4,800 witnesses will not be the only reason election petition will drag

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Andrew 11 years ago

If you have a lecturer like Abotsi is it would be insane to absent from a lecture even if one is sick!

If you have a lecturer like Abotsi is it would be insane to absent from a lecture even if one is sick!
MR Mister 11 years ago

Wee Market Opens In Ho

Date: 15-Jan-2013

A 24-hour wee market has started full-time operation at Ho, the Volta Regional Capital.

The market, which has attracted all kinds of drug dealers, users and inves ...
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Wee Market Opens In Ho

Date: 15-Jan-2013

A 24-hour wee market has started full-time operation at Ho, the Volta Regional Capital.

The market, which has attracted all kinds of drug dealers, users and investors to the regional capital, has for the past five months, made very high returns.

The booming Ho drug market which some have described as the fastest growing drug enclave in the country, is located within the Anlokordzi area spreading to the Kpaco House, the location where a young man was killed last June during a dawn swoop.

The heart of the wee market is believed to be behind the Metro Mass Transport Terminal and its tremendous progress is believed to have been the byproduct of the June 10, 2012 shooting incident which saw the death of one Atsu Mensah.

The operations of the drug market and major actors, residents complained, had affected their health, security and social life. Others have also been affected by the excesses of the market including robbery, attacks and assaults.

Last Saturday, the operations of the wee market were scuttled when the Volta Regional Police Command conducted a dawn swoop in the area.

The Regional Police Commander, Mr Alex Bedie, noted that out of the many dealers and peddlers, only 20 were arrested including a female and a physically-challenged man.

He explained that the Police had several reports that wee peddling had resumed in full swing after the shooting incident last year June.

As a result, the police conducted their own investigations which revealed that “a 24-hour complete wee market” was operating in the regional capital.

DCOP Bedie noted that the residents had been taken hostage by the activities of the wee peddlers and users to the extent that every available space in the vicinity had been taken over.

He said some could not even open their windows due to the wee smoke, and the fear of being robbed. He recounted the complaint of a resident who proved that she and her family had been told by doctors that they were wee smokers after they had been tested over some health problems.

Apparently, the amount of smoke emitted through the activities of the wee market had made them passive smokers, hence affecting their eyes and lungs.

The police boss said “these people have taken over the whole area with no normal, peaceful, human activity apart from their nefarious activities.”

He said a profile would be conducted on each suspect arrested for a thorough investigation to bring the peddlers, users and lead actors of the wee market to book. DCOP Bedie also assured residents that the Police would ensure that their homes were not turned into drug hideouts and shops.
Kwame Okoampa Ahoofe, Jr, Ph.D 11 years ago

lol

lol
KATH 11 years ago

The NPP petition is factually empty, legally pathetic, poor in arithmetic and poorer in logic.
– Tsatsu Tsikata

The NPP petition is factually empty, legally pathetic, poor in arithmetic and poorer in logic.
– Tsatsu Tsikata
ATSU, HO 11 years ago

DESPITE THIS IT TOOK THE TSATSU LED LEGAL TEAM TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE JUST ON THE DEAD LINE. I THINK WE HAVE A CASE ON HAND AND THE NDC SHOULD DO WELL TO TAKE IT SERIOUSLY

DESPITE THIS IT TOOK THE TSATSU LED LEGAL TEAM TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE JUST ON THE DEAD LINE. I THINK WE HAVE A CASE ON HAND AND THE NDC SHOULD DO WELL TO TAKE IT SERIOUSLY
OZA 11 years ago

President Mahama, you are smart. By the time the Supreme Court listens to 4800 witnesses, Ghana will be ready for another Presidential term. If the court listens to 3 witnesses a day, it will take,4800 divided by 365 days tim ...
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President Mahama, you are smart. By the time the Supreme Court listens to 4800 witnesses, Ghana will be ready for another Presidential term. If the court listens to 3 witnesses a day, it will take,4800 divided by 365 days times 3 people a day = 1095 witnesses a year.In effect, it will take about 4.8 years to listen to all the witnesses- in which case President Mahama would have completed his first term. Go! Go! NDC!
Mills P 11 years ago

ANY IDIOTS CAN GO TO COURT WITH 4,800 WITNESSES. aseidu MOSQUITO inketia QUOTED.

ANY IDIOTS CAN GO TO COURT WITH 4,800 WITNESSES. aseidu MOSQUITO inketia QUOTED.
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

The NDC would have to explain to Ghanaians how a dead man came to author and sign a letter!

The opening paragraph states, “I came to serve; I have finished my time here on earth and have moved on to everlasting rest and ...
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The NDC would have to explain to Ghanaians how a dead man came to author and sign a letter!

The opening paragraph states, “I came to serve; I have finished my time here on earth and have moved on to everlasting rest and celestial duties with my heavenly father.”

