Atuguba yells at Sir John: Who instructed you to come here!

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npp boi 10 years ago

what shows that sir jonh is powerless atubiga was only expressing his ignorance

what shows that sir jonh is powerless atubiga was only expressing his ignorance
Esi 10 years ago

My friend. Don't show ignorance. In court, Si John has no power! Period! That's why his attorney was pleading of leniency.

My friend. Don't show ignorance. In court, Si John has no power! Period! That's why his attorney was pleading of leniency.
**JUDGE 10 years ago

GHANA SO BROKE NOW? NEEDS MONEY?

ARE THEY BROKE SO MUCH THEY NEED MONEY FROM THE OPPOSITION PARTY TO FUND THE MESS THE NDC GOVT HAS CREATED IN THE COUNTRY'S PURSE?

THIS IS VERY SERIOUS.

JDM IS NOW BEING BAILED OUT? ...
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GHANA SO BROKE NOW? NEEDS MONEY?

ARE THEY BROKE SO MUCH THEY NEED MONEY FROM THE OPPOSITION PARTY TO FUND THE MESS THE NDC GOVT HAS CREATED IN THE COUNTRY'S PURSE?

THIS IS VERY SERIOUS.

JDM IS NOW BEING BAILED OUT? OH AFRICA?

IS THIS MONEY GOING TO BE GIVEN TO GYEDA AND WOYOME AGAIN?
Agbee 10 years ago

That is how far your level of reasoning can take you. Advise Sir John to take Atuguba to court for finding he Sir John because it is unconstitutional for courts to find offenders. EDUCATED ILLITERATE.

That is how far your level of reasoning can take you. Advise Sir John to take Atuguba to court for finding he Sir John because it is unconstitutional for courts to find offenders. EDUCATED ILLITERATE.
True True 10 years ago

I have favour for the NPP but its general secretary, Sir John is a disgrace to the party. He shd have been stopped in his senseless talks long ago. He has learnt his lesson the bitter way

I have favour for the NPP but its general secretary, Sir John is a disgrace to the party. He shd have been stopped in his senseless talks long ago. He has learnt his lesson the bitter way
FLORM 10 years ago

If judges operate within the law and dispense justice without favour, no one will attack them. Atguba should learn to be fair to prevent being attacked

If judges operate within the law and dispense justice without favour, no one will attack them. Atguba should learn to be fair to prevent being attacked
CASTLE BOY 10 years ago

Atguba should learn to be fair to prevent being attacked.The so called power he said he has is given to him by GOD and it can be easyly talen away from him.

Atguba should learn to be fair to prevent being attacked.The so called power he said he has is given to him by GOD and it can be easyly talen away from him.
OLD SOLDIER 10 years ago

Author:-Hon. Martin A.B.K. Amidu.

...The Government exercised the latter option when we disagreed over the judgment debt and other Gargantuan crimes. The Government, and my colleague Ministers at the time know that there w ...
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Author:-Hon. Martin A.B.K. Amidu.

...The Government exercised the latter option when we disagreed over the judgment debt and other Gargantuan crimes. The Government, and my colleague Ministers at the time know that there was no provision for dismissal under my contract of employment as a Minister or that of any Minster.

I reserve the right as a citizen of Ghana to protect and defend my honour and integrity should this civilized challenge for the truth be ignored.

This is not the price I should be made to pay by the Government of Ghana for defending the Constitution of Ghana in the Waterville and Isofoton unconstitutional payments declared by the Supreme Court.
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

This will serve them to behave well in
society,good work.

This will serve them to behave well in
society,good work.
Koforidua Flowers (fr) 10 years ago

The calculated speed in which Supreme Court of Ghana is moving to retrieve about seven thousand (7000)gh cedis from Sir John and Adorye should be applied to retrive monies from the Martin Amidu's won cases of judgement debt.S ...
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The calculated speed in which Supreme Court of Ghana is moving to retrieve about seven thousand (7000)gh cedis from Sir John and Adorye should be applied to retrive monies from the Martin Amidu's won cases of judgement debt.Sir John and Hopeson has made their contribution therefore, we entreat the AG to follow up won lost monies.Ghana indeed need fresh meat to cover the dry bones.

OBURONIBA FITAFITA 10 years ago

I agree - Ken Kuranchie and his buddy could have paid some needed cash to the state insted of spending time doing nothing in jail but eating and enjoying state facilities, all for free.
I wish they can get more of this conte ...
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I agree - Ken Kuranchie and his buddy could have paid some needed cash to the state insted of spending time doing nothing in jail but eating and enjoying state facilities, all for free.
I wish they can get more of this contempt thing going to rake in more cash for the state. The corrupt politicians and public servants have depleted the coffers to abysimal. We need more... comeonn Asiedu and co lets bite the bullet ! Face the tribunal to give unto Caesar his dues. My hat is lifted for Justice Atuguba. What a great job !
insight to the bone 10 years ago

it is obvious things are deteriorating faster than we had expected. when the law is used the abuse the right of opinion and freedom of speech it proves we are now in an authoritarian state ruled by bugga bugga politicians , b ...
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it is obvious things are deteriorating faster than we had expected. when the law is used the abuse the right of opinion and freedom of speech it proves we are now in an authoritarian state ruled by bugga bugga politicians , buga buga idiot judges , buga buga security forces and buga buga civil servants of the pepeni and ayigbe nkwaseafuo gay perverse no morality persuasion . we are now entering the pre war era whereby they seek to jail and break the spirit of every Akan who dares speak up under the guise of contempt of court . we shall have our war and sweet sweet vengeance soon . it is time to punish these arrogant ndc buga buga fools. first they deny us our development will rawlings , then kill our man of hope mills and now steal the elections , this evil will never stop until we burn them all on the bonfire
BONSO 10 years ago

The latest sensation to hit the Ghana politico-judiciary scene are these ATUGUBAS. With the younger one just promoted from Secretary of the Constitutional Review Committee to the Executive Secretary to the Executive Presiden ...
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The latest sensation to hit the Ghana politico-judiciary scene are these ATUGUBAS. With the younger one just promoted from Secretary of the Constitutional Review Committee to the Executive Secretary to the Executive President of Ghana, and the older one pontificatuing as untouchable Lord Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, it's just fair to find out where these Atugubas come from. Some say they are Ewes-Anlos but most say the name Akongboro in the Middle name of the younger fledgling legal purists proves they are from somewhere in the vast Northern peninsular...but is he a Gonja, Walewale, Frafra, diagarti or from Sandema if not a wulensi or a tampolensi man? Are the Atugubas Nanumba or Dagombas or from dog eating Dagarba?

Lord have mercy on us!

The Atugubas are now the flavour of the month: The Elder or Senior no- nonsense Supremo says he does not know Sir John but was pictured sitting with NDC's General Mosquito in an open ceremony...In the past, where proper Judges knew decorum and respect, it wont ever happen that a supreme court will sit among party functionaries...but these Atugubas are now the law itself and know one Party general Secretary but not the other Party general Secretary...Wonders! That children of these Northerners can rise up to be so arrogant and self conceited wielding such arbitrary powers of justice in modern Ghana...hmmm

Therefore I ask: Where do the Atugubas come from? Please let me know!
David 10 years ago

BONSO, you are the like the sir Johns who the Country Ghana belongs to you. Foolish Bonsu

BONSO, you are the like the sir Johns who the Country Ghana belongs to you. Foolish Bonsu
Leslie Bintou 10 years ago

We know your name is not David. You are very UNCIVILIZED,a SCUM BAG,a SCOUNDREL and I believe you have serious halitosis!

We know your name is not David. You are very UNCIVILIZED,a SCUM BAG,a SCOUNDREL and I believe you have serious halitosis!
nubian 10 years ago

the atugubas come from space he he he he

the atugubas come from space he he he he
Bonso 10 years ago

I really wish to know where Atuguba comes from? Is he a Northerner or Anloga, or both? I want to know the source of his bias and favouritism? How can he sit on a public platform with Asiedu Nketia but does not know Sir Joh ...
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I really wish to know where Atuguba comes from? Is he a Northerner or Anloga, or both? I want to know the source of his bias and favouritism? How can he sit on a public platform with Asiedu Nketia but does not know Sir John? Is Atuguba so polarised?

If words could cause a civil war why did all the foul, profane, idiotic, infantile, terroristic, malicious and inflammatory words of Rawlings did not cause a war in Ghana but Sir John calling him a Voodoo Judge cause any disaffection?
insight to the bone 10 years ago

he is a toilet carrying pepeni kwasea idiot so his motives and bias is very clear . dont worry we will punish him soon

he is a toilet carrying pepeni kwasea idiot so his motives and bias is very clear . dont worry we will punish him soon
Yaw Amofa 10 years ago

YOUR GAY FATHER BORE THEM.

