Martin Amidu: CJ’s vikileaks probe C’ttee unconstitutional

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Togbui 10 years ago

You are perfectly right Martin!!!

You are perfectly right Martin!!!
ZoRRo 10 years ago

Yes Sir, the tape recording of this young Deputy Minister talking about her dreams and ambitions; and in her view, who the power brokers in the government are, is unethical and illegal. The government's reaction to it is ridi ...
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Yes Sir, the tape recording of this young Deputy Minister talking about her dreams and ambitions; and in her view, who the power brokers in the government are, is unethical and illegal. The government's reaction to it is ridiculous to say the least.
Repugnant. 10 years ago

He is the very best, a prodigy, honest and fearless. We need him to join the CPP AND RESTORE GHANA'S IMAGE AS THE BEACON OF AFRICA!

He is the very best, a prodigy, honest and fearless. We need him to join the CPP AND RESTORE GHANA'S IMAGE AS THE BEACON OF AFRICA!
Atta Mills DEAD 10 years ago

Martin you are a true statesman...

Martin you are a true statesman...
Fernando 10 years ago

Mr President if your advisors are not telling,this Martin is A JEWEL INCORRUPTIBLE, DEPENDABLE ONE YOU MUST BRING BACK PRONTO.I AM SERIOUS DO NOT JOKE WITH THIS OR YOU RISK BLOCKING SOME SIGNIFICANT VOTES FROM US.

Mr President if your advisors are not telling,this Martin is A JEWEL INCORRUPTIBLE, DEPENDABLE ONE YOU MUST BRING BACK PRONTO.I AM SERIOUS DO NOT JOKE WITH THIS OR YOU RISK BLOCKING SOME SIGNIFICANT VOTES FROM US.
Billy He Who 10 years ago

Amidu,you had said it all

Amidu,you had said it all
mohammed amin abdallah,adenta,fafraha 10 years ago

mr.martin,you're right,however,it seems to be that you are more interest in exhibiting your intellectual credential at the expense of educating the wider population of ghana.most often you're fond of using syn-taxes that are ...
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mr.martin,you're right,however,it seems to be that you are more interest in exhibiting your intellectual credential at the expense of educating the wider population of ghana.most often you're fond of using syn-taxes that are difficult to beunderstood.you put off an average ghanaians from reading your article,stop denying us the gospel fact,more grease to your elbow.you are no longer a politician you are a true technocrat who likes to call spade a spade,genuine man,i am proud of you.
James Kwao 10 years ago

This is the time our legal brains should come out for we the lame men to know the truth. For all those who wish to see Ghana in trouble, I want to remind them that nobody wins in wars. What will start as a political war will ...
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This is the time our legal brains should come out for we the lame men to know the truth. For all those who wish to see Ghana in trouble, I want to remind them that nobody wins in wars. What will start as a political war will end as a war between the rich and the poor. I have seen this with my naked eyes during my service in the Armed Forces. Let us be wise. I wish our personnel in the security services stay above this. We need peace to build this nation.
Joker 10 years ago

Vicky is just a scapegoat for this administration bigger problems.

Vicky is just a scapegoat for this administration bigger problems.
champion 10 years ago

Thank you Martin for educating us on this issue. If CJ is listening, she should dissolve this unconstitutional, npp planned committee before the bad days arise.

Thank you Martin for educating us on this issue. If CJ is listening, she should dissolve this unconstitutional, npp planned committee before the bad days arise.
The 10 years ago

If a President can be punished for misconducting himself why can't a SC Judge. We have witnessed sitting Presidents taken to CHRAJ (Prez Kuffour) so why can't a Supreme Court Judge be investigated. Is Martin's problem the res ...
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If a President can be punished for misconducting himself why can't a SC Judge. We have witnessed sitting Presidents taken to CHRAJ (Prez Kuffour) so why can't a Supreme Court Judge be investigated. Is Martin's problem the residues of conflict that may arise or it is actually unconstitutional. If indeed it is unconstitutional then it should also not be possible to investigate a Presidents conduct, if it the matter of conflict, then where are we heading as a nation, because we fear to let the truth be told because of possible conflict.
GEORGE 10 years ago

What evidence is in that tape that will make the chief justice to be suspicious of all the judges? Martin point is that there is no anything said about a particular judge and how that judge helped any party out. There are man ...
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What evidence is in that tape that will make the chief justice to be suspicious of all the judges? Martin point is that there is no anything said about a particular judge and how that judge helped any party out. There are many such tapes out there including that of the person who is calling for this case, Sir John. It is waste of time to investigate things like this without any evidence. Hammah just said in that tape that judges helped us, if she tell you that she meant the judges helped Ghana by making the right decision what will you say. Can you use that tape as evidence?
Don Blunt 10 years ago

Agreeing to your points here, what is wrong with finding out if Hammah has any substantial evidence?
If even the attempt to find this out is "unconstitutional" in Ghana, why do we bother our heads about the level of bribery ...
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Agreeing to your points here, what is wrong with finding out if Hammah has any substantial evidence?
If even the attempt to find this out is "unconstitutional" in Ghana, why do we bother our heads about the level of bribery in government? We should just let thins be??? And for what at all should the constitution then be consulted?
Has the constitution rendered itself useless?
ZoRRo 10 years ago

The cases involving big personalities (Woyome, Drill Ship, State Enterprises sold), and huge sums of money, have not been solved for years. You want to solve this "small girl gossip" case ? This government has nothing better ...
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The cases involving big personalities (Woyome, Drill Ship, State Enterprises sold), and huge sums of money, have not been solved for years. You want to solve this "small girl gossip" case ? This government has nothing better to do ? Oh Ghana !
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Desmond Okai 10 years ago

The Npp always praises Martin Amidu when he is fights the NDC Martin is now telling the NPP and their useless secretary and their appointed CJ that they are fishing and witch hunting, lets hear from the praise singers now. Of ...
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The Npp always praises Martin Amidu when he is fights the NDC Martin is now telling the NPP and their useless secretary and their appointed CJ that they are fishing and witch hunting, lets hear from the praise singers now. Ofui!
GEORGE 10 years ago

You do not investigate your trusted judges based on asumption. Even a lay man knows Vicky Hammah has NO evidence in that tape let alone a chief justice. Would it not have been appropriate to ask Vicky to provide evidence to h ...
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You do not investigate your trusted judges based on asumption. Even a lay man knows Vicky Hammah has NO evidence in that tape let alone a chief justice. Would it not have been appropriate to ask Vicky to provide evidence to her claim rather than suspecting the judges and calling for investigations into something that never was? are those you appointed to sit on the case now better than the 9 judges? are we not making mockery of our own judges?
Don Blunt 10 years ago

They do not need anybody to make mockery of our Judiciary.
They DO IT THEMSELVES

They do not need anybody to make mockery of our Judiciary.
They DO IT THEMSELVES
Concerned 10 years ago

There will be no need for an investigation if the truth was already known. The investigations will hopefully establish the facts. If the allegations which was made by an NDC member is true, it will mean a coup has been organi ...
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There will be no need for an investigation if the truth was already known. The investigations will hopefully establish the facts. If the allegations which was made by an NDC member is true, it will mean a coup has been organised by those involved so we cannot be pedantic with out legal analysis and let them go without making any effort to get to the bottom of it.Those who have been getting to the bottom of vickie should be queried.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

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Q: They both have a light side and a dark side, and they both hold the universe together.
Opanin 10 years ago

No justice of the Supreme Court is being disciplined. The enquiry is just to find out if Nana Oye Lithur consulted any judge or judges to influence the verdict by the judges. If we do not find out the truth about the allegati ...
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No justice of the Supreme Court is being disciplined. The enquiry is just to find out if Nana Oye Lithur consulted any judge or judges to influence the verdict by the judges. If we do not find out the truth about the allegation, what else will be of importance for Ghanaians to probe?
FELA O FELA: NPP BONESHAKER LA 10 years ago

It has never been a secret that the Chief Justice Georgina Wood was elevated from obscurity to prominence following her masterful and shoddy investigation to coverup the complicity of some members of the Kuffour Regime from a ...
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It has never been a secret that the Chief Justice Georgina Wood was elevated from obscurity to prominence following her masterful and shoddy investigation to coverup the complicity of some members of the Kuffour Regime from a major Cocaine scandal.

This was the same Chief Justice who opened the court houses on a national holiday (January 1, 2009) just to allow the NPP officials to file an injunction against the EC declaring the results of the 2008 election.

It is therefore not a surprise that she would once again kowtow to the whimps and caprices and tantrums of the NPP officials to reopen a case that was held openly for the whole world to see....doing so without any hard evidence or at least based on innuendos and loose assumptions in a secret and possibly doctored secret recording.

THE CHIEF JUSTICE IS RATHER BRINGING INTERGRITY OF THE SUPREME COURT AS A WHOLE INTO DISREPUTE....AND THIS IS INDEED NOT GOOD FOR OUR DEMOCRACY.

