyan. Should he had given a day for rechecking the elections results, all these confusion, insults, hatred, time wasting, stress, etc, wouldn't have been in place. Thanks to him! Opanin sh ...
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I blame all these on grandpa afari gyan. Should he had given a day for rechecking the elections results, all these confusion, insults, hatred, time wasting, stress, etc, wouldn't have been in place. Thanks to him! Opanin should maintain peace but shouldn't create confusion in the country.
GHANA FIRST 11 years ago

AND IS THIS AN EXPLOSION? OH DAILY GUIDE IS MISLEADING

AND IS THIS AN EXPLOSION? OH DAILY GUIDE IS MISLEADING
Solomon Dormenyo Quist 11 years ago

Some of the people who are in the media in Ghana are just plain imbeciles to be called practitioners. Either they lack the proper comprehension and usage of the English language or they think in their mother tongues and trans ...
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Some of the people who are in the media in Ghana are just plain imbeciles to be called practitioners. Either they lack the proper comprehension and usage of the English language or they think in their mother tongues and transcribe their thoughts directly into English and by so doing exacerbate situations.

Sensational reporting sells news but the low level to which some media people in Ghana stoop is absolutely disgusting.

Whenever a person explodes in a communication process, he/she loses control of himself/herself and normally rants to emphasize his/her points.The speech is most often confrontational, couched in anger, embellished in words that are often not repeatable but which in retrospect is often regretted. However if any sane human being puts the words of Justice Atuguba in context, there is nothing explosives about what he said. He was rather counselling than admonishing. He was not confrontational but rather reasoning. So for a journalist, if he or she can call himself/herself that, put out such an offensive headline speaks volumes of the depravity.

It is true the English language is not our mother tongue but the dictionary is there to help us with the proper usage of words, especially if our messages are intended for public consumption.

During the composition of an article, in the present age of information technology, if in doubt of the spelling of a word or the usage thereof, just google and the right thing pops up. If this is too much for some "journalists" to do despite professing to be media persons, then they should please do the honorable thing and go into poultry farming instead, because they lack the capacity to be media practitioners/journalists. By the way, where are the editors of papers that continuously put out such miserably mediocre articles. Do the Ghanaian reading public not deserve better? By the way do not forget that the internet is not referred to as the worldwide web (www) for nothing. What ever you put on it is available to anyone even on the remotest island in the Pacific Ocean, in Alaska or in the Gobi desert who roams the web so if you want to continue making a mockery of yourself, you are welcome. Knock yourself out.
K Philly 11 years ago

Education in Ghana

By the caption, one would imagine, Justice Atuguba is a suicide bomber. He "exploded" hence his limbs, head and torso littered the Supreme Court Chamber. He engaged in an act leading to the dismemberment ...
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Education in Ghana

By the caption, one would imagine, Justice Atuguba is a suicide bomber. He "exploded" hence his limbs, head and torso littered the Supreme Court Chamber. He engaged in an act leading to the dismemberment of Ghana.

Journalism in Ghana means having access to the media. It does not involve serious academic preparation in critical thinking, literacy, communication, and acquisition of knowledge in subject. In a way, the caption is a reflection of the poor state of education in Ghana.
Che 11 years ago

Justice Atuguba, in a more civilized world, you don't have to wait to be told not to be part of the panel. It is just unacceptable. Either you go off the panel or your cousin is not part of the Govt. It is not done please. St ...
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Justice Atuguba, in a more civilized world, you don't have to wait to be told not to be part of the panel. It is just unacceptable. Either you go off the panel or your cousin is not part of the Govt. It is not done please. Stop justifying anything and talking philosophy and relieve your seat. Yes, the destiny of the nation has also to do with the our judiciary, if you truly believe in the independent judiciary, why do you have problem not being a member because of your links to the Govt.?
Kofi Asaase- Asa----Mantukwa 11 years ago

I remember very well when I was studying 'auditing' at The School Of Administration , University of Ghana, Legon, I read something on the subject; 'The Independence Of The Auditor'.

An auditor should approach his duties ' ...
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I remember very well when I was studying 'auditing' at The School Of Administration , University of Ghana, Legon, I read something on the subject; 'The Independence Of The Auditor'.

An auditor should approach his duties 'free from anything that could be seen or interpreted to mean that that he was not free to express his candid opinion on the documents and records that had been examined by him'.

This lack of freedom could be seen and interpreted to stem from many causes:

For example,if my father owns a big corporation and I happen to be appointed as the auditor, although, I possess all the necessary qualificatons and knowledge that all other ordinary auditors are possessing, but because the business is owned by my father, my independence would be enchroached upon by the 'father-son relationship'. This is also 'Conflict of Interest'.

Now my questions to Justice Atuguba:

1.Why should Justice Atuguba throw 'tantrums' when the NPP attorneys questioned his membership of the panel because of his realtionship with the Executive Secretary to the President, who is the Ist respondent in this case?

2.Did he do that because he thought that they were doubting his qualifications or competence?

3.Why was he annoyed and was hiting the table with his fist and making such outrageous remarks and comments?

