Chief Justice, A-G urged to investigate Kenu’s withdrawal assault case

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Yaw Owusu Frimpong 9 years ago

Cheap Journalism from another stupid NDC paper. Have you not heard about ADR before? Go back to school

Cheap Journalism from another stupid NDC paper. Have you not heard about ADR before? Go back to school
KUKRUDU-USA 9 years ago

WHAT IS THIS LAWYER SAYING ?AINT NOTHING BUT JEALOUSY AT THE HEIGHEST AND WANTS TO TURN THINGS INTO POLITIC TO BLOW THINGS OUT OF PROPORTION.NEXT THING YOU HEAR PRESIDENT MAHAMA SHOULD RESIGN OVER ASAMOAH GYAN ISSUE.WILL YOU ...
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WHAT IS THIS LAWYER SAYING ?AINT NOTHING BUT JEALOUSY AT THE HEIGHEST AND WANTS TO TURN THINGS INTO POLITIC TO BLOW THINGS OUT OF PROPORTION.NEXT THING YOU HEAR PRESIDENT MAHAMA SHOULD RESIGN OVER ASAMOAH GYAN ISSUE.WILL YOU QUIT BEING JEALOUS MR LAWYER FOR PETES SAKE .JUST WANNA DISTRACT ASAMOAH DJAN THATS ALL OR JEALOUS OF HIS MONEY? GO EAT SOME AMPESI AND HAVE ICE KENKEY FOR DESERT AND REST SOMEWHERE.
I REST MY CASE
Nzema K 9 years ago

Kenu had all the opportunity to have discontinued the case at the police station level and not at the court of law. All Lawyer Ayenini is asking for is proper discontinuation of the case.. a power which is vested in only the ...
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Kenu had all the opportunity to have discontinued the case at the police station level and not at the court of law. All Lawyer Ayenini is asking for is proper discontinuation of the case.. a power which is vested in only the AG under our laws. Please don't support this bad precedence.
Annorwuo 9 years ago

Why is Ayenini,who is also an "officer of the court" under our laws,not taking the initiative in this matter?
He does have proper legal standing,as an attorney,and also as a practising journalist,to 'fight' against the "bad ...
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Why is Ayenini,who is also an "officer of the court" under our laws,not taking the initiative in this matter?
He does have proper legal standing,as an attorney,and also as a practising journalist,to 'fight' against the "bad precedent",and to ensure that things are done the right way like he has always done in the past!
To those who think this guy is an NDC person,please take the time to watch the NewsFile program,which he hosts on Saturday mornings,on the JoyFM platform,and make a determination for yourselves!
Yaw Manu 9 years ago

Where were you and the likes of Lawyer Ayenini when the courts and AG's offices were supporting criminals to rip off Ghana in the name of Judgement Debts? Where were you when Atugba and his team stooges sold Ghana and gave b ...
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Where were you and the likes of Lawyer Ayenini when the courts and AG's offices were supporting criminals to rip off Ghana in the name of Judgement Debts? Where were you when Atugba and his team stooges sold Ghana and gave bad judgement? Where were when armed robbers are released because various prosecutors fail to turn up at the court or decide not to show up in the courts and judges are compelled to release criminals.
Yet you want the state to spend our money on trivial issues that can be settled out of court. I still stand by my word that it is the prerogative right of Kenu to decide to press charges or not to press charges.
Pastor Obimim and his holigan followers assaulted some journalist almost two years ago and they are still at the courts wasting state money and everybodies time.
Stop showing stupid emotions.
Yaw Manu 9 years ago

What happened to Obinim's when he beat some journalists to pulp?
Where were the likes of Lawyer Ayenini when the courts and AG's offices were supporting criminals to rip off Ghana in the name of Judgement Debts? Where were ...
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What happened to Obinim's when he beat some journalists to pulp?
Where were the likes of Lawyer Ayenini when the courts and AG's offices were supporting criminals to rip off Ghana in the name of Judgement Debts? Where were you when Atugba and his team stooges sold Ghana and gave bad judgement? Where were when armed robbers are released because various prosecutors fail to turn up at the court or decide not to show up in the courts and judges are compelled to release criminals.
Yet you want the state to spend our money on trivial issues that can be settled out of court. I still stand by my word that it is the prerogative right of Kenu to decide to press charges or not to press charges.
Pastor Obimim and his holigan followers assaulted some journalist almost two years ago and they are still at the courts wasting state money and everybodies time.
Stop showing stupid emotions.
mbir1 9 years ago

The question was uncalled for and staged.Held up his yellow-jingo journalist card, got smacked on the side of the head,sure needed Cap scan for his trouble. Just to make he could talk again to Collect.Imperious imperil