SHE MUST BE REMOVED!
william 10 years ago

Martin is right but extraordinary situations sometimes call for extraordinary measures not to be cited as precedent. Just as the CJ in her wisdom allowed live press coverage of the election petition, so too she has tolerated ...
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Martin is right but extraordinary situations sometimes call for extraordinary measures not to be cited as precedent. Just as the CJ in her wisdom allowed live press coverage of the election petition, so too she has tolerated an exercise in futility to protect the integrity of the Judiciary which like other key State institutions, has come under diversionary attack by sour losers like the so-called 'sir john'. GHANA IS TOO BIG FOR SUCH LITTLE MINDS TO MAKE IT! MARCH 2014 is around the corner. Their days in political mischief maybe numbered!!!
A. D. AMADU 10 years ago

Coming from the sideline and having observed this debate on the subject, I believe solution as regards whether or not the C.J.'s appointment of an inquisition panel can only lie in the interpretation of the relevant constitut ...
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Coming from the sideline and having observed this debate on the subject, I believe solution as regards whether or not the C.J.'s appointment of an inquisition panel can only lie in the interpretation of the relevant constitutional provision by the law court. Some one (our prominent lawyers - where are they?)has to initiate this legal process or action. We need the "Gani Fawehinmi's" of Ghana to do this. Martin Amidu has just kicked the ball rolling - I like it. This must be seen as a 'moving forward crusade'.
william 10 years ago

Indeed, where are the lawyers? Maybe fear of contempt charges!!!!

Indeed, where are the lawyers? Maybe fear of contempt charges!!!!
Don Blunt 10 years ago

Thanks, 'The'

Martin Amidu has been contradicting himself in many portions of his postings here.
Does he want to tell us that just because the independence of the judiciary is spelt out in the constitution, SC Judges may ...
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Thanks, 'The'

Martin Amidu has been contradicting himself in many portions of his postings here.
Does he want to tell us that just because the independence of the judiciary is spelt out in the constitution, SC Judges may not be investigated for any misbehavior? Is accepting a bribe in office to influence a decision a crime? and if yes, are SC Judges exempted? Amidu sounds like wanting us to take it so.

It is unconstitutional to investigate the misconduct of Jerry Rawlings. Does it apply to all Presidents, as well as SC Judges, Attorney Generals, Police Bosses, and members of government cabinet? Where does the constitution draw the line?

Martin, why then are you fighting corruption in Ghana?
BENYIWAH DOE (Rat Poison) 10 years ago

Ask him again and again

Ask him again and again
KWADWO A 10 years ago

The constitution is the law of the land and must be applied with due diligence.
To tape someone without a court order or without their consent makes the tape invalid regardless of the contents and is not admissible in court. ...
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The constitution is the law of the land and must be applied with due diligence.
To tape someone without a court order or without their consent makes the tape invalid regardless of the contents and is not admissible in court.
There is no proof that the judges took anything. Kufour whiles in power also stated that people should produce evidence to back their allegations. We do not have any evidence to back the tape and cannot go fishing for that evidence.
Don Blunt 10 years ago

Why did Mahama sack Ms Hammah, based on the information on an illegal, invalid tape recording?

Some Ghanaians think they are free to make use of illegal rumours. But that same rumour should not be used by anyone else?

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Why did Mahama sack Ms Hammah, based on the information on an illegal, invalid tape recording?

Some Ghanaians think they are free to make use of illegal rumours. But that same rumour should not be used by anyone else?

Do you count yourself among honest people?
KWADWO A 10 years ago

We have a lot of lawyers who do not know much about the constitution of the country because most of them did chew and pour and after obtaining their licenses to practice never even went back to study the constitution before a ...
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We have a lot of lawyers who do not know much about the constitution of the country because most of them did chew and pour and after obtaining their licenses to practice never even went back to study the constitution before applying it. To record someone without their knowledge or without court order is unconstitutional and makes that tape inadmissible in court regardless of the contents.
MARY 10 years ago

Nnp useless CJ should go on retirement she was not fit to hold this position but was given by thief Kufuor.

Nnp useless CJ should go on retirement she was not fit to hold this position but was given by thief Kufuor.
BE WISE 10 years ago

CJ must really really listen to wisdom. A layman like me don't even see the wisdom in what the CJ want to achieve in this matter. Akuffo Addo has accepted defeat that ends the matter. Is she trying to make Atuguba look small ...
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CJ must really really listen to wisdom. A layman like me don't even see the wisdom in what the CJ want to achieve in this matter. Akuffo Addo has accepted defeat that ends the matter. Is she trying to make Atuguba look small before that useless Sir John jst cos of how he blasted him of his misconduct or what? She shd be careful and not plunge this our dear nation into chaos.
GEORGE 10 years ago

Do they still believe that the president will be removed and Nana will be made president or they just want to destroy the country for failing to win the elections?

Do they still believe that the president will be removed and Nana will be made president or they just want to destroy the country for failing to win the elections?
Bediako NJ 10 years ago

Reader, if Dr Busia were to be alive today, he would say to Martin, Well done, Amidu for your services to Ghana. Busia once counseled "what use is ones education if he cannot use it to help people in his community"For telling ...
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Reader, if Dr Busia were to be alive today, he would say to Martin, Well done, Amidu for your services to Ghana. Busia once counseled "what use is ones education if he cannot use it to help people in his community"For telling the truth evil men in NDC had cut him short of his services to his beloved country. how many people in the NDC govt have the brain, honesty and dedication of Amidu. people who call evil good, and good evil are running the country and shutting down patriots bcos they love Ghana. Amidu is our MANDELA. Everything is not about money, not about power, He is what he is bcos God made him so, and nobody can take it from him. What MANDELA is to the world, what was/is in the heart of grandpa MANDELA made him what HE is to the world today. That is what is in the heart of Amidu Nobody can take that thing from him. Whenever Amidu speaks, you feel the sense, passion, love,sincere passion that he has for Ghana, and that is making him great everyday. People go to school to use their education to cheat and steal from Ghana, thank God there is Amidu we can look up to when we want to talk of a Ghanaian patriot.
gabby 10 years ago

Martin, do not mind what people say but help change the face of politics in this country. God bless you, Martin Amidu

Martin, do not mind what people say but help change the face of politics in this country. God bless you, Martin Amidu
Kojo 10 years ago

Sir John is very very hungry for power

Sir John is very very hungry for power
Wakoyako 10 years ago

What is Marrin Amidu implying? Is he trying to say that the Supreme Court Judges are above the law? There is an allegation of miscarriage of justice which is more damaging, if left unaddressed. What Vikky was alleged to have ...
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What is Marrin Amidu implying? Is he trying to say that the Supreme Court Judges are above the law? There is an allegation of miscarriage of justice which is more damaging, if left unaddressed. What Vikky was alleged to have sAid might be true or a lie. Investigating it is very important and that is the purpose of the excercise. Ghana is not just NDC, NPP or the Supreme Court. The purpose of the court of law, particularly the Supreme Court, is to establish and uphold the truth. Knowing the truth allow the nation to stop the wrong action and so start the right one. Vikky is not just any Ghanaian but a minister. The CJ did the right thing. Please Martine stop the scare mongerig using war and security as cover. To me this is just a form of opportunism. is this a ploy for President Mahama to get you back after you have fallen out of favour with late President Mills? Let the committee do their job for the truth to be known. We want a government of Ghana base on truth than lies. The Judiciary or any institution in Ghana are not above the law. Independence of the judiciary or the so called higher justices, does not put them above the law. They are also Ghanaians and under the same law as any Ghanaian.
Templar 10 years ago

My friend you are wrong and please go back and read the post again. Are you saying that the true rule of law is to allow any tom, dick and harry to record anyone without a court order or the knowledge of the person and presen ...
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My friend you are wrong and please go back and read the post again. Are you saying that the true rule of law is to allow any tom, dick and harry to record anyone without a court order or the knowledge of the person and present it as evidence and as such the courts or CJ or even the police should accept it? If this is the type of rule of law that we should be advocating and/or practising in Ghana then we are lost and back in the bad old days. I hope this does not happen to someone you know.
Wakoyako 10 years ago

@Templar, please lets put sentiments aside and deal with issues as they stand. What laws says a persons permission must be obtained in all circumstances before his/her voice is recorded? And who said such recorded materials a ...
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@Templar, please lets put sentiments aside and deal with issues as they stand. What laws says a persons permission must be obtained in all circumstances before his/her voice is recorded? And who said such recorded materials are not enough as basis for evidence in court of law? If Mr. Amidu is claiming the recording of Vikky's words are illegal, will that not mean that the President relieving her of her duty illegal, since the leaked tape was based on which she was sacked?
What exactly is Martin Amidu trying to protect? On one hand, he seems to be advancing the illegitimacy of the leaked tape on Vikky. On another hand, he is defending the supremercy of the judiciary services. This same person is again pretending to be defending the supremacy of the superior judges. A careful reflection to me show Amidu trying to mislead Ghanaians into believing that probeing into an issue of national concern, as is against the Rule of Law. The rule of laws is about the truth and not being complacency. If a new development has surfaced to redirect the course of justice, shouldn't it be in everyone's interest to have probe into? How helpful is it to overlook an allegation of corrupting the most trusted members of out Supreme Court? If truly the person entrusted with the highest office of our land, did embarked on corrupting members of our Supreme Court to avert the course of justice, then every Ghanaian must take this serious. It is just strange Martin Amidu of all people, is the one condoning this.
Please Mr. Amidu or Templar, the legitimacy of the source of evidence is irrelevant in this case and squarely within the law. Tell me whether you will be encouraging the national security to investigate a rumour on drug being smuggled into Ghana or not? Will you say no to investigation because the source of the information is not official and legitimate enough. Please allow the CJ to do her job and keep your dogs away.

