Let 9 Supreme Court Judges hear NPP's election petition - FGJ proposes

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GENERAL DeGAULE 11 years ago

The full compliment of the Supreme Court Justices is 11 not 9. The reserve Justices will be called if the outcome is appealed.

The full compliment of the Supreme Court Justices is 11 not 9. The reserve Justices will be called if the outcome is appealed.
HOUDINI 11 years ago

There is no need to sideline any of the Judges. All should participate because the CI-74 does not allow judicial review in this case and no need to keep two Judges in reserve. I really don't understand the way we do things in ...
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There is no need to sideline any of the Judges. All should participate because the CI-74 does not allow judicial review in this case and no need to keep two Judges in reserve. I really don't understand the way we do things in Ghana. All the Supreme Court Justices should participate in all the rulings.
OBENG RAGO 11 years ago

The Supreme Court Judges doing this case owe it a duty to expedite action on this serious matter before them. They are Ghanaians and can judge the mood of the country and see from their windows hoodlums wielding weapons at t ...
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The Supreme Court Judges doing this case owe it a duty to expedite action on this serious matter before them. They are Ghanaians and can judge the mood of the country and see from their windows hoodlums wielding weapons at the Court premises. And I, like many Ghanaians, hate all forms of violence that can emanate from all this hoopla!

The SC must therefore do everything possible to resolve this impasse as quickly as possible. We know the tendency of our Court system to delay proceedings with unnecessary adjournments and writs. Not this time when there is so much to do in one of the poorest, dirtiest, deprived, underdeveloped country on earth with very high rate of morbidity and mortality; a country in need of drinking water, gutters/drainage, good sanitation, productive education system, mass employment of our youth and above all IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE!

GHANA CANNOT AFFORD ANY PROTRACTED LITIGATION AT THIS STAGE OF OUR UNDERDEVELOPMENT. GHANA IS A VERY POOR COUNTRY WITH MANY PROBLEMS. THE FOCUS OF POLITICIANS MUST BE DEVELOPMENT AND NOT ANY SHOW TRIAL. COULD THE SUPREME COURT THEREFORE HELP US ALL BY DEALING WITH THIS CASE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE?

The Electoral Commissioner must just follow suit and wait for whatever evidence the NPP is bringing to the Court room. Do you go out to meet a band coming to your own premises?
lAWYERS Quashie Idun, Tsatsu Tsikata, Paul Addison and the teams of lawyers they lead, and certain to benefit from huge LEGAL FEES, must also put the interest of the country above their parochial ones.

I strongly believe this Court action will strengthen democracy and cut out electoral malpractices, overweening authority of the irritating Electoral Commissioner, corruptive practices of incumbent government during elctions, BUT I cannot see a change of mandate, nor do I even wish for it for one simple reason: THE WELL KNOWN VIOLENCE OF NDC LEADERS AND SUPPORTERS.

The Mahama-led NDC Government will not spend Billions of Chinese and State monies to buy 1 Million Motor Bikes, 1.3 Million Laptops, Yomi, cloths, ‘hweasambo’, ‘bontua’, pre-paid meteres, outboard motors, saloon cars, SUVU vehicles and monies to bribe chiefs, students, fishermen and ordinary voters to win elections and then surrender it on a silver platter over a Court action, you bet.

I love and respect Nana Akuffo Addo in whatever he does, including this Court Action; but Supreme Court is the final arbiter and they must do this case quickly. All must therefore rein in their horses.

It is therefore important to sound a word of caution to NPP people criticising elements in the Party fundamentally opposed to the Court action. The Party does not belong to any one single individual or faction. We all can dissent and disagree to agree on any issue. BUT they must be very careful!

