The President has no business appointing IGP, Chief Justice – Emile Short

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TTTTTTTTWWWWWWWEEEEAA 6 years ago

TOO LATE TO SAY THIS. ALL OF THE PRESIDENTS APPOINTED THEM. WHY TODAY

TOO LATE TO SAY THIS. ALL OF THE PRESIDENTS APPOINTED THEM. WHY TODAY
same to u 6 years ago

Think. This not politics but your livelihood. Twould wrongs wrongs don't make right.

Think. This not politics but your livelihood. Twould wrongs wrongs don't make right.
DEDE 6 years ago

You are wrong Justice Short. Even in the U. S. A. and everywhere in the world it is the head of state or president who appoints Chief Justice.

You are wrong Justice Short. Even in the U. S. A. and everywhere in the world it is the head of state or president who appoints Chief Justice.
mentor 6 years ago

if its wrong is wrong US AND SO WHAT CAN'T US DO WRONG, IT WAS EX PRZ KOFOUR WHO STARTED ALL THESE THINGS THEY MUST NOT BE APPOINTED,EVEN THAT IT MUST BE ACCORDING TO SENORITY

if its wrong is wrong US AND SO WHAT CAN'T US DO WRONG, IT WAS EX PRZ KOFOUR WHO STARTED ALL THESE THINGS THEY MUST NOT BE APPOINTED,EVEN THAT IT MUST BE ACCORDING TO SENORITY
The sword 6 years ago

And you think the U.s democracy is the best ? Ghana democracy if we are able to work on these type of mistakes in our constitution , it could be the best in the world after switzerland who practice direct democracy.
Lets tak ...
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And you think the U.s democracy is the best ? Ghana democracy if we are able to work on these type of mistakes in our constitution , it could be the best in the world after switzerland who practice direct democracy.
Lets take police service for eg, why is that some police comanders are afraid to arrest footsolders ?
It happened under ndc and is happening under npp , to solve this , the police must have a free hand to operate without fear or favour.

CJ
The supreme cout has it own rules as the senior most person among them to head the service, so it is not a different thing , we should allow them to choose the senior most and the pressident swear him/ her in
ST. GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 6 years ago

EVEN THE CONSTITUTION IS ARCHAIC. U WANT THE PRESIDENT TO APPOINT EVERYTHING. WHEN WILL PRESIDENT HAVE TIME TO SEE TO THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS, ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF THE COUNTRY? APUU..EVEN MAYORS ARE APPOINTED. GH STILL CL ...
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EVEN THE CONSTITUTION IS ARCHAIC. U WANT THE PRESIDENT TO APPOINT EVERYTHING. WHEN WILL PRESIDENT HAVE TIME TO SEE TO THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS, ECONOMIC PROSPERITY OF THE COUNTRY? APUU..EVEN MAYORS ARE APPOINTED. GH STILL CLINGING ON TO DUMB, OUTMODED PRACTICES...IGP MUST BE VOTED BY THE REGIONAL POLICE CHIEFS. CJ MUST BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT LIKE ITS DONE IN WESTERN NATIONS BCKS THE PRESIDENT NEEDS THE FULL TRUST N CONFIDENCE OF WHOEVER IS PUT TO HEAD THE JUDICIARY U KNOW. ITS ALL POLITICS...MCE N DCE ARE ALL APPOINTED. EVEN LANDGUARDS ARE APPOINTED...I THINK WE SHOULD APPOINT PRESIDENTS TOO...BUT WHO WILL DO THE APPOINTING U ASK? ME, ALMIGHTY ST GHFUO....
PUSSY BRIGHT SNR HIGH 6 years ago

Emile short your mind is also short lets get back to mahama administration and advise mahama too not to appoint igp,hahaha

Emile short your mind is also short lets get back to mahama administration and advise mahama too not to appoint igp,hahaha
Ghana 6 years ago

And a semi albino with suicidal thoughts.