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The Diplomat 10 years ago

Partisanship and Tribalism is killing Ghana! If Woyome had been a Northerner, would Amidu have taken him to court?

Partisanship and Tribalism is killing Ghana! If Woyome had been a Northerner, would Amidu have taken him to court?
master 10 years ago

Amidu is a Northerner and the current president is as well, has the president re-instated Amidu? What is tribalism about Amidu? As much as I do not agree with Amidu's position on this issue I think he is a fine gentleman, the ...
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Amidu is a Northerner and the current president is as well, has the president re-instated Amidu? What is tribalism about Amidu? As much as I do not agree with Amidu's position on this issue I think he is a fine gentleman, the sort that this country is short of.

The Chief Justice is spot on by probing this allegation. The judiciary must be trusted by all. If we allow such allegations to linger on, the judiciary will lose the trust of the citizenry and that could be very detrimental. Imagine another election dispute in this country and one side says they don't trust the judiciary to mitigate. Imagine what could happen
All this Committee is doing is to find out the truth or otherwise of this allegation. If it is false, it restores our trust in the judiciary. If it is true those involved must be made to answer and that would also restore our trust in the judiciary. It is all a win-win situation. Like the Supreme Court election case itself, the judgement has been accepted by all in good faith and has put to death something that could have linger on for years.

My Dad used to say, you never have to defend the truth. So let's find out the truth in what Viki said. It is to the benefit of us the mortals not the political 'super immortals'.

I rest my case me Lord.
Glover 10 years ago

Thank you , I hope Amidu will see the situation as you have spelled it I am with you all is a win ! win for Ghana

Thank you , I hope Amidu will see the situation as you have spelled it I am with you all is a win ! win for Ghana
HONESTY 10 years ago

In fact, the members of the so called committee will end up destroying their hard earned reputations. I truly cannot fathom out how reputable lawyers like Prof Justice Date Baah and Nana Dr. SKB Asante will accept to serve on ...
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In fact, the members of the so called committee will end up destroying their hard earned reputations. I truly cannot fathom out how reputable lawyers like Prof Justice Date Baah and Nana Dr. SKB Asante will accept to serve on what is clearly a witch hunting committee to investigate hearsay by some young ladies who were just trying to bolster their egos. As for the Ghana Bar Association president, I will excuse him because he practices from the chambers of Mr. Sam Okudzeto, an NPP sycophant and may be trying to unethically please him.
Kweku Boateng Jnr. 10 years ago

This article needs to be read by all politicians and Ghanaians in general. Direct to the point, disrespecting our judiciary leads to conflict. Look at Uganda in the 1960s. Martin you make Business Secondary School, Tamale a ...
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This article needs to be read by all politicians and Ghanaians in general. Direct to the point, disrespecting our judiciary leads to conflict. Look at Uganda in the 1960s. Martin you make Business Secondary School, Tamale and Navrongo Secondary School proud. Old man Mac would be happy with your principled stand. Forward Ever!
Abongo 10 years ago

God bless you Amidu

God bless you Amidu
ZOOM ELEPHANTS 10 years ago

MARTIN AS I KNOW MADE A GENUINE CAREER RIGHT FROM SCHOOL DAYS.HE HAS NEVER ALLOWED HIMSELF TO BE CORRUPTED BY ANYBODY, FORCE OR SPIRIT. A GENUINE STUDENT WHO MADE '4As' AT A SITTING IN THE THEN GCE ADVANCE LEVELS INTO THE UNI ...
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MARTIN AS I KNOW MADE A GENUINE CAREER RIGHT FROM SCHOOL DAYS.HE HAS NEVER ALLOWED HIMSELF TO BE CORRUPTED BY ANYBODY, FORCE OR SPIRIT. A GENUINE STUDENT WHO MADE '4As' AT A SITTING IN THE THEN GCE ADVANCE LEVELS INTO THE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF LAW. HE IS TRULY A GENUINE INDIVIDUAL WITH A CLEAR PASSION FOR THE TRUTH.SHAKESPEARE SAID ...."CASIUS FROM BONDAGE SHALL DELIVER CASIUS" YOU CANNOT PLANT CORN AND HARVEST MILO...SEE HIS LIKES LIKE KB ASANTE, JUSTICE CRABBE, JH MENSAH, LATE KWAW ANSAH OF GBC FAME,AND OTHERS...THOSE WERE THE DAYS WHEN A PASS INTO THE UNIVERSITY WAS TO BE GENUINELY EARNED. THIS WAS MORE SO IF YOU CAME FROM A NOBLE AND HUMBLE HOME LIKE THAT OF MARTIN AND ME. BY THEIR SEEDS WE CAN..........
Wisdom 10 years ago

This time, a dey your back.

This time, a dey your back.
peter 10 years ago

Direct to the point , Well done Mr Amidu, The best article for our radios and Tv STATIONS to share with Ghanaian, Please leave our supreme court and the judges out of NDC, NPP etc GHANA POLITICS ,NDC NPP AND OUR POLITICIA ...
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Direct to the point , Well done Mr Amidu, The best article for our radios and Tv STATIONS to share with Ghanaian, Please leave our supreme court and the judges out of NDC, NPP etc GHANA POLITICS ,NDC NPP AND OUR POLITICIANS PLEASE LEAVE OUR SUPREME COURT JUDGES ALONE BEFORE YOU GUYS DESTORY OUR GREAT BEAUTIFUL MOTHER GHANA , WELL DONE mR AMIDU
Patrick 10 years ago

U Hit the nail right on its head.The CJ never see it prudent to setup a committee to the investigate the petion brought to her by one NDC lawyer about Atta Akyea but sees the need to act on sir john's petition.Hypocricy @ the ...
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U Hit the nail right on its head.The CJ never see it prudent to setup a committee to the investigate the petion brought to her by one NDC lawyer about Atta Akyea but sees the need to act on sir john's petition.Hypocricy @ the highest level.
OBIMPEH 10 years ago

you are a courageous maN , AND HAVE MADE MY DAY ..KEEP ON TELLING THE TRUTH AND IT SHALL LET YOU FREE . RIDE ON . U HAVE MY FULL SUPPORT

you are a courageous maN , AND HAVE MADE MY DAY ..KEEP ON TELLING THE TRUTH AND IT SHALL LET YOU FREE . RIDE ON . U HAVE MY FULL SUPPORT
grace 10 years ago

Thank God that we still have people like you in Ghana. I sometimes wonder if this georgina wood really qualifies for her postion when she cldnt even solve the the case of the missing cocaine. May God help and save our country ...
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Thank God that we still have people like you in Ghana. I sometimes wonder if this georgina wood really qualifies for her postion when she cldnt even solve the the case of the missing cocaine. May God help and save our country from these greedy bastards!
The Diplomat 10 years ago

One minute you want transparency, the reason why you took Woyome to court. You're now telling us trying to find out the truth is unconstitutional; fvoork the constitution and get out the truth!

Were all the judgement payme ...
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One minute you want transparency, the reason why you took Woyome to court. You're now telling us trying to find out the truth is unconstitutional; fvoork the constitution and get out the truth!

Were all the judgement payments made according to the constitution?

