They may be applying the typical Ghanaian tactic of "ehuru a ebedwo".
But na lie be that! This time around, "ehuru a ye be ka no hye".
We will apply the JJ rawlings principle of "we no go sit down".
They may be applying the typical Ghanaian tactic of "ehuru a ebedwo".
But na lie be that! This time around, "ehuru a ye be ka no hye".
We will apply the JJ rawlings principle of "we no go sit down".
Paul Afotey 11 years ago
Well said!
Well said!
OBURONIBA FITAFITA 11 years ago
Elections must be conducted in November and presidential inauguration must be in January to give the courts enough time to settle election disputes before the state wastes money and resources.
Elections must be conducted in November and presidential inauguration must be in January to give the courts enough time to settle election disputes before the state wastes money and resources.
Danjuma 11 years ago
Why should we encourage election disputes in the first place? Why can't we do things right to avoid such disputes? If the Parlimentarians are really up and doing they would have seen all these infringements and help the state ... read full comment
Why should we encourage election disputes in the first place? Why can't we do things right to avoid such disputes? If the Parlimentarians are really up and doing they would have seen all these infringements and help the state to redress them before we go that far. Anyway, this is a test case for all of us to learn.
chief 11 years ago
Thats why we are still developing nation. it used to be on November but because of partisan politics that is why we are still what we are as a nation
Thats why we are still developing nation. it used to be on November but because of partisan politics that is why we are still what we are as a nation
we 11 years ago
Well said The petitioner delayed bringing their case quickly and now want the EC to give them again the pink shits,the court also playing their games,it's Ghanaian way of doing things and we have to change it
Well said The petitioner delayed bringing their case quickly and now want the EC to give them again the pink shits,the court also playing their games,it's Ghanaian way of doing things and we have to change it
Naana Yaw III 11 years ago
It is very easy to take a look at what happens elsewhere and wish the same were happening in one’s own land. The US (Florida) and Ukraine cases mentioned have nothing to do, in principle, with what happened in Ghana last D ... read full comment
It is very easy to take a look at what happens elsewhere and wish the same were happening in one’s own land. The US (Florida) and Ukraine cases mentioned have nothing to do, in principle, with what happened in Ghana last December.
The case of the US (Florida) is very simple. In Florida, the prelude to the legal battle to determine who won in that state was the disenfranchisement of voters through the “scrub list” that excluded many Afro-Americans and other minorities from the voters list. This is a reality that could be found in almost all post-election investigations (and commission reports) into many allegations on electoral irregularities published after the problems of the Florida results in 2000.
With your presumed knowledge I need not remind you that Title IX of the “2000 Florida Statutes” states among others that:
“102.166 Protest of election returns; procedure.--
(1) Any candidate for nomination or election, or any elector qualified to vote in the election related to such candidacy, shall have the right to protest the returns of the election as being erroneous by filing with the appropriate canvassing board a sworn, written protest.
(2) Such protest shall be filed with the canvassing board prior to the time the canvassing board certifies the results for the office being protested or within 5 days after midnight of the date the election is held, whichever occurs later.”
It should not be hard for you to realise that Florida is a State within the United States of America, and that it has its own Supreme Court. The electoral law of Florida, thus, gives way for the results of elections conducted within the state to be challenged.
The electoral laws of Ghana are written, and do not have such provisions for protest before certification and/or validation. If we think the current challenges call in for some reforms, let’s be honest and address them as such.
The Ukrainian example you gave bear no similarity with the Ghanaian situation. The declaration of results in Ukraine in 2004 that led to the “Orange Revolution” was adjudged by all, except the incumbent as fraudulent. When I say all, I mean domestic and international observers, the majority of Ukrainians, and most world leaders. In the case of the December 2012 elections in Ghana, the only group of persons who see fraud in the elections is the New Patriotic Party and some of their sympathisers.
Let us learn to be objective in our analysis, benevolent in our criticisms, and sensible in our quest of importing foreign events to compare with what occurs in our beloved motherland.
On the issue of an expeditious resolution of the case at the SC, the onus lies in the hands of the parties involved, but most especially in the hands of the petitioners, who have for example decided to amend an amendment to their own supposedly well thought-out petition a few days ago. On this issue, I ask the following questions:
If the petitioners wanted an expeditious resolution of the case,
1. Why did they wait for 21 days before filing the petition, when on the night of the declaration the announced they had sufficient evidence to prove massive fraud?
2. Why did they stall the process with something as stupid as an objection to the constitution of the panel of judges, only to return a few days later to say they had changed their mind?
3. Why are they not closing the chapter of the petition itself but rather amending it?
With these indecisions how do you expect an expeditious resolution of the case? Or you desire is that only the petitioners should be heard?