YOUR GAY FATHER BORE THEM.
Wisdom Kwame 10 years ago

if you stop talking as if you we're raised on the street you can also be promoted to similar position. The tribal politics people like you continue to play will take you and your party no where, and you will continue to win v ...
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if you stop talking as if you we're raised on the street you can also be promoted to similar position. The tribal politics people like you continue to play will take you and your party no where, and you will continue to win votes in only two out of ten regions. God will have no mercy on people like you who do not realise that in Christ all of us have become one people, whether Jew or gentile. Shut up or go and hang! Atuguba makes more sense than you.

Ekuoba Kofi Gyambibi 10 years ago

HEY BUGA BUGA JUNKIE GET SOME SLEEPING PILS AND TAKE A NAP OK!.
UNFORTUNATELY YOU HAVE REACHED A POINT OF NO RETURN IN YOUR DRUG WASTED LIFE. HOWEVER I WISH YOU COULD HAVE SOME COKE TO KEEP YOU CALM. HMMM WAIT FOR NANA, BUT ...
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HEY BUGA BUGA JUNKIE GET SOME SLEEPING PILS AND TAKE A NAP OK!.
UNFORTUNATELY YOU HAVE REACHED A POINT OF NO RETURN IN YOUR DRUG WASTED LIFE. HOWEVER I WISH YOU COULD HAVE SOME COKE TO KEEP YOU CALM. HMMM WAIT FOR NANA, BUT WATCH OUT AT THE BACK DOOR, CAUSE HE WILL GATE CRUSH OVER THERE A WELL.
Kwame 10 years ago

Sir John has been let off the hook as a warning to NPP thugs who might want to act stupidly after the substantive case has been ruled. They can now laugh, but so will NDC members also do after the final ruling.

Sir John has been let off the hook as a warning to NPP thugs who might want to act stupidly after the substantive case has been ruled. They can now laugh, but so will NDC members also do after the final ruling.
Ekuoba Kofi Gyambibi 10 years ago

OH SCREW YOU NPP BOI. WHY WERE YOUR NPP FOOLSOLDIERS KEEPING VIGIL? TOO KNOWN PARTY WITH A TOO KNOWN CANDIDATE. IN FACT HOW CAN YOU WIN THE PRESIDENCY WITH SUCH A MORON?

OH SCREW YOU NPP BOI. WHY WERE YOUR NPP FOOLSOLDIERS KEEPING VIGIL? TOO KNOWN PARTY WITH A TOO KNOWN CANDIDATE. IN FACT HOW CAN YOU WIN THE PRESIDENCY WITH SUCH A MORON?
ILLITERATE SARPONG 10 years ago

I think his name should now be SICK-JOHN when he Looked like a sick person in the SC.

But anyway, I hope this will change him and would try next time not to communicate like Kookoase Village dweller.

I think his name should now be SICK-JOHN when he Looked like a sick person in the SC.

But anyway, I hope this will change him and would try next time not to communicate like Kookoase Village dweller.
Nana Ansah 10 years ago

The way and manner Justice Atuguba dressed lil John meets my approval. Damn! Justice Atuguba reduced the loud mouth johnny come lately to a silent cemetry ground. This bushman by name of lil John should be mindful of his P' ...
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The way and manner Justice Atuguba dressed lil John meets my approval. Damn! Justice Atuguba reduced the loud mouth johnny come lately to a silent cemetry ground. This bushman by name of lil John should be mindful of his P's and Q's. Mind you, politicians who are lawmakers are not above the laws of Maame/Daavi Ghana. We cannot afford to set aside one law for the big sharks and another for the sardines.

Justice Atuguba don't go easy on this arrogant idiot. The best birthday gift for this hollow head is to let wallow in lice ridden jail for awhile. Ghana will do better without such knuckleheads. Long live Maame/Daavi Ghana in Freedom and Justice.
ILLITERATE SARPONG 10 years ago

Well Said Nana Ansah. Sick-John will now move away from Kookoase to a civilized world.

Well Said Nana Ansah. Sick-John will now move away from Kookoase to a civilized world.
KOOKZI 10 years ago

THIS GUYS IS SO KOKOASE=LIKE THAT SOMETIMES YOU WONDER WHAT GOT THE ADHERENTS OF THIS GREAT DANWQUAH PARTY TO PICK HIM FOR THEIR G.S. MAYBE IS AN INDICATION OF HOW LOW NPP HAS SUNK AS A PARTY, GENERALLY

THIS GUYS IS SO KOKOASE=LIKE THAT SOMETIMES YOU WONDER WHAT GOT THE ADHERENTS OF THIS GREAT DANWQUAH PARTY TO PICK HIM FOR THEIR G.S. MAYBE IS AN INDICATION OF HOW LOW NPP HAS SUNK AS A PARTY, GENERALLY
KOOKZI 10 years ago

THIS GUYS IS SO KOKOASE=LIKE THAT SOMETIMES YOU WONDER WHAT GOT THE ADHERENTS OF THIS GREAT DANWQUAH PARTY TO PICK HIM FOR THEIR G.S. MAYBE IS AN INDICATION OF HOW LOW NPP HAS SUNK AS A PARTY, GENERALLY
LISTENING TO HIM SPE ...
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THIS GUYS IS SO KOKOASE=LIKE THAT SOMETIMES YOU WONDER WHAT GOT THE ADHERENTS OF THIS GREAT DANWQUAH PARTY TO PICK HIM FOR THEIR G.S. MAYBE IS AN INDICATION OF HOW LOW NPP HAS SUNK AS A PARTY, GENERALLY
LISTENING TO HIM SPEAK MAKES YOU WANT TO JUMP OUT OF YOUR HIDE
vilage boy 10 years ago

sir john KOKOASE KURASENI

sir john KOKOASE KURASENI
Bomfaboy 10 years ago

Well spoken Justice Atubuga. We want to take you at your words and hold politicians and political appointees accountable. The only way to do that that is to strictly apply the laws of the land without fear or favor. When that ...
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Well spoken Justice Atubuga. We want to take you at your words and hold politicians and political appointees accountable. The only way to do that that is to strictly apply the laws of the land without fear or favor. When that is done you words will then take root and you would have cleared the misconceptions about you and the court system. We wait to see.
william 10 years ago

'SIR JOHN' SAVE NPP, ONE OF OUR LEADING PARTIES, AND RETIRE FROM PARTY LEADERSHIP BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. I FEEL HIGHLY OFFENDED THAT THEY DESCRIBE YOU AS A SENIOR LAWYER AND A LEADER OF A LEADING GHANAIAN POLITICAL PARTY! GOO ...
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'SIR JOHN' SAVE NPP, ONE OF OUR LEADING PARTIES, AND RETIRE FROM PARTY LEADERSHIP BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE. I FEEL HIGHLY OFFENDED THAT THEY DESCRIBE YOU AS A SENIOR LAWYER AND A LEADER OF A LEADING GHANAIAN POLITICAL PARTY! GOODNESSS ME!
Johnson Adjei 10 years ago

This stupid general secretary has been reduced to nothing. when Justice Atubuga asked him show or demonstrate the source of his power, he was mute this shows NPP party is dead for good, the Judge said demonstrate the source o ...
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This stupid general secretary has been reduced to nothing. when Justice Atubuga asked him show or demonstrate the source of his power, he was mute this shows NPP party is dead for good, the Judge said demonstrate the source of your power he should have said something, but stood there like an ant hill. Moron sick John, you see man pass man. Go eat your fufu with grasscuter shit.
Nicholas J Bedzo 10 years ago

Hey,William Atuguba,handle them with
iron hsnd and diciplin them,that will
wake them up from their slumbers.

Hey,William Atuguba,handle them with
iron hsnd and diciplin them,that will
wake them up from their slumbers.
KWAME A. 10 years ago

Sick children like you put this country to shame. Are sick or stupid? People like you are Just like Sir John. The man was just trying to help the peace in Ghana. Your Sir John is a disgrace to lawyers around the world, and ...
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Sick children like you put this country to shame. Are sick or stupid? People like you are Just like Sir John. The man was just trying to help the peace in Ghana. Your Sir John is a disgrace to lawyers around the world, and to Ghana.
Ka Na Wu 10 years ago

We do not need an angry justice on our bench. Shame Pepeni Atuguba!!!!!!!!!!!!

We do not need an angry justice on our bench. Shame Pepeni Atuguba!!!!!!!!!!!!
kk 10 years ago

Sir John still remain great

Sir John still remain great
Esi 10 years ago

It is really about time for Ghana to have sanity without politicking everything. The judiciary should remain steadfast and clamp on this nonsense.

It is really about time for Ghana to have sanity without politicking everything. The judiciary should remain steadfast and clamp on this nonsense.
keen observer 10 years ago

I wish Supreme court justices rule everytime.