The P/NDC is one of the most dangerous political organisations the world has ever known: They created CDO, CDR, PDC, WDC, JFM, TFDWM, UCF, BNI, COMMANDOS, AZORKA BOYS, NDC FOOT SOLDIERS, imposed a three year curfew on us at peacetime, incarcerated and exiled pthousands of prominent Ghanaians, destroyed markets and hotels, sold 330 State Proerties with impunity and led by murderers and certified loonies, who can even drive cars through human beings and send their supporters to beat up political opponents. I have scars behind my back, and my beloved brother was a victim, and have even worked with them and know these people a bit. The PNDC is heavily supported bymany officers in Ghana Army, Police, Fire Service, Customs and still have Kojo Tsikata in their midst: A most dangerous human being ever born in Ghana, who could order the murder of Judges and bury them in mass graves. The Founder of NDC is JJ Rawlings who actually killed three heads of States in a week and forced to their premature deaths two elected Presidents. Every bad person I know in my town and Ghana support NDC. They can destroy and kill for fun. Politics is their career and they have made fortune out of it, and continue to do so. I hope NPP supporters are aware that NDC are a lawless body, even led by in the Supreme Court now by an ex-convict, or can appoint prisoners as Ambassadors. Did Obetsebi Lamptey get his bungalow after the Supreme Court Ruling had ruled in his favour? NO. A Professor of law, who was the Executive President, acted against the decision!

BUT on the other hand, NDC people must not underestimate NPP. They claim the Party is Asante-led: They must go back to history and learn the prowess and determination of the brave warrior tribe that ruled three quarters of Ghana until they were defeated by the British in 1874. They can destroy these feeble Ewes and Northerners and poor elements in the bogus NDC party. BUT is that what we all want when Ghana is so poor and need all of us to work together for the country’s development?

That is why the august Supreme Court must do this case expeditiously!
PINKBLUE 11 years ago

NPP ARE JUST SORE LOSERS. REMEMBER LT GLOVER BEAT SHIT OF THE ASANTES 1901.
PLEASE CHECK THE HISTORY OF UP/NPP WELL BEFORE START WRITING THIS SHIT!

NPP ARE JUST SORE LOSERS. REMEMBER LT GLOVER BEAT SHIT OF THE ASANTES 1901.
PLEASE CHECK THE HISTORY OF UP/NPP WELL BEFORE START WRITING THIS SHIT!
Oba Nyansani Baako Pe In Ghana! 11 years ago

You are a criminal so you want Mahama to rig the election so that you can go out and steal from people. Ofui ko pe adwuma y3!

You are a criminal so you want Mahama to rig the election so that you can go out and steal from people. Ofui ko pe adwuma y3!
KABIRU 11 years ago

ASHANTI JUDGES ON THE SC BENCH VOTED IN FAVOUR OF THE ASHANTI PARTY. NDC SHOULD REJECT MORE THAN ONE ASHANTI JUDGE IF EMPANELED TO SIT ON THE CASE BY THE CJ(ashanti herself) I SUGGEST THE JUDGES COME FROM THE MAJOR TRIBESS, G ...
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ASHANTI JUDGES ON THE SC BENCH VOTED IN FAVOUR OF THE ASHANTI PARTY. NDC SHOULD REJECT MORE THAN ONE ASHANTI JUDGE IF EMPANELED TO SIT ON THE CASE BY THE CJ(ashanti herself) I SUGGEST THE JUDGES COME FROM THE MAJOR TRIBESS, GONJA, DAGOMBA, ASHANTI,EWE GA FRAFRA,WALA,NZIMA ETC.A WORD TO THE WISE!!!
Agya Panyin 11 years ago

Anytime Tsatsu's name is mentioned, all the guys in NPP developed severe headache and their balls shrink.

Anytime Tsatsu's name is mentioned, all the guys in NPP developed severe headache and their balls shrink.
TerriblY Spe cifiC 11 years ago

TSATSU WILL FLOOR THESE GUYS TO MAKE UP FOR THE NONSENSICAL STAND THEY TOOK DURING HIS POLITICALLY-MOTIVATED TRIAL IN NPP ERA.

TSATSU WILL FLOOR THESE GUYS TO MAKE UP FOR THE NONSENSICAL STAND THEY TOOK DURING HIS POLITICALLY-MOTIVATED TRIAL IN NPP ERA.
MENSAH 11 years ago

I love evry bit of what you have put forward.

