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Chief Justice Georgina Wood announces retirement

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  • JOHN 7 years ago

    THE DEVIL IS GONE. ALL THE TROUBLES IN OUR JUDICIAL SYSTEM IN GHANA IS BECAUSE OF THIS NPP WOMAN

  • JOHN 7 years ago

    UNDER HER, MAJISTRATES AND JUDGES BECAME SO CORRUPT. ALL NPP THIEVES TAKEN TO COURT WERE FREED BY THIS WOMAN. GOATS AND BRIBES BECAME THE GIFTS OF JUDGES B4 ONE COULD WIN A CASE

  • Mahmoud 7 years ago

    Dear Mr. John, must she also be blamed for Atugbah's stealing of the presidency for Mr. Corrupt and Incompetent?

  • fairplay 7 years ago

    Justice Atuguba did not steal the presidency for NDC he stopped the NPP from stealing the peoples mandate.

    Please until NPP changes Nana Addo and their violent and arrogant posture they will never come to power. In fact wh ...
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  • H.S. FIRE 7 years ago

    Don't TRY to speak for discerning Ghanaians, because you don't sound enlightened.

    Where did you see Akuffo Addo commit VIOLENCE? When Rawlings slaugtered citizens with impunity, was Akuffo Addo his deputy? If you DO NOT k ...
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  • Kwame....... 7 years ago

    For your information, She stole that position from Atugbah. He was her senior and he rather was supposed to have been made the chief justice. I bet you didn't know about this.

  • Ramgoon Atuguba 7 years ago

    Nobody steals from a thief: Atuguba is a thief.

  • Afia ba kwabena 7 years ago

    Dear Mr. John, talking about bribes, have you forgotten the Ford Explorer Mr. Mahama recieved fron the Burkinabe? How do you access that.God and Allah will give you all your share!

  • Victor Hugo 7 years ago

    Queen's English under fire:"bear"not "bare', please!

  • Senior citizen BS ,Germany. 7 years ago

    Her ladyship Georgina Wood desrves commendation for the ordious work she had performed as the first lady to take up such an appointment as the cheif justice of Ghana expertly with the boldness of God.Nobody is completely perf ...
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  • Sam 7 years ago

    Why wait till she is 70 years old approaching Oluu's 72?
    Any way she did her best for mother Ghana and must be commended for some of the bold decisions she took as CJ.

  • Mondraim 7 years ago

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  • Oba Nyansani Baako Pe ln Ghana! 7 years ago

    I will not pray for her because all that has happened in Ghana now is her laziest job that she is performing.
    This woman has failed Ghanaians big time.

  • Nana Kuffuor, Abeka 7 years ago

    I hope she won't help the brother in law who is also a swindler, Atta Akyea to steal this year's elections. We are planning to retire that violent short man in December. Atta Akyea had been distributing dead bodies to cause a ...
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  • barima 7 years ago

    hahahahahahahahaa...lol...hheerrr..u fuck up

  • Otanii ba 7 years ago

    THE NDC THIEVES WANT TO COLLABORATE WITH YOU AND YOU ARE NOT INTERESTED

  • JOHN 7 years ago

    IF NOT THIS WOMAN WHO WAS ALWAYS SHIELDING NANA ADDO, HE NANA WOULD HAVE BEEN A DISGRACE BY NOW. WITH GEORGINA WOODE NOT AROUND, KPEBAH CAN GO TO COURT AGAIN AND FORCE NANA ADDO TO PRODUCE HIS LAW CERTIFICATE

  • H.S. FIRE 7 years ago

    Ask Rawlings if he even has anything to show for his form five education, yet he OVER IMPOSED himself over Ghana for clsoe to 3 decades.

    I guess inferiority complex prevents your kind to question that half-Ghanaian, who r ...
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  • Villager 7 years ago

    Stick to the isuue, has JJ ever said he has GCE O level cert but has misplaced it? It is the lawyer's cert that the villagers want to see. Justice Kpegah, where are you?

