Deception is no part of the make-up of a lawyer - Martin Amidu

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Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 years ago

Lawyers are liars and part of the cause of our problems. Many of them are corrupt and make useless noise. Look at the parties and see those who make useless noise because they know some loopholes in the legal system.

Lawyers are liars and part of the cause of our problems. Many of them are corrupt and make useless noise. Look at the parties and see those who make useless noise because they know some loopholes in the legal system.
Vuvuzela 11 years ago

"Many of them are corrupt..."

THE ARE ALL CORRUPT!!!!

So, the question becomes, if those called to the exercise of, to uphold the law, are lies, what are we doing deceiving ourselves about democracy?

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"Many of them are corrupt..."

THE ARE ALL CORRUPT!!!!

So, the question becomes, if those called to the exercise of, to uphold the law, are lies, what are we doing deceiving ourselves about democracy?

Amidu's statements are a confirmation of what we all know; but a country needs LAWS and lawyers to stand on her feet. This explains, in sum, the divergence from our principles and it is very regrettable.
FINAL JUDGE 11 years ago

THAT IS NDC GOVT.

NO EX-GIRLFRIEND, NO POST.

THAT IS NDC GOVT.

NO EX-GIRLFRIEND, NO POST.
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwesi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwesi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, h ...
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When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwesi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwesi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, he had the gut to recommend his fellow journalists to be executed by PNDC. Pratt even recommended Baako to be killed by the regime, thank God Baako was instead touchered violently and severely but his life was spared. This is what Kwesi Pratt can do. Now Pratt is a secret agent to NDC and US Embassy in Ghana. May God forgive Pratt and spare him the untold evils that will come upon him and his generations. The souls of those journalist killed through Pratt's recommendations to PNDC will never forgive Pratt. Now Pratt has the guts to take Diplomatic Passport and smuggled his weak-headed children to work at the Ministries under Mills NDC, may God forgive Pratt and his dependance and spare them of the evils ahead of them...
Nicholas J Bedzo 11 years ago

Mr.Amidu, l wished you are at the helm
of our affairs in Ghana. We are suffering too much trying to make ends
meet. Lawyers helping criminals agaist
the state for a ransome,selfish Lawyers. You may please open a new page i ...
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Mr.Amidu, l wished you are at the helm
of our affairs in Ghana. We are suffering too much trying to make ends
meet. Lawyers helping criminals agaist
the state for a ransome,selfish Lawyers. You may please open a new page in your lives,to do the right thing, as you were told in your graduation. Mr.Amidu,thanks.
Nicholas J Bedzo 11 years ago

A every Lawyer should be well grounded
in Amidu,s statement to save our dear
country. We aregoing down the hills
with a terefic speed to distruction.
Amidu you have seen the light,they have not seen it yet.

A every Lawyer should be well grounded
in Amidu,s statement to save our dear
country. We aregoing down the hills
with a terefic speed to distruction.
Amidu you have seen the light,they have not seen it yet.
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 11 years ago

What about Asiedu-Nketia, he is not a Lawyer only a thief, corrupt, arrogant
and total senseless NDC monkey not even a politician but gutter politician. If not Rawlings who is Asiedu-Nketia?

What about Asiedu-Nketia, he is not a Lawyer only a thief, corrupt, arrogant
and total senseless NDC monkey not even a politician but gutter politician. If not Rawlings who is Asiedu-Nketia?
peace must prevail 11 years ago

And who is Rawlings also? yes I agree with your description of Aseidu-Nketia but please, don't call him a monkey because you speak the same language (at least english).I don't think a dog can understand the language of a monk ...
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And who is Rawlings also? yes I agree with your description of Aseidu-Nketia but please, don't call him a monkey because you speak the same language (at least english).I don't think a dog can understand the language of a monkey.
OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

AUTHOR: MARTIN A.B.K. AMIDU....

It would appear that those in control of the NDC, for the time being, were bent on excluding other bona fide members of the Party who may wish to lay democratic claims to who becomes the ne ...
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AUTHOR: MARTIN A.B.K. AMIDU....

