Supreme Court dismisses GBA suit against judges' appointment

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PRINCE KWASI ADADE (OFIE P33 ) 7 years ago

AUTHOR : DR TRUTH --------WAS THE WALL AT THE SMALL GHANA MISSION COMPOUND LIKE 'THE WALL OF JERICHO? WAS IT BUILT WITH GOLD AND ADORN WITH DAIMONDS OR WHAT ? NOT EVEN WALL BUILT FOR UNITED STATES MISSIONS IN GHANA AND BURKIN ...
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AUTHOR : DR TRUTH --------WAS THE WALL AT THE SMALL GHANA MISSION COMPOUND LIKE 'THE WALL OF JERICHO? WAS IT BUILT WITH GOLD AND ADORN WITH DAIMONDS OR WHAT ? NOT EVEN WALL BUILT FOR UNITED STATES MISSIONS IN GHANA AND BURKINA COMBINED COST $650,000. THIS IS TSOBO CORRUPTION OH! NDC!!!!!
kofi 7 years ago

iF ,it is not them,no one else

iF ,it is not them,no one else
OLD SOLDIER 7 years ago

Author:- K Mensah.....
The EC boss 's love for the atopahene 's langalanga is so intense that she will do anything to favor the useless NDC party, hence NPP 'S distrust of her actions.

Author:- K Mensah.....
The EC boss 's love for the atopahene 's langalanga is so intense that she will do anything to favor the useless NDC party, hence NPP 'S distrust of her actions.
Sam 7 years ago

So the who law association faled at the law courts? Their executives who took this suit to court without consulting the entire membership must resign now.
SHAME!!!!

So the who law association faled at the law courts? Their executives who took this suit to court without consulting the entire membership must resign now.
SHAME!!!!
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 7 years ago

I hope GBA Executive members have realised their folly in bringing this suit just because the President did not appoint their favourites. I told them so in my article entitled, "Who is GBA Deceiving?", Ghanaweb, July 4, 2016 ...
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I hope GBA Executive members have realised their folly in bringing this suit just because the President did not appoint their favourites. I told them so in my article entitled, "Who is GBA Deceiving?", Ghanaweb, July 4, 2016. How on earth could an unelected advisory body make decision for an elected Executive President? In which country does that happen?
OLD SOLDIER 7 years ago

Author:- Frank Agyena-Karikari.....
The IGP is just trying to start a confusion in Ghana. Has he got the police personnel to control the people when they decide to riot as a result of this. If there is a transparent election ...
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Author:- Frank Agyena-Karikari.....
The IGP is just trying to start a confusion in Ghana. Has he got the police personnel to control the people when they decide to riot as a result of this. If there is a transparent election, there will be no trouble. Does it means all phones will not work? Field day for armed robbers. Anyway, there are ways of going around such bans. Hackers can hack into the security and EC systems. Let us just have a peaceful election.
obroni 7 years ago

I like Gabriel, he has been my lawyer before, but that's also the reason I doubt his quality.
Please if he qualifies as supreme court judge then a 99% of Ghana's population does.
No hard feeling Gabriel

I like Gabriel, he has been my lawyer before, but that's also the reason I doubt his quality.
Please if he qualifies as supreme court judge then a 99% of Ghana's population does.
No hard feeling Gabriel
Bobby 7 years ago

But who said you could not be supreme court judge, Obroni.

Everyone who qualifies could become.

But who said you could not be supreme court judge, Obroni.

Everyone who qualifies could become.
Fo Koku - Tanyigbe 7 years ago

SHAME ON THE GBA AND THE NPP.

SHAME ON THE GBA AND THE NPP.
SMART 7 years ago

Now, oya with your insults and misinterpretations. The way is open for foolish comments. Pockets lawyers are invited to air their views. What are you waiting for, haters of Atuguba?

Now, oya with your insults and misinterpretations. The way is open for foolish comments. Pockets lawyers are invited to air their views. What are you waiting for, haters of Atuguba?
Ay3ka 7 years ago

You'll certainly hear from all the so-called "legal luminaries", as well as their sidekicks in this country, whose 'opinions' will be vigorously canvassed on that one and only "authoritative" newsweek programme - Joy FM's New ...
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You'll certainly hear from all the so-called "legal luminaries", as well as their sidekicks in this country, whose 'opinions' will be vigorously canvassed on that one and only "authoritative" newsweek programme - Joy FM's Newsfile!
Kwasi Asamoah 7 years ago

Members of GBA describe themselves as 'LEARNED'. When did the word Advice become mandatory. Complete idiots and morons who cannot use their brains to think. All moles of the NPP except a few like Mr. THADDEUS SORY.