As regards the timetable you suggest the SC to adopt to ensure an expeditious trial I am just wondering how you expect the court to use 10 days (5 days for the petitioners and 5 days for 3 respondents! I was just wondering if you have decided to feature only one respondent in the petition) to verify the results of over 11,500 polling stations that the petitioners claim are fraudulent. Realistically how many days do you expect the petitioners to prove their case of fraud in these alleged polling stations? And how many days do you give to the respondents to respond?
Ama Frimpong 11 years ago
Actually, Florida was about counting votes and had nothing to do with the stuff you wrote. The author is correct to demonstrate how other places handle disputes to support his harm thesis. You seem to misunderstand his examp ... read full comment
Actually, Florida was about counting votes and had nothing to do with the stuff you wrote. The author is correct to demonstrate how other places handle disputes to support his harm thesis. You seem to misunderstand his examples.
You also seem to miss his point about the Court taking charge of the litigation and not allowing the parties to drag this case.
If you think the country is better off with a protracted dispute then you must be living in some fantasy land.
Naana Yaw III 11 years ago
I do not think the country is better off with a protracted dispute. If you asked me, on a personal note and based on observation, I will tell you that this is a dispute which should not have started in the first place.
Th ... read full comment
I do not think the country is better off with a protracted dispute. If you asked me, on a personal note and based on observation, I will tell you that this is a dispute which should not have started in the first place.
The author was comapring how cases were resolved in Florida and Ukraine with how ours in Ghana is being resolved. What I sought to say in my comment was for him (and now, you) to understand that the issues in those cited countries were resolved with the available law.
What we are doing in Ghana is what we have available in our law books. If we find other countries' laws to have better foresight than ours, let's look to enhance ours, but for now, we are tied with what we have available and so it is the only law we can work with.
We cannot fast-track a case by compromising the rights of any of the parties. That is what he is suggesting with the time table. If you understood him and think I misunderstood him, why not look again at the questions I asked [him}?
Ama Frimpong 11 years ago
The notion that fast tracking a case implies compromsing rights is the reason why every simple case takes a decade to resolve.
The notion that fast tracking a case implies compromsing rights is the reason why every simple case takes a decade to resolve.
Nana Yaw III 11 years ago
Ama, I just noticed that my name was spelt Naana. Sorry about that. It's Nana.
To your point, yes, some simple cases drag for decades, but if I'm not wrong, most of such cases drag for so long because of corruption and t ... read full comment
Ama, I just noticed that my name was spelt Naana. Sorry about that. It's Nana.
To your point, yes, some simple cases drag for decades, but if I'm not wrong, most of such cases drag for so long because of corruption and to some extent the lack of resources (human and material).
The petition cannot and should not suffer from the above-mentioned maladies. And if the parties involved work with honesty and sincerity - with no feet dragging from any angle - this case will be resolved soon. But I can assure you it cannot be before February 28 (as someone mentioned elsewhere) because the existing rules of the court will not help.
KWEKU TWENEBOA 11 years ago
I DON'T SEE HOW THE ELACTION DATE SET IN nOV WILL RESOLVE THE BROPLEM OF EXPEDITIOUSLY DISPOSING OF ELECTORAL DISPUTES IF THE AGRIEVED PARTY will spend as much as a month to build it case before it's formally brought before t ... read full comment
I DON'T SEE HOW THE ELACTION DATE SET IN nOV WILL RESOLVE THE BROPLEM OF EXPEDITIOUSLY DISPOSING OF ELECTORAL DISPUTES IF THE AGRIEVED PARTY will spend as much as a month to build it case before it's formally brought before the courts as happened in the instant case of the NPP. eVEN NOW, THE PARTY IS FINDING DEVIOUS WAYS TO to dispose of the case in a timeous manner with its numerous and avoidable applications and amendments. Our current arrangement is the best in that it correctly answers to the truism that nature abhors a vacuum. To the extent, allowing authority to be exercised while litigation goes on is reasonable and above all safer for turbulence-prone societies like ours.
KWEKU TWENEBOA 11 years ago
I don't see how by setting the election date in Nov will facilitate an expeditious disposal of electoral disputes if the agrieved party spends as much as a month to build its case before it's formally brought before the court ... read full comment
I don't see how by setting the election date in Nov will facilitate an expeditious disposal of electoral disputes if the agrieved party spends as much as a month to build its case before it's formally brought before the courts as happened in the instant case of the NPP. Even as the case is on, the NPP is surprising finding devious ways to delay the timeous disposal of the case with its numerous and avoidable applications and amendments to their petition. My view is that the current constitutional arrangement is the best in that it correctly answers to the truism that nature abhors a vacuum. To the extent, allowing authority to be exercised while litigation goes on is reasonable and above all, safer for turbulence-prone societies like ours.
Amma 11 years ago
You are spot on! I was baffled about Naana Yaw III's admonishment of the writer,imploring him to be objective with this submission. Whose interest does this mish mash we have currently serve? NOONE! One day when the boot is ... read full comment
You are spot on! I was baffled about Naana Yaw III's admonishment of the writer,imploring him to be objective with this submission. Whose interest does this mish mash we have currently serve? NOONE! One day when the boot is on the other foot the aggreived party would find same to be the truth.