It would appear that those in control of the NDC, for the time being, were bent on excluding other bona fide members of the Party who may wish to lay democratic claims to who becomes the next flag bearer of the Party by excluding them even before the mortal remains of the demised President were interred. It is also symptomatic of how political party elites in Ghana and Africa worm their way into the confidences of persons perceived as likely to ascend to power positions for purposes of eventual personal economic gain at the expense of the generality of the mass of Party members and the Nation which every President swears to serve under the Constitution...
princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

Q: What's the difference between a lawyer and a gigolo?
A: A gigolo only screws one person at a time.

Q: What's the difference between a lawyer and a gigolo?
A: A gigolo only screws one person at a time.
Jane, Baffour. 11 years ago

So Martin , what was you contribution to Ghana during your term of office as the Attorney General?. You mean you did not observe, smell or see the corruption and the deliberate practices by your department, full of legally tr ...
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So Martin , what was you contribution to Ghana during your term of office as the Attorney General?. You mean you did not observe, smell or see the corruption and the deliberate practices by your department, full of legally trained personnel? May be you did not think of probity, accountability and rule of law at that time. Could others point fingers at you for being part of the problem?.
Knowing something is good but you do a bigger service to mankind, society or your community by translating the know how into practice for the benefit of mankind.
Rockson 11 years ago

Some Lawyers are liars and part of the cause of our problems. Many of them are corrupt and make useless noise. Look at the parties and see those who make useless noise because they know some loopholes in the legal system.

Some Lawyers are liars and part of the cause of our problems. Many of them are corrupt and make useless noise. Look at the parties and see those who make useless noise because they know some loopholes in the legal system.
Napson Aklaku 11 years ago

Even the Old and retired and tired ones like Kpegah are doing stomach politics

Even the Old and retired and tired ones like Kpegah are doing stomach politics
Nana 11 years ago

There were no lawyers from Northern Ghana until after independence. The question is, why is this so? go read a little about the history of education in Ghana/Gold Coast

There were no lawyers from Northern Ghana until after independence. The question is, why is this so? go read a little about the history of education in Ghana/Gold Coast
Akos 11 years ago

HOW MANY LAWYERS ARE CLEAN?

HOW MANY LAWYERS ARE CLEAN?
Kankam 11 years ago

And so what?When Mensah-Saaba and co were on the Roll of lawyers there was no Ashanti man on the roll as lawyer.

And so what?When Mensah-Saaba and co were on the Roll of lawyers there was no Ashanti man on the roll as lawyer.
Mina 11 years ago

And so what? Atta Mills was a lawyer what good did Ghana gain, he became the judgement debt president.Fa wo asem firi ho.

And so what? Atta Mills was a lawyer what good did Ghana gain, he became the judgement debt president.Fa wo asem firi ho.
SAAD 11 years ago

BRILIANT MARTIN KEEP THE GOOD WORK YOU ARE DOING FOR MOTHER/FATHER GHANA

BRILIANT MARTIN KEEP THE GOOD WORK YOU ARE DOING FOR MOTHER/FATHER GHANA
Kondendiara Kakraba 11 years ago

That we had 11 of Amidus. One as governor for each of the ten regions and one for President. Ghana would have been better off.

That we had 11 of Amidus. One as governor for each of the ten regions and one for President. Ghana would have been better off.
Another African Patriot 11 years ago

It is my wish that these young lawyers will learn from your example.

It is my wish that these young lawyers will learn from your example.
Taylor Takoradi 11 years ago

Too many lawyers have been stealing from the country for years.

Too many lawyers have been stealing from the country for years.
Kay-Dee -Boston Mass 11 years ago

Brilliant martin more grease to your elbows.keep doing what you can for ghana.

Brilliant martin more grease to your elbows.keep doing what you can for ghana.
Mina 11 years ago

Martin; we love you and Ghana love's you best keep up the good works you have for your motherland.May the good Lord bless you and your household.Thank you so much.