The question was uncalled for and staged.Held up his yellow-jingo journalist card, got smacked on the side of the head,sure needed Cap scan for his trouble. Just to make he could talk again to Collect.Imperious imperil
Yaw Owusu Frimpong 9 years ago

I wonder where people like Ayenini studied to become lawyers? They are nothing but sycophants. There is something called ADR that helps to resolve issues without dragging it and draining the resources of the state.
Besides t ...
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I wonder where people like Ayenini studied to become lawyers? They are nothing but sycophants. There is something called ADR that helps to resolve issues without dragging it and draining the resources of the state.
Besides the responsibility of going to court is the sole prerogative of Kenu and people like Ayenini and empty NDC newspapers cannot tell him what to do.
Onipaba 9 years ago

Are you people fools? This is not a civil case. It is a criminal case!! Where did you go to law school!?? Samson is a brilliant man and he is right!!

Kenu cannot discontinue a crminal case. It is not between him and the ac ...
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Are you people fools? This is not a civil case. It is a criminal case!! Where did you go to law school!?? Samson is a brilliant man and he is right!!

Kenu cannot discontinue a crminal case. It is not between him and the accused.

A criminal case is between the state and the accused. Kenu is at this point irrelevant to the case.
Susuka 9 years ago

Thank you Frimpong. On reading this story, my initial urge was to lash out at this silly boy who is now for some strange reason, being described as an "astute legal brain". This! An astute legal brain? Yehowa!

They think t ...
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Thank you Frimpong. On reading this story, my initial urge was to lash out at this silly boy who is now for some strange reason, being described as an "astute legal brain". This! An astute legal brain? Yehowa!

They think there is nothing better to do in this country than to engage in fruitless and senseless verbal conflicts? What better is there in this world than when two conflicting parties decide to settle their differences amicably?

If this nonentity who has been made good by a paltry job at a radio station, does not understand why the two parties should settle their differences amicably, he can go and burn the big wide sea. Nonsense!
mojingles 9 years ago

Yaw Owusu Frimpong, one of the cardinal rules of writing is that acronyms when used should be written out in full at first mention...so, please, explain to the reading public what ADR stands for......that said, your premise t ...
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Yaw Owusu Frimpong, one of the cardinal rules of writing is that acronyms when used should be written out in full at first mention...so, please, explain to the reading public what ADR stands for......that said, your premise that it is the "sole prerogative of Kenu' pursue assault charges in court against Baffour Gyan is off the rail....remember that Kenu was assaulted in his capacity as a representative of state....he was working for a state institution, the Daily Graphic when the alleged assault was said to have taken place.....therefore, the state has every right under Ghana's criminal law to go after the Baffour Gyan....Ayenini is no sycophant contrary to your perverted view.....he was just elucidating what perhaps many people don't understand....
Densu 9 years ago

This case was a "Police Prosecution" of a misdemeanor!

This case was a "Police Prosecution" of a misdemeanor!
imPOSSIBLE 9 years ago

Where were you Booklong Lawyers when atuguba and his bench come out with 29th August Petition Trial Verdict? Do you have any comments or contribution in favour or against this Open Trial of the century and its final judgemen ...
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Where were you Booklong Lawyers when atuguba and his bench come out with 29th August Petition Trial Verdict? Do you have any comments or contribution in favour or against this Open Trial of the century and its final judgement? Why should Kanu sacrifies for Journalist security where he is not comfortable, whiles his life and other family members are at stake.There are so many open cases to defend as professional lawyers let alone mass corruption in the system. Afterall, we learn to practice,save the nation Under this mahama led ndc adm and stop disturbing Kanu for, Ghanaian journalists know their ways. We are all aware...
Gyan Kenu 9 years ago

Assault Journalists - pay them. Recipe for disaster. Speak up journalists! It wud protect u against Idiots like the Asamoah Gyans of the world.