And a semi albino with suicidal thoughts.
ST. GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 6 years ago

WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CJ N CABINET MINISTERS. NO OTHER POSITIONS MUST BE APPOINTED. REGIONAL MINISTERS, ARMY GENERALS, IGP(WAT IS THE ROLE OF THE IGP AND WHY IS IT EVEN NECESSARY?) EACH REGION SHOULD HAVE A CHEIF OF POLIC ...
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WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CJ N CABINET MINISTERS. NO OTHER POSITIONS MUST BE APPOINTED. REGIONAL MINISTERS, ARMY GENERALS, IGP(WAT IS THE ROLE OF THE IGP AND WHY IS IT EVEN NECESSARY?) EACH REGION SHOULD HAVE A CHEIF OF POLICE N THEY MUST ALL REPORT TO THE MINISTER OF INTERIOR OR DEFENCE...WHY DO WE NEED AN IGP? WAT IS THE DUTY OF AN IGP? DCE, MCE, MAYORS SHOULD ALL BE VOTED FOR
Kwame 6 years ago

FBI boss is appointed by the president of united states and same as superior court judges. The problem is not the president appointing these public office holder's but the maturity of the african to be honest,love for country ...
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FBI boss is appointed by the president of united states and same as superior court judges. The problem is not the president appointing these public office holder's but the maturity of the african to be honest,love for country and independent in the execution of his or her duties.
same to u 6 years ago

It is not. Go there and see the difference and how an average man or appointee works.

It is not. Go there and see the difference and how an average man or appointee works.
# REVIEW CONSTITUTION ! 6 years ago

Appointing IGP, Chief Justice,EC Should be done by two-thirds majority of parliament NOT the president.

Appointing IGP, Chief Justice,EC Should be done by two-thirds majority of parliament NOT the president.
efo 6 years ago

I agree with you.
Including the electoral commissioner,the CHRAJ boss and the governor of the bank of ghana

I agree with you.
Including the electoral commissioner,the CHRAJ boss and the governor of the bank of ghana
Ghanaman USA 6 years ago

One statement too late. Emile Short should have known this long ago, yet kept quiet. Indeed, why now?

One statement too late. Emile Short should have known this long ago, yet kept quiet. Indeed, why now?
Okyere Kay 6 years ago

Emile Short where have u been all this time?Go back to sleep.

Emile Short where have u been all this time?Go back to sleep.
Anas 6 years ago

Emile short ,YOUr message came at the wrong time ,i COULD be happy if your comment came the time NDC WAS IN POWER.IN THE TIME OF MAHAMA, HE HAD THE POWER TO APPOINTE BUT NANA HAS NO BUSINESS TO DO WITH APPOINTING IGP AND CHIE ...
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Emile short ,YOUr message came at the wrong time ,i COULD be happy if your comment came the time NDC WAS IN POWER.IN THE TIME OF MAHAMA, HE HAD THE POWER TO APPOINTE BUT NANA HAS NO BUSINESS TO DO WITH APPOINTING IGP AND CHIEF JUSTICE.... IS THE TRADEMARK OF HYPOCRICY.EMILE SHORT SPEAK LIKE A MAN WITH WIFE AND KIDS AND STOP TALKING LIKE A MAN WHO HAS NO WIFE AT HOME...! DISGRACEFUL TALK
Paul 6 years ago

Taking the president's hands from those appointments will eventually make every govt unable to rule properly. We will then continue to be changing govt every four years.

Appointing a person to head an institution does not ...
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Taking the president's hands from those appointments will eventually make every govt unable to rule properly. We will then continue to be changing govt every four years.

Appointing a person to head an institution does not in itself amount to politicization. What is important is that those who occupy those positions should exhibit fairness and forthrightness.
Ghana 6 years ago

Just because Jean Mensa(h) - even the name is fraudulent, a most dangerous couple - feeds you does not mean you can spew rank nonsense. What have you achieved in life apart from Presidential appointment? Were you able to look ...
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Just because Jean Mensa(h) - even the name is fraudulent, a most dangerous couple - feeds you does not mean you can spew rank nonsense. What have you achieved in life apart from Presidential appointment? Were you able to look after Ayikoi Botchwey? Did you pay for the post-abortions of Alberta of Cape Coast?
mentor 6 years ago

READ ABOUT HIM AND YOU WILL SEE WHAT HE HAS ACHIEVED

READ ABOUT HIM AND YOU WILL SEE WHAT HE HAS ACHIEVED
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Adika 6 years ago

Change our constitution then.