I was a BIG FAN but you've let me down with this. Mind head tells me is Tribalism at work but I would like not to think so!
PEARL 10 years ago

MR DIPLOMAT, YOUR POST SUGGESTS THE MATTER MR AMIDU IS ADDRESSING IS SIMPLY BEYOND YOU. DON'T FEEL LET DOWN. THE POINTS HE MAKES ARE FOR DEEP THINKERS AND INNER CHAMBERS. IF IT IS NOT WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR, JUST ACCEPT THAT S ...
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MR DIPLOMAT, YOUR POST SUGGESTS THE MATTER MR AMIDU IS ADDRESSING IS SIMPLY BEYOND YOU. DON'T FEEL LET DOWN. THE POINTS HE MAKES ARE FOR DEEP THINKERS AND INNER CHAMBERS. IF IT IS NOT WHAT YOU WANT TO HEAR, JUST ACCEPT THAT SOME THINGS WILL BE LIKE THAT. THE FACT THAT YOU DID NOT RESORT TO INSULTING AND CONDEMNING IS A SIGN YOU HAVE A FINE MIND. SADLY, THERE ARE FEWER FOLKS LIKE YOU. STAY BLESSED!
A. Buggi 10 years ago

What Mr Amidu is saying here may be beyond the understanding of some people on this forum. Some of the people who may understand will not take the time to ponder over the points raised, it is always like that with any group o ...
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What Mr Amidu is saying here may be beyond the understanding of some people on this forum. Some of the people who may understand will not take the time to ponder over the points raised, it is always like that with any group of people. Anyway, thanks for your comments, always refreshing to meet educated and cultured folks here.
BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI, ESQ. 10 years ago

DEAR EDITOR OF DAILY GRAPHIC CORPORATION AND THE READING PUBLIC OF GHANAWEB.COM,

TO RESPECTFULLY REFER TO THE ABOVE RELATED PUBLICATION BY HON. FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL OF GHANA MARTIN AMIDU AND TO CALL ON DAILY GRAPHIC COR ...
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DEAR EDITOR OF DAILY GRAPHIC CORPORATION AND THE READING PUBLIC OF GHANAWEB.COM,

TO RESPECTFULLY REFER TO THE ABOVE RELATED PUBLICATION BY HON. FORMER ATTORNEY GENERAL OF GHANA MARTIN AMIDU AND TO CALL ON DAILY GRAPHIC CORPORATION THAT I SUSPECTED THAT THE NEWSPAPER IS PLAYING A FOUL DEAL WITH ME AND MY NAME AND THEREFORE CHALLENGE AND URGE THE NEWSPAPER TO PRODUCE MY TAPE AND THE STORY SINCE IT IS NOW BEING SEEN AS ONLY HON.MARTIN AMIDU THAT HAS THE LEGAL MINDSET IN GHANA TO TALK ABOUT THE UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE PURPORTED COMMITTEE SET UP BY HER LADYSHIP CHIEF JUSTICE GEORGINA THEODORA WOOD AND IT WAS A CASE I HAVE DULY MADE BUT THE NEWSPAPER I DO/DID NOT KNOW WHAT KIND OF MANIPULATIONS AND BY WHO FAILED TO PRODUCE THE TAPE AND THE STORY, THERETO.
IT IS IN THE LIGHT OF ABOVE THAT I STRONGLY URGE THE NEWS EDITOR TO COMPEL ON THE LADY WHO TOOK THE STORY AND MADE THE TAPE RECORDINGS TO PRODUCE THE TAPE AND THE STORY IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT ANY FURTHER DELAYED.
THAT AS INTERNATIONAL LAWYER AND ALSO GHANAIAN LAWYER WE ARE ALL AWARE OF THE LEGAL PRINCIPLE/THEORY, "WHETHER OR NOT ANY LEGALITY CAN RESULT OUT OF ILLEGALITY?"
THAT THE PURPORTED ILLEGAL TAPE RECORDING OF HON. FORMER DEPUTY MINISTER OF COMMUNICATIONS VICTORIA HAMMAH AND ALSO ILLEGALLY OBTAINED BY NPP GENERAL SECRETARY OWUSU AFRIYIE WHO IS ALSO ON PROBATION TO BE OF GOOD BEHAVIOUR PURPORTED TO PETITION HER LADYSHIP CHIEF JUSTICE GEORGINA WOOD TO USE THE ILLEGAL TAPE AND ILLIGALLY ACQUIRED TAPE TO PROBE THE SUPREME COURT DECISION OF THE 2012 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS PETITION.
SURPRISINGLY TO THE REASONABLE LEGAL COMMUNITY OF GHANA AND THE WORLD HER LORDSHIP CHIEF JUSTICE GEORGINA WOOD SET UP THE PURPORTED UNCONSTITIONAL COMMITTEE TO PROBE THE JUSTICES DECISIONS,
IT IS VERY REGRETTABLE THAT SUCH UNFORTUNATE UNCONSTITUTIONAL RELATED EVENTS ARE HAPPENING IN GHANA.
HOWEVER, THE SIMILAR E-MAIL PETITION IN RESPONSE TO THE FRIVOLOUS AND MALICIOUS PETITION OF THE NPP GENERAL SECRETARY OWUSU AFRIYIE TO THE CHIEF JUSTICE OF GHANA AND OTHERS STILL NO ACTION HAS BEEN INSTITUTED TO INVESTIGATE THE DECISIONS CONCERNING THE "AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF AND THE REVIEW" BASED UPON ARTICLE 57 CLAUSES 4,5,6 OF THE GHANA 1992 CONSTITUTION AND ITS LEGAL INTERPRETATION AND LEGAL EFFECTS VIS-A-VIS ARTICLE 64 OF THE CONSTITUTION.
FURTHER, WHETHER OR NOT THE SUPREME COURT OF GHANA UNDER ARTICLE 64 HAS THE CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY AND POWER TO ANNUL VOTES AND TO OVER-TURN ELECTIONS RESULTS AND ALSO TO DECLARE A LOSER A WINNER?
IF THE CONSTITUIONAL INTERPRETATION OF ARTICLE 64 IS/WAS CONTRARY, WHY THE SUPREME COURT FAILED/REFUSED OR NEGLECTED TO FIRST MAKE A DETERMINATION OF THE PETITIONERS RELIEFS SOUGHT AT THE SUPREME COURT BEFORE THE COURT ACCEPTED THE PETITION?
THAT THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE MATTER IS WHAT SHOULD BE DETERMINED AND NOT AN ILLEGAL TAPE AND ILLEGALLY ALSO ACQUIRED BY NPP GENERAL SECRETARY OWUSU AFRIYIE WHO IS ON PROBATION TO BE OF GOOD BEHAVIOUR AFTER THE SUPREME COURT CONVICTED HIM OF CONTEMPT.
PERHAPS THE NPP GENERAL SECRETARY OWUSU AFRIYIE AND HIS CRONNIES ARE SEEKING "PERSONAL VENDETTA".
FURTHERMORE, I RESPECTFULLY ALSO RAISED THE FOLLOWING ISSUES AND DULY SENT E-MAIL INFORMATION TO HER LORDSHIP CHIEF JUSTICE OF GHANA GEORGINA WOOD, AMONGST OTHERS:
(i) WHETHER OR NOT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GAVE GHANA GOVERNMENT DURING NPP GOVERNMENT WHEN HON.NANA AKUFO ADDO WAS GHANA MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS $547 MILLION?
(ii) WHETHER OR NOT THE GRANT WAS TO BE USED FOR POVERTY REDUCTIONS?
(iii) WAS THE GRANT USED FOR THE ABOVE RELATED PURPOSE?
(iv) WHETHER OR NOT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WHEN NPP GHANA GOVERNMENT RECEIVED THE GRANT OF $547 MILLION DID AMERICA GIVE ME (BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI, ESQ)$10 MILLION THROUGH THE THEN NPP GOVERNMENT?
(v) IF YES, WHO DID THEY PAY THE MONEY TO AND WHERE?
(vi) WHETHER OR NOT DURING THE NPP GOVERNMENT 2008 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS DID NPP GOVERNMENT TRANSFER MONEY TO CANADA TO PURCHASE VEHICLES/CARS?
(vii) WHO DID THEY TRANSFER THE MONEY TO IN CANADA, IF YES?
(viii) WHETHER OR NOT THE CARS/VEHICLES WERE PURCHASED IN CANADA AND WHERE ARE/WERE CARS BEFORE THE NPP GOVERNMENT HANDED OVER POWER TO THE NDC GOVERNMENT LED BY THE LATE H.E.PRESIDENT PROFESSOR JOHN EVANS ATTA-MILLS?
THAT THESE RELATED ANSWERS TO THE ABOVE RELATED QUESTIONS ARE VERY CRUCIAL AND IMPORTANT BEFORE THE NPP CAN DARE TO CAST ACCUSATIONS AGAINST THE NDC GOVERNMENT UNDER THE ABLE LEADERSHIP OF H.E.PRESIDENT OF GHANA JOHN DRAMANI MAHAMA FOR CORRUPTION.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED.
GOD BLESS GHANA AND AMERICA.
VERY TRULY YOURS,
BENONY TONY AMEKUDZI
INTERNATIONAL LAWYER/LEGAL CONSULTANT/ADMINISTRATOR
appiah 10 years ago

Martin Amidu is the kind of lawyer we need in the attorney general's office. He has the knowledge and integrity to uphold the good name of Ghana. May God bless his kind.