I love evry bit of what you have put forward.
Taamiawu 11 years ago

an anathema to our Constitution.
The new legislature should devote a lot more attention to scrutinzing all future pieces of legislation to ensure they conform to the spirit and letter of the 1992 Constitution which is the su ...
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an anathema to our Constitution.
The new legislature should devote a lot more attention to scrutinzing all future pieces of legislation to ensure they conform to the spirit and letter of the 1992 Constitution which is the supreme law(Bible) of the land! While everybody`s attention was focused on CI 78,we allowed all sorts of. "poison" to seep into our laws.
If haste and dispatch has become the watchword,then why don`t we streamline the whole court process to put an end to all the protracted litigation we are all familiar with?
I believe we should make haste slowly,especialy in election matters.
In this petition, we have seen how one side wants to engage in "subterfuge" to wrestle political power it is not entitled to!
Obinna 11 years ago

I agree that this is a very serious case for the country and the whole bench of the Supreme Court with the Chief Justice should hear and determine this case

I agree that this is a very serious case for the country and the whole bench of the Supreme Court with the Chief Justice should hear and determine this case
PRINCE 11 years ago

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH APAAK.

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH APAAK.
Abbey 11 years ago

I agree totally, especially as the verdict of the Panel will not be subjected to any REVIEW as per the CI74.

I agree totally, especially as the verdict of the Panel will not be subjected to any REVIEW as per the CI74.
KU 11 years ago

This is a well thought out suggestion which I think the chief Justice should consider to save mother Ghana from going to the dogs.

This is a well thought out suggestion which I think the chief Justice should consider to save mother Ghana from going to the dogs.
THOMSON 11 years ago

who are the dogs? YOUR DARFS PARENTS?

who are the dogs? YOUR DARFS PARENTS?
dan 11 years ago

The 'dogs' used in this statement does not refer to people or anybody or any animal. The 'dogs' here is referring to a situation for example 'disaster' 'an unpleasant' or unfortunate situation which will reverse any progress ...
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The 'dogs' used in this statement does not refer to people or anybody or any animal. The 'dogs' here is referring to a situation for example 'disaster' 'an unpleasant' or unfortunate situation which will reverse any progress the country has made.

I can see from your question that you can do with more than jss/shs education; perhaps more accessible education from John Mahama's government
Yaa 11 years ago

Don't say anything about "poodles" either, or there will be an explosion on this forum from some people who will remain nameless.....

Teeee heeeee!!!!

Don't say anything about "poodles" either, or there will be an explosion on this forum from some people who will remain nameless.....

Teeee heeeee!!!!
Chris of Ghana 11 years ago

Excellent proposal

Excellent proposal
Obed Adore 11 years ago

Good suggestion from Clement Apaak.. They should all sit on this very important case. They are not 9 in number though..

Good suggestion from Clement Apaak.. They should all sit on this very important case. They are not 9 in number though..
EVIL DWARF FROM KYEBI 11 years ago

Yes, we want the full complement of the Supreme Court to decide this case. If the Chief Justice plays any tricks with the destiny of Ghana, there will be a very serious problem on our hands to solve. She herself must be on th ...
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Yes, we want the full complement of the Supreme Court to decide this case. If the Chief Justice plays any tricks with the destiny of Ghana, there will be a very serious problem on our hands to solve. She herself must be on the bench for us to see her true colours.
Ross 11 years ago

All or none.....period

All or none.....period
yaw adjei 11 years ago

The intergrity of six members of the panel is questionbale.Ci74 was ignore by them .Basis of this case

The intergrity of six members of the panel is questionbale.Ci74 was ignore by them .Basis of this case
Ike Kumasi 11 years ago