Change our constitution then.
VINCEY,NJ 6 years ago

The FBI boss, appointed by the president supervises all the 50 states. The police commissioner (IGP)is appointed by the police council of each state in consultation with the Governor and mayor of the state I believe.

The FBI boss, appointed by the president supervises all the 50 states. The police commissioner (IGP)is appointed by the police council of each state in consultation with the Governor and mayor of the state I believe.
Newsite Bansah 6 years ago

We need checks and balances to limit the power of the president but Emile Short's statement is strange given that in a number of the leading democracies, the president shares this power with the legislature.

The US Presi ...
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We need checks and balances to limit the power of the president but Emile Short's statement is strange given that in a number of the leading democracies, the president shares this power with the legislature.

The US President nominates judges to the supreme court (vetted by the Senate) and appoints the Director of the FBI, which is the federal government's police force.

In Canada the Prime Minister nominates judges to the Supreme Court and appoints the head of the RCMP, the federal police force.
same to u 6 years ago

Our constitution has never been right. I blame that rawlings for all this-hypocrite. Attorney general, IGP, chief justice should never be appointed by a president. We Africans are never serious but we want develop

Our constitution has never been right. I blame that rawlings for all this-hypocrite. Attorney general, IGP, chief justice should never be appointed by a president. We Africans are never serious but we want develop
Kwame 6 years ago

Even in the US is the President who appoints their CJ so why not us

Even in the US is the President who appoints their CJ so why not us
# REVIEW CONSTITUTION ! 6 years ago

In the U.S.A , the President ONLY appoints and the Senate go through a very stiff and tough debate process to approve by majority vote.

In the U.S.A , the President ONLY appoints and the Senate go through a very stiff and tough debate process to approve by majority vote.
Mankind 6 years ago

The whole problem will be solved by decentralization of the government.
Look at America and other countries that are really decentralized!
Los Angeles, New York etc. have their own Police Chiefs, Fire Department Chiefs, et ...
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The whole problem will be solved by decentralization of the government.
Look at America and other countries that are really decentralized!
Los Angeles, New York etc. have their own Police Chiefs, Fire Department Chiefs, et al. As a matter of fact, all cities have their own Police Chiefs!!
They go through an interview process . And they are awarded a contract of 3-5 years, subject to being fired for incompetence,corruption, and so on...
Other areas are: District Councils, District Attorney, Local electoral,birth and death registrar,and Mayors for all cities should all be elected offices for 4 years!!
And i bet you most of these corruption in Ghana will be seriously diminished.
Kofi IU. 6 years ago

There is no way we can have a situation where IGP n Chief Justice, Chief of Defence Staff.....wont be appiinted by the President. Emil Short should know better. Throughout all the jurisdictions of mature democracies in the wo ...
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There is no way we can have a situation where IGP n Chief Justice, Chief of Defence Staff.....wont be appiinted by the President. Emil Short should know better. Throughout all the jurisdictions of mature democracies in the world, USA, UK, Canada, France,.... whom we are emulating, this is how it's done. If these good for nothing elites don't have anything to discuss, they should save us time. Unlike the case of Chief Justice, the President at anytime, can remove IGP, Chief of Defence Staff. It's all for the security of the Government/State. Emil Short should find out why the President keeps the title/Post "Commander-in-chief of the Ghana Armed Forces"
Akora 6 years ago

Nsem pii

Nsem pii
SRAZO 6 years ago

Please, can Emile Short mention the respective institutions that should appoint these public officials?

This suggestion is ridiculous, we cannot allow unelected bureaucrats appointing these sensitive public officials for t ...
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Please, can Emile Short mention the respective institutions that should appoint these public officials?