Martin Amidu is the kind of lawyer we need in the attorney general's office. He has the knowledge and integrity to uphold the good name of Ghana. May God bless his kind.
Paul 10 years ago

For once, I disagree with Hon Amidu on this issue. Here is a serious allegation made by no mean a person like a member of govt, and Hon says nothing should be done about it? We all know the chequered history of the election p ...
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For once, I disagree with Hon Amidu on this issue. Here is a serious allegation made by no mean a person like a member of govt, and Hon says nothing should be done about it? We all know the chequered history of the election petition, and the suspicion surrounding the verdit. So, if an insider has had to gossip about what as an insider she has heard, do we push it under the carpet?

I think what the CJ and the JC have done is in the right direction, at least they will come out that the allegations are unprovable, and that ends the matter. Whether or not any of the Justices were 'seen' by President Mahama, is left to the day that we all will stand before the judgement seat of God. Those who will confess and repent, so much the better for them!
GEORGE 10 years ago

There is nothing there in that tape to prove a case. that tape is not worthy of investigating whatsoever. In court you deal with evidence. Look at things this way, if Hammah now says she was working for NPP and that what she ...
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There is nothing there in that tape to prove a case. that tape is not worthy of investigating whatsoever. In court you deal with evidence. Look at things this way, if Hammah now says she was working for NPP and that what she meant in that tape was that the judges helped NPP, they should have been jailed for producing fake pink sheets as evidence, will you buy that? there is no evidence in that her speech and i think the chief justice should have known better.
AkwasiB (USA) 10 years ago

I do not think he suggested that nothing be done, just that the petitioner should go through the proper process; rather than for the CJ to jump just becasue a General Secretary asked. Aren't there many more important things t ...
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I do not think he suggested that nothing be done, just that the petitioner should go through the proper process; rather than for the CJ to jump just becasue a General Secretary asked. Aren't there many more important things the CJ could think of setting committees for? Please re-read the article. Even if the tape has genuine evidencne, it is would not be acceptable in any decen court of law (except perhaps in Ghana).
Mensima Biney 10 years ago

This is what I call intelligent: becoming aware of something and exercising the capacity to do something about it. This guy is absolutely spot on. I wonder how our Chief Justice missed such a fundamental point of principle - ...
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This is what I call intelligent: becoming aware of something and exercising the capacity to do something about it. This guy is absolutely spot on. I wonder how our Chief Justice missed such a fundamental point of principle - a simple fact of natural justice which glaringly stares one in the face!
NAKED 10 years ago

Good one there at least I have seen a sensible person who can reason and think, first and foremost, what is education at all? In a country where I come from, they defined education as anyone who can read and write English lan ...
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Good one there at least I have seen a sensible person who can reason and think, first and foremost, what is education at all? In a country where I come from, they defined education as anyone who can read and write English language that is how they defined education in Ghana. A country where a lot of people look down upon those who can't speak and write English language do you think such country can develop no wonder Ghana is a country with good resources but the citizens are mentally weak unable to think and reason as well, they are still slaves to the so-called Europeans. They are still colonized mentally and physically but the reason is that they don't know that they are still under colonization. So in s nutshell that is how illiteracy is defined in Ghana. Then one may ask that how about the countries who are using their own language to study are they illiterates? a country like France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, Finland, Norway, China etc can we classify their education system as substandard because they are not using English language to teach in their institutions? Africans will always embraced everything from west and east without thinking deep and its side effect in the future and we hate our own things so tell me are we humans? We always lionize the oppressors and disowned ours and we called ourselves educational elites now listen to a proverb from Europeans to Africans “you can take a monkey from bush but you can't take bush from monkey" how are we going to interpret it? it's simple to Europeans, Africa is bush let's see how they describe Africa they use the word Sub-Saharan and the question is do we have sub-Europeans or sub-Asians or sub-Americans, etc look how they have cited Africa in a World map, Africa as a continent is always at the bottom of the World map, the question is why they didn't cite Europe, Asia, America and Australia at the bottom but only Africa think about it brothers and sisters, the proverb means an African a monkey can come to western or eastern country to study or do anything but because he/she is from Africa you can't take Africa mentality from him or her then the stereotype goes, they are less humans, they don't have food to eat, always fighting among themselves etc so why Africans shouldn't cling to their own and abandoned their stupid act but yet still Africans are upholding their language and their barbaric culture, 500 years we are still slaves so when are we going to emancipate ourselves as a people created by YHWH.
The time has come for Africans to come together as one people and put their difference away and unit as people it has been a long time in slavery and colonization. The time has come for Ghanaians to put away their difference and unit to develop their nation it has been a long time in slavery and colonization.
God of our fathers have mercy on us especially banana republic of Ghana. Ghana, Ghana a country with good resources I had wanted to gather my people under one canopy as hen gathered it chicks but my people have abandoned their wisdom through thinking and now following the way of westerners through their devilcracy which is called democracy so now my people cannot be able to manage their own affairs, my people do not appreciate things manufactured in their country, my people preach devilcracy and practice vices, my people preach patriotism but they are not patriotic, my people have lost their sense of judging and now we are in a doom state they can't differentiate good things from bad ones and now engulf with tribalism which has become a canker in the country through bogus so-called educational elites and stomachticians who called themselves as politicians to separate the people in other not to come together to fight against their evil planning. A voice calling from within shouting my people, my people come together to build your nation we were created in the same image not let this stomachticians separate you they are doing it for their own selfish gain so wise up, awake from your slumber, the day is far spent and the night is near so let's ignore all these tribalism stuffs and come together as one people because together we can build a better nation.
The only way Africans can develop is to use their own language to study and do everything and stop patronizing anything from east or west, a small country like Ghana we can’t develop it why? Because we have pseudo intellectuals who always claims that they are the best but in reality they are at the bottom of the pit, our education system is not good, our education system does not allow us to think inside and out outside the box so for Ghana to develop it needs critical thinkers and nature incliners who can put things together other than that it will take millions of years we will still be where we are. Anyone who wants to study Nature University can contact me wellsbrains2000@yahoo.com, whatspp 008613566124757 when you contact me tell me which my article that you are interested so we can discuss it deeply because I have presented numerous articles on this web
Tete 10 years ago

My thumb is up for Martin. You have said it all. If we have to investigate every secret recordings, then Awuku's must be firstly investigated. Martin you are a hero, you cut both ends.

Thanks.

My thumb is up for Martin. You have said it all. If we have to investigate every secret recordings, then Awuku's must be firstly investigated. Martin you are a hero, you cut both ends.

Thanks.
Bata Yokoyoko 10 years ago

Gradually the so called people who know the law are hidingbehind party politics to plung the country into a state of chaos . After all what is all about this Electionnonsense that we can put behind us and go ahead? Ghanaians ...
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Gradually the so called people who know the law are hidingbehind party politics to plung the country into a state of chaos . After all what is all about this Electionnonsense that we can put behind us and go ahead? Ghanaians if we have forgotten must go back to history of Liberia, Sierra leone , Cote Ivoire and Guinea . Our enemies dont understand why we are not at war despite our differences? Thats where we must be wactchful and careful not to allow petty issues to lead us on . We as a country are behaving like a bunch of ants heading into danger , all attempts to prevent us is being over looked, we must be very careful. Its only the Good Lord who is holding us or else Ghana would have been on fire by now . I believe those who read Mr Amidu's script should lok at the conclusion very well. A word to the wise is enough.
Kan Na wo 10 years ago

The CJ is one of the countries problems.She must be change for God sake.

The CJ is one of the countries problems.She must be change for God sake.
REV JULIUS ANKOMAH 10 years ago

IS IT POSSIBLE FOR THE GRAPHIC TO PUBLISH THIS THOUGHTFUL ARTICLE SO THAT THE CHIEF JUSTICE CAN REMOVE HER PARTISAN GLASSES AND CAREFULLY READ THE WISDOM THAI IS BEING SENT TO US ALL. IT WOULD HELP HER VERY MUCH AND ALL THOSE ...
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IS IT POSSIBLE FOR THE GRAPHIC TO PUBLISH THIS THOUGHTFUL ARTICLE SO THAT THE CHIEF JUSTICE CAN REMOVE HER PARTISAN GLASSES AND CAREFULLY READ THE WISDOM THAI IS BEING SENT TO US ALL. IT WOULD HELP HER VERY MUCH AND ALL THOSE WHO THINK THAT EVERY THING MUST BE DONE TO PLUNGE OUR COUNTRY INTO POLITICAL CRISES. CHIEF JUSTICE JUST BE A SIMPLE LOVING CHRISTIAN MOTHER AND KNOW THAT GOD ABOVE KNOWS THE DESTINY OF THIS NATION AND WOULD PREVENT YOUR TYPE FROM PURSUING YOUR HIDDEN POLITICAL JAUNDICED AGENDA
DrG 10 years ago

But they won't make him. Amidu is spot-on once again. This man is an asset to Ghana, but the powers that be won't listen to him because they are scared of the truth!