Members of GBA describe themselves as 'LEARNED'. When did the word Advice become mandatory. Complete idiots and morons who cannot use their brains to think. All moles of the NPP except a few like Mr. THADDEUS SORY.
Eust 7 years ago

The law he funnies me with their practices such senior and junior hen referring to colleagues in court as though that has any thing to do with the issue at stake. some say in reality that could sway judgement in favour of sen ...
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The law he funnies me with their practices such senior and junior hen referring to colleagues in court as though that has any thing to do with the issue at stake. some say in reality that could sway judgement in favour of senior! and how old the gowns the wear are forms basis of respect or reverence in court and possibly could influence judgement! so very old and torn gowns are mended and worn! and their references to cases that happened many years and judgement given to give support to their argument; different environment, different circumstances.
but back to this issue that was thrown away. so this basic explanation given by he judges is not known by these apparent seasoned lawyers who are at the top of their association? even serial callers and panelist at tv and radio discussions knew this!
Rocky 7 years ago

Learning does not come to end and this they must know

Learning does not come to end and this they must know
Ay3ka 7 years ago

The GBA, come out and talk about this politically-motivated suit, which has been rightly thrown out, and forget about his effusions and unwarranted attacks directed at politicians currently running this country!
I find it p ...
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The GBA, come out and talk about this politically-motivated suit, which has been rightly thrown out, and forget about his effusions and unwarranted attacks directed at politicians currently running this country!
I find it pretty amazing that this 'Olu' does find his voice only when issues affecting the present administration, or those remotely connected to it, are concerned.
Bobby 7 years ago

Ay3ka, why don't just ask his ('olu') opinion on this issue instead.
You may be wrong he supports the GBA position.

Ay3ka, why don't just ask his ('olu') opinion on this issue instead.
You may be wrong he supports the GBA position.
Ay3ka 7 years ago

Disassociate himself from that preposterous stance the GBA took?
Look, I would be very surprised if he wasn't in the forefront in this rather bizarre lawsuit!

Disassociate himself from that preposterous stance the GBA took?
Look, I would be very surprised if he wasn't in the forefront in this rather bizarre lawsuit!
klas 7 years ago

GBA and their hypocritical attitude will destroy this country

GBA and their hypocritical attitude will destroy this country
NANA KWAME 7 years ago

That citi fm presenter is becoming arrogant. anybody can be a presenter so stop your arrogance and humble yourself.

That citi fm presenter is becoming arrogant. anybody can be a presenter so stop your arrogance and humble yourself.
Sam 7 years ago

What's your problem? Dela turned his City FmM evening programme into "NPP WITNESS NEWS" way back with K. T. Hammond and Afenyo Markins as lead contributors.
It's a shame.

What's your problem? Dela turned his City FmM evening programme into "NPP WITNESS NEWS" way back with K. T. Hammond and Afenyo Markins as lead contributors.
It's a shame.
KOFI 7 years ago

Self centred idiots. Shame

Self centred idiots. Shame
Kofi Gbagbladza 7 years ago

Shame shame

Shame shame
desperate 7 years ago

Where were them when kuffour appointed the chief justice Georgia Wood? What of justice Annin Yaboah who was appointed to make up the number to prosecute Tsikata after he defeated Nana Addo . Foolish people

Where were them when kuffour appointed the chief justice Georgia Wood? What of justice Annin Yaboah who was appointed to make up the number to prosecute Tsikata after he defeated Nana Addo . Foolish people
Brownlow 7 years ago

Per our constitution when the president nominates a DCE and he/she fails to get the approval of the Assembly Members, the president cannot insists that his nominee shd be approved by the Assembly Members so why is the GBA ins ...
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Per our constitution when the president nominates a DCE and he/she fails to get the approval of the Assembly Members, the president cannot insists that his nominee shd be approved by the Assembly Members so why is the GBA insisting that the president shd approve every nominee to the supreme court. What is good for the geese....
joe,boston 7 years ago

I am old enough to remember when "Dictator" Kuffour appointed his brother as defense minister; a clear case of nepotism. My question is where was the GBA?

