Are we in court for justice or peace?

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Nemesis 10 years ago

I'M TIRED OF SEEING AND HEARING THE USELESS COMMENTS AND INSULTS... LET ME CONGRATULATE THE INSULTERS FOR DISGRACING THEIR FAMILIES!!! ALL THE INSULTS ARE COMING RIGHT BACK BACK AT YOU!!!!

I'M TIRED OF SEEING AND HEARING THE USELESS COMMENTS AND INSULTS... LET ME CONGRATULATE THE INSULTERS FOR DISGRACING THEIR FAMILIES!!! ALL THE INSULTS ARE COMING RIGHT BACK BACK AT YOU!!!!
NANA AKUFFO ADDO 10 years ago

....NO AMOUNT OF INSULTING ME WILL LET ME CHANGE FROM MY GAY LIFE.I HAVE COME OUT OF THE CLOSET AND I AM FEELING BETTER NOW THAN BEFORE.

I DON'T CARE ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT ME .I HAVE MY BOYFRIENDS AND THEY ALL LOVE ME ...
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....NO AMOUNT OF INSULTING ME WILL LET ME CHANGE FROM MY GAY LIFE.I HAVE COME OUT OF THE CLOSET AND I AM FEELING BETTER NOW THAN BEFORE.

I DON'T CARE ABOUT WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT ME .I HAVE MY BOYFRIENDS AND THEY ALL LOVE ME.WE GAYS ARE FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHT TO MARRY IN GHANA . NANA AKUFFO ADDO'S COMMENTS ARE FREE AND BALANCED.....
The Patriot 10 years ago

I hope that the Supreme Court Justices will let justice prevail first before peace.

I hope that the Supreme Court Justices will let justice prevail first before peace.
Daniel Kwadwo Bimpeh 10 years ago

Let the world, Ghana suprem court and Ghana scurities hear and understand that, the weapon to stop violent is JUSTICE. Justice is what the world and Ghanaians asking for. NO JUSTICE!!, NO PEACE!! Watch out.

Let the world, Ghana suprem court and Ghana scurities hear and understand that, the weapon to stop violent is JUSTICE. Justice is what the world and Ghanaians asking for. NO JUSTICE!!, NO PEACE!! Watch out.
CHE ANDREW 10 years ago

If it is justice from the jaundiced eyes of the NPP we are prepared for war. If justice as defined by law and the constitution we are prepared for peace. Will all Ghanaians go for justice as defined by law and the constitutio ...
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If it is justice from the jaundiced eyes of the NPP we are prepared for war. If justice as defined by law and the constitution we are prepared for peace. Will all Ghanaians go for justice as defined by law and the constitution and the justices interpret the law and the constitution or we should go for the justice of the NPP?
NANA AKUFFO ADDO 10 years ago

.....EEEI NANA SO YOU DO KIDS TURUMU..HMMMM ASENM BEBA DEBI...I NANA AKUFFO ADDO, A WEE SMOKER AND SERIAL WOMANISER LOVE KIDS TURUMU..I NANA AKUFFO ADDO, A NOTED WEE SMOKER AND SERIAL WOMANISER LOVE NKWADAA TURUMU.
...BEFORE ...
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.....EEEI NANA SO YOU DO KIDS TURUMU..HMMMM ASENM BEBA DEBI...I NANA AKUFFO ADDO, A WEE SMOKER AND SERIAL WOMANISER LOVE KIDS TURUMU..I NANA AKUFFO ADDO, A NOTED WEE SMOKER AND SERIAL WOMANISER LOVE NKWADAA TURUMU.
...BEFORE I DID NOT KNOW THAT TURUMU WAS SWEET AND I FUCK WOMAN BUT NOW I KNOW THAT TURUMU IS DELICIOUS I WILL ONLY FUCK TURUMU. MY FAMILY IN WESTERN REGION KNOW THAT AM A GAY AND THEY ACCEPT ME SO I DONT CARE ABOUT WHAT YOU PEOPLE SAY ABOUT ME......
COM'DE-VA 10 years ago

Very inteligent, dude.