Martin; we love you and Ghana love's you best keep up the good works you have for your motherland.May the good Lord bless you and your household.Thank you so much.
Kwasi Miezah, Western Region 11 years ago

Well done Mr. Amidu. I wish you had challenged all previous gov'ts (including and Rawlings and Kuffour) when they were in power. All the same we appreciate your contribution towards the exposure of corruption within the gov' ...
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Well done Mr. Amidu. I wish you had challenged all previous gov'ts (including and Rawlings and Kuffour) when they were in power. All the same we appreciate your contribution towards the exposure of corruption within the gov't. Bravo, we need more patriotic men and women like you.
KOFI DAMESI. 11 years ago

YES AMIDU IS JUST A PRUDENT LAWYER LIKE THE LATE VICTOR OWUSU, BUT HE CHOE A WRONG POLITICAL PARTY TO PUT HIS IDEOLOGY ACROSS AND THAT HIS ONLY MINUS SIGN IN POLITICS. KOFI DAMESI SOKOBAN -KUNASI CARPENTRY SHOP.

YES AMIDU IS JUST A PRUDENT LAWYER LIKE THE LATE VICTOR OWUSU, BUT HE CHOE A WRONG POLITICAL PARTY TO PUT HIS IDEOLOGY ACROSS AND THAT HIS ONLY MINUS SIGN IN POLITICS. KOFI DAMESI SOKOBAN -KUNASI CARPENTRY SHOP.
Abu Ben Adam 11 years ago

Martin, you have spoken very very well keep it up no fears.

Martin, you have spoken very very well keep it up no fears.
Pelicles 11 years ago

I do not know this man personally but I think he is an excellent asset to Ghana. If we have twenty of his likes, I think we can move on better.

I do not know this man personally but I think he is an excellent asset to Ghana. If we have twenty of his likes, I think we can move on better.
princewilly@ymail.com 11 years ago

LAWYER JOKES FROM BUTUMAJABO

1] How many lawyers does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: Three, One to climb the ladder. One to shake it. And one to sue the ladder company.
2]Q: What's the difference between a lawyer a ...
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LAWYER JOKES FROM BUTUMAJABO

1] How many lawyers does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A: Three, One to climb the ladder. One to shake it. And one to sue the ladder company.
2]Q: What's the difference between a lawyer and a leech?
A: After you die, a leech stops sucking your blood.
3]Q: What' the difference between a lawyer and a boxing referee?
A: A boxing referee doesn't get paid more for a longer fight.
4]Q: What do Ghana Velvet Monkey and decent lawyers have in common?
A: They're both extinct.
5]Q: What's the difference between a lawyer and a liar?
A: The pronunciation.
6]Q: What does a lawyer get when you give him Viagra?
A: Taller
7]Q: What do you throw to a drowning lawyer?
A: His partners.
8]Q: What's the difference between a lawyer and a prostitute?
A: A prostitute will stop screwing you when you're dead.
9]Q: What's the difference between a mosquito and a lawyer?
A: One is a blood-sucking parasite, the other is an insect
Q: Why does the law society prohibit sex between lawyers and their clients?
A: To prevent clients from being billed twice for essentially the same service.
loiloil 11 years ago

amidu!!@!

amidu!!@!
Komla 11 years ago

Thank you, Martin. I admire your courage and belief in honesty, social equity/justice and good governance.

It is sad you are in this part of the world where people exhibit so much indifference to what happens to the socio ...
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Thank you, Martin. I admire your courage and belief in honesty, social equity/justice and good governance.

It is sad you are in this part of the world where people exhibit so much indifference to what happens to the socio-political fabric of the country, even if it is being wrecked by a few privileged, greedy and self-seeking individuals, who unfortunately occupy positions of authority and power.

Again, in a country where the average voter does not understand the value of his/her francchise and therefore gets bribed and deceived/tricked to vote for nothing, we cannot have hope in the future verdict for constitutionalism and democracy in Ghana.

God Bless you, Honorable Martin Amidu and may you continue to give us good counsel/inspiration and be the lone voice of conscience and truth in this country. I am confident you are gradually winning souls.
nii 11 years ago

Use qualified technocrats instead.
these theiving lawters go into politics for the money.