The immediate question is; how did the dead man come to sign his own personal tribute, since he is already in heaven?

The letter then goes on melodramatically, “As you leaf through these pages of my life’s story, I pray to God that it touches your heart in many positive ways. Weep not, I am not dead. I am alive and awake in the Lord. Ghana will not die; Ghana will live to declare the works of the Lord. As I rest in perfect peace in the celestial realms with my maker, I pledge to always uphold and defend the good name of Ghana. Remember the Lord in all your ways and He will protect you. Stay well my brothers and sisters, I will always be with you. Signed (with actual signature) John Evans Atta Mills...
OLU 11 years ago

Ashanti guys and their NPP we are tired of your nuisance.

Ashanti guys and their NPP we are tired of your nuisance.
patience 11 years ago

fool, I guess you know the difference between Ho and Ashanti. Why do you bring Ashanti and npp in this issue? Quit tearing the country apart by tribalism, nincompoop olu. Shut that dirty big thing up if you can't speak sens ...
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fool, I guess you know the difference between Ho and Ashanti. Why do you bring Ashanti and npp in this issue? Quit tearing the country apart by tribalism, nincompoop olu. Shut that dirty big thing up if you can't speak sensibly.
Uncle Fii 11 years ago

Olu is one of the wee client at Ho market so it pains him so much to mention that, twaaart!!!!!!!

Olu is one of the wee client at Ho market so it pains him so much to mention that, twaaart!!!!!!!
CITIZEN ONE 11 years ago

How in the world can an educated man make such tautology into almost 16 paragraphs? To thin that the only thing he needed to tell us was that 4800 witnesses could never be summoned by the court, and apparently never even stat ...
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How in the world can an educated man make such tautology into almost 16 paragraphs? To thin that the only thing he needed to tell us was that 4800 witnesses could never be summoned by the court, and apparently never even stated what the other reason judgment could be delayed. These are the sort of people we call lawyers who technically rule our country. Let me stop before I become cursed like all men and women educated in our higher institutions - EMPTY HEADS!!!
afi 11 years ago

The thief is very quick to rather call the owner a thief. Whoever you are, NPP is not Ashanti, so beware of how you talk. if u care to know, npp is a political party and not a tribe!

The thief is very quick to rather call the owner a thief. Whoever you are, NPP is not Ashanti, so beware of how you talk. if u care to know, npp is a political party and not a tribe!
Awura Ama 11 years ago

Why do you people ,sleep with Ashanti in your mind ,wake up Ashanti,Eat ashanti,Hungry Ashanti,Drink Ashanti,weep Ashanti,everything ashanti,your failure Ashant.why don't you people curse your creator for where you were born? ...
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Why do you people ,sleep with Ashanti in your mind ,wake up Ashanti,Eat ashanti,Hungry Ashanti,Drink Ashanti,weep Ashanti,everything ashanti,your failure Ashant.why don't you people curse your creator for where you were born?and leave Ashantis alone with no fault of theirs for your failures in life.Ah asem ben ni hahahahaha.
TerriblY Spe cifiC 11 years ago

WHAT IS KILLING NPP IS THAT MAHAMA WON THISELECTIONS WITH ONLY 4 MONTHS IN OFFICE.

WHAT IS KILLING NPP IS THAT MAHAMA WON THISELECTIONS WITH ONLY 4 MONTHS IN OFFICE.
patience 11 years ago

we heard you are out of your mind so go for mental check up, beast! Mahama won by robbery with bribery(one million dollars plus one foreign house for the bad granpa afari gyan).

we heard you are out of your mind so go for mental check up, beast! Mahama won by robbery with bribery(one million dollars plus one foreign house for the bad granpa afari gyan).
gyan 11 years ago

NPP has no case. Wait for 2050 election waawaawaa waawaa waa hotel.
The down fall of NPP is still coming.

NPP has no case. Wait for 2050 election waawaawaa waawaa waa hotel.
The down fall of NPP is still coming.
TerriblY Spe cifiC 11 years ago

speaking the truth makes you look mad...but the lairs, like those in the npp, keep hide their insanity that is why things keep falling apart for them both in elections and court. kwashai baa.

speaking the truth makes you look mad...but the lairs, like those in the npp, keep hide their insanity that is why things keep falling apart for them both in elections and court. kwashai baa.
PINKBLUE 11 years ago

YES SIR, NPP ARE SORE LOSER.

YES SIR, NPP ARE SORE LOSER.
ADAMA 11 years ago

amen

amen
WISDOM 11 years ago

If it is true that last year's general election was rig then those who were involved in this wickedness will be accursed. They will never see peace till their death.