  • NPP FOUNDING MEMBER _ ABUDU/ CA_YYZ 7 years ago

    You presided the helm of The Judiciary at a more complex period in Ghana's History,

    A lot to write home to . Presided over two of the pricipal arch enemies political parties , & proved beyond partisanship


    Oversaw the ...
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  • joe 7 years ago

    We thank God for ur honesty,dedication nd hard work

  • JOHN 7 years ago

    NPP CONFIDED IN THIS CHIEF JUSTICE WITH THE HOPE THAT NANA WILL EASILY BE PRESIDENT BUT NPP MET A STRONG ATUGUBA WHO WILL NOT TAKE ANY NONSENSE FROM GEORGINA WOODE

  • Frimpong J 7 years ago

    You have really served your country well. Thank you for your deep sense of honesty, integrity and hardwork.

  • KWAKU SEI 7 years ago

    AGREED, MAY GOD BE WITH YOU, AN IDOL, HUGE SUCCESS FOR GHANAIAN WOMANHOOD AND GLOBAL RESPECT.

  • Apostle Mawuetornam Dugbazah 7 years ago

    For all the people who never received righteous justice in Ghana during the last nine years, we pray that another Chief Justice will restore your fortunes in life. Amen!!

    Sincerely,
    Apostle Mawuetornam Dugbazah
    No name ...
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  • the lone Prophet of Jehovah 7 years ago

    Apostle you are right many people under this woman have suffered,even murder cases are been covered up.God Almighty is the righteous judge.In Isaiah 5;20 says time or days will come when they will call good evil and evil good ...
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  • Apostle Mawuetornam Dugbazah 7 years ago

    Please call me as soon as possible. God bless you.

  • Mondraim 7 years ago

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  • Abaa Solomon 7 years ago

    Atubga will next chief justice

  • Henry 7 years ago

    I'll mannered Atuguba was not born a chief Justice. God save us

  • Bongoman 7 years ago

    God richly bless and sustain you,your ladyship.A real patriot.

  • GUINESS-TUKPA 7 years ago

    BEEN WAITING FOR TOO LONG.GOD IS FINALLY ANSWERING MY PRAYER

  • Gyima 7 years ago

    Please do not do that. OMG.

  • Kwesi Boakye 7 years ago

    if u rly wana know how stupid n uneducated most Ghanaians are, just read the post on Ghanaweb. u will be surprised all dis people claim to hv gone to school. We need more psychatric hospitals in Ghana

  • Jew 7 years ago

    At 70 years this wise lady wants to rest, while some over 70s who didn't plan well in their youthful years are now seeking employment as president of Ghana. Greedy rock of ages will not give way to the youth.

  • Franco 7 years ago

    What a wise piece from Jew

  • fairplay 7 years ago

    This chief justice has done a yooman's job and she need commendation. At her time governance changed hands from npp to ndc. Even though in 2008 she went begging for people to retain the npp then.

    Auntie Georgina, my wife's ...
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  • akufo addo can't be prez in Jesus's n 7 years ago

    akufo addict should retire before the chief justice does bcuz he's above 70

  • KWAKU SEI 7 years ago

    ONLY IN GHANA WE DO NOT RESPECT EXPERIENCE: NIGERIA'S BUHARI - 73 IVORY COAST ALASSANI OATTARA - 74

  • Yaw 7 years ago

    He is now. You are not God. You did challenged God and now what can you say

  • Ama boakyewaa 7 years ago

    Bitch,bye......you were very ineffective
    You will die soon.....any day from now

  • T and T 7 years ago

    We need more women like her in leadership positions. Most of them are incorruptible and more sensible. Although some of them easily become rubber stamps but generally they are better than the men.

  • ground zero 7 years ago

    U witch, u never prosecute any political case under NDC. Under yr watch, u jailed motie 3 for no apparent reason. U betraitor
    Go away"!!!

  • enkoyie 7 years ago

    PLEASE GO TO SCHOOL AGAIN NDC MAN , THERE IS NOTHING CALLED "BETRAITOR"

    NANAS FREE EDUCATION IS COMING SOON BY GODS GRACE

  • KWAKU SEI 7 years ago

    HOPE MANY VOLTARIANS AND GONJAS WILL NO LIKE TO BENEFIT FROM THIS FREE SHS EDUCATION AND MANY OTHER SOCIAL INTERVENTIONS AWAITING THEM.