Use qualified technocrats instead.
these theiving lawters go into politics for the money.
ALHAJI MORO 11 years ago

These are those we need in Ghana to make the country a true state . MR AMIDU YOU REALLY STAND BY THE MEANING OF MARTIN .THEY ARE TRUTHFUL STRAIGHT FORWARD UNYIELDING AND ALWAYS STAND BY THE TRUTH .MASTER GHANA IS PROUD OF YOU ...
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These are those we need in Ghana to make the country a true state . MR AMIDU YOU REALLY STAND BY THE MEANING OF MARTIN .THEY ARE TRUTHFUL STRAIGHT FORWARD UNYIELDING AND ALWAYS STAND BY THE TRUTH .MASTER GHANA IS PROUD OF YOU .WISHING YOU LONG LIFE .
FIREO 11 years ago

you dey oooo Amidu

you dey oooo Amidu
TOM ASAAM 11 years ago

MARTIN,YOU HAVE PROVIDED FOOD FOR THOUGHT FOR THESE YOUNG ONES.
INTEGRITY IS WORTH MORE THAN ILL-GOTTEN WEALTH.
I REALLY FEEL PROUD THAT OUR YEARS IN THE VANDAL CITY PRODUCED A FEARLESS FIGHTER OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION. KEE ...
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MARTIN,YOU HAVE PROVIDED FOOD FOR THOUGHT FOR THESE YOUNG ONES.
INTEGRITY IS WORTH MORE THAN ILL-GOTTEN WEALTH.
I REALLY FEEL PROUD THAT OUR YEARS IN THE VANDAL CITY PRODUCED A FEARLESS FIGHTER OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION. KEEP IT UP.
Mehunu meka nti 11 years ago

Is 'moaning' about has assumed epic proportions,and I believe only the second coming of the Son of God will change the situation for the better!
Look.all the societal ills that Amidu has outlined were frowned upon by our Eld ...
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Is 'moaning' about has assumed epic proportions,and I believe only the second coming of the Son of God will change the situation for the better!
Look.all the societal ills that Amidu has outlined were frowned upon by our Elders of years gone by.
The personal attributes of honesty,sincerity, call to duty,and service to the community and the nation at large, were the basic requirement for membership of society!You did not necessarily have to be a lawyer to adhere to these ideals which enabled our societies to function. There was unconditional compliance for value system as well as total for establised authority.
To these charges that Amidu was addressing,all these 'pious' words and exhortations, can best be described as mere music to the ears.
Unless some sort of 'Jihad' is unleashed on this this country,this new crop of lawyers will do worse things than their predecessors did.
Btw, how many in this graduating class gained entry,and have progressed through the Ghana Law School solely on merit?
Abaane Robert 11 years ago

Anytime I see Martin write or deliver a speech on any sphere of life, I never miss to read it and I have never regretted it. This particular piece is by all standards a brilliant one. God bless you for being the conscience of ...
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Anytime I see Martin write or deliver a speech on any sphere of life, I never miss to read it and I have never regretted it. This particular piece is by all standards a brilliant one. God bless you for being the conscience of a consnienceless society. Brilliant piece indeed!
insight to the bone 11 years ago

Center to all this corruption now is the ewe tribalism that has a stranglehold on the ndc and now most of the state agencies that are to combat this menace. yes corruption exists in all countries but ours has become more noto ...
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Center to all this corruption now is the ewe tribalism that has a stranglehold on the ndc and now most of the state agencies that are to combat this menace. yes corruption exists in all countries but ours has become more notorious than the nigerian , during kuffuor's time it was know he and his cronies would try and secure a 0.5 to 5% commission now ndc is known for not less than 20% going up all the way to 200 300 or even 500% . loans achieve even parliamentary approval are withdrawn as business wise it just doesnt make sense. the civil service especial ministry of finance has turned into a money grabbing arm twisting mafia that up to 3 years ago would frustrate any endeavor undertook en if one would not pay , in short the process would move at a snails pace . the last couple of years if you dont pay your files and docs would go missing or you would eventually be accused of defrauding the state or some other fabricated heinous crime and end up with the bni , police or some other agency of repression fighting for your life. in short would take by force from you what you did not willingly give.Some now advocate for JJ methods of dealing with this system of doom, but rawlings style of governance can never come back as the revolution propaganda and media hype was nothing but a sophisticated cover and camouflage of the ewe persecution of the Akans mainly the ashantis as by the end of the Acheampong era most govt institutions and factories were being managed by Ashantis, today most are in the hands of northerners , Gas and ewes so to clean up the babies and fruits of the revolution with another is impossible , the only solution is now a civil war . now tribalistically speaking without being accused again of chauvinism or Akan nationalism we have a situation whereby this alliance of the ewes , part of the gas and northerners , that is less than 15 % of the population by varios means of election engineering , rigging divide and rule now are looting as quickly as they can all the wealth of the nation as they know this can not last forever . unfortunately when they are done we shall be left with a war and no future for our children due to our own laziness to see the truth for what it really is . here is a govt so busy with their cover up for the SADA that not a single minister or leader to come out this Easter with a message of hope as their hearts are filled with so much evil and hate . yes this govt will leave one day for sure despised and hated by the people , never to come back again.
Derryl Laar 11 years ago