But they won't make him. Amidu is spot-on once again. This man is an asset to Ghana, but the powers that be won't listen to him because they are scared of the truth!
John 10 years ago

That's what you get from a chief Justice that was rewarded with a post for helping the Kuffour Govenment to cover oup the missing cocaine saga; that she should react to allegations and sentiments of a politcal party still ...
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That's what you get from a chief Justice that was rewarded with a post for helping the Kuffour Govenment to cover oup the missing cocaine saga; that she should react to allegations and sentiments of a politcal party still brooding over its electoral lost is testimony to the quality of CJ we have in Ghana. Thank you Martin, Can the CJ come out to respond?
Alidu yasir 10 years ago

oh Ghananians ,let s all be patients the day of judgement is waiting for our corrupted leaders

oh Ghananians ,let s all be patients the day of judgement is waiting for our corrupted leaders
Larry 10 years ago

The respected former AG is stating his interpretation of the committee constituted by the CJ on vikileaks, THAT DOES NOT IMPLY FINAL AUTHORITY ON THE MATTER. The justices that sat on the election petition came up with their v ...
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The respected former AG is stating his interpretation of the committee constituted by the CJ on vikileaks, THAT DOES NOT IMPLY FINAL AUTHORITY ON THE MATTER. The justices that sat on the election petition came up with their verdict but other lawyers and justices disagreed with the verdict. So cudos to Martin for stating his position, he must challenge it in court. The constitution does not state that election petition can be appealed but Akufo Addo had the right to appeal the verdict but he did not. The CJ has the right to do what is right in sight of the law.
BEN KOFI,CALIFORNIA-USA. 10 years ago

THIS CJ IS SIMPLY NOT QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED TO BE THERE.

THIS CJ IS SIMPLY NOT QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED TO BE THERE.
Dallas 10 years ago

It looks like my NDC stalwarts has no functioning brains considering the brilliant arguement put forward Mr. Martin Amidu. Where are the brains in my NDC???

It looks like my NDC stalwarts has no functioning brains considering the brilliant arguement put forward Mr. Martin Amidu. Where are the brains in my NDC???
Qwame 10 years ago

Case made beyond reasonable doubt.

Case made beyond reasonable doubt.
AKONFEM MAHANI 10 years ago

OH OUR HERO MR AMIDU YOU SAID IT ALL,GHANA DAWO ASEOOOOOOO,GOD BLESSES YOU,KEEP IT UP

OH OUR HERO MR AMIDU YOU SAID IT ALL,GHANA DAWO ASEOOOOOOO,GOD BLESSES YOU,KEEP IT UP
Prof. Appiah, USA! 10 years ago

Justice is about getting to the truth. I thought Amidu is the guy when it comes to fighting for the truth. Why this huge about turn?

Justice is about getting to the truth. I thought Amidu is the guy when it comes to fighting for the truth. Why this huge about turn?
Vuvuzela 10 years ago

What in this submission constitutes an about-turn?

The vikileaks tape didn't detail any wrong doing on the part of the judges who handled the petition. Listening to that tape, you come to the conclusion it is only about a ...
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What in this submission constitutes an about-turn?

The vikileaks tape didn't detail any wrong doing on the part of the judges who handled the petition. Listening to that tape, you come to the conclusion it is only about a incontinent fluid-mouthed lady who just interests herself in frivolous gossips, as most of what she said wasn't veracious.

On the other hand what questions is she going to be asked at the commission? What exactly would be the accusation leveled against the judges? The dossier would be closed long before it even got started, however, do you sincerely believe if the judges should be bribed, Vicky would even be a person to know about it?

Finally, we heard NPP say most of the judges were Pro-NPP so how could all the 9 have been bribed to subvert the outcomes of the petition we all knew was one of a very bad faith since it was constituted on misconception/ misjudgement of what transpired during the elections?

NPP initially went with a folder full of accusations and abandoned virtually all one-by-one, with Bawumia becoming clearly demostrating first-class lying prowess, yet he didn't even know what happened in the strong room because it didn't inspire his fancy.
Vuvuzela 10 years ago

The phrases should read:

* ... an incontinent...

* ... with Bawumia clearly demonstrating...

The phrases should read:

* ... an incontinent...

* ... with Bawumia clearly demonstrating...
Zaga 10 years ago

If you are a prof. then you should know better. This is about the truth, yes this is about integrity; this is about the Constitution, this is about the Rule Of Law. The NPP and their lapdog the Chief Justice, have persistentl ...
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If you are a prof. then you should know better. This is about the truth, yes this is about integrity; this is about the Constitution, this is about the Rule Of Law. The NPP and their lapdog the Chief Justice, have persistently sought to undermine the Judiciary, the Constitution and the Rule Of Law whilst pretending they are following same. There is so much intellectual pretence and dishonesty from the'NPP camp, it boggles the mind how they can forge a healthy society if and when they get political power. It all looks like they acquired education and intellectual knowledge to so to speak, to bamboozle us rather than lead us to prosperity. You make any wild, spurious and frivolous allegation against eminent members of an institution of state and, notwithstanading the fact that it is totally baseless, you use the law to prosecute your baseless and frivolous action, all in the name of the law. You undermine the law and the legal system you are claining to uphold. What utter madness!
nii 10 years ago

This woman is NOT SMART at all. Very BIASED.

This woman is NOT SMART at all. Very BIASED.
kofi kwabena 10 years ago

When Amidu speaks, the people listen because he is of a high moral conduct.

When Amidu speaks, the people listen because he is of a high moral conduct.
Roger 10 years ago

Bribery as alleged or implied by this whole episode is a crime. Investigation and punishment of crime is the duty of the police and the courts. The judiciary may be independent but only in the performance of their duties and ...
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Bribery as alleged or implied by this whole episode is a crime. Investigation and punishment of crime is the duty of the police and the courts. The judiciary may be independent but only in the performance of their duties and not in collecting bribes. The judicial council may not have disciplinary power over the justices but the police and the courts have power to punish criminals. Let the police investigate, arrest and put before the courts whoever, if any, committed any crime.
princewilly@ymail.com 10 years ago

An old farmer is sitting on his front porch watching the sunrise when he sees the neighbor's kid walk by carrying a spool of something metallic under his arm. "Hey boy, whatcha got there?"

"Chicken wire."

"What you gonn ...
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An old farmer is sitting on his front porch watching the sunrise when he sees the neighbor's kid walk by carrying a spool of something metallic under his arm. "Hey boy, whatcha got there?"

"Chicken wire."

"What you gonna do with that?"

"Gonna catch some chickens."

"You damn fool! You can't catch chickens with chicken wire!" says the old man.
The boy just laughs and keeps walking. That evening at sunset, the boy walks by, dragging behind him 30 chickens caught in the chicken wire.

The next morning, the old man sees the boy walk by carrying a shiny roll of something. "Hey boy, whatcha got there?"

"Duct tape."

"What you gonna do with that?"

"Gonna catch me some ducks."
"You damn fool! You can't catch ducks with duct tape!"

The boy just laughs and keeps walking. That evening at sunset, the boy walks by, trailing behind him 30 ducks caught in a long trail of duct tape.

The next morning, the old man sees the boy walking by carrying a branch behind him. "Hey boy, whatcha got there?"

"It's a pussy willow."

"Wait up," says the old man. "I'll get my hat!"
Twumasi . 10 years ago

The whole world knew the judgement was not fair. CJ must go ahead with the invetigation. Bribbery is too much in Ghana.

The whole world knew the judgement was not fair. CJ must go ahead with the invetigation. Bribbery is too much in Ghana.
Lexus 10 years ago

........The ethnic and geopolitical undertones exhibited in some of the allegations making the internet after the announcement of the appointment of the Committee clearly shows how dangerous the politicization of the decision ...
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........The ethnic and geopolitical undertones exhibited in some of the allegations making the internet after the announcement of the appointment of the Committee clearly shows how dangerous the politicization of the decision of the Supreme Court is moving Ghana to the precipice.......

This is purely scare-mongering!!!!
Whatever happened to Mr TRANSPARENCY Amidu? Are you done helping to retrieve Wayome's loot, or are you just trying to get in the good books of the fatally corrupt JD Mahama?
Are you trying to 'push the very decent and beloved CJ off the cliff' so idiotic Mahama can appoint you or Atubuga to the position?
Do you have to go this length to get back into your own NDC govt?

Millions of people the world over witnessed firsthand the ignominious way the election petition hearing was run, as well as the manner this sacrilegious verdict was pronounced.
Nana Addo accepted the verdict graciously, and peace prevailed.
'Forgiven is not forgotten, and postponed does not mean abandoned.'
Lots of skepticism about the Judiciary still abounds with the vast majority of the populace.
Sir Amidu, you can not be such an ostrich and write such concerns off with such diatribes. WHATEVER HAPPENED TO YOUR TANSPARENCY EFFUSIONS?
Everybody knows what the findings/verdict of the JC is most likely going to be: ALLEGATIONS UNPROVEN !!!! Some SC Judges may be shamed. Mahama stays on as the 10% President to continue messing up the affairs of the nation; Atubuga and his thieving posse will not be impeached.In the final analysis the dispensation of their conscience is going to be between them and their God/Allah.
The exercise may soothe the pain and bitterness of the silent majority in the nation. The silent majority will also laud Her Lordship/Ladyship for doing her job diligently.
Do not underestimate what the silent majority can do!!!
Amidu, commend the silent majority for always wanting to seek redress in a Court of Law.
MARTIN, DON'T EVER TRY AGAIN TO BULLY THE SILENT MAJORITY INTO SUBMISSION.
AMIDU, you are, hereby, warned!!!!