Ofui Ofui

Ofui Ofui
KWAKU KYERETWIE 11 years ago

YES, IT IS THE DUTY NOW FOR THE ASHANTI REGION TO SECEDE FROM GHANA, SINCE THE REST OF GHANA DOESN'T WANT DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVING STANDARDS OF THE POPULATION. AS A RESULT THE YOUTH OF ASHANTI ...
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YES, IT IS THE DUTY NOW FOR THE ASHANTI REGION TO SECEDE FROM GHANA, SINCE THE REST OF GHANA DOESN'T WANT DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVING STANDARDS OF THE POPULATION. AS A RESULT THE YOUTH OF ASHANTI REGION WILL GO FORWARD TO ASK ASANTEHENE OTUMFUO OSEI TUTU II TO CUT OFF THE 1901 UNIFICATION AGREEMENT WITH THE THEN GOLD COAST AND ENJOIN THE REPUBLIC OF THE IVORY COAST FOR ITS SUSTAINABLE PROJECTS IN THE REGION, THAT WILL INCLUDE THE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, INLAND PORT, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, MODERNIZED AGRICULTURAL BASE, FREE SECONDARY SCHOOL EDUCATION, GOOD HEALTH CARE AND OTHER INFRASTRUCTURES THAT CAN BE COVERED BY OUR GOLD MINING AND NATURAL RESOURCES. ASHANTI REGION CANNOT BABY-SIT GHANA NO MORE AND WE NEED TO CUT THE OLD SYSTEM OFF FROM GHANA NOW. ASHANTI REGION NEEDS BETTER RAILWAY LINES TO INTER-CONNECT A COMPLETE NET WORK WITH ALL THE BIG TOWNS AROUND THE REGIONAL CAPITAL KUMASI TO IMPROVE BETTER LIVING, AS SEEN IN THE FAR-EAST SINGAPORE. YES WE NEED ASANTEHENE TO ACT BEFORE THIS GENERATION DIES OUT. KWAKU KYERETWIE KUMASI-KAJETIA DOG CHAIN SHOP.
Nana Bawuah 11 years ago

Asanteman is bigger than Asante region. It includes states in the Eastern region such as Koforidua (New Juaben), in the Volta region such as Worawora, most of the Bono-Ahafo region and many many many other places as well.

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Asanteman is bigger than Asante region. It includes states in the Eastern region such as Koforidua (New Juaben), in the Volta region such as Worawora, most of the Bono-Ahafo region and many many many other places as well.

Besides that, the Asante regional minister only exists on the goodwill of Asanteman. We have been developing without relying on government support and we will continue to do so. Even a small Odikro (not even an Omanhene) can undermine the authority of the central government in Asante.
Peace 11 years ago

Why are some of you guys so selective in your suggestion. Did you forgot how our former President Mr. Kufuor has to dash down from abroad to add two more Judges who supports him to the panel of 9 to ruled in favour of the the ...
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Why are some of you guys so selective in your suggestion. Did you forgot how our former President Mr. Kufuor has to dash down from abroad to add two more Judges who supports him to the panel of 9 to ruled in favour of the the then Government 6 to 5 thereby over turning an earlier ruling of 5 to 4 which was in favour of Mr. Tsikata.
Wilson Addo 11 years ago

In my opinion, NPP's ability to challenge the elections is a sign that Ghana is maturing and democracy is working. NDC should bear with the court proceedings and both parties should accept the court's rulings. I believe both ...
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In my opinion, NPP's ability to challenge the elections is a sign that Ghana is maturing and democracy is working. NDC should bear with the court proceedings and both parties should accept the court's rulings. I believe both parties want what is best for Ghana. In the end, what I envision is that both parties can come together and make Ghana what it was supposed to be when it attained independence, an economic power. Ghana needs selfless leaders and patriotic citizens to become a developed nation. Anything less than that will not work. I am appealing to both Hon. Mahama and Mr. Addo to think about Ghana and not anything else. I hope people of Ghana will allow Mr. Addo a chance to become a president one day. Mark my word, you will say, I told you so. Good luck, Hon. Mahama. I believe you are up to the task ahead of you. Make Ghana and our ancestors proud. This opinion is my own. God bless Ghana.
T T London 11 years ago

I don't think the chief justice needs his suggestions, can he keep quiet for the CJ to do her job.why couldn't he propose how many judges to sit on the NDC joinder case.

I don't think the chief justice needs his suggestions, can he keep quiet for the CJ to do her job.why couldn't he propose how many judges to sit on the NDC joinder case.
Yaa 11 years ago

You think empanelling the full 9 will win the case for you, abi? Atuguba to the rescue? Heh heh!!