If it is true that last year's general election was rig then those who were involved in this wickedness will be accursed. They will never see peace till their death.
ALL FOR REAL 11 years ago

This ridiculous thing to say. If the court case drags on for months, Mahama will continue to an illegitimate President and therefore cannot effectively rule the country. A lot of people will not take him serious. He will alwa ...
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This ridiculous thing to say. If the court case drags on for months, Mahama will continue to an illegitimate President and therefore cannot effectively rule the country. A lot of people will not take him serious. He will always be tainted as the President who stole the elections. It will be in the interest of the Nation and Mahama himself to resolve the matter as expediently as possible so that we can all move on.
JOE, UK 11 years ago

He will remain a legitimate president until the court finally proves otherwise.

He will remain a legitimate president until the court finally proves otherwise.
TNC 11 years ago

Joe,
Rose flower smells sweet, no matter the name you give it !

Joe,
Rose flower smells sweet, no matter the name you give it !
Adu Gyamfi - USA 11 years ago

The evil plans of NPP but God will nip it in the bud. Mahama never stole the elections. Chances favour the prepared minds.

The evil plans of NPP but God will nip it in the bud. Mahama never stole the elections. Chances favour the prepared minds.
patience 11 years ago

this tells ndc stole votes. They are not there to rule. They are there to steal our money for their own selfish interest. Lord have mercy!

this tells ndc stole votes. They are not there to rule. They are there to steal our money for their own selfish interest. Lord have mercy!
MAAME YAA 11 years ago

YOUR EVIL INTENTIONS WILL BACKFIRE ON YOUR FACES ONE BY ONE AND DITCH YOUR BELOVED, NOW, BEDEVILED N P P. THE WORLD IS NOT AS CRAZY AS YOU.

YOUR EVIL INTENTIONS WILL BACKFIRE ON YOUR FACES ONE BY ONE AND DITCH YOUR BELOVED, NOW, BEDEVILED N P P. THE WORLD IS NOT AS CRAZY AS YOU.
Nii 11 years ago

Isn't it funny that the President is talking about 4,800 witnesses in such a crucial matter? Does he intend to play tricks on the judges and think they have no discretion and would act according to his dictates? The President ...
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Isn't it funny that the President is talking about 4,800 witnesses in such a crucial matter? Does he intend to play tricks on the judges and think they have no discretion and would act according to his dictates? The President should remember that the judges are well trained and experienced and would not allow themselves to be toyed with.

I think that the President and his legal team must be reasonable in putting up their defence if they genuinely believe that they won the elections. Tricks just to cause delays would be unethical and cannot fly. I wish the President well.
maa tech 11 years ago

Have you heard Mahama saying that he is waiting for the courts before he works? It the npp minority who will not respect him as a president but it's nothing new as they are bunch of arrogant and disrespectful individuals so d ...
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Have you heard Mahama saying that he is waiting for the courts before he works? It the npp minority who will not respect him as a president but it's nothing new as they are bunch of arrogant and disrespectful individuals so do not worry. Those of us who voted for him are proud and happy we made the right choice.
PRINCE KWASI ADADE 11 years ago

NDC & EC KNOW THEY ARE GUILTY, AND SO THEY WILL USE EVERY TRICK. WE WILL PATIENTLY FIGHT TO OBTAIN JUSTICE WITHOUT ENTERTAINING ANY FEAR, THREAT OR ACT OF INTIMIDATION. WE WILL NEVER USE WAR. BEAR IN MIND, NDC WAS FOUNDED BY ...
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NDC & EC KNOW THEY ARE GUILTY, AND SO THEY WILL USE EVERY TRICK. WE WILL PATIENTLY FIGHT TO OBTAIN JUSTICE WITHOUT ENTERTAINING ANY FEAR, THREAT OR ACT OF INTIMIDATION. WE WILL NEVER USE WAR. BEAR IN MIND, NDC WAS FOUNDED BY COUP MAKERS. IF THEY CAN USURP POWER THROUGH THE BARREL OF THE GUN, THEN OF COURSE, THEY CAN EASILY RIG AN ELECTION. 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.
TT 11 years ago

You know what? My 12 years old son asked if someone in Ghana here truely said they should kill ewes and gas and why. Please help.

My own question is, what was the reaction OF nana addo and other leaders of the npp.

You know what? My 12 years old son asked if someone in Ghana here truely said they should kill ewes and gas and why. Please help.