Assault Journalists - pay them. Recipe for disaster. Speak up journalists! It wud protect u against Idiots like the Asamoah Gyans of the world.
EBBY 9 years ago

And this person calls himself a lawyer? SMH. A complainant has the liberty to withdraw a case without cause. He/she may refuse to cooperate with the prosecution, leaving them with no choice but to withdraw the case. The onl ...
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And this person calls himself a lawyer? SMH. A complainant has the liberty to withdraw a case without cause. He/she may refuse to cooperate with the prosecution, leaving them with no choice but to withdraw the case. The only exception may be a situation of national security concern, in which case the complainant may be served with a supoena to appear in court as a witness. Some of these quack lawyers need to be exposed for who they are.
FOREIGN mp 9 years ago

Give us a break your highness ! You should have investigated the historic Petition trial and its questionable atuguba nine panel VERDICT.Ghanaians are dying b'cos of your inability to put things right as Chief Justice. Kanu i ...
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Give us a break your highness ! You should have investigated the historic Petition trial and its questionable atuguba nine panel VERDICT.Ghanaians are dying b'cos of your inability to put things right as Chief Justice. Kanu is alive,just consider your ladyship, whats happening to our poor Ghanaians,high cost of living, socio-economic blunder in the system,poor sanitation,naked corruption,social injustice and carefree life of the priviledged few. Majority of Ghanaians are just existing but not living therefore,I put it to you; "Your ladyship is part of Ghana's problems and woes"
Kwesi 9 years ago

I have read the full article. The astute Lawyer doesn't say anywhere that there cannot be recourse to settlement of a criminal case which is a misdemeanor. He says the process was wrong and explains with legal authorities so ...
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I have read the full article. The astute Lawyer doesn't say anywhere that there cannot be recourse to settlement of a criminal case which is a misdemeanor. He says the process was wrong and explains with legal authorities so stop displaying your ignorance by insulting. Until I read his article I didn't even know which clases of cases can be settled and those that cannot. He explains the procedure so brilliantly and as we all know that procedure was not followed in this case. Humbly learn what you don't know, guys.
EBBY 9 years ago

That the prosecution didn't follow the correct procedure in this case doesn't negate the fact that the right to drop that case is the sole prerogative of the complainant. What the lawyer is describing here is just a procedur ...
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That the prosecution didn't follow the correct procedure in this case doesn't negate the fact that the right to drop that case is the sole prerogative of the complainant. What the lawyer is describing here is just a procedural matter but not a legal issue that calls for the intervention of the Attorney General.
bobby 9 years ago

the guy take bribe

the guy take bribe
Nii 9 years ago

Good one there, Samson!

Good one there, Samson!
SDR 9 years ago

“it is only the AG who is permitted in law to terminate or discontinue a case using either of two modes; WITHDRAWAL or NOLLE PROSEQUI”.

BUT HOW CAN THEY CONTINUE ANY ACTION, CIVIL OR CRIMINAL IF THEY HAVE NO WITNESS?
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“it is only the AG who is permitted in law to terminate or discontinue a case using either of two modes; WITHDRAWAL or NOLLE PROSEQUI”.

BUT HOW CAN THEY CONTINUE ANY ACTION, CIVIL OR CRIMINAL IF THEY HAVE NO WITNESS?
STUPID LAWYER.
THERE IS NOTHING THAT ANYBODY CAN DO. THE MAIN WITNESS DOES NOT WANT TO PLAY. CASE CLOSE.
Concerned 9 years ago

A minor infringement of procedure is being used by this pedantic lawyer is disturb our peace
The whole process was initiated by the prosecution who represent the Ag. I am not a lawyer but precedents do exist where prosecuti ...
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A minor infringement of procedure is being used by this pedantic lawyer is disturb our peace
The whole process was initiated by the prosecution who represent the Ag. I am not a lawyer but precedents do exist where prosecution upon coming across new evidence in court decide to discontinue without referred to the AG
Concerned 9 years ago

Referring to. Not referred

Referring to. Not referred
RAYMOND NASH 9 years ago

Has this "Low down" Informer got nothing to write about than to repeat an article written by another 3rd class lawyer?
What cheap Journalism !!!!

Has this "Low down" Informer got nothing to write about than to repeat an article written by another 3rd class lawyer?
What cheap Journalism !!!!
Brainy Guy 9 years ago

Where in the world would a nation's resources used to prosecute a case for an individual who is not interested in pursuing a case. This lawyers coming out of our Law schools should be re-examined. I do not know his legal sou ...
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Where in the world would a nation's resources used to prosecute a case for an individual who is not interested in pursuing a case. This lawyers coming out of our Law schools should be re-examined. I do not know his legal source for that request. Ghana has too many lawyers. Instead, the nation should be serious to train science and maths students more. It is sad that our scarce resources is being used to train this useless lawyers who always want to attract attention to themselves.
Kofi - USA 9 years ago