Very inteligent, dude.
Kojo T 10 years ago

He commends Akufo Addo for not turnng to violence. What idiocy? When Mills lost in 2000 and 2004 did he turn to violence? Do you think he did not have supporters? Justice or peace we want BOTH . So little boy just shut up

He commends Akufo Addo for not turnng to violence. What idiocy? When Mills lost in 2000 and 2004 did he turn to violence? Do you think he did not have supporters? Justice or peace we want BOTH . So little boy just shut up
Seidu Akilu - Tamale 10 years ago

stupid fool

stupid fool
Queen 10 years ago

Well done. We need more people like you in Ghana and everything will flow smoothly.

Well done. We need more people like you in Ghana and everything will flow smoothly.
Agyeman 10 years ago

We're not in court neither for peace nor for justice.We're simply in court just for presidential power's sake and because of our ego and the prestige that the presidency brings.Thats why you have all kinds of looneys running ...
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We're not in court neither for peace nor for justice.We're simply in court just for presidential power's sake and because of our ego and the prestige that the presidency brings.Thats why you have all kinds of looneys running for office even when they've got nothing they bring to the table.
CHE ANDREW 10 years ago

If indeed the NPP was for justice they should have contested both the presidential and parliamentary elections. Why have do they think that the EC will not cheat for MPs but for the president only? That is justice defined by ...
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If indeed the NPP was for justice they should have contested both the presidential and parliamentary elections. Why have do they think that the EC will not cheat for MPs but for the president only? That is justice defined by the NPP.
Kwobia ( Toronto ) 10 years ago

It is the content of the pink sheets that has been in contention.All the counsels of the respondents punched holes into the contents of the pink sheets presented by DR Pink Sheets.

It is the content of the pink sheets that has been in contention.All the counsels of the respondents punched holes into the contents of the pink sheets presented by DR Pink Sheets.
razak seini 10 years ago

let it be known that as a ghanaian my vote is sacred and no person's dereliction of duty... be it an ec staff or a hired hand for electoral purposes can annul such a vote....for at least my vote was never tainted with any ill ...
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let it be known that as a ghanaian my vote is sacred and no person's dereliction of duty... be it an ec staff or a hired hand for electoral purposes can annul such a vote....for at least my vote was never tainted with any ill motive and irregularity and so the sins of others in the chain of events can not and should not be visited on me
poozo 10 years ago

whaoo, my friend you are so good , stay blessed.

whaoo, my friend you are so good , stay blessed.
Honestman 10 years ago

Akufo Addo cannot even incite Akyems to go to war let alone Ghana. Shut up as you enjoy your refugee status in a foreign land

Akufo Addo cannot even incite Akyems to go to war let alone Ghana. Shut up as you enjoy your refugee status in a foreign land
HAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA 10 years ago

DYING GROANS OF THE POOR ELEPHANT

DYING GROANS OF THE POOR ELEPHANT
Sarkodie 10 years ago

Is justice only for the petitioner? If you are the first to bring your case before the courts does not mean your case is always right. I don't understand the use of justice in this case. Justice does not mean that the petitio ...
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Is justice only for the petitioner? If you are the first to bring your case before the courts does not mean your case is always right. I don't understand the use of justice in this case. Justice does not mean that the petitioners should win the case at all cost.
CHE ANDREW 10 years ago

Hi Akilu,

You have stated that "Managing peace and justice is a delicate issue". That is absolutely false. Clear definition of "justice" and "peace" and everyone having a common understanding of the meanings of these two w ...
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Hi Akilu,