My own question is, what was the reaction OF nana addo and other leaders of the npp.
patience 11 years ago

what did that ga man said before what you are claiming popped up? It takes two to tangle, tt. Think and answer your son.

what did that ga man said before what you are claiming popped up? It takes two to tangle, tt. Think and answer your son.
phiscus(usa) 11 years ago

npp s a party for all.Ndc try to bring division by saying npp is party of this group and tht group.I wonder why people who can think for themselves behave as if they only get their knowledge from what ndc propagandists will s ...
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npp s a party for all.Ndc try to bring division by saying npp is party of this group and tht group.I wonder why people who can think for themselves behave as if they only get their knowledge from what ndc propagandists will say.Ren't there ewes adgs in npp?so will they be killing their own party faithfuls??Just think!!!If you can't answer your son,it's up to you if you are a father!!!!
ena 11 years ago

WELL SAID,THE FUTURE HAS A LOT OF GRATITUDE FOR YOUR VISION,AND THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE ONLY DESIRING TO BREED ILLITERATE SO THAT THEY CAN ALWAYS BE AT THEIR CALL WILL BE INSULTED THE SAME WAY PEOPLE OF TODAY READ HISTORY AND K ...
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WELL SAID,THE FUTURE HAS A LOT OF GRATITUDE FOR YOUR VISION,AND THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE ONLY DESIRING TO BREED ILLITERATE SO THAT THEY CAN ALWAYS BE AT THEIR CALL WILL BE INSULTED THE SAME WAY PEOPLE OF TODAY READ HISTORY AND KNOW WHO AND WHO WERE BEHING WHERE GHANA IS NOW .COUP MAKERS,NATION WREKERS,THE WAYOMERS,THE FUTURE WILL JUGDE THEM,,BUT LET THE EVER PRIMITIVE,VISIONLESS,FOWL FIGHTERS GO AHEAD ANDF DEFEND THE SHORT SIGHTEDNESS OF AFRICA ,THE FUTURE WILL DEAL WITH THEM AS THE FUTRE IS DEALING THOSE MILLITARY MEN WHO WERE INVOLVED IN COUPDE DETATE TO DESTROY GHANA...THEIR NAMES WILL BE MENTION AND WILLB E FOLLOWED BY INSULT.PLS NDC WISE UP
phiscus(usa) 11 years ago

Mahama planned this so by the time all witesses are heard,he would have enjoyed four years already.He definitely planned to rig and he has been advised by his Tsatsu's to go around the law.Simple!!!!!

Mahama planned this so by the time all witesses are heard,he would have enjoyed four years already.He definitely planned to rig and he has been advised by his Tsatsu's to go around the law.Simple!!!!!
Albert Mensah 11 years ago

Recent court decisions in Ghana have made a lot of people cynical about about our judicial system. Having said that, most people are of the belief that the Supreme court will get this right except that the process will take ...
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Recent court decisions in Ghana have made a lot of people cynical about about our judicial system. Having said that, most people are of the belief that the Supreme court will get this right except that the process will take such a long time that some people might not find the verdict fair.
Paapsi 11 years ago

There goes the NPP lawyers. They have started determining the case for the judges.

There goes the NPP lawyers. They have started determining the case for the judges.
Earl Jones 11 years ago

If NDC's strategy is to drag the case by calling 4800 witnesses and if that is not illegal, what really is the point? Is there an acceptable legal way of winning a case? If NPP can agitate to recuse judges who are likely not ...
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If NDC's strategy is to drag the case by calling 4800 witnesses and if that is not illegal, what really is the point? Is there an acceptable legal way of winning a case? If NPP can agitate to recuse judges who are likely not to sympathise with them thereby improving their chances of winning, then how is morality relevant in this case? This is purely the rule of law at play. In a boxing ring, winning by teasing the opponent into loosing control and concentration is still a win.
There are 26000 polling stations in 275 constituencies. Depending on the additional evidence NPP will provide, it may be necessary to have witnesses from all the polling stations in all the constituencies. Each polling station has party 2 agents (2x8 political parties [16x26000]), at least 4 election observers per polling station in 100 polling stations[100 x4], returning officer [26000 x1), collation centre returning officer (2x275), party agents at constituency collation centre (2x275), John Mahama 1, Akuffo Addo 1, Jake Lamptey 1, Bawumia 1, Dr Afari Djan and deputies (3) etc
Jacob 11 years ago

I dont think the number of witnesses that will be called is high because the nature of the petition filed,determines the number of witnesses to be called and nobody wants to do anything that would jeopardize his chances of wi ...
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I dont think the number of witnesses that will be called is high because the nature of the petition filed,determines the number of witnesses to be called and nobody wants to do anything that would jeopardize his chances of winning a case.period!
TNC 11 years ago

Jacobs,
You've got it !

Jacobs,
You've got it !
OSUO ABRUBUOR 11 years ago

What we have here is verification of FACTS. The pink slips are either correct or not correct. Bear in mind that there will be at least the top copy plus 2 or more carbon copies from every polling station.

Most of these wi ...
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What we have here is verification of FACTS. The pink slips are either correct or not correct. Bear in mind that there will be at least the top copy plus 2 or more carbon copies from every polling station.

Most of these will be resolved by the legal assistants for Mahama, Akuffo Addo and the EC.

If any slips cannot be reconciled, and they will be very few, the court will simmply order a re-count of votes from the sealed ballot boxes.