I am old enough to remember when "Dictator" Kuffour appointed his brother as defense minister; a clear case of nepotism. My question is where was the GBA?
Obuama 7 years ago

DELA SKYY of Citi FM gets excited when there is an issue that affects the NDC. Surely he will always call KT Hammond or Afenyo Markins, give them enough time to spew their garbage, garnish it with leading questions, and final ...
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DELA SKYY of Citi FM gets excited when there is an issue that affects the NDC. Surely he will always call KT Hammond or Afenyo Markins, give them enough time to spew their garbage, garnish it with leading questions, and finally top it up with sarcastic gestures. He is so arrogance, and thinks so highly of himself as a know it all, when in actual fact most of his arguments and statements are way are pathetic, to say the least. DELA, you are becoming stale, a stooge for political actors who is unaware of his fading image. We are watching!!!,
Obuama 7 years ago

I mean Dell Skyy arrogant

I mean Dell Skyy arrogant
Ojuku 7 years ago

It is very surprising that, the GBA, which comprises only lawyers, don't know what an advice is and it has to take the SC to tell them what it means. Simple grammar alone makes it clear that, ''advice'' is an opinion by one p ...
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It is very surprising that, the GBA, which comprises only lawyers, don't know what an advice is and it has to take the SC to tell them what it means. Simple grammar alone makes it clear that, ''advice'' is an opinion by one person recommending a course of action to another person. The only viable response to an advice is to take it or reject it.
If the constitution tasks someone to do a job on the advice or in consultation of another person, it is madness to think that the adviser or the consultant must dictate what the one being advised should do. In some of the numerous duties assigned the President, the constitution requires him to be advised variously by certain bodies such as the Council of State, the Judicial Council, the Armed Forces Council, the Police Council etc. The President himself could even seek the advice of others besides the constitution's advisers. Why? Because he has to convince himself at least that he is doing a good job.
The Constitution's aim can only be that these advisory bodies faciliate the work of the President and not to oppose or frustrate him as the GBA seems to be wishing. We all know that, the person making the constitutional appointments is the one responsible for them not his advisers. He can therefore afford to ignore any advice he finds unsuitable. Laughably, the GBA's understanding seems to be saying that, it is the adviser and not the president, who must make these constitutional appointments. How fickle-minded!
I diagnose the ailment of the GBA to be that, they have strayed their way into doing politics. In other words, politics has made the GBA foolish.
razak seini 7 years ago

Am just at a loss as to how a whole gba would go to court on such an issue. The power of the president is NT written in Greek. The law has to do with common sense n nothing more.
The sc is very right

Am just at a loss as to how a whole gba would go to court on such an issue. The power of the president is NT written in Greek. The law has to do with common sense n nothing more.
The sc is very right
Yussif 7 years ago

GBA needed to consult widely on this matter before going to court,at worst they should ve sponsored someone to test the law but not them as a legal body,this mode of appointments did start with Mr Rawlings,Kufour,Atta Mills a ...
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GBA needed to consult widely on this matter before going to court,at worst they should ve sponsored someone to test the law but not them as a legal body,this mode of appointments did start with Mr Rawlings,Kufour,Atta Mills and now Mahama so where ve they been all this years?if the succeeded in the suit,what would've happened to the previous appointments including the CJ who was appointed by Mr Kufour?.They should rather busy themselves with cases that ve been determined by the courts and yet actions re not taken by the attorney general like the Woyome case and many others which is yet to be enforced by the AG.The EC is also gradually driving the country into a ditch but very little is herd on the EC,s mistakes.
Dadi 7 years ago

Block headed GBA President. You allowed yourself and your judgment to be controlled by npp. Wake up, you idiot.

Block headed GBA President. You allowed yourself and your judgment to be controlled by npp. Wake up, you idiot.
JOHN 7 years ago

A FAKE LAWYER AND 3RD CLASS DEGREE NANA GIVING FLIMSY ADVICE AND THE LEARNED IDIOTS FOLLOWING HIM

A FAKE LAWYER AND 3RD CLASS DEGREE NANA GIVING FLIMSY ADVICE AND THE LEARNED IDIOTS FOLLOWING HIM
Kofi Gbagbladza 7 years ago

Nene Amegatcher and his npp mentality and the stinking mischief. They lost the case. Shame

Nene Amegatcher and his npp mentality and the stinking mischief. They lost the case. Shame
zugu 7 years ago

Law is not my field but in my profession black is black and classical but in this law profession there are too many ambiguities. Why?

Law is not my field but in my profession black is black and classical but in this law profession there are too many ambiguities. Why?
kpoliatenukpo 7 years ago

Richard Sky of City fm, shame on u. You have made me HATE your station. From now on you you will move from failure to failure. Even if you don't like NDC, should u bfgge showing it glare like that. God is watching you!!

Richard Sky of City fm, shame on u. You have made me HATE your station. From now on you you will move from failure to failure. Even if you don't like NDC, should u bfgge showing it glare like that. God is watching you!!
jam 7 years ago

OH SUPREME COURT, THIS IS A STRANGE VERDICT PAAOOO. WHAT'S HAPPENING TO OUR JUDICIARY ? HMMMMMM . GOD IS WATCHING

OH SUPREME COURT, THIS IS A STRANGE VERDICT PAAOOO. WHAT'S HAPPENING TO OUR JUDICIARY ? HMMMMMM . GOD IS WATCHING

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