This suggestion is ridiculous, we cannot allow unelected bureaucrats appointing these sensitive public officials for the people.
Mensah Abrampah 6 years ago

Makes sense to me but who watches over the Police Administration when they're erring? The Ghana Police Department is too corrupt to be left on its own. If in doubt about how to run an effective and efficient police organizati ...
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Makes sense to me but who watches over the Police Administration when they're erring? The Ghana Police Department is too corrupt to be left on its own. If in doubt about how to run an effective and efficient police organization why not understudy other police organizations elsewhere how they do it efficiently and effectively? The New York police department were able to get rid of criminal elements among their ranks by infiltrating the department with FBI agents.
# REVIEW CONSTITUTION ! 6 years ago

The Ghana Parliament Must have the powers to oversee all public institutions including removing and approving public officials by two-thirds majority vote.

The Ghana Parliament Must have the powers to oversee all public institutions including removing and approving public officials by two-thirds majority vote.
Ackah Bangolame 6 years ago

Should we extend Emile Short's argument to cover also the CHRAJ boss? Such dishonesty from elderly Ghanaians appall me. Shouldn't we be asking what can be done to strengthen the appointment process? Can we give the IGP securi ...
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Should we extend Emile Short's argument to cover also the CHRAJ boss? Such dishonesty from elderly Ghanaians appall me. Shouldn't we be asking what can be done to strengthen the appointment process? Can we give the IGP security of tenure just like CJ to insulate him? I cant see how IGP Kudalor could have worked with President Akufo Addo after the infamous brutalization of LMVC demonstrators under his watch. He was the first casualty of an Akufo Addo victory, the second is Atuguba who also missed being appointed CJ by the man the SC disappointed.
STONER KOBYLYNTON 6 years ago

Stop practicing western democracy and create your own system of governing body then - idiots.

Stop practicing western democracy and create your own system of governing body then - idiots.
The sword 6 years ago

Meaningful ghanaians should add their voice in support of this issue, to stop the president making such appointments. It is thebmain reasons why the police service is ineffective under all the regimes, the government influenc ...
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Meaningful ghanaians should add their voice in support of this issue, to stop the president making such appointments. It is thebmain reasons why the police service is ineffective under all the regimes, the government influence in appointing the CJ is big mistake in the constituition , it has make the judicial very political which suppose not to be like that.
KWAKUWUSU 6 years ago

Who is this Crazy Old Man?
Which Planet does he live on.

He must be on Drugs or something. When he is sober he must take time and READ the Ghana Constitution all over again.

The Constitution is the Supreme Law in Gha ...
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Who is this Crazy Old Man?
Which Planet does he live on.

He must be on Drugs or something. When he is sober he must take time and READ the Ghana Constitution all over again.

The Constitution is the Supreme Law in Ghana. If he does not like it he should leave.
igp 6 years ago

Emile Short if you are constitutionalist, then you will realise that the President has a perogative and authorization to nominate the IGP and AG for parliament to vet and approve or reject them. However, the constitution mand ...
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Emile Short if you are constitutionalist, then you will realise that the President has a perogative and authorization to nominate the IGP and AG for parliament to vet and approve or reject them. However, the constitution mandates the president to get advice from the unelected Concil of State before making those appointments. It has nothing to do with loyalty to the president. Ghana is not a federalist but a unitary state and if government is continium, which our's is, then there should be no fear of the president performing his lawful duty by appointing the IGP, and Atty General. Emile you can not dilute the powers of the president. The framers of the constitution had all this in mind. The president of the US nominates and Senate considers, vets and approve or reject the Joint Chiefs, the Atty General and the Ambassadors as well. In a Federalist system or states, the Mayors appoint the Police Commissioners because they work under them. Same as in UK. To stop the president from appointing the AG and IGP, then we will need a constitutional Amendment. But, remember even if the Sector Ministers appoints them, will the IGP and the AG not play loyalty to the Ministers instead of the citizens' chief Rep, the President? Emile, the President has business appointing the IGP for the purposes of National Security and Defence, period.

The President has no business appointing IGP, Chief Justice – Emile Short

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