All in all it should not take long.
Boateng 11 years ago

Or they will simply ask for revote but we should remember that for some reason some polling stations were excluded from this excercise of "PINK SLIPS".

What will the SC say about those stations and what will NDC say? A w ...
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Or they will simply ask for revote but we should remember that for some reason some polling stations were excluded from this excercise of "PINK SLIPS".

What will the SC say about those stations and what will NDC say? A whole new national elections probably?
TNC 11 years ago

Mr.Abotsi,
If some one has alleged that you have connived with others to carry out an unlawful act,do you think the court will be dealing with you fairly,if they should deny you the very basis for you to prove your innocence ...
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Mr.Abotsi,
If some one has alleged that you have connived with others to carry out an unlawful act,do you think the court will be dealing with you fairly,if they should deny you the very basis for you to prove your innocence ?
D.T. ADDO 11 years ago

come again. there is no burden on him to prove his innocence. npp must establish their case of unlawful act and what ndc needs to do is counter such allegation.

come again. there is no burden on him to prove his innocence. npp must establish their case of unlawful act and what ndc needs to do is counter such allegation.
Boateng 11 years ago

The SC has problem denying the President his witnesses if the NPP go ahead and tell the whole world that base on some evidence over 4,000 polling stations conspired and changed results to benefit President Mahama. The SC wi ...
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The SC has problem denying the President his witnesses if the NPP go ahead and tell the whole world that base on some evidence over 4,000 polling stations conspired and changed results to benefit President Mahama. The SC will not deny the President the opportunity to bring in witnesses from each of the affected polling stations to testify. "Aye dwe"
Concerned Ghanaian 11 years ago

if you are sure that NPP has no case,you will not dream of trying to delay the court process.Only a thief will do this.Mahama,one touch thief.Ede be thief keke

if you are sure that NPP has no case,you will not dream of trying to delay the court process.Only a thief will do this.Mahama,one touch thief.Ede be thief keke
TNC 11 years ago

Mr concerned Nigerian.
You do not have to be a lawyer for you to know that the npp writ falls short of expectation.Read from ghana web of 5/1/13, the nature of this writ in their article(frequently asked questions why the np ...
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Mr concerned Nigerian.
You do not have to be a lawyer for you to know that the npp writ falls short of expectation.Read from ghana web of 5/1/13, the nature of this writ in their article(frequently asked questions why the npp went to court )
They said,they have taken a sample out of a population of 24000 pooling stations,and this sample produced 1,340,000 votes,which according to them are irregular,and for which they want the court to annul and have these deducted from the votes of the presidential candidates.If you cannot easily find what is basically wrong in this suit,then you are equally dumb.Firstly,you are interested in knowing the extent to which you have been robbed.If sample of 4709 has given 1,340,000 irregular votes,what will you expect with the remaining 80% ?Again,if the voter whose votes are deemed irregular,just because the verification machine failed to recognise him,why should his vote be deemed to be regular for the parliamentary but not the presidential?What is bad for the presidential must be bad for the parliamentary !!!!!!!!!!!!
BUKARI 11 years ago

AKUFFO ADDO THINKS PROCEEDS HE HAD FROM THE PROCEEDS HE GOT FROM THE SALE OF HIS LATE FATHER'S BUILDINGS IN UK AND GHANA CAN BE USED TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION OF THE SUPREME COURT. WHAT A SHAME. AT HIS AGE, INSTEAD OF ALSO AQ ...
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AKUFFO ADDO THINKS PROCEEDS HE HAD FROM THE PROCEEDS HE GOT FROM THE SALE OF HIS LATE FATHER'S BUILDINGS IN UK AND GHANA CAN BE USED TO INFLUENCE THE DECISION OF THE SUPREME COURT. WHAT A SHAME. AT HIS AGE, INSTEAD OF ALSO AQUIRING LANDED PROPERTIES SO THAT HIS CHILDREN ALSO INHERIT WHEN HE IS DEAD AND GONE LIKE HIS LATE FATHER, HE IS RATHER CREATING PROBLEMS THAT ARE LIKELY TO PLUNGE GHANA INTO CIVIL WAR. AT HIS AGE WHAT DOES HE WANT IN LIFE AGAIN?
HIS LATE FATHER AND OTHER PEOPLE ENSURED GHANA WAS SAFE FOR WE THE YOUNG ONES THEN TO ATTEND SCHOOL, COMPLETED SCHOOL AND STARTED WORKING BUT THIS MAN AKUFFO ADDO SUPPORTED BY JAKE OKANTA AND CO WHOSE FATHERS WERE THROWING BOMBS IN GHANA DURING THE ERA OF KWAME NKRUMAH, JUST WANT THE YOUTH OF THE COUNTRY TO DIE WITH THEM BECAUSE OF WANTING POLITICAL POWER. THIS HYPOCRICY AND UNFAIR TO THE YOUTH OF THE COUNTRY AND THOSE YET TO BE BORN. GOD DON PUNISH THEM!
jahara 11 years ago