4. Did he think that he was super-Ghanaian or super-citizen or indispensable Chief Justice?

5. Was he trying to say that although the Executive Secretary to The President is my cousin, this relationship could not infringe or hamper my independence of mind, thoughts and decision-making?

6. Is he not matured enough to know the wisdom in the popular saying that: "There is no art to find the minds construction in the face"?

7. Should the Attorneys sit down uncomplained until they are taken unawares? Should they keep quiet until incorrigible and indelible mistakes are done?

Unfortunately, the behavior of Justice Atuguba is reprehensible and smells of some 'skeleton behind the cup-board'.

No, this should not be the behaviour of one of our honourable Justices Of the Supreme Court.
Osei Yao 11 years ago

KWADWO OWUSU AFRIYIE DOES NOT SEEM TO APPRECIATE THE MEANING OF ' THE RULE OF LAW'. TO SUGGEST THAT ONE JUDGE OUT OF NINE CAN PREJUDICE THEIR PETITION, THEN HE HAS SCANT RESPECT FOR THE INTEGRITY AND HONESTY OF ALL THE NINE J ...
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KWADWO OWUSU AFRIYIE DOES NOT SEEM TO APPRECIATE THE MEANING OF ' THE RULE OF LAW'. TO SUGGEST THAT ONE JUDGE OUT OF NINE CAN PREJUDICE THEIR PETITION, THEN HE HAS SCANT RESPECT FOR THE INTEGRITY AND HONESTY OF ALL THE NINE JUDGES. AND THIS COMING FROM A LAWYER- GOD BLESS GHANA!
ato afi 11 years ago

fa wo gyimii K), osei yao. Let's think of the better agenda for ghana.

fa wo gyimii K), osei yao. Let's think of the better agenda for ghana.
Victor A. Young 11 years ago

Efo Yao, where in the volta region do you come from. I'd like to talk to your village chief to councel you because you seem to be off track on the objection issue being raised by the NPP. The nine (9) justices makes it perfec ...
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Efo Yao, where in the volta region do you come from. I'd like to talk to your village chief to councel you because you seem to be off track on the objection issue being raised by the NPP. The nine (9) justices makes it perfect for a straight verdict on cases at any time. If there should be a close tie eg. 4:4 the ninth justice adds his/her final voice vote, to make the majority to arrive at a verdict. So what's your point. Don't be blinded by tribalism and fall into the opinion that the NDC has the power to rig elections. Election fraud is a serious matter and that's why there's court hearing on it. Do you know what election fraud is; do you know that EC's boss Kwadjo Afari Gyan or someone could be sentensed to jail term because of this fraud? Please try to sharpen your brains a little, so you may easily understand proceedings. Have a nice day, Efo.
Victor A. Young 11 years ago

Hmmmm! "Aye den te se tractor tire! "NDCfour ani aso te se ogya." They went around telling everybody that the NPP don't have a case, now they're the very ones who're finding ways to cause confusion. The man, justioce Atuguba ...
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Hmmmm! "Aye den te se tractor tire! "NDCfour ani aso te se ogya." They went around telling everybody that the NPP don't have a case, now they're the very ones who're finding ways to cause confusion. The man, justioce Atuguba doesnt' have to be told to remove his bottom from the chair; he has blood ties with Dr. Raymnond Atuguba, who's John Mahama's right hand man at the seat of Presidency. Common sense should tell him that he's a complete DQ because of his links to the presidency; he doesn't have to be told to quit the panel. It's plain and simple.
taflatse 11 years ago

Sir John may be sick, why is he playing with our Judicial system.
he talks too much, now you have spoilt everything, NPP has never used such a secretary before but why now?

Sir John may be sick, why is he playing with our Judicial system.
he talks too much, now you have spoilt everything, NPP has never used such a secretary before but why now?
Oppong Kyekyeku 11 years ago

An emotional (angry) judge is not psychologically fit to sit in the concerned case!

An emotional (angry) judge is not psychologically fit to sit in the concerned case!
Agongo 11 years ago

NPP should simply admit their guilt, and not confuse a competent and an independent judge's occupation with politics. justice Atuguba has everything to grade and grace a refined judge. there is nothing to be shrouded in secr ...
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NPP should simply admit their guilt, and not confuse a competent and an independent judge's occupation with politics. justice Atuguba has everything to grade and grace a refined judge. there is nothing to be shrouded in secrecy.
AZU NARH 11 years ago

ATUGUBA WILL DO ALL HE CAN TO TRY TO SEE THAT DRAMANI GET AWAY WITH THIS BUT,'ATUGUBA YOU MUST KNOW THAT RIGTS ARE NOT ALWAYS ABSULUTE'

ATUGUBA WILL DO ALL HE CAN TO TRY TO SEE THAT DRAMANI GET AWAY WITH THIS BUT,'ATUGUBA YOU MUST KNOW THAT RIGTS ARE NOT ALWAYS ABSULUTE'
CHARLES YEBOAH OBENG.USA 11 years ago

He should know better.

He should know better.

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