You have stated that "Managing peace and justice is a delicate issue". That is absolutely false. Clear definition of "justice" and "peace" and everyone having a common understanding of the meanings of these two words is what is often the problem. To the NPP for instance "no justice not peace" and they define justice to mean only when they win the case in court. They forget often that "justice" is defined by the content of the 1992 constitution and the laws in our statute books. For instance do the laws and the constitution provide that no two pink sheets should have same serial numbers? If no why does the NPP think that about a million votes should be annulled simply because pink sheets have same serial numbers? Does the law say that when a Presiding Officer does not sign a pink sheet without giving either a written or an oral reason for doing so the results must be cancelled? If there is no such law why should the nine judges annul results simply because some POs have not signed those pink sheets but have not given either written or oral reason for their actions? See justice must be understood from what is the law and not what is the wish of a group of people. In countries where the laws are either not defined or are violated with impunity peace becomes elusive to them. In countries such as Ghana where the laws are clearly defined there will not be peace if some people try to impose their own definitions of the laws on the rest of the population.
OTU 10 years ago

Akilu got it all wrong. The fact that Akuffo Addo chose the option of going to Court did not really prevent mayhem. Majority of Ghanaians are peace loving people. Many of us would not die for someone to be President. Akilu sh ...
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Akilu got it all wrong. The fact that Akuffo Addo chose the option of going to Court did not really prevent mayhem. Majority of Ghanaians are peace loving people. Many of us would not die for someone to be President. Akilu should be reminded that the fact that the case is in court does not guarantee peace in Ghana. Peace would only be upheld if we all understand that Ghana cannot burn to fulfill the greed of one man becoming President. Mayhem would have only been posted to be erupted after the SC verdict. Akuffo Addo deserves no award and should rather be reprimanded for causing fear and panic and putting the security and peace of this beloved country into risk. There can still be war after the SC verdict.
JOSH 10 years ago

To the NPP for instance "no justice not peace" and they define justice to mean only when they win the case in court. They forget often that "justice" is defined by the content of the 1992 constitution and the laws in our stat ...
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To the NPP for instance "no justice not peace" and they define justice to mean only when they win the case in court. They forget often that "justice" is defined by the content of the 1992 constitution and the laws in our statute books. For instance do the laws and the constitution provide that no two pink sheets should have same serial numbers? If no why does the NPP think that about a million votes should be annulled simply because pink sheets have same serial numbers? Does the law say that when a Presiding Officer does not sign a pink sheet without giving either a written or an oral reason for doing so the results must be cancelled? If there is no such law why should the nine judges annul results simply because some POs have not signed those pink sheets but have not given either written or oral reason for their actions? See justice must be understood from what is the law and not what is the wish of a group of people. In countries where the laws are either not defined or are violated with impunity peace becomes elusive to them. In countries such as Ghana where the laws are clearly defined there will not be peace if some people try to impose their own definitions of the laws on the rest of the population.
Nsiah 10 years ago

Vijih so la vi wagla.

Vijih so la vi wagla.
SUMBRUNGU 10 years ago

Like you. No doubt you're habouring phantasmagoric illusions of your Aligunta Nana Addo becoming president. Why don't you campaign for him to be made King of the Realm of Dwarfs in the NPP and Akyem Abuakwa and spare us this ...
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Like you. No doubt you're habouring phantasmagoric illusions of your Aligunta Nana Addo becoming president. Why don't you campaign for him to be made King of the Realm of Dwarfs in the NPP and Akyem Abuakwa and spare us this crap.
Agyaku 10 years ago

Sir, you are a gentleman and a scholar. You have just renewed my faith in the Ghanian, keep up the good work.

Sir, you are a gentleman and a scholar. You have just renewed my faith in the Ghanian, keep up the good work.
ANTWI BOASIAKO 10 years ago

TRUTH JUSTICE WILL BE IN GHANA WHEN OUR LEADERS STOP TAKING BRIBES AND BE HONEST.
GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.