I wish Supreme court justices rule everytime.
Son of Ghana 10 years ago

I am an npp supporter because Ndc are incompetent and theives. But the Supreme Court should always show where the power lies. Long live the SC

I am an npp supporter because Ndc are incompetent and theives. But the Supreme Court should always show where the power lies. Long live the SC
Mama Tula 10 years ago

Congrats, the Chairman of the Supreme Court and the eight Justices. Finally we hope that through the powers invested their Lordships, the law will clamp down on lawlessness in this country. As you rightly said, Justice Atugub ...
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Congrats, the Chairman of the Supreme Court and the eight Justices. Finally we hope that through the powers invested their Lordships, the law will clamp down on lawlessness in this country. As you rightly said, Justice Atuguba, few unknown before politicians who have wielded power unto themselves and think no one can touch them so they can cause havoc in the country will now behave as human beings. Bravo.
Ka Na Wu 10 years ago

In a civilized country Supreme Court Justices to court because of hatred. Now Atuguba is an arresting police, officer, a prosecutor, a judge and a juror because of hatred. In a civilized country a citizen could have sued Sir ...
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In a civilized country Supreme Court Justices to court because of hatred. Now Atuguba is an arresting police, officer, a prosecutor, a judge and a juror because of hatred. In a civilized country a citizen could have sued Sir John in a lower court making the Supreme Court the final arbiter. If all Supreme Courts behave like Atuguba Supreme Court, then a citizens in America will be jailed including Obama for criticising the Supreme Court or a Justice.
DKB 10 years ago

Personally i think these are some of the benefits of the election petition which we should be grateful for. The petition is turning out to be a blessing in disguise for the ordinary Ghanaian. As much as people had different o ...
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Personally i think these are some of the benefits of the election petition which we should be grateful for. The petition is turning out to be a blessing in disguise for the ordinary Ghanaian. As much as people had different opinions on this petititon, i think it has brought some level of decency into our politics through the judges action to check unguarded statements for political hotheads, even Asiedu Nkatia has been off the rader lately, but knuckle head Sir John kept on till he's now met his masters. Hopefully the spewing of nonsense on radio stations will gradually come to a halt which would be good for Ghana. The atmosphere was getting to heated up. Whether we like it or not, Nana Addo has helped elighten many Ghanaians through this election petition. I just hope this experience truly turns out to be a blessing in disguise.
ManBelhomme 10 years ago

I agree with you, Awal. The non-custodial sentences metted out to these two "miserables" have, and will help reduce the tention following any eventual ruling against the petitioners. They and their supporters would be comfor ...
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I agree with you, Awal. The non-custodial sentences metted out to these two "miserables" have, and will help reduce the tention following any eventual ruling against the petitioners. They and their supporters would be comforted by this thereby limiting the potential violence that would have erupted. The NPP will regard this as a victory thereby recoilling to settle for another time.
Boateng 10 years ago

Well, the leadership should be held responsible if there is any violence, particularly if someone is hurt.

Well, the leadership should be held responsible if there is any violence, particularly if someone is hurt.
Awal 10 years ago

Ghana need peace less try to always stay calm when making a comments

Ghana need peace less try to always stay calm when making a comments
PRINCE. 10 years ago

SHOW YOUR SIZE IN GHANA NOW; IDIOT SIR JOHN FOOL.

SHOW YOUR SIZE IN GHANA NOW; IDIOT SIR JOHN FOOL.
Moses 10 years ago

He is not an idiot that is why he was not jailed but fined. He has shown his size that is why he was not jailed but fined and let go!.
You can go yell at atubiga.

He is not an idiot that is why he was not jailed but fined. He has shown his size that is why he was not jailed but fined and let go!.
You can go yell at atubiga.
Kojo T 10 years ago

Put him in for 3 months and let the NPP cause riots. Time for action once and for all

Put him in for 3 months and let the NPP cause riots. Time for action once and for all
DKB 10 years ago

Idiot. All you could think about is riot and action. Bone head.

Idiot. All you could think about is riot and action. Bone head.
pioneer 10 years ago

You demon foreigner will never see blood on our beloved land you blood sucker will go back to your country to suck blood there by telling the court to jail sir John for three months and let the NPP cause riot.I destroy every ...
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You demon foreigner will never see blood on our beloved land you blood sucker will go back to your country to suck blood there by telling the court to jail sir John for three months and let the NPP cause riot.I destroy every plan you have with the blood of Jesus
Pumpuni 10 years ago

"...and it is up to the judiciary to clamp down on political bigotry."

“If we don’t we will be letting the State down,” he said.

Did Justice Atuguba and his team of Justices just wake up to realise this fact?

"...and it is up to the judiciary to clamp down on political bigotry."

“If we don’t we will be letting the State down,” he said.

Did Justice Atuguba and his team of Justices just wake up to realise this fact?
Dzakpata 10 years ago

Jail his sorry ass for 3months

Jail his sorry ass for 3months
kofi 'ghanadofo' oti 10 years ago

SUPREME COURT: PETITION PLEASE ! ! !
At no point in time in our living memory have Ghana and Ghanaians been so filled to the brim with political expectation and apprehension. Our constitutional history has been checquered, b ...
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SUPREME COURT: PETITION PLEASE ! ! !
At no point in time in our living memory have Ghana and Ghanaians been so filled to the brim with political expectation and apprehension. Our constitutional history has been checquered, but hardly can we identify a period when constitutional matters have bated the breath of Ghana, not even the events of 1979! With the exception of infants, every Ghanaian has followed the proceedings at the Supreme Court over the contestation of electoral results. Fortunately, every Ghanaian has meticulously followed the Supreme Court proceedings arising from the petition of the NPP Presidential candidate over the results of the 2012 presidential elections, out of which the EC declared Mr John Mahama as the winner.
Even though most Ghanaians are not legal-minded, we all tried to understand the proceedings over the famous pink sheets on TV and over the radio. Now, the battle over pink sheets is over, and religious, traditional and opinion leaders have vociferously and consistently come out urging all Ghanaians to quietly and unconditionally accept the decision that would soon come out of the mouth of the revered Supreme Court. Otumfuo the Asantehene has been urging all Ghanaians and the followers of the two major political parties to pledge acceptance of the very much-awaited Supreme Court decision. At a forum organized by the Ghana Peace Council last week, leaders of all political parties agreed to accept whatever decision the Supreme Court comes out with. So, one might ask, what then is our problem?
We are faced with a huge and terribly dangerous problem because in spite of all the peace overtures, certain adamant elements across the political divide are beating war drums, promising blood and mayhem if the Supreme Court decision does not come their way. Serial callers, radio stations and newspapers with varying political affiliations are part of this dangerous development. Have they forgotten that the Supreme Court is the final constitutional arbiter whose decisions have no penchant for appeal and cannot be questioned? In the context of our wise sayings, the Supreme Court, like the elephant, has no higher authority: ‘Oson ekyi nyi aboa biara’.
Ghana is praised and touted around the world as the most democratic nation in Africa, with high global ranking. Other countries have split up and fought and spilled their own blood and the blood of their children over electoral results. Remember Kenya.
To ensure that Ghana remains our loving Ghana and that we put the past behind us after the Supreme Court decision and focus on development, I am making a huge suggestion in the direction of HOW THE SUPREME COURT BRINGS THEIR DECISION TO GHANAIANS AND THE REST OF THE WORLD. How the Supreme Court announces its decision will make the difference between peace and war. The security agencies have primed themselves to stem any dangers that might follow the wake of the Supreme Court decision, and they already know the communities, neighbourhoods and groupings from whom political violence may be ignited after the SC decision. These dangerous communities and die-hard groupings are famously and variously known and world banks, cadres, foot soldiers and FOOLED SOLDIERS.
My scenario for the Supreme Court is as follows:
1.The Supreme Court decision must be covered by all our television and radio networks so that it comes live to every home, shop and office.
2. The international media should also be present to cover this epoch-making event which will actually ‘open the eyes of the rest of Africa’.
3. The decision must be announced early in the day, say, nine o’clock am. My reason for this is that such timing will enable a full and sober digestion of the decision for at least ten hours before bedtime. If the announcement comes at, say, six pm, the dangerous elements listed above will use the cover of the night to start setting political fires. An early morning decision is very much wiser.
4. All the presidential candidates must be present, including of course the two protagonists, Nana Akuffo Addo and Mr John Mahama. The presence of the other presidential candidates I shall justify very soon.
5. HE Dr Kofi Annan, and all members of the Ghana Peace Council must also be present to lend weight to the SC decision. The lawyers from both divide must also be present, but must not make any media comments after the SC announcement.
5. The two most potentially-dangerous persons in Ghana as I write now must be placed under ‘soft’ police detention for at least seventy-two hours from the morning of the SC decision announcement. If you do not know these two very dangerous ‘mouths’ in Ghana, I identify them as General Mosquito of the NDC and Sir John of the NPP. They must not have access to any media house for these seventy-two hours. This is most important, Justice Atuguba!
6. As soon as the Supreme Court announces their decision, the candidate who loses this ‘friendly’ contest must make a most important speech targeted to his teeming supporters to go back to their homes, shops and offices to apply themselves to their daily tasks, so that Ghana becomes the winner.
7. The other presidential candidates must also take the microphone to talk to Ghanaians and congratulate the Supreme court, the contestants and their followers.
8. The last person to speak before a great thanksgiving prayer done by all the religious leaders present is HE Dr Kofi Annan, and the Chairman of the Ghana Peace Council.
9. Finally, there should be no blackout throughout the country during the trying times that have made me write this suggestion.
I am very confident in my belief that on that day, Ghana will once again give Africa and the rest of the world another lesson in what democracy means. Pictures of the two contestants hugging and back-slapping each other must be painted on the cover of every newspaper.
Honourable Supreme Court, this is my petition, please.
JACOB
TEL: [E-MAIL: pickjacob57@yahoo.com]
nana yaw barimah 10 years ago

sentencing him to few days he will come out to learn and stop the phone in on the radio.

sentencing him to few days he will come out to learn and stop the phone in on the radio.
Wofa 10 years ago

Is he, Justice William Atuguba Is he not claiming to be God of the laws?