HERE IS ANOTHER STUPID LAWYER TALKING AND WANTS TO HE HEARD. WHO ARE TRAINING ALL THESE GOOD FOR NOTHING LAWYERS? FOR ONE THING THE CASE WAS NOT BROUGHT BY THE STATE. IT WAS BROUGHT BY KENU AND HE HAD THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW. H ...
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HERE IS ANOTHER STUPID LAWYER TALKING AND WANTS TO HE HEARD. WHO ARE TRAINING ALL THESE GOOD FOR NOTHING LAWYERS? FOR ONE THING THE CASE WAS NOT BROUGHT BY THE STATE. IT WAS BROUGHT BY KENU AND HE HAD THE RIGHT TO WITHDRAW. HE WAS WELL REPRESENTED. HE WITHDREW BECASUE HE KNEW HE COULD NOT GET A CONVICTION.
SECONDLY, YOU WANT THE A-G AND CJ TO GET INVOLVE IN THIS? WAHT ABOUT THE LEADERS THAT HAVE STOLEN MILLIONS FOR THE STATE AND HAVE NOT PAID THE STATE BACK? WHY DONT THEY GET INVOLVE IN THOSE? THEY SHOULD USE THEIR TIME WISELY THAN TO GET INVOLVE IN THIS TYPE OF NONSENSE WHEN PEOPLE BECOME INSENSITIVE AND GOT BEAT UP. ALL THESE STUPID AND INCOMPETENT LAWYERS THE COUNTRY IS PRODUCING IS GOING TO BE A PROBLEM IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
Kofi Newman 9 years ago

"He has equally called on the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Alhassan Mohammed and Her Ladyship the Chief Justice, to demand to know from their various representatives (prosecutor, judge) why the breach."

How can this ...
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"He has equally called on the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Alhassan Mohammed and Her Ladyship the Chief Justice, to demand to know from their various representatives (prosecutor, judge) why the breach."

How can this diabolical woman be trusted to do an honest and unbiased investigation and come out with a report with integrity? Ghanaians would be foolish enough to forget how as chair of the commission former President Kufuor appointed to investigate the disappearnace of cocaine at the Ghana Police Headquarters she threw dust into Ghanaians' eyes and thus saved corrupt Kufuor and his cocaine party from disgrace, as a result of which Kufuor quickly promoted her over and above all her seniors to the position of Chief Justice of Ghana. After all, was she more intelligent and a better lawyer than those her seniors?
Kwesi 9 years ago

He teaches you ignorant guys why a criminal case is always titled Republic vrs so so and so. He refers to the constitution which says only the AG or those so authorized by the AG can initiate and try a case. He teaches you wh ...
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He teaches you ignorant guys why a criminal case is always titled Republic vrs so so and so. He refers to the constitution which says only the AG or those so authorized by the AG can initiate and try a case. He teaches you why you as an individual can't get up and initiate a criminal case. He gave the example whether a driver without a license or uninsured car will be left simply because a man he knocks down and injures says he is no interested in the case. He teaches you that this reporter is entitled to seek a settlement of the case but used wrong procedure. Be humble and learn.
Hebert, Sweden 9 years ago

Thank you Kwasi! Thanks for your explation, Ghanians are too known everywhere, and knows nothing. You see a lot of Ghanians, are not impartial, they just support, who they like or love blindly. They do not know where the trut ...
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Thank you Kwasi! Thanks for your explation, Ghanians are too known everywhere, and knows nothing. You see a lot of Ghanians, are not impartial, they just support, who they like or love blindly. They do not know where the truth lies, and it is difficult for some to accept guilt. That is the Nation Ghana.
Akwasi 9 years ago

all the serious corruption problems in Ghana you couldn't say anything; this minor incident you complaining about it; go to hell, idiot.

all the serious corruption problems in Ghana you couldn't say anything; this minor incident you complaining about it; go to hell, idiot.
the truth hurts. 9 years ago

Am filled with delight to hear lawyers like this trying to allow the right thing to be done.The law should be what guides and keeps us safe.In the developed countries,it is rather the Celebrities and Outstanding Personalities ...
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Am filled with delight to hear lawyers like this trying to allow the right thing to be done.The law should be what guides and keeps us safe.In the developed countries,it is rather the Celebrities and Outstanding Personalities that the law even deals with without showing mercy.Oh! Ghana law.
Liars! 9 years ago

... on this nonsense! These clueless and visionless lot have wasted millions on several useless things already. Stop wasting our money. Nonsense.

... on this nonsense! These clueless and visionless lot have wasted millions on several useless things already. Stop wasting our money. Nonsense.
ADUANABA YAW - NY 9 years ago

KENU, ARE YOU A FOOL? NO! THEN YOU HAVE EXCHANGED BEATINGS FOR CASH.

KENU, ARE YOU A FOOL? NO! THEN YOU HAVE EXCHANGED BEATINGS FOR CASH.

Chief Justice, A-G urged to investigate Kenu’s withdrawal assault case

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