You are wrong he the most wises man so instead of following fools like John mahama, he did the right thing, watch him very soon you will bow down to him

You are wrong he the most wises man so instead of following fools like John mahama, he did the right thing, watch him very soon you will bow down to him
BUKARI 11 years ago

WHO WILL ACCEPT THIS DWARF AS PRESIDENT OF GHANA? WE ARE PREPARED TO FIGHT TO THE LAST OF OUR LAST BLOOD. WE WONT SPARE STUPID AND THIEVES LIKE. YOU DARE AND SEE. YOU ALL RUN AND LEAVE YOUR SANDALS BEHIND.TO ALLOW THIEVES LIK ...
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WHO WILL ACCEPT THIS DWARF AS PRESIDENT OF GHANA? WE ARE PREPARED TO FIGHT TO THE LAST OF OUR LAST BLOOD. WE WONT SPARE STUPID AND THIEVES LIKE. YOU DARE AND SEE. YOU ALL RUN AND LEAVE YOUR SANDALS BEHIND.TO ALLOW THIEVES LIKE YOU TO COME BACK AGAIN AND LOOT FURTHER WILL BE OVER DEAD BODIES!
Isaac 11 years ago

What at at all is strong about NPP evidence.This case in the court is illogical and unreasonable.

What at at all is strong about NPP evidence.This case in the court is illogical and unreasonable.
NDC MAN IN BAWKU CENTRAL. 11 years ago

NDC MEMBER/SUPPORTER THAT IAM BUT TO BE HONEST 4,8000 WITNESSES THAT PREZ MAMAMA INTEND TO CALL, IS TO ME LIKE A SCHIZOPHRENIC GONE WILD!

NDC MEMBER/SUPPORTER THAT IAM BUT TO BE HONEST 4,8000 WITNESSES THAT PREZ MAMAMA INTEND TO CALL, IS TO ME LIKE A SCHIZOPHRENIC GONE WILD!
KOJ 11 years ago

EVEN IF THE COURT DECIDES TO DELAY THE CASE GOD WILL NOT.

EVEN IF THE COURT DECIDES TO DELAY THE CASE GOD WILL NOT.
wofa yaw 11 years ago

Foolish mahama can send his troops to march on streets iin ghana but can't send even 300 troops to mali.shame to him

Foolish mahama can send his troops to march on streets iin ghana but can't send even 300 troops to mali.shame to him
A friend 11 years ago

Attempting to call 4,800witnesses is clearly an abuse of the court's processes, particularly when the salient matters are all documentary!!!

Attempting to call 4,800witnesses is clearly an abuse of the court's processes, particularly when the salient matters are all documentary!!!
Kplamasi 11 years ago

can't you guys see? we just want to delay the npp reorganisation. if the case is over you guys may have time to refocus on 2016. you dreams

can't you guys see? we just want to delay the npp reorganisation. if the case is over you guys may have time to refocus on 2016. you dreams
kaketonti 11 years ago

EXCELLENT;BUT DO NOT TELL THEM

EXCELLENT;BUT DO NOT TELL THEM
YEBOAH 11 years ago

NPP CONCOCTED THE EVIDENCE. THEY FAKED IT JUST TO CAUSE CONFUSION. ONE NEEDS A COMPUTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE AND A PRINTER TO DO THAT. I.T EXPERTS MUST BE BROUGHT TO COURT TO OBSERVE THE BLUE AND PINK PAPERS PRESENT ...
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NPP CONCOCTED THE EVIDENCE. THEY FAKED IT JUST TO CAUSE CONFUSION. ONE NEEDS A COMPUTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE AND A PRINTER TO DO THAT. I.T EXPERTS MUST BE BROUGHT TO COURT TO OBSERVE THE BLUE AND PINK PAPERS PRESENTED BY NPP. THEY ARE CROOKS.
Akadu Mensema 11 years ago

Why worrying and wasting your time over international certified election?

Why worrying and wasting your time over international certified election?
KWAOBOADU 11 years ago

When will ghanaians face the fact and answer legitimate question been ask and always talk about something else. If I am not far from right Mahama's decision by calling 4,800 witnesses speak for itself and the kind of person ...
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When will ghanaians face the fact and answer legitimate question been ask and always talk about something else. If I am not far from right Mahama's decision by calling 4,800 witnesses speak for itself and the kind of person he is as a true leader. Since ghanaians has choose evil instead of good the entire Country will suffer in the hands of few people that can force their way to the top. Believe it or not one day a child will rise up and kill all this corrupt leaders even more than what JJ did. Supreme Court Judges should be protected because we all saw what happened to the 3judges that was slaughtered by this same party. Judges fear not and do the right thing.
Boateng 11 years ago

Mahama may not call all these witnesses but have to record it and seek the right to call them should he need to call them depending on what evidence the NPP presents from the over 4000 polling stations.