People who got so close to martin amidu will tell u that he is a MAD MAN. Stop giving him space to continue with his vituperations

People who got so close to martin amidu will tell u that he is a MAD MAN. Stop giving him space to continue with his vituperations
ACCRA IS STINKY CITY 11 years ago

THESE LIE LIE MEN AND LIE LIE BOYS ARE COMING TO CORRUPT OUR COUNTRY THE MORE BECAUSE OF THEIR GREED AND LOVE TO GET-RICH-QUICK THROUGH DUBIOUS MEANS.

NEVER TRUST A LAWYER.

THESE LIE LIE MEN AND LIE LIE BOYS ARE COMING TO CORRUPT OUR COUNTRY THE MORE BECAUSE OF THEIR GREED AND LOVE TO GET-RICH-QUICK THROUGH DUBIOUS MEANS.

NEVER TRUST A LAWYER.
Osei Yao 11 years ago

IS AMIDU KIDDING? DECEPTION HAS BEEN THE STOCK-IN-TRADE OF LAWYERS FROM TIME IMMEMORIAL. IN GHANA IT IS THE ONLY WAY LAWYERS PRACTISE LAW! PREACH THIS TO THE BIRDS.

IS AMIDU KIDDING? DECEPTION HAS BEEN THE STOCK-IN-TRADE OF LAWYERS FROM TIME IMMEMORIAL. IN GHANA IT IS THE ONLY WAY LAWYERS PRACTISE LAW! PREACH THIS TO THE BIRDS.
AKONFEM PREZ 11 years ago

MR AMIDU YOU ARE TOO GOOD,GOD LESS U,PLEZ GET BACK GHANA MONEY FROM WOYOME FOR GHANIANS,HELP THE NATION

MR AMIDU YOU ARE TOO GOOD,GOD LESS U,PLEZ GET BACK GHANA MONEY FROM WOYOME FOR GHANIANS,HELP THE NATION
Wiseman 11 years ago

Someone like Amidu should run for Public Office-"President ' of Ghana if he is actually sincere. Most Ghanaians are corrupt including Rawlings who came to power penniless,and now damn Rich yet talk about others being corrupt.

Someone like Amidu should run for Public Office-"President ' of Ghana if he is actually sincere. Most Ghanaians are corrupt including Rawlings who came to power penniless,and now damn Rich yet talk about others being corrupt.
kwame 11 years ago

A brilliant speech. It is a serious indictment on the lawyers who live off the political offices they holding. CHANGE.

A brilliant speech. It is a serious indictment on the lawyers who live off the political offices they holding. CHANGE.
WHO WILL SAVE US? 11 years ago

Getfund sponsored students are pleading on every Ghanaian to add his or her voice to their plea on the GETFund and the Ghana Government to send SOS. Please, inform our president for us.

Getfund sponsored students are pleading on every Ghanaian to add his or her voice to their plea on the GETFund and the Ghana Government to send SOS. Please, inform our president for us.
Jorotara 11 years ago

You mean you don't know prominent Ewe lawyers.

You mean you don't know prominent Ewe lawyers.
Igp 11 years ago

Mahama and NDC have fallen through the cracks because they have been engulfed in corruption. June 4th means nothing to latter-day NDC followers. The party has been hijacked by outsiders.

Mahama and NDC have fallen through the cracks because they have been engulfed in corruption. June 4th means nothing to latter-day NDC followers. The party has been hijacked by outsiders.

Deception is no part of the make-up of a lawyer - Martin Amidu

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