  • gyan 7 years ago

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  • Franco 7 years ago

    How many relatives do you have that's if you have any and how mamany of them have you helped to travel and work broad. Aboabiba

  • Norvisi 7 years ago

    retiring from active service.....hmmmmm.Nana still deviant fighting with small boys for leadership

  • Otordey 7 years ago

    Her lordship, may the almighty God grantes you her heart desire , long lifr with absolute peace and should not allow the plans of the evil ones prevail over your life and family. God bless you !!!

  • Flamboyant 7 years ago

    Only God be with you and grant you more years.

  • Nyansafofro 7 years ago

    Ghanaweb! Why the insults ? Can't you edit the messages? You must do something about it.

  • Mahama Kromfo 7 years ago

    Madam. Your Ladyship Georgina Wood, God has blessed you and may HE continue to bless you. Your picture tells me you are about 45. We shall pray for you so that NDC tags , sent by Incompetent John Mahama cannot harm you.God bl ...
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  • Kofi Gbagbladza 7 years ago

    I see, Madam CJ, well done. Your deputy CJ Atuguba will succeed you. Whether NPP idiots like it or not. It is sad he is also retiring next year

  • Yaw 7 years ago

    He can't God forbid
    Hahaha

  • IDI AMIN DADA 7 years ago

    WHETHER U RETIRE OR NOT, NANA ADDO IS COMING AND YOU WILL NO LONGER OCCUPY THAT SEAT. PERIOD.

  • Mcjerry 7 years ago

    Go in peace. The most corrupt and partizan judge ever exited in the world. Thinking NPP will come back to power again b4 she leaves. Ladies are not good for such sensitive positions like CJ , EC ,A-G etc

  • ROGUE LAWYER 7 years ago

    THE // PARCEL OF COCAINE in which the then kofi Boakye was interdicted, is till today not found.
    Her commission report has also not been implemented, so who were they covering up?

  • Amalie 7 years ago

    Fool, you should proceeded on leave prior to retirement. You are the reason our mothers and husbands who are staff cannot take care of their families. Go , we hate you for making life so difficult for us.

  • K K 7 years ago

    So called Ama boakyewaa, show your real identity bcos a real woman will not comment the way you did, shame.

  • Ekow Samuel. 7 years ago

    Well then and the good that you have done to the country and of, whatyou have covering we pray for you very mush for that and to continue for us with the good work you have done for the nation ghana,God bless you and oman gh ...
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  • Gilbert 7 years ago

    3eee too soon. Life is too short.

  • Edward Bio 7 years ago

    Go away you devil, who almost plunge this peaceful country into civil war because of a criminal and a fake lawyer like Akufo Addo. Go away you devil. Nobody will pray for you an old whore. Go away with all the curse. Tell the ...
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  • samuel 7 years ago

    Nana addo should learn from Georgina Wood

  • TAMBRO 7 years ago

    COULD SHE FIND A BIT OF THE 77 MISSING PARCELS OF COCAIN ? WHY SHOULD SHE GET CREDIT ON THAT ISSUE?

  • Villager 7 years ago

    I think the writer did not credit her for the chairing the case, instead it meant that her name became a household word because of it

  • Dzisah S K 7 years ago

    You have given credence to gender equality; you have raised the bar in leadership. May you have a fulfilling retirement! God bless you.

  • t.t 7 years ago

    Glory be to God for the protection and guidance for your ladyship chief justice ! I thank the almighty God for your life !

  • Khalid 7 years ago

    if it is 2017,Nana is going to do the appointment Insha Allah

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  • LAW MAN 7 years ago

    MADAM CHIEF JUSTICE, GOD BLESS YOU

  • kuuso 7 years ago

    We thank God and your service to Ghana.May God blessed you maa.

  • Wunzooya 7 years ago

    God guide and Bless you and your Family.

    Mother Ghana is happy with your service. May we get another Person to serve mother Ghana

  • JAHMcMAN (shika) 7 years ago

    Ghanaweb, u better recruit qualified journalists of employ qualified Editor for ur page. Why this elementary mistake? When did the judiciary become the fourth arm of state? To the best of my ability, i know we have only three ...
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  • K. Mensah 7 years ago

    Thank God, this devilish, corrupt NPP woman is retiring. She will for ever be remembered as the Cocaine Chief Justice. Every reasonable Ghanaian knows that it was her announcement at the end of the Commission Kufuor had appoi ...
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  • Dr who 7 years ago

    Fourth arm of government? please rewrite the news.