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Mahama may not call all these witnesses but have to record it and seek the right to call them should he need to call them depending on what evidence the NPP presents from the over 4000 polling stations.

Let us be real, those Judges were not killed under NDC, NDC was not around when the Judges were killed. Will you associate President Kuffour with the murder of the Judges? He worked for the PNDC.
Sensible Ghanaian 11 years ago

If we want prove Mahama and Afari-Gyan's EC stole the election, THIS IS IT.

If we want prove Mahama and Afari-Gyan's EC stole the election, THIS IS IT.
Kplamasi 11 years ago

WRONG. The plan is simple, we would delay the case to make it difficult for npp to reorganize. Remember if the case is not over nana will still continue to be the party leader, focusing on the case not preparing for the next ...
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WRONG. The plan is simple, we would delay the case to make it difficult for npp to reorganize. Remember if the case is not over nana will still continue to be the party leader, focusing on the case not preparing for the next election and npp cannot go to congress. Wow NDC guys are very smart.
Woman's wisdom. 11 years ago

Only a fool will call 4.800 witnesses to testify in a case like this. If Jon Mahama knows that he did win the elections legitimately, why delay the process? A thief is always a thief and will remain so till time indefinite.

Only a fool will call 4.800 witnesses to testify in a case like this. If Jon Mahama knows that he did win the elections legitimately, why delay the process? A thief is always a thief and will remain so till time indefinite.
herbo 11 years ago

IF NPP WISHES TO WIN THIS CASE, THEY SHOULD LOOK FOR A GOOD COMPUTER FORENSIC
SCIENTIST TO EXPLAIN TO THEM HOW ELECTION PROTOCOLS WORK IN CRYTOGRAPHY, AND ALSO TO TEST THE SYSTEM BY WHICH EC USED IN TRANSMITTING RESULTS FROM ...
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IF NPP WISHES TO WIN THIS CASE, THEY SHOULD LOOK FOR A GOOD COMPUTER FORENSIC
SCIENTIST TO EXPLAIN TO THEM HOW ELECTION PROTOCOLS WORK IN CRYTOGRAPHY, AND ALSO TO TEST THE SYSTEM BY WHICH EC USED IN TRANSMITTING RESULTS FROM POLLING STATION TO THEIR HQ
kofiyesu 11 years ago

Thanks Mr Abotsi ! the fact is that these 4,800 are the number of true Ghanaians who voted for him. As a true winner, why couldn't he say that, besides the 3 NPP guys who have sued him, the NPP registered members, he was cal ...
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Thanks Mr Abotsi ! the fact is that these 4,800 are the number of true Ghanaians who voted for him. As a true winner, why couldn't he say that, besides the 3 NPP guys who have sued him, the NPP registered members, he was calling on ALL Ghanaians as his witness? This could have made his case more stronger. Why just call 4,800? Isn't that something to ponder? Their deed will follow them & if not today, somewhere along the lines, they would be caught one by one and the whole world would get to know them. I'll advise NPP to stay focus & let the Lord guide them. Whatever the Stupid guys from NDC may say, shouldn't make them loose focus cos, no matter how long it takes, they will still be the winners & the so called JM would be disgraced.
anayomi 11 years ago

BIG TIME HE WANT TO INTRODUCE 4800
WITNESSES[BY LAW HE IS ALLOWED] NOW TO QUESTION THIS 4800 WITNESSES WILL TAKE AT MINIMUM 4800 DAYS[1 WITNESS ADAY] FOR A TOTAL OF THE DAYS IT WILL TAKE MAHAMA TO COMPLITE HIS TERM IN OFFICE ...
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BIG TIME HE WANT TO INTRODUCE 4800
WITNESSES[BY LAW HE IS ALLOWED] NOW TO QUESTION THIS 4800 WITNESSES WILL TAKE AT MINIMUM 4800 DAYS[1 WITNESS ADAY] FOR A TOTAL OF THE DAYS IT WILL TAKE MAHAMA TO COMPLITE HIS TERM IN OFFICE SO BASICALLY NPP IS TOTALY FUCKED THEY HAVE TO TIE MONEY ,RESOURCES AND ATTORNEYS IN COURT FOR SUCH A LONG TIME THAT WHEN A FINAL COURT RULING COMES MAHAMA HAVE FINISH HIS TERM IN OFFICE
Sadik 11 years ago

The shortman is evil Mahama all the way.