Is he, Justice William Atuguba Is he not claiming to be God of the laws?
Kofi Adjaho Mahama 10 years ago

Atuguba has no right to yell at Sir John. Appearing before the SC does not reduce Sir John to the level of one of the children of ALMIGHTY ATUGUBA. Did he take in alcohol before coming to court. He sounded like a drunk in cou ...
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Atuguba has no right to yell at Sir John. Appearing before the SC does not reduce Sir John to the level of one of the children of ALMIGHTY ATUGUBA. Did he take in alcohol before coming to court. He sounded like a drunk in court today.
024 10 years ago

if u are a man, go and say it on radio ,

if u are a man, go and say it on radio ,
okofo 10 years ago

You can as well report it to Agutuba!!
If that judge has some complex, yelling at an adult will not solve his problem!!

Yelling, demonstrates powerlessness and frustration of such state of mind.It's a complex!!Ghanaians w ...
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You can as well report it to Agutuba!!
If that judge has some complex, yelling at an adult will not solve his problem!!

Yelling, demonstrates powerlessness and frustration of such state of mind.It's a complex!!Ghanaians will ALWAYS exercise their FREEDOM of SPEECH. If Agutuba wants to push it, he's free to do so, but discerning Ghanaians will explain to him in simple terms that FREEDOM is an inalienable right: GOD's GIVEN!!. It's NOT revocable by ANY mortal entity!!
frankloy 10 years ago

As the presiding judge, he is the law himself. His decision is final and cannot be reversed by anyone in Ghana

As the presiding judge, he is the law himself. His decision is final and cannot be reversed by anyone in Ghana
ufh 10 years ago

nnp boi you should read the above again

nnp boi you should read the above again
keen observer 10 years ago

This lunatic is left off the hook. 3 days would have been fine for me.

This lunatic is left off the hook. 3 days would have been fine for me.
PLUMBER 10 years ago

Well done lawyer. you showed respect to the SC today with your pleas.

Well done lawyer. you showed respect to the SC today with your pleas.
024 10 years ago

very good talk.

very good talk.
Eric Twumasi 10 years ago

There is no need to rise and decide his fate.It should have been 6 month with a very hard labour,preferably in the north, where he would be led out every morning to go and chop firewood.That will give him the sense that he la ...
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There is no need to rise and decide his fate.It should have been 6 month with a very hard labour,preferably in the north, where he would be led out every morning to go and chop firewood.That will give him the sense that he lacks.This folish thing said he is a lawyer.My goodness! Jail thei donkey before it´s too late! No one is above the law as this supporters are telling us.Listenning to them daring the judges is enough for the court to jail this donkey, so that they will riot as Karbo is warning Ghanaians.
tudor 10 years ago

i am so surprised that this sir called himself a christian. with that character. god save us.

i am so surprised that this sir called himself a christian. with that character. god save us.
PLUMBER 10 years ago

Take President Mahama when he was the NDC communicator, Kwabena Agyapong, and Andrews Awuni, these are men who showed decorum when on TV or radio. But not Sir John, Adorye, Gen Mosquito and these later day uncouth communinica ...
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Take President Mahama when he was the NDC communicator, Kwabena Agyapong, and Andrews Awuni, these are men who showed decorum when on TV or radio. But not Sir John, Adorye, Gen Mosquito and these later day uncouth communinicators whose only qualification is to yell unprinatble insults at their political oponenents. The noble art has actually gone to the .....
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10 years ago

At this juncture , the Ghanaian Citizens Abroadhas collected over 70 thousand signatures all over the world in support of His Excellency President Mahama to continue his good job in office. The Citizens will like Supreme Cour ...
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At this juncture , the Ghanaian Citizens Abroadhas collected over 70 thousand signatures all over the world in support of His Excellency President Mahama to continue his good job in office. The Citizens will like Supreme Court of the land knows that ,we recognized President John Mahama as the choice of the Ghanaian Voters as 2012 election is concern.We therefore asking the Supreme court to throw the petitioners diabolic and divisive case into the nearest Garbage cane for GHANA to move forward.
General Mosquito 10 years ago

ABOAFUNU we bribed Afari Gyan before 2012 election

ABOAFUNU we bribed Afari Gyan before 2012 election
owusu kojo 10 years ago

Atugiba's outburst shows his profound dislike of Akans in general and Ashantis in particular.The writing is on the wall;this country cannot survive as one polity in the near future.Inspite of his ilk been at the helm of affai ...
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Atugiba's outburst shows his profound dislike of Akans in general and Ashantis in particular.The writing is on the wall;this country cannot survive as one polity in the near future.Inspite of his ilk been at the helm of affairs for 20 plus years;there is nothing tangible socio-economically to show forth in the live of the ignorant impoverished masses except the loot and the mess we are inundated with.I have always re-echoed this truism the only feasible way forward for the Akan majority is outright secession if they are indeed serious about attaining any meaningful socio-economic development.With these "leeches" hanging around any meaning attempt at this quest will falter.
NDC kingpin 10 years ago

Six judges has taken bribe already to rule Infavour of NDC,

Six judges has taken bribe already to rule Infavour of NDC,
frankloy 10 years ago

Be careful this statement is contemptuous

Be careful this statement is contemptuous
ABwJR 10 years ago

expect a summons at your doorstep tonight.

expect a summons at your doorstep tonight.
024 10 years ago

God will punish u 4 foolish talk darkness of the land.

God will punish u 4 foolish talk darkness of the land.
Kofi Adjaho Mahama 10 years ago

Atuguba behaved unprofessionally today at court and threw decency to the winds. In the process he violated Sir John's human right to be treated with dignity. Atuguba had no right to yell at Sir John irrespective of the gravit ...
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Atuguba behaved unprofessionally today at court and threw decency to the winds. In the process he violated Sir John's human right to be treated with dignity. Atuguba had no right to yell at Sir John irrespective of the gravity of his offense. The Chief Justice should sanction Atuguba. It's just not right.
General Mosquito 10 years ago

Atuguba and 5 other judges has taken bribe already

Atuguba and 5 other judges has taken bribe already
keen observer 10 years ago

He deserves everything the went on.

He deserves everything the went on.
east legon 10 years ago

I FEEL SORRY FOR GHANAIAN LEADERS THEY ACT LIKE KIDS AND THINKING THEY ARE THE BEST HAHAHAHHAA LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED IN COURT YELLING MY GOD AFRICANS.

I FEEL SORRY FOR GHANAIAN LEADERS THEY ACT LIKE KIDS AND THINKING THEY ARE THE BEST HAHAHAHHAA LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED IN COURT YELLING MY GOD AFRICANS.
frankloy 10 years ago

The Chief Justice instituted the court and gave them the power to act. They are no longer acting as individuals but they are in effect the law. As the defense lawyer said, contemptsentence is arbitrary and he could have been ...
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The Chief Justice instituted the court and gave them the power to act. They are no longer acting as individuals but they are in effect the law. As the defense lawyer said, contemptsentence is arbitrary and he could have been sentenced to even 2 years and he cannot appeal to anyone in the land. This should be a lesson to all. I will rather accept this telling off rather the a prison sentence.
Kwame Omari 10 years ago

That was really disgraceful. An individual's right to be treated with respect and dignity does not matter to some of these judges when a person appears before them. Why does he find it so difficult to keep his emotion in ch ...
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That was really disgraceful. An individual's right to be treated with respect and dignity does not matter to some of these judges when a person appears before them. Why does he find it so difficult to keep his emotion in check? These Rawlings appointees to the SC are a joke. This action will be another subject of discussion and may trigger another invitation by the Supreme Court.
Jamo 10 years ago

GOD is great all the time If he is an NDC man and they let him go, that will be another thing

GOD is great all the time If he is an NDC man and they let him go, that will be another thing
Ike Kumasi 10 years ago

thank you my brother

thank you my brother
********* 10 years ago

5000GhC fine, a bond to be of good behaviour for 6months or 6months imprisonment for sir John. 2000GhC fine a bond for good behaviour lasting three months or 3months in prison for Adorye.