  • Abdul aziz 7 years ago

    hahahahaa then Ghana will be free for ever in the hands of old witch. madam ashawo please go with your tuutuu work at the judiciary.

  • mr amin. 7 years ago

    That will be after swearing in nana addo dankwa akufo addo as president insha Allah.

  • Constable Joy 7 years ago

    EDUCATE ME!! RETIREMENT FROM:
    BRIBES
    LAND GRABBING/LOOTING
    OR RETIREMENT ON:
    BRIBES
    LAND GRABBING/LOOTING

  • BONNDD????? 7 years ago

    MY GOOD MOTHER GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS .YOU TAUGHT ME ARD IN GH LAW SCHOOL.AND YOUR HC JUDGMENTS I CHERISH MOST BUT BEFORE YOU LEAVE TEACH ME HOW TO DO JUDICIAL WRITING AND DONT FORGET MY HC APPLICATION .

  • Mondraim 7 years ago

    Ours's not just a book. Ordinary books entertain you!. This is a training book resource that teaches you to fish for money . The benefits are greater than even paying more for a 1-2 month training on Cellphone Repairs. You m ...
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  • BONNDD????? 7 years ago

    THE NEXT CJ IS.........AN EXPERIENCED JURIST WHO COMMENCED HIS CAREER AS A MAGISTRATE .

  • Kwam 7 years ago

    Kudos you have done your part by serving mother Ghana. It my prayer that your goods works will bear good fruits a thousand times. God bless you.

  • Labik Zaccheaus 7 years ago

    That Evil should go quickly. What is she waiting again up to may 2017.for what.

  • CITIZEN 7 years ago

    YOU ARE A PARAGON - A MODEL OF EXCELLENCY.GOD BLESS THE HUMBLE AND DESPITE THE ARROGANT !

  • Eben 7 years ago

    God bless you and give you long life our lovely mother

  • Kwame 7 years ago

    Mr writer Judiciary is the 3rd arm of Government not 4th.

  • Omanba Kwame 7 years ago

    What legacy have you establishe'd before your retirement, awuraba Woods?!
    You want to leave,knowing party foot shoulders are at each other's throat;and intend of bring this mess to an end,you just wanna walk away?!May God fo ...
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  • Apple Sauce 7 years ago

    Babin should learn from this wise lady than willing to die in parliament after all position is not possession

  • Abeiku SW 2 London 7 years ago

    God Bless and Princess You always

  • Mondraim 7 years ago

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  • Mondraim 7 years ago

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  • The Gorgorrongorgor 7 years ago

    For the first time in the history of Osagyefo's Ghana an over-age candidate called Akuffo Badass Cocaine Addict Soffo Metusellah wants to be president by force. Please, ask him to declare his assets and liabilities, and then ...
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  • KOFI BENTUM 7 years ago

    She is escaping from her wrong doings, GOD will punish you accordingly.

  • Ali Mahama 7 years ago

    She is being chased away by Asiedu Nketia and NDC Wild Dogs for her firm position at the Registration. NDC want to control all arms of Government and turn GHANA into One Party State.They already successeded to put the Securit ...
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  • Esi 7 years ago

    And you will live forever!!!!!

  • NOBODY 7 years ago

    She has served her country well and deserves to be appointed head of the School of Law at Legon or Tech or appointed to some judicial post within the UN, for her talents should can be of much assistance to these bodies in her ...
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  • apana n 7 years ago

    well done

  • frank 7 years ago

    I think this woman deserves an applause for the good work she has done for mother Ghana.we love it mum

  • Ford Kofi Dubai Mahama/Evil Ewes-US 7 years ago

    May God richly bless her and thank very much for your service to the country even though Gha is no more a country under these sub-humans/NDC.

  • Kwame-US 7 years ago

    Ghana has become like Zongo because we have a Zongo chief who has teamed up with greedy/Evil Ewes ruling this country.

  • Kojo Woode 7 years ago

    We the people in Ghana called WOODE are proud of YOU to raise the name of the high in the history of Ghana to become the first female chief justice of Ghana,we say "AYEKOO" to you.The WOODES in Ghana are proud of you. Retire ...
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