TRUTH JUSTICE WILL BE IN GHANA WHEN OUR LEADERS STOP TAKING BRIBES AND BE HONEST.
GOD BLESS OUR HOMELAND GHANA.
Paul Amuna 10 years ago

It appears you were following completely different court proceedings or have chosen to draw different conclusions. Did you say "petitioners presented convincing evidence"? What are you studying at the UWE?

It appears you were following completely different court proceedings or have chosen to draw different conclusions. Did you say "petitioners presented convincing evidence"? What are you studying at the UWE?
... 10 years ago

Sayibu I would have taken you seriously if you had not been very partisan with your “voluminous and convincing evidence and “the petitioners were able to submit substantial evidence”.
What is your understanding of con ...
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Sayibu I would have taken you seriously if you had not been very partisan with your “voluminous and convincing evidence and “the petitioners were able to submit substantial evidence”.
What is your understanding of convincing evidence? And was it not the responsibility of the petitioners to prove beyond doubt that the election was rigged?
God is great 10 years ago

What is the evidence? Duplicate serial number? The EC uses serial number to know hat each booklet contain. It has nothing to do with voting. Why should an educated person go to court because of serial number? Is Melcom that u ...
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What is the evidence? Duplicate serial number? The EC uses serial number to know hat each booklet contain. It has nothing to do with voting. Why should an educated person go to court because of serial number? Is Melcom that uses serial number for the receipts.
PLUMBER 10 years ago

What do you mean by voluminous and convincing evidence? What you view as convincing is your own understanding. What do you also maen by justice? Is justice served by annulling 4 million votes? What do you expect these voters ...
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What do you mean by voluminous and convincing evidence? What you view as convincing is your own understanding. What do you also maen by justice? Is justice served by annulling 4 million votes? What do you expect these voters to do? stand by and watch while their fundamental and costitutional rights to register and vote are being taken away through no fault of theirs, but by some officials negligently or deliberately refusing to do their work? What wrong have these 4 million voters done? Did they refuse to prsent themselves for biometrice registration at the time it was being done? Were they responsible for the failure of the machines to work in some cases? Were the results not declared at the polling stations where they voted for both their declared choices for President and parliamentary candidates? What are at all is this the NPP are seeking by saying the game has rules? Yes every game has rules, but if you have difficulty in enforcing these rules to the letter you do not punish any one through no fault of theirs. Was any polling sation officals forced to allow people to vote who were not following these rules? That is the type of situation which can call for annulment. Where even people voted though other means of verification, the constitution allows that. Rules of election do not precede constitutional principles. No one can be deprived of their right to vote through no fault of theirs.
Edem 10 years ago

If NADAA had incited anybody to go on the streets and caused mayhem (which they did tried by the way), he would have been hauled before a court of competent jurisdiction for acts of high treason and insurrection against the r ...
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If NADAA had incited anybody to go on the streets and caused mayhem (which they did tried by the way), he would have been hauled before a court of competent jurisdiction for acts of high treason and insurrection against the republic and suffer the penalty for it. AND HE, Nana DAMN WEEL KNOWS IT!!!
ABDULRAHAMAN WADUD 10 years ago

Mr Addison, counsel for the petitioners from the word "go" was inundated with many accolades of being "master of his own class" and "lawyer par excellence". Now, we can confidently say that all these accolades were nothing bu ...
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Mr Addison, counsel for the petitioners from the word "go" was inundated with many accolades of being "master of his own class" and "lawyer par excellence". Now, we can confidently say that all these accolades were nothing but a mere window dressing and elephantine gimmicks to whitewash his diffidence to perform. And truly, they (NPP) have succeeded in building Ambrose Bierce's Devil's Dictionary definition of "Self-Esteem" - an erroneous self appraisement.MR AKILU SAYIBU, WE NO YOU TO BE A JOKER, THOSE FRICTIOUS STATEMENTS WILL TO MAKE A.K.A NANA THE SUPPOSE PRESIDENT, AND FOR YOU WE NO WHAT YOU WANT , DC, ABEY......... JM DEY BEY `KEKEKEKEKEKEKE

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