5000GhC fine, a bond to be of good behaviour for 6months or 6months imprisonment for sir John. 2000GhC fine a bond for good behaviour lasting three months or 3months in prison for Adorye.
DKB 10 years ago

Good but it should have been 10,000 GHC for the senior knuckle head Sir John and 5,000 GHC for his apprentice knuckle head Adorye with community service.

Good but it should have been 10,000 GHC for the senior knuckle head Sir John and 5,000 GHC for his apprentice knuckle head Adorye with community service.
********* 10 years ago

I'm sure they have learnt their lesson, and so have all the political activists. The generals have already stopped beating the drums which at least indicates that the message is sinking into their heads.
Hopefully, we will h ...
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I'm sure they have learnt their lesson, and so have all the political activists. The generals have already stopped beating the drums which at least indicates that the message is sinking into their heads.
Hopefully, we will have a "Solomonic" judgement that no one will have the cause dispute.
thank god 10 years ago

he was save from contempt thank almight amen sir john

he was save from contempt thank almight amen sir john
Sheikh 10 years ago

That's it! The solution to the country Ghana's future can be found in this expression by C J William Atuguba...He said politicians have disabled law enforcement agencies because of the power they have allotted to themselves a ...
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That's it! The solution to the country Ghana's future can be found in this expression by C J William Atuguba...He said politicians have disabled law enforcement agencies because of the power they have allotted to themselves and it is up to the judiciary to clamp down on political bigotry.

“If we don’t we will be letting the State down,
Kobi ashantini 10 years ago

no mercy for him

no mercy for him
no name 10 years ago

Mahama made similar contempt why is he not in court.Bias judge and cunt.who do u think you are?fucken atuguba

Mahama made similar contempt why is he not in court.Bias judge and cunt.who do u think you are?fucken atuguba
frankloy 10 years ago

Let us address the issues and move Ghana forward.

Let us address the issues and move Ghana forward.
DKB 10 years ago

You think you are behind a computer so you can hide and talk trash. Be careful because you can easily be found.

You think you are behind a computer so you can hide and talk trash. Be careful because you can easily be found.
AWAY 10 years ago

my friend be careful, for the bni can easily and cheekily trace you.

my friend be careful, for the bni can easily and cheekily trace you.
Kwadzo 10 years ago

STUPID FOOL, WHY WOULD YOU NOT HIDE BEHIND NO NAME & SPEW NONSENSE YOU BASTARD.

STUPID FOOL, WHY WOULD YOU NOT HIDE BEHIND NO NAME & SPEW NONSENSE YOU BASTARD.
No Name 10 years ago

Advice that cunt to behave fairly, the other judges are trying and look fair, but his uterances and emotional,cognitive and expectation bias will never materialised with all the whimps and caprises.U spew fucken Nonesense.st ...
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Advice that cunt to behave fairly, the other judges are trying and look fair, but his uterances and emotional,cognitive and expectation bias will never materialised with all the whimps and caprises.U spew fucken Nonesense.stupid fool u got no head.Kwasea ba
K.B.HOLLAND 10 years ago

what does he knew about the word SIR? he is frustrated and never knew what to do in the court room, only the NPP people shall called him that title.

what does he knew about the word SIR? he is frustrated and never knew what to do in the court room, only the NPP people shall called him that title.
Nana Yaa. 10 years ago

I pray politicians would take what Justice Atuguba said serious.He has to be saluted.He has wisdom and to me he is King Atuguba.....Reign forever.

I pray politicians would take what Justice Atuguba said serious.He has to be saluted.He has wisdom and to me he is King Atuguba.....Reign forever.
MENSAH 10 years ago

I LOVE THIS.

I LOVE THIS.
SRA. 10 years ago

Justice Atuguba should not hesitate to jail him 3 months in prison after all he is not above the law.

Justice Atuguba should not hesitate to jail him 3 months in prison after all he is not above the law.
Moses 10 years ago

Sir John just left the court to go prepare for his daughters wedding. Hahaaaa!

NDC can yell at Atubiga

Sir John just left the court to go prepare for his daughters wedding. Hahaaaa!

NDC can yell at Atubiga
ns3mfoo 10 years ago

atuguba is lack unbiased judement.He is NDC guy.A stupid fool soldier

atuguba is lack unbiased judement.He is NDC guy.A stupid fool soldier
CHANIMBE 10 years ago

GOD BLESS GHANA. LET PEACE RAIN ALL THE TIME

GOD BLESS GHANA. LET PEACE RAIN ALL THE TIME
Nicholas Adjei 10 years ago

I do salute you for telling the truth about how most Ghanian politicians are taking mother Ghana for a ride .Most of them have resulted to insulting.Let us unite as a Nation and fight bribery and Corruption.Ghana is not the p ...
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I do salute you for telling the truth about how most Ghanian politicians are taking mother Ghana for a ride .Most of them have resulted to insulting.Let us unite as a Nation and fight bribery and Corruption.Ghana is not the property of NDC and NPP.Thank you mr Atuguba .we need a strong Judiciary
Typhoid 10 years ago

Let's just wait for the supreme court to pronounce it's judgement

Let's just wait for the supreme court to pronounce it's judgement
Moses 10 years ago

Sir has been released on a fine of GHC 5000. He is heading home and all the wishful NDC thinkers who were waiting to him head to jail have gotten a major shock!

Sir has been released on a fine of GHC 5000. He is heading home and all the wishful NDC thinkers who were waiting to him head to jail have gotten a major shock!
James 10 years ago

i wanted him to be jailed for 20yrs, but his lawyer saved the day. how sad!!!!

i wanted him to be jailed for 20yrs, but his lawyer saved the day. how sad!!!!
KOKI 10 years ago

Sir John went way too far! At any rate the law is the law so one expects the Presiding judge to not be too personal. He should allow the rules of the game of law dictate. And if there's room for clemency the Justices may cons ...
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Sir John went way too far! At any rate the law is the law so one expects the Presiding judge to not be too personal. He should allow the rules of the game of law dictate. And if there's room for clemency the Justices may consider that!

This should undeniably serve as a reminder to all of us that we are all prone to making mistakes and serious ones at that and that we are mere mortals!

It pays therefore to demonstrate respect to established authorities solemnly within the confines of the law of the land.

Whatever happens it must be a plus for our young democracy.
David 10 years ago

So Justice Atuguba should take personal insults and not be too personal. what aillogic reasoning

So Justice Atuguba should take personal insults and not be too personal. what aillogic reasoning
Akora 10 years ago

This is how it should be. The law should rule Ghana and not individuals if well applied. The nine member panel of judges with Justice Atuguba as the captain are now applying the rule of law and should be commended for their ...
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This is how it should be. The law should rule Ghana and not individuals if well applied. The nine member panel of judges with Justice Atuguba as the captain are now applying the rule of law and should be commended for their selfless service to Ghana. Not the SC alone but the other courts, the Police and any organisation working for the country to grow. Discipline, honesty, truth, respect and selflessness that used to be in those days must be brought back. Justices more greeze to your elbows. Anybody who fool around should be made to wear the coloured uniform.
Nana Aba 10 years ago

This is a dangerous path - why do Ghanaians think absolute power in the hands of the judiciary is any better? Its worse, because when the judiciary abuse power - more specifically when this SC panel abuses its power, there i ...
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This is a dangerous path - why do Ghanaians think absolute power in the hands of the judiciary is any better? Its worse, because when the judiciary abuse power - more specifically when this SC panel abuses its power, there is no way of stopping them! Be careful what you wish for!
clarence 10 years ago

I think that most of our Ghanaian MPs, CEOs and politicians have allocated too much power to themselves and I think it is time that most of them are brought to book, after all the law is no respecter of persons but most of th ...
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I think that most of our Ghanaian MPs, CEOs and politicians have allocated too much power to themselves and I think it is time that most of them are brought to book, after all the law is no respecter of persons but most of them just "walk through" with impunity and this must be checked now or never and at the same time offenders must be brought to book. We have had enough of "do you know me," from most of them, ("ye bre mooo") we are fed up with them. well done Justice Atubugah.
SAAD 10 years ago

Thanks to the Supreme court Judges for tempering justice with mercy.Ayiko Otto you are good and patriotic,Ghana needs people like you. Happy birthday.