BTW, WAS THE RECONCILIATION COMMITTEE FROM YESTERYEARS EVER CONSTITUTIONAL?...just asking.
GALAMSEY 10 years ago

It was galamsey politicians then, it is now the turn of the galamsey judges. If you are not one, sleep easy, but if you are one...then more a fire!!!!...hehehehe. Ghana, beautiful country, nice people who just want to know th ...
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It was galamsey politicians then, it is now the turn of the galamsey judges. If you are not one, sleep easy, but if you are one...then more a fire!!!!...hehehehe. Ghana, beautiful country, nice people who just want to know the truth. That one too, they say no, chaaiii!!!
Pambour Agyeman, New York 10 years ago

That's a Legal Scholar right there!!!
He's the best we have, without a doubt!

That's a Legal Scholar right there!!!
He's the best we have, without a doubt!
Kobena 10 years ago

Is Martin Amidu looking for a new job or is he rooting for Brother Atuguba as CJ? Why did the president sack Vicky? Doesn't that create a lot of suspicion around the Supreme Court judges and the whole judiciary? What is wrong ...
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Is Martin Amidu looking for a new job or is he rooting for Brother Atuguba as CJ? Why did the president sack Vicky? Doesn't that create a lot of suspicion around the Supreme Court judges and the whole judiciary? What is wrong with going into the matter to establish the truth?

Are the Supreme Court judges above the everybody in Ghana, including the president? Are they really above the law of the land? The behaviour of one Justice Kpegah does not bear out your characterisation of the supreme court judges as being super human!
Asare Konto 10 years ago

Let the CJ continue with the infamous investigation and the end of it will show her the exit, this old useless woman who always succumb to NNP because they put her there.

Let the CJ continue with the infamous investigation and the end of it will show her the exit, this old useless woman who always succumb to NNP because they put her there.
BoTTom poWer VicKy 10 years ago

What has Martin Amidu said that NDC people are full of praise for him? All because he seems to have sounded a little sensible? Not too long ago, you NDC people hated Martin Amidu because he exposed your corrupt practices. You ...
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What has Martin Amidu said that NDC people are full of praise for him? All because he seems to have sounded a little sensible? Not too long ago, you NDC people hated Martin Amidu because he exposed your corrupt practices. You called him names, hurled curses at him, and wished he was annihilated or killed, to cover up your misdeeds. Today, you see reason to praise and hail him like an Ewe, Trokosi deity, because he has sung your difficult song for you, hahaha!!! What a funny, foolish group of people that you people are. Where are all your so-called brainy ministers, communication experts, the Okudjetos, Boamahs and Ofosu Kwakyes, to save Mahama? They're just a bunch of idiots, smelly loud-mouths, empty barrels, govt stooges! What Martin has said can't be, and is not, the whole truth. There are other interpretations that make what he has said incomplete, or partially true. The law is like a double-edged sword. Common sense should tell everybody that his assertion that Akufo Addo accepted the Supreme Court's ruling, in order to avert intractable conflicts and violence, lacks substance and merit. Just to score cheap political points? What should Nana have done when there was no such allegation at the time. The 'Vickileaks' allegations hadn't come up at the time. If it had, that would have served as the basis for Nana to rubbish the court ruling. Now, way after the verdict, a whole deputy minister alleged that Oye Lithur played a key role in securing victory for NDC, because she met the judges prior to the election petition verdict. Is this an issue to be toyed with? Whether it's unlawful to secretly record someone's conversation or not, it's the substance of its content that matters. And, who told Martin that Nana isn't in favour of all these NPP's efforts to get to the root of the matter? Do you know what it means to him if the allegations turn out to be true? Question is, what would NDC have done if it was the Party at the receiving end like NPP today? Would people sit down with folded arms and say, oh, let's leave everything to God? Worse things would have been witnessed, including violence, for the whole world to know. And this same Martin Amidu, behaving like an innocent schoolboy, or perhaps a righteous man today, would have been the first to say that it would be good for NDC to seek redress in this same form. They all have the attitude of a chameleon.
Sanity 10 years ago

Period! Vicky has upset the Applecarts for The Governing Party.

Period! Vicky has upset the Applecarts for The Governing Party.
AKASI MARTHA NZEMA 10 years ago

"THE SUPREME COURT IS MOVING GHANA TO THE PRECIPICE" PRECIPICE MEANS; A VERY STEEP SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN OR CLIFF A POINT WHERE DANGER, TROUBLE, DISSASTROUS, OR DIFFICULTY SITUATION: BEGINS. "HOLY SPIRIT" WE ARE ALL HUMANS WE NE ...
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"THE SUPREME COURT IS MOVING GHANA TO THE PRECIPICE" PRECIPICE MEANS; A VERY STEEP SIDE OF A MOUNTAIN OR CLIFF A POINT WHERE DANGER, TROUBLE, DISSASTROUS, OR DIFFICULTY SITUATION: BEGINS. "HOLY SPIRIT" WE ARE ALL HUMANS WE NEEDS YOUR HELP TO BUILD OUR MOTHER LAND GHANA. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AMEN.
OTCHERE DARKO 10 years ago

If what Amidu is saying is true THEN the 1992 Constitution is BOGUS and should be scrapped as soon as possible.

I am so surprised that AMIDU OF ALL GHANAIANS should come out to argue in defence of Judges that are alleged t ...
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If what Amidu is saying is true THEN the 1992 Constitution is BOGUS and should be scrapped as soon as possible.

I am so surprised that AMIDU OF ALL GHANAIANS should come out to argue in defence of Judges that are alleged to have COMPROMISED their positions...... with the REVELATIONS coming from WITHIN NDC itself.
Ken Mensah 10 years ago

The man is talking principle NOT personalities. Do you get that? Living in a third world country is 'sickness'...

The man is talking principle NOT personalities. Do you get that? Living in a third world country is 'sickness'...
BENYIWAH DOE(Rat Poison) 10 years ago

Exactly. they should stop all other probes in the country. Woyome should be set free now. Military should take over and a new constitution be written

Exactly. they should stop all other probes in the country. Woyome should be set free now. Military should take over and a new constitution be written
Major 10 years ago

Well elucIdated. I believed that Article 146 could not also be a remedy to this issue.
The CJ is enclothed with certain residual powers she could draw on to this happen.
Let us have more education on this matter.

Well elucIdated. I believed that Article 146 could not also be a remedy to this issue.
The CJ is enclothed with certain residual powers she could draw on to this happen.
Let us have more education on this matter.
Al Hajj AAA Rashid(OH. USA) 10 years ago

Mr. Amidu, I do not think and I also believe strongly that the CJ is not setting up the committee, to investigate Vicky Hammah,(Vikileaks). My understanding is, the committee, was set up to determine whether or not any of her ...
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Mr. Amidu, I do not think and I also believe strongly that the CJ is not setting up the committee, to investigate Vicky Hammah,(Vikileaks). My understanding is, the committee, was set up to determine whether or not any of her Supreme Court, justices was really compromised in the Election Appeal, as per Vicky's gossip.

Much as I would not want to duel on the constitutionality, of the probe I believe it is only fair that a public hearing be made to clear the honorable Judges from all the gossip that is going on.

There has been so much flak against Atuguba JSC and I strongly believe he would not mind to have such a committee set up to clear him.
YOU AND I 10 years ago

NEED I SAY MORE.

NEED I SAY MORE.
Joe 10 years ago

The wise man has spoken

The wise man has spoken
Nipany3 10 years ago

Too distant future! I make this bold prediction based on this erudite exposition by our one and only 'Citizen Vigilante', the Hon. ABK Amidu,and the earlier allegations of bias levelled against this CJ by lawyer Sam P Yalley.