You think empanelling the full 9 will win the case for you, abi? Atuguba to the rescue? Heh heh!!
MAHAMAH WOMANIZER 11 years ago

APAAK, GO EAT TABA TO STIMULATE YOU
TO TALK SENSE. THE 9 JDGES ARE CHOSEN TO IT ON THE CASE SHOULD THERE BE AN APPEAL THEN,THE ELEVEN JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT WILL SIT IT. SUPID APAK SHOUL TALK LIKE A SMART LAYER.

APAAK, GO EAT TABA TO STIMULATE YOU
TO TALK SENSE. THE 9 JDGES ARE CHOSEN TO IT ON THE CASE SHOULD THERE BE AN APPEAL THEN,THE ELEVEN JUDGES OF THE SUPREME COURT WILL SIT IT. SUPID APAK SHOUL TALK LIKE A SMART LAYER.
EFO 11 years ago

Apaak is not a Lawyer, but an Archaelogist. He was my mate at Legon and Commonwealth together. He is pro-NDC and we all knew it on Campus.

Apaak is not a Lawyer, but an Archaelogist. He was my mate at Legon and Commonwealth together. He is pro-NDC and we all knew it on Campus.
KAMALRIDEEN IBN FARID BAGONLURI 11 years ago

POLITICAL OBITUARY. As far as I am concerned NANA ADDO is politically dead.Because a dead goat is not scared of the knife,they are going to the supreme court for their burial rites to take place.AS he is fond of saying all DI ...
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POLITICAL OBITUARY. As far as I am concerned NANA ADDO is politically dead.Because a dead goat is not scared of the knife,they are going to the supreme court for their burial rites to take place.AS he is fond of saying all DIE be DIE, Wish him to rest in perfect peace.
OKATAKYIE 11 years ago

when atuguba picked majority SC judges appointed by ndc, you idiot, all thirteen will sit on the case.

when atuguba picked majority SC judges appointed by ndc, you idiot, all thirteen will sit on the case.
Lawrence 11 years ago

I THINK THAT NOW IS THE TIME FOR EVERY GHANAIAN TO SEE THE LAW OF THE LAND or TO SEE THE LOYALTIES OF THE GHANA CONSTITUTION, the supreme court is BELIEVES TO BE, The high justices place of the land, not a political part, wit ...
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I THINK THAT NOW IS THE TIME FOR EVERY GHANAIAN TO SEE THE LAW OF THE LAND or TO SEE THE LOYALTIES OF THE GHANA CONSTITUTION, the supreme court is BELIEVES TO BE, The high justices place of the land, not a political part, with games but LAWS FOR THE LAND AND LIFE FOR INJUSTICE, so it have a very big CONSEQUENCES for the peace and respect for the country today and the next day, so let us all see, if we APPOINTED RIGHT OR NOT, ?
OTCHERE DARKO 11 years ago

You NDC people are very funny !!!!!!

You NDC people are very funny !!!!!!
WILLIAM 11 years ago

They do not need guidance!

They do not need guidance!
KA AKYIRE 11 years ago

THE BEST WAY IS FOR THE CJ TO DISMISS THIS FOOLISH CASE WHICH HAS NO SUBSTANCE

THE BEST WAY IS FOR THE CJ TO DISMISS THIS FOOLISH CASE WHICH HAS NO SUBSTANCE
Yahaya USA 11 years ago

This Apaak is not serious,if all the judges are to sit on one case, what about others cases brought before the supreme court?
This is myopic thinking period!!!

This Apaak is not serious,if all the judges are to sit on one case, what about others cases brought before the supreme court?
This is myopic thinking period!!!
kweku amo 11 years ago

no fears,we all dey ghana.

no fears,we all dey ghana.
Banahene KB 10 years ago

Atuguba is now on the run

Atuguba is now on the run
Banahene KB 10 years ago

ATUGUBA CAN RUN BUT HE CANT HIDE FROM GOD I TELL YOU.

ATUGUBA CAN RUN BUT HE CANT HIDE FROM GOD I TELL YOU.

Let 9 Supreme Court Judges hear NPP's election petition - FGJ proposes

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