Thanks to the Supreme court Judges for tempering justice with mercy.Ayiko Otto you are good and patriotic,Ghana needs people like you. Happy birthday.
ABULUK 10 years ago

God bless you for standing by your country and the commoner.

God bless you for standing by your country and the commoner.
JJP 10 years ago

Politicians are not the most clever ones.

Politicians are not the most clever ones.
jjp 10 years ago

Yes

Yes
Osei Mark 10 years ago

This show the power of.......

This show the power of.......
FII 10 years ago

I WAS A BIT ANGRY WITH THE FINE BUT IT CAME WITH A BIG DRESSING DOWN TO OUR SOO CALLED HONURABLES AND ELITE POLITICIANS NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW.

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I WAS A BIT ANGRY WITH THE FINE BUT IT CAME WITH A BIG DRESSING DOWN TO OUR SOO CALLED HONURABLES AND ELITE POLITICIANS NO ONE IS ABOVE THE LAW.

THIS IS JUST THE BEGINING,I WILL TAKE THIS MOMENT TO THANK OUR RESPECTED JUDGES FOR THE BOLD STANCE AND RESOLVE FOR MAKING A STRONG STANDS IN THE FACE OF THE BIGGEST TESTING TIME MOTHER GHANA HAS EVER FACE.

PEACE TO GHANA,WE ARE BLESSED.
Narcotic Peoples Party 10 years ago

painfully they will use Stolen State Money to pay a nd set him free

painfully they will use Stolen State Money to pay a nd set him free
SUMBRUNGU 10 years ago

On the basis of what transpired today with the cutting down to size of knucklehead sir john, i am in a position to assure that Ghana will enjoy boundless peace before and after the verdict has been handed down. Wasn't our bel ...
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On the basis of what transpired today with the cutting down to size of knucklehead sir john, i am in a position to assure that Ghana will enjoy boundless peace before and after the verdict has been handed down. Wasn't our beloved Mills more than right when he prophesied that Ghana won't burn but will live to proclaim the glory of God?
Pattey 10 years ago

I think this will serve all politicians to be circumspect of their choice of word as they are not above the law. Unguided statements tend to ruin our career so all should be ware. More respect Justice Atuguba

I think this will serve all politicians to be circumspect of their choice of word as they are not above the law. Unguided statements tend to ruin our career so all should be ware. More respect Justice Atuguba
Pinkus 10 years ago

Justice has really been tampered with mercy. It is sad that Sir Don Quizote will not be sleeping in prison to night. Anyway, let us wait and see if he can keep his mouth silent.

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Justice has really been tampered with mercy. It is sad that Sir Don Quizote will not be sleeping in prison to night. Anyway, let us wait and see if he can keep his mouth silent.

Never in the history of Ghana, has a lawyer brought the law profession so low as Sir Don Quizote has done. It is up to the NPP to retain him as a secretary general and sink further into the abyss of chaos.
DR. DANIEL Z. ASIGRI 10 years ago

PERSONALLY I AM NATURALLY HUMBLED BY JUSTICE ATUGUBA'S STERN WARNING TO SIR JOHN AND HOPESON ADORYE-INDEED, TO ALL GHANAIANS IN GENERAL. POLITICS IS NOT A KINDERGARTEN FOR POLITICIANS TO TOY WITH MANKIND. JUSTICE ATUBUGA DESC ...
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PERSONALLY I AM NATURALLY HUMBLED BY JUSTICE ATUGUBA'S STERN WARNING TO SIR JOHN AND HOPESON ADORYE-INDEED, TO ALL GHANAIANS IN GENERAL. POLITICS IS NOT A KINDERGARTEN FOR POLITICIANS TO TOY WITH MANKIND. JUSTICE ATUBUGA DESCRIBEDSIR JOHN'S UTTERANCES AS BEING TANTAMOUNT TO "ILLEGAL POLITICAL GALAMSEY" WHICH INDEED CAN IGNITE OUR DEAR COUNTRY INTO A BATTLE FIELD. THIS LEGAL 'VITAMINS' MUST BE IN MY VIEW INGESTED BY CURRENT AND FUTURE POLITICIANS AND CITIZENRY IN GENERAL.I TAKE JUSTICE ATUGUBA'S CAUTIOUS WARNING AS AN ESSENTIAL TOOL TO BLEND IN HUMAN RELATIONSHIP OF ANY KIND AND MANY THANKS TO OUR LORDSHIPS.
Tumunum 10 years ago

This true comment by Dr Asigri has gone down well but some politicians in the Upper East use their position to threaten other tribes or they would shoot them. They know themselves and should seriously take the warnings of At ...
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This true comment by Dr Asigri has gone down well but some politicians in the Upper East use their position to threaten other tribes or they would shoot them. They know themselves and should seriously take the warnings of Atuguba.
agbanyo k.k 10 years ago

i believe the nation ghana is looking at the judges who must allow the rule of law to work,we thank the judges for making ghanaians to believe rule of law can be strong or firm.

i believe the nation ghana is looking at the judges who must allow the rule of law to work,we thank the judges for making ghanaians to believe rule of law can be strong or firm.
Charwetey Charway 10 years ago

When I listen to intelligent and significant people like His Lordship Justice Atubuga I am proud to be a Ghanaian. These are the characters of significant people whose examples most of us the young ones will keenly learn from ...
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When I listen to intelligent and significant people like His Lordship Justice Atubuga I am proud to be a Ghanaian. These are the characters of significant people whose examples most of us the young ones will keenly learn from and follow because their words and actions demonstrate their keen commitment to put their heads on the block for mother Ghana just as our fore fathers shed their blood to our Nation, Ghana. People like His Lordship Justice Atubuga don't seek self-interest or aggrandizement politically or economically. They show humility and accommodation of all differences irrespective of their social, physical, economical, sexual or political backgrounds. They strike the sword to demonstrate, justice, equity and fairness without fear or foe. They discharge their public duties entrusted in them with excellence this are the examples of citizens whose behaviour enhance progress and advancement in any country. His Lordship, Justice Atuguba was absolutely right when he said 'Politicians have disabled law and enforcement agencies because of the power they have allotted to themselves and it is up to the Judiciary to clamp down on political bigotry. If we don't we will be letting the state down' I would add the media houses and the so called journalists who think they are law to themselves and abuse the rights of others by fabricated stories, lies and innuendos and deceitfully call it 'democracy' to his list of people with unsavoury characters and personalities who turn to wreck advancement in Ghana. Now listen to the final nailing by His Lordship Atubuga-'your utterances amount to 'illegal political galamsey'. I hope owusu afriyie understand this 'brofo'. So now owusu afriyie should demonstrate to his Lordship Justices the source of his power. I don't think that neither NPP nor Ghana gave owusu afriyie the power or authority to displace total respect and contempt to our laws, culture and envious tradition which hold Ghanaians together. As the Gas say, ' nabu len ake enuntsor mi she gbeye'- (literary means that the big mouth is not aware that his master is afraid of the utterances i.e the lose talks that the big mouth makes). Enough of the lawlessness and the indiscipline behaviour towards the citizens and the state by our politicians and journalists. Let justice take precedent over forgiveness. No justice would no doubt breed anarchy. No society lives in an anarchist state.
Wonoo swiss 10 years ago

Wofa get yourself a Cold Bier and becareful next time

Wofa get yourself a Cold Bier and becareful next time
Wonoo swiss 10 years ago

I Know u r an adventist but get urself a Cold Star Bier (don't buy Stone the mosquitos bought them all

I Know u r an adventist but get urself a Cold Star Bier (don't buy Stone the mosquitos bought them all
Ghana Ni 10 years ago

"He could not fathom why two people should die because of elections and stated that....... " a mere election process for 275 MPs and a handful of presidential candidates ought not to threaten the peace in the country" ".

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"He could not fathom why two people should die because of elections and stated that....... " a mere election process for 275 MPs and a handful of presidential candidates ought not to threaten the peace in the country" ".

THAT, TRANSLATED, DOES IT MEAN THE NDC WOULD BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE GOVERNING, EVEN IF IT IS CONCLUDED THAT THEY STOLE THE ELECTIONS, WITH THE HELP OF AFARI GYAN?, BECAUSE DISLODGING THEM COULD THREATEN THE PEACE IN THE COUNTRY???

IF SO LOOK AT THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN, IF JUSTICE IS NOT SERVED.
AFI-TEYE 10 years ago

HEY MR ATUGUBA YOU JUST DOING THIS TO COVER UP AND TURN AWAY ATTENTION OF PEOPLES SUSPISSION OF DOLLARS BEING CARRIED TO YOUR HOUSE FROM DRAMANI AND AFARI GYAN AT ODD HOURS THROUGH YOUR RELATIVE IN THE NDC.