Too distant future! I make this bold prediction based on this erudite exposition by our one and only 'Citizen Vigilante', the Hon. ABK Amidu,and the earlier allegations of bias levelled against this CJ by lawyer Sam P Yalley.
NANA OWUSU NYANSA, GERMANY 10 years ago

I AM NOT A LWWYER BUT I AM A LITTLE BIT CONFUSED WHEATHER HAMIDU IS WORRIED DUE TO IT´S LEGALITY OR ON THE SOCIAL POINT OF VIEW ? THAT IS FOR THE SAKE OF MOTHER GHANA !!! IF THE JUDGES ARE BEING PROTECTED BY THE CONSTITUTION ...
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I AM NOT A LWWYER BUT I AM A LITTLE BIT CONFUSED WHEATHER HAMIDU IS WORRIED DUE TO IT´S LEGALITY OR ON THE SOCIAL POINT OF VIEW ? THAT IS FOR THE SAKE OF MOTHER GHANA !!! IF THE JUDGES ARE BEING PROTECTED BY THE CONSTITUTION TO BE UNTOUCHERBLE THEN WE ARE FINISH !!!
S Dalkman 10 years ago

IF YOU DONT LISTEN AND GO AHEAD NEXT TIME ,YOU WILL BE ALSO HAVE A SIMILAR PROBLEM THAT IS WHY DESPITE ALL THE NOISE AND ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE CJ THE PREZ MILLS DID NOT EVEN CARE TO LISTEN OR CALL FOR ANY INVESTIGATION.& OP ...
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IF YOU DONT LISTEN AND GO AHEAD NEXT TIME ,YOU WILL BE ALSO HAVE A SIMILAR PROBLEM THAT IS WHY DESPITE ALL THE NOISE AND ALLEGATIONS AGAINST THE CJ THE PREZ MILLS DID NOT EVEN CARE TO LISTEN OR CALL FOR ANY INVESTIGATION.& OPEN THE GATE FOR ...............
Zaga 10 years ago

I have said before, that no one tribe has the monopoly to intellectualism in Ghana anymore, and therefore no single tribe has the monopoly to political power. From North to South, West to East, every tribe can boast of the 'B ...
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I have said before, that no one tribe has the monopoly to intellectualism in Ghana anymore, and therefore no single tribe has the monopoly to political power. From North to South, West to East, every tribe can boast of the 'Book Long' or intellectual prowers. The CJ, being the NPP lapdog that she is, her intellectual hollowness is being exposed by the day. She did well not to allow the hawks in the NPP to drag her into sitting on the Election Petition Case and committing the professional howler of the century. But she couldn't help herself, She allowed the NPP bulldogs to drag her by the nose into setting up this committee, which to all intents and purposes is constitutionally bankrupt. It is a veritable 'Spanish Inquisition', Ghanaian Judiciary style. To sell your intellectual professionalism in this shoddy manner does our Chief Justice no favours in exulted intellectual circles and debases our judicial system no end. But then, this has been her stock-in-trade. She will go down as one of the most if not the most innept CJ in the history of Ghana. She is appointed as the head of the Judiciary to safeguard the constitution and the Rule Of Law but has consistently sold her professional integrity to the dogs, squandered it on the alter of partisan politics.
LAW STUDENT-UK 10 years ago

It looks as if the NPP legal team is full of engineers rather than lawyers. What Mr.Amadu has elucidated is just simple on the basis of the literal interpretation of the constitution.The Chief Justice must resign for her la ...
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It looks as if the NPP legal team is full of engineers rather than lawyers. What Mr.Amadu has elucidated is just simple on the basis of the literal interpretation of the constitution.The Chief Justice must resign for her lack of knowledge.
GOODMAN 10 years ago

The CJ must bend her head in ..... Please nex titme, think before you jump, CJ. Thanks Mr Amidu for your indept explanation of the issue. You are a true PATRIOT!!!!

The CJ must bend her head in ..... Please nex titme, think before you jump, CJ. Thanks Mr Amidu for your indept explanation of the issue. You are a true PATRIOT!!!!
Kwame Poison 10 years ago

The Law Schools in UK have agreed to issue replacement certificates for those who have lost theirs at the cost of thirty-five pounds.In some Law Schools it would cost thirty pounds but it is limited to 1992.

The Law Schools in UK have agreed to issue replacement certificates for those who have lost theirs at the cost of thirty-five pounds.In some Law Schools it would cost thirty pounds but it is limited to 1992.
COSTAMAYOR 10 years ago

ANOTHER JOB FOR THE PEACE COUNCIL AND THE CLERGY!
SHE SHOULD HAVE GONE FOR A REVIEW AFTER THE SUPREME COURT VERDICT. IF IT IS IN THE INTEREST OF MOTHER GHANA,SO BE IT, BUT IF IT IS IN THE INTEREST OF A PARTICULAR FACTION, GO ...
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ANOTHER JOB FOR THE PEACE COUNCIL AND THE CLERGY!
SHE SHOULD HAVE GONE FOR A REVIEW AFTER THE SUPREME COURT VERDICT. IF IT IS IN THE INTEREST OF MOTHER GHANA,SO BE IT, BUT IF IT IS IN THE INTEREST OF A PARTICULAR FACTION, GOD SAVE US.
FUMA 10 years ago

CJ IS HALF-BAKED LAWYER. POOR GH.

CJ IS HALF-BAKED LAWYER. POOR GH.
Victor A. Young 10 years ago

Typical of NDC "apparatchiks" any probe in investigation against them could result in national chaos, conflict or war. I totally disagree with Mr. Martin Amidu's postings in the media.

The opposition parties filed their wr ...
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Typical of NDC "apparatchiks" any probe in investigation against them could result in national chaos, conflict or war. I totally disagree with Mr. Martin Amidu's postings in the media.

The opposition parties filed their writ at the Supreme Court concerning election fraud. With the overwhelming evidence that was presented, the Justice William Atuguba gave a bogus and biased verdict that sent shockwaves across the country and around the world---do they know that the whole world was watching---with many scratching their heads in disbelief, on that fateful 29th day of August, and they [NDC] don't want to know what necessitated Justice Atuguba to announce that evil verdict although it's understood that the justices were divided in (5/4) opinion.

The NDC is known for their dubious and behind the scenes schemes, always wanting to bring divisions in the society, by indoctrinating the youth with their tribal agenda. And this is how it all get started! It's no wonder that the party's Gen. Secretary says there's no need for reforms at the EC when opposition parties are demanding electoral reforms must be done in order to rid our electoral system of fraud and cheating etc.

After the Supreme Court verdict many people both home and abroad started asking questions. Many questioned the constitution and the Supreme Court set up. There were rumours of "bribe-taking" and many others. The "Vickyleaks" thing has reinvigorated public demand for an investigation into the Supreme Court's election petition hearing and its resultant verdict. Now the NDC wants none of that! They wish court decision should go in their favour. We still remember the abduction and murder of those noble judges; the death of those noble people shouldn't be entertained anymore! Ghana is not NDC and NDC is not Ghana!

The "Vikiladks" probe is very important because no-one is above the law. It's criminal for any individual to use their position in govt. to influence any court case. The country has reached her development stage that we must allow institutions to function properly and independently.

If indeed there was any influence and if the truth is established, then anyone involved should be prosecuted; if John Mahama used his office to influence the verdict then he ought to be impeached. If we cannot face reality and always sweep truth under the carpet, then Ghana will continue to go in circles without achieving any progress.
Thomas Atta-Akosah 10 years ago

Let us not behave as if the Supreme Court Justices are super humans. It is important to clear the air of any foul play as far as our hightest court is concerned. It is good for us all. Citizen Vigilante, let the Committee com ...
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Let us not behave as if the Supreme Court Justices are super humans. It is important to clear the air of any foul play as far as our hightest court is concerned. It is good for us all. Citizen Vigilante, let the Committee complete their job. Thanks!
Igp 10 years ago

Georgina's court has right to probe any suspicious activities in her court room. She heads a third arm of government with co-equal responsibility. Martin you can cry all the constitutionality you want, Georgina is also a lawy ...
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Georgina's court has right to probe any suspicious activities in her court room. She heads a third arm of government with co-equal responsibility. Martin you can cry all the constitutionality you want, Georgina is also a lawyer and the CJ. She knows what she is doing. NDC is leading the country on the wrong path. We will take our country back from the foreigners who are bent on destroying Ghana. Nigerians and Chinese are seizing control of our economy. This must stop.
still living 10 years ago

you are now one of our greatest
2016 could be your time.

you are now one of our greatest
2016 could be your time.
CONCERN MAN 10 years ago

SO WHEN NPP IS NOT HAPPY WITH SOMETHING
GHANA MUST BREAKDOWN.ANYWAY I THINK WE ALL HAVE BEEN EDUCATED BY MARTIN AMIDU.

SO WHEN NPP IS NOT HAPPY WITH SOMETHING
GHANA MUST BREAKDOWN.ANYWAY I THINK WE ALL HAVE BEEN EDUCATED BY MARTIN AMIDU.
M. Y. Ahiamenyo 10 years ago

You have indeed demonstrated the attitude of a true statesman and I am proud of you. Irrespective of our political differences, we must always keep Ghana first. The truth is what you stand for and you will never go unrewarded ...
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You have indeed demonstrated the attitude of a true statesman and I am proud of you. Irrespective of our political differences, we must always keep Ghana first. The truth is what you stand for and you will never go unrewarded. I salute you statesman Martin Amidu. Kudos!!!

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