The shortman is evil Mahama all the way.
Ekow 11 years ago

please NPP accept and plan ahead.thanx

please NPP accept and plan ahead.thanx
Ama 11 years ago

NPP will never never accept no defeat because your soo called mahama did not win so why they should accept it, you rather have to go and tell your sooo mahama to step down for Nana Addo, you should tell mahama that the suprem ...
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NPP will never never accept no defeat because your soo called mahama did not win so why they should accept it, you rather have to go and tell your sooo mahama to step down for Nana Addo, you should tell mahama that the supreme and other court have their own laws of how many witnesses they need to call for a case, so lets all wait and see what is going to happen, mahama the th1ef will lose and go to jail for stealing ghana money.
chitown. 11 years ago

booo

booo
sanya black. 11 years ago

i guss that mahama(prez elect) should rather call 50000 withneses than dat token number dat he called. Now patarpar hene akuffo addo should just live us alone. Shameless old man

i guss that mahama(prez elect) should rather call 50000 withneses than dat token number dat he called. Now patarpar hene akuffo addo should just live us alone. Shameless old man
Eben. US 11 years ago

I watched the show on MYJoyonline and he was the best on the panel. Unfortunately Prof Quaye and Nana Ato Dadzie were "all over the place" with their explanations. Prof. Abotsi was logical and explained things clearly. Bravo!

I watched the show on MYJoyonline and he was the best on the panel. Unfortunately Prof Quaye and Nana Ato Dadzie were "all over the place" with their explanations. Prof. Abotsi was logical and explained things clearly. Bravo!
Eben. US 11 years ago

To some extent what Prof. Abotsi said on the show was not well presented in the article.

To some extent what Prof. Abotsi said on the show was not well presented in the article.
BOY KOFI 11 years ago

Evidence does not win a court case automatically as NPP members think.There are different factors in consideration like accuracy,precision and investigations.Anybody can fabricate false evidence,it is up to the court to decid ...
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Evidence does not win a court case automatically as NPP members think.There are different factors in consideration like accuracy,precision and investigations.Anybody can fabricate false evidence,it is up to the court to decide the merit of the case.Not too long ago the Director of IMF was caught in a scandal of raping a hotel maid in New York but the court dismissed all charges against him because the evidence was not credible enough to condemn him.NPP have no right whatsoever to fool their supporters that they will win the case.If they have lost the elections in the polls,I don't see how they are going to win in court.Thank you.
moumouni 11 years ago

any afraid president can go yo court with 4,800 to delay the case because he knew he can,t win the case god will punish you and ur gods

any afraid president can go yo court with 4,800 to delay the case because he knew he can,t win the case god will punish you and ur gods
lordina mahama 11 years ago

with good evidence we will win god is with us even if ndc go back to prest in brong to the court they would,t go no where. they will remain loser

with good evidence we will win god is with us even if ndc go back to prest in brong to the court they would,t go no where. they will remain loser
coal pot 11 years ago

OH No, my dear senior lecturer is wrong. He's just like one of these NPP pocket lawyers beating around the bush.The NPP stated in their petition that there were 4800 irregularities at various polling stations so all what the ...
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OH No, my dear senior lecturer is wrong. He's just like one of these NPP pocket lawyers beating around the bush.The NPP stated in their petition that there were 4800 irregularities at various polling stations so all what the NDC is saying is that we have 4800 witnesses.
okukuseku 11 years ago

NPP wants every vote to be accounted for and that is what we are in for and that will mean every voter being called to tell the court who they voted for. A lond haul indeed for justice to be seen to done to the case and that ...
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NPP wants every vote to be accounted for and that is what we are in for and that will mean every voter being called to tell the court who they voted for. A lond haul indeed for justice to be seen to done to the case and that was the reason why I failed to appreciate the broad spectrum of the case rather than on specifics.
okukuseku 11 years ago

NPP wants every vote to be accounted for and that is what we are in for and that will mean every voter being called to tell the court who they voted for. A lond haul indeed for justice to be seen to done to the case and that ...
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NPP wants every vote to be accounted for and that is what we are in for and that will mean every voter being called to tell the court who they voted for. A lond haul indeed for justice to be seen to done to the case and that was the reason why I failed to appreciate the broad spectrum of the case rather than on specifics.
okukuseku 11 years ago

NPP wants every vote to be accounted for and that is what we are in for and that will mean every voter being called to tell the court who they voted for. A lond haul indeed for justice to be seen to done to the case and that ...
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NPP wants every vote to be accounted for and that is what we are in for and that will mean every voter being called to tell the court who they voted for. A lond haul indeed for justice to be seen to done to the case and that was the reason why I failed to appreciate the broad spectrum of the case rather than on specifics.
okukuseku 11 years ago

NPP wants every vote to be accounted for and that is what we are in for and that will mean every voter being called to tell the court who they voted for. A lond haul indeed for justice to be seen to done to the case and that ...
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NPP wants every vote to be accounted for and that is what we are in for and that will mean every voter being called to tell the court who they voted for. A lond haul indeed for justice to be seen to done to the case and that was the reason why I failed to appreciate the broad spectrum of the case rather than on specifics.

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