HEY MR ATUGUBA YOU JUST DOING THIS TO COVER UP AND TURN AWAY ATTENTION OF PEOPLES SUSPISSION OF DOLLARS BEING CARRIED TO YOUR HOUSE FROM DRAMANI AND AFARI GYAN AT ODD HOURS THROUGH YOUR RELATIVE IN THE NDC.
frankloy 10 years ago

You sit there and continue to make contemptuous statements.

You sit there and continue to make contemptuous statements.
Kwadzo 10 years ago

YOU SEE, RUBBISH & FOOLS LIKE YOU ARE FILTS IN THE COUNTRY, GO TELL THE MAN AT THE COURT THAT HE HAS BEEN TAKING BRIBE & EVEN PETITION THE SC FOR CORRUPTION.DO NOT HIDE BEHIND DOG NAMES TO SPEW RUBBISH.

YOU SEE, RUBBISH & FOOLS LIKE YOU ARE FILTS IN THE COUNTRY, GO TELL THE MAN AT THE COURT THAT HE HAS BEEN TAKING BRIBE & EVEN PETITION THE SC FOR CORRUPTION.DO NOT HIDE BEHIND DOG NAMES TO SPEW RUBBISH.
024 10 years ago

u are not a part of people of Ghana so keep quite.

u are not a part of people of Ghana so keep quite.
SHOKOLOKOBANGOSHE 10 years ago

JUST WAIT

JUST WAIT
SAMUEL LARBI 10 years ago

We seek peace, knowing that peace is the climate of freedom.

We seek peace, knowing that peace is the climate of freedom.
Atchulo Razak 10 years ago

I am the happiest man today for the statement of Justice Atuguba which reads as "Politicians have disabled law enforcement agencies because of the they have alloted to themselves and it is up to the judiciary to clamp down on ...
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I am the happiest man today for the statement of Justice Atuguba which reads as "Politicians have disabled law enforcement agencies because of the they have alloted to themselves and it is up to the judiciary to clamp down on political bigotry. If we don't we will be letting the state down," he said.This statement is the statement of the millennium.
DARK DAYS IN GHANA 10 years ago

NOW I DECLARE GHANA HAS REALLY GONE TO THE DOGS

NOW I DECLARE GHANA HAS REALLY GONE TO THE DOGS
xxxxxxxxxxxxx 10 years ago

u have a big problem

u have a big problem
DARK DAYS IN GHANA 10 years ago

No Ghana has a Big problem, where the highest legal body of the nation is engaged in a verbal confrontation with a mere non entity like secretary of a political party, Sir John!

No Ghana has a Big problem, where the highest legal body of the nation is engaged in a verbal confrontation with a mere non entity like secretary of a political party, Sir John!
Osei London EAST STREET 10 years ago

EVERBODY KNOWS THAT JUSTICE WILLIAM ATUGUBA IS 100% NDC MEMBER.YOU CAN SEE FROM HIS ACTIONS PERIOD.

EVERBODY KNOWS THAT JUSTICE WILLIAM ATUGUBA IS 100% NDC MEMBER.YOU CAN SEE FROM HIS ACTIONS PERIOD.
Kwadzo 10 years ago

STUPID FOOL, DISH WASHER A SLAVE MONKEY, THE WIND OF CIVILISATION HAS REFUSED TO BLOW PASS YOU EVEN IN THE WEST, IS IT A CURSE THAT EVEN IN LONDON YOU STILL BEHAVE LIKE A LUNATIC OHH GOD HELP.

STUPID FOOL, DISH WASHER A SLAVE MONKEY, THE WIND OF CIVILISATION HAS REFUSED TO BLOW PASS YOU EVEN IN THE WEST, IS IT A CURSE THAT EVEN IN LONDON YOU STILL BEHAVE LIKE A LUNATIC OHH GOD HELP.
obaa u s a 10 years ago

Atuguba stop abt the contempt and let the ghanian,s speak their mine we have freedom of speeches.mahama should think abt oman Ghana and stop dis contempt contempt,

Atuguba stop abt the contempt and let the ghanian,s speak their mine we have freedom of speeches.mahama should think abt oman Ghana and stop dis contempt contempt,
m shanunu 10 years ago

Aint seen nothing yet,NPP should rid of this bigot who thinks he is above all including his own master.A secretary without category.Loud mouth and nothing else.You want the court ,you saw what the court can do.Ghana is bigger ...
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Aint seen nothing yet,NPP should rid of this bigot who thinks he is above all including his own master.A secretary without category.Loud mouth and nothing else.You want the court ,you saw what the court can do.Ghana is bigger than any individual be it a party or whatever or whoever.A lesson to a wise is enough.NPP straighten up your party before is too late.
SHOKOLOKOBANGOSHE 10 years ago

HEHEHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

HEHEHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
He is worse than SIr John 10 years ago

Now look at this so called Judge.s actual arrogancy...He needs to restrain himself or recluse from the proceedings..what a shame!!

Now look at this so called Judge.s actual arrogancy...He needs to restrain himself or recluse from the proceedings..what a shame!!
Amaboi 10 years ago

hahaha, i did not know that some men are men only on a particular noise box, but when they appeared before the justices they behaved like weak women. MAN PASS MAN! OKYENASO BIO.....? "DANKEISEY"

hahaha, i did not know that some men are men only on a particular noise box, but when they appeared before the justices they behaved like weak women. MAN PASS MAN! OKYENASO BIO.....? "DANKEISEY"
ama 10 years ago

GHANA WILL PREVAIL

GHANA WILL PREVAIL
bb 10 years ago

Nonesense Sir John u just sit on air and say anything why cant u talk abuaa..Ugly Man...

Nonesense Sir John u just sit on air and say anything why cant u talk abuaa..Ugly Man...
Lloyd Macaud 10 years ago

As prominant lawyer and present general secretary of Npp: he must know much. He had behaved as a varander boy. The law must deal with him to deter others. Ghana is not for anybody. Deal with him. He doesn't deserve to be a la ...
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As prominant lawyer and present general secretary of Npp: he must know much. He had behaved as a varander boy. The law must deal with him to deter others. Ghana is not for anybody. Deal with him. He doesn't deserve to be a lawyer. He must go back to his cocoa farm. Leave those who want to move the nation forward to do their work.
Koforidua Flowers (fr) 10 years ago

The commanding Officer of rhe Supreme Court Justice Atuguba fairness today indicates his readiness to give Ghanaians the Fair VERDICT of the century.Justice Atuguba and his Bench has demostrated their ability to apply their K ...
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The commanding Officer of rhe Supreme Court Justice Atuguba fairness today indicates his readiness to give Ghanaians the Fair VERDICT of the century.Justice Atuguba and his Bench has demostrated their ability to apply their Know-How and maturity.We reminds ourselves of how the entire universe is wanting to embrace the outcome of this verdict.
NELSON MANDELA 10 years ago

ONLY PEACE WE WANT

ONLY PEACE WE WANT
Samuel mongome 10 years ago

Sir John must be delt with acording to the law of the suprem court.

Sir John must be delt with acording to the law of the suprem court.
NELSON MANDELA 10 years ago

WE WANT PEACE

WE WANT PEACE
okofo 10 years ago

Justice Agutuba, nobody cares about your ego!!
If you have a complex, deal with it differently. Justice Agutuba has PERSONOLIZED the judicial process, and it's a wrong precedent!!

Being a judge comes with recognition of r ...
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Justice Agutuba, nobody cares about your ego!!
If you have a complex, deal with it differently. Justice Agutuba has PERSONOLIZED the judicial process, and it's a wrong precedent!!

Being a judge comes with recognition of respect, but it does NOT mean you're immune to criticism!! A judge is NOT above reproach. Can this judge lock horns with EVERY citizen who expresses dissatisfaction over his opinion? Agutuba has demonstrated bias throughout this court case: his comments lased with "jokes" and seriousnes alike bear him out.

We cannot be "yes-men" singing praises even to opinions we disagree with just because a judge says so. what kind of democracy is that? It'll not be sustainable!!
A Nyamaa 10 years ago

Yes for 19 years we cowered while a lowly air force officer lorded it over us. We are quick to adore and sing praises to dictators and this is why Atuguba has become an instant hit for the same group of people who actively su ...
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Yes for 19 years we cowered while a lowly air force officer lorded it over us. We are quick to adore and sing praises to dictators and this is why Atuguba has become an instant hit for the same group of people who actively suported or even participated in the pogroms which Jerry Rawlings unleashed on Ghanaians.
Justice Atuguba is a product of the same yobbery. His courtroom manners and his propensity to yell and clobber the petitioners expose him as a gotten partisan.

We are worse than "Yes Men". In fact we lick arses.
BIG BASH. HO 10 years ago

Atuguba, sir John is greatfull with your birthday gift

Atuguba, sir John is greatfull with your birthday gift
Whatever 10 years ago

Not only Sir John but politicians in general will now know that there's consequence for their utterances so they have to be guarded in what they say.

Not only Sir John but politicians in general will now know that there's consequence for their utterances so they have to be guarded in what they say.
GREAT NANA ANTWI 10 years ago

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MENSAH BRIGHT 10 years ago

WHY DONT U BELEIVE IN THE SUPREMACY OF THE CREATOR OF U AND THE WORLD. BE CAREFUL...

WHY DONT U BELEIVE IN THE SUPREMACY OF THE CREATOR OF U AND THE WORLD. BE CAREFUL...
Mactonto 10 years ago

This is the kind of leadership Ghana lacks. At long last, someone has been able to criticise the immature behaviour of our politicians. I am glad there's someone who can rise above politics and be faithful to the country, but ...
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This is the kind of leadership Ghana lacks. At long last, someone has been able to criticise the immature behaviour of our politicians. I am glad there's someone who can rise above politics and be faithful to the country, but not to individuals. This is the kind of leadership Ghana needs.
Gasty 10 years ago

we are much concern about the judgment not this one, let think about our beloved country because everything in the country is collapsing

we are much concern about the judgment not this one, let think about our beloved country because everything in the country is collapsing
kojo 10 years ago

I think this is the most effective way to deal with this man. He has to pay a 5000.00 GHC fine or else to jail he goes. If he dare open his mouth in public again about the sc or its judges to jail he goes.

This compare to ...
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I think this is the most effective way to deal with this man. He has to pay a 5000.00 GHC fine or else to jail he goes. If he dare open his mouth in public again about the sc or its judges to jail he goes.

This compare to 2, 3 or 10 days in jail is most severe. You get a short jail term you go to jail and you are out. But not so for you. You better watch your mouth even after the petition is over. All who are in contempt serve their sentences and are free but not Johnny boy. Let's see how you'd behave in the next six months. I guarantee he will try something and will be caught and sent to jail for real. Cheers. The SC judges are sssssssssssssssmart and the know what they are doing. Thank you very much
JOHNSON 10 years ago

Sir John and Hopson Adorye should thank God and Ayikoi Otoo otherwise they will go to jail for 6 months and 3 months respectively the options distracted the whole process

Sir John and Hopson Adorye should thank God and Ayikoi Otoo otherwise they will go to jail for 6 months and 3 months respectively the options distracted the whole process
GHANAIAN OBSERVER 10 years ago

ATUGUBA IS CORRUPT AND BIAS JUDGE

ATUGUBA IS CORRUPT AND BIAS JUDGE
sam 10 years ago

I have always stated in all my speeches to people around me whenever they ask me much about Ghana and i used to tell them that its a collapse nation that whatever you will invest there will never work.

Ghana is a country w ...
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I have always stated in all my speeches to people around me whenever they ask me much about Ghana and i used to tell them that its a collapse nation that whatever you will invest there will never work.

Ghana is a country which its institutions are like back yard garden,we have never benefited anything from that land and the worst of it all we only benefiting diseases and all sorts of ailments.Infact any time i visit Ghana i usually want to return back to a foreign and which my forefathers never contributed to it building but rather feels comfortable and some people upon all sorts of outrageous hardshipness its citizens go through without food and shelter for 1/3 of the population,some people still have the gust to say judges and mp's and etc.

They still have the impunity and the power to still give themselves titles in that banana country.

Oh anytime i visit my family there in Ghana i cry,due to the fact that i see no future in the country they live and expect us the youth to go a hussle and send goods foe them to impose high taxes and uses it to send their girlfriends to schools abroad like i know many of them around and still become proud of themselves.

Shame on to you all,with me i will never regard any elder person in that useless country a country that its youth or children runs from home to look for daily bread outside at the tender ages and even take care of his entire family's.

Judges were you not the same people that sat on woyome case ,isofoton and waterville case and robbed poor Ghanaians daily bread and shared among yourselves,where were the legalities and the theories and standards,you all compromised and said yeh yeh to the international companies and took your percentages now you sit in that hot office with dirty chairs and stingy dresses to pass judgement on contemptous issues.

You all have lost diginities and have none left.I pray to God to squash all of you hypocrites with thunderstorms one day.

Idiots
sdfgfg 10 years ago

its all good npp is on its way to glory

its all good npp is on its way to glory
Daavi 10 years ago

'It was the best of times and the worst of times.'
Wise judgement by Atuguba . Hope it will be same for the final judgement for the electoral petition so mother Ghana will win.

'It was the best of times and the worst of times.'
Wise judgement by Atuguba . Hope it will be same for the final judgement for the electoral petition so mother Ghana will win.
K. Owusu 10 years ago

Congratulations, Justice Atuguba, you are really a patriot of Ghana. You have demonstrated to the politicians that they cannot take Ghanaians for a ride. May the almighty God bless you.

Congratulations, Justice Atuguba, you are really a patriot of Ghana. You have demonstrated to the politicians that they cannot take Ghanaians for a ride. May the almighty God bless you.
Ayat 10 years ago

Atuguba is God gifted.well done

Atuguba is God gifted.well done
Rawlings 10 years ago

Why is not advice the president who just said the rule will go on his favour.Some NDC stupid fools has made more than cruel remarks but this bias Judge will not call them and punish them. This show selectivity. BIAS JUDGE

Why is not advice the president who just said the rule will go on his favour.Some NDC stupid fools has made more than cruel remarks but this bias Judge will not call them and punish them. This show selectivity. BIAS JUDGE
J.A.J 10 years ago

When Sir John goes to bed today he must really thank God.The Judges has been really lenient to him.

When Sir John goes to bed today he must really thank God.The Judges has been really lenient to him.
Obiri Yeboah London. 10 years ago

That good for nothing SC Judge who thinks the whole Ghana is his.Atuguba you have got the chance today so talk your nonsense for everyone in Ghana know that you are in NDC party but we careless,the World is watching Ghana Jud ...
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That good for nothing SC Judge who thinks the whole Ghana is his.Atuguba you have got the chance today so talk your nonsense for everyone in Ghana know that you are in NDC party but we careless,the World is watching Ghana Judges.This fine is a peanut,so far as he is not paying it to Atuguba's poor mother in the cottage to use as dinner money,he can say what ever he likes.In England even the Law Lords respect people how much SC Judge like this pompous Atuguba.Your cup is already full.It is time for the mpepefo to show off.Aben ato mo na mo nni.
Boakye 10 years ago

Justice Atuguba sounded frustrated when he presided over the Sir John's case at the SC. He could not understand why someone, who had made it through the legal profession should turn round to disparage the Judiciary. Let me co ...
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Justice Atuguba sounded frustrated when he presided over the Sir John's case at the SC. He could not understand why someone, who had made it through the legal profession should turn round to disparage the Judiciary. Let me console him with an Akan adage:"Nipa aye yi te se aboa akoko. Odidi wei a na odi n'ano atwitwiri fom." To wit - humans behave like the chicken after eating it brushes its beak on the ground. Justice Atuguba made a similar observation in the Awuku's case. Politicians must be cut to size.
Sly 10 years ago

MR ATUGUBA IS YOUR FUCKING MOTHER, WHO ASK ME COME HERE

MR ATUGUBA IS YOUR FUCKING MOTHER, WHO ASK ME COME HERE
kumbun 10 years ago

idiots

idiots
Leslie Bintou 10 years ago

If he has to do his job he's got to do it in way that will earn him and the entire chamber some respect but his utterances are just as uncouth as those he thinks are 'guilty'. What about the NDC guy who initiated that situati ...
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If he has to do his job he's got to do it in way that will earn him and the entire chamber some respect but his utterances are just as uncouth as those he thinks are 'guilty'. What about the NDC guy who initiated that situation? How many of them (NDC), who have made worse statements than that of Sir John but are sitting in their homes? Double standard judges!
the bones 10 years ago

this man sir John in the name of politics has no respect for the leaders of the nation. he must know that being the general secretary of a political party does not give you the license to descend on anybody. I am sure he has ...
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this man sir John in the name of politics has no respect for the leaders of the nation. he must know that being the general secretary of a political party does not give you the license to descend on anybody. I am sure he has zeal but his zealousness for his party has driven him crazy. I remember one time on angel fm when the late president Mills passed, he made a statement and from that time i saw him him to be rude and arrogant. perhaps he has no parents to advice him to take precautions in the way he addresses issues on political matters. at least not ATUGUBA but the State Laws has clamped him down. Hope he learns lessons to behave well and understand that the state is powerful than he thinks he is and not the SC judges. Its about the state and nothing else.i live here in Germany and most of us living abroad knows and sees what happens. there is sanity in the politics of the western world. the mode of conduct is respectful. we stay abroad and talk nonsense over issues we are not involved in. who is this man Sir John to take ghana for that matter for a ride? does the leaders of the npp have conscience at all? then they need to sit up and curb some of these things which will affect the party. i rest my case

Atuguba yells at Sir John: Who instructed you to come here!

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