Florida was about disenfranchising of some voter due to rejected votes which Florida law allows to be counted in a close elections famously introducing the world to 'pregnant chads, hanging chads and adding my own 'crying chads'. Definitely not about what Naana Yaw III claims. Indeed the US SC did not end it, the Gore team threw in the towel after the ruling. The US SC ruled that using different methods to determine the voters intention was wrong and if the Florida SC could come up with a uniformed way of determining how the very many rejected chads were the true intention of voters they could countinue the re-count. Al Gore feeling the pressure of the prolonged unresolved situation and the perceived embarrassment it was causing the US in the name of patriotism gave in. Had he decided to carry on, the US SC ruling offered him the opportunity too.
Nana Yaw III 11 years ago
Asking him to be objective meant he should consider the existing laws of the land and weigh the options available for the justices. And I repeat that what happened in Florida and Ukraine were in line with the laws of Florida ... read full comment
Asking him to be objective meant he should consider the existing laws of the land and weigh the options available for the justices. And I repeat that what happened in Florida and Ukraine were in line with the laws of Florida (states laws) and US (frederal laws) and the laws of Ukraine, coupled with the observations and reports of observers.
If this case is dragging on, it's because the defeated candidate has refused to concede and is "toying" with the law to drag it as much as he wants. I use "toying" and justify it by stating that the petitioners preferred to exhaust the 21 days limit before submitting their petition; two weeks later, they stalled the process by making a protest which they ronounced two days later; two weeks after this childish act they have come to amend their original petition. Unfortunately, the respondents have also taken cue and are behaving likewise. To whose insterest? But it is legal, that is the problem.
You see, we are quick to quote Florida, but FAIL to add that the laws of Florida allows for a challenge of the RETURNS before the results are CERTIFIED. In Ghana, the law is NOT like that; In Ghana, once the EC considers what it has received to be valid, it certifies and declares the results. it only after declaration that the results can be challenged in court.
I see some advantages in the Florida law. We may choose to work now to modify our laws to avoid the current situation in future, BUT we cannot bring it to bear on the current petition, which is regulated by a set of rules. We cannot change the rules now. The only thing we can do, is to cry over spilt milk, if we find that worth the while.
lucas 11 years ago
Ama's digression has been unhelpful to the debate.In the first place the writer of the article did not hide the fact that he would have wished the npp to benefit from a fast trial.No wonder that his analogies were way out of ... read full comment
Ama's digression has been unhelpful to the debate.In the first place the writer of the article did not hide the fact that he would have wished the npp to benefit from a fast trial.No wonder that his analogies were way out of place.They have become wishful thinkers and members of his party only see things one way which had beclouded the sense of judgement and their balance and objectivity.Clearly Asare can not be taken serous if his write up is suggesting that the npp won expecting a speedy trial to enable his party to be crowned winners.I will suggest Prof. Asare must be a bit more balance and serious than he seems to appear.
Ama Frimpong 11 years ago
I could not tell his affiliation. But whatever his affiliation, he makes sound arguments
I could not tell his affiliation. But whatever his affiliation, he makes sound arguments
Kaakyirenua Kwadwo 11 years ago
Like Kweku Baako is fond of saying,'tell this to the marines'. We all know about the positions Kwaku Azar has taken on a myriad of constitutional questions;and is it not strange that he always sees things,the NPP way?
Like Kweku Baako is fond of saying,'tell this to the marines'. We all know about the positions Kwaku Azar has taken on a myriad of constitutional questions;and is it not strange that he always sees things,the NPP way?
Ama Frimpong 11 years ago
Why is a call for a quick resolution pro NPP or anti NDC. He may be an NPP man but the suggestions here are nonpartisan
Why is a call for a quick resolution pro NPP or anti NDC. He may be an NPP man but the suggestions here are nonpartisan
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 11 years ago
Azar, I do not think that the first Saturday of November Election date is a good idea because of the closeness to the US elections held on the first Tuesday of November since Ghana and the US have the same election year. I wi ... read full comment
Azar, I do not think that the first Saturday of November Election date is a good idea because of the closeness to the US elections held on the first Tuesday of November since Ghana and the US have the same election year. I will probably go for a day in the first week of October.
You suggested that the election date should be fixed but did not indicate a constitutional amendment regarding the presidential petition. That should also be addressed.
As far as the actions and omissions of the President is concerned, it does not matter irrespective of the petition and the outcome because the constitution has sufficiently addressed that and said unequivocally that they are legal.It does not matter how brief or otherwise the presidency would be. The argument that the opposition was right to boycott the vetting of ministerial nominees because such appointments would be brief and a waste of time and resources is neither here nor there. That is not what the constitution says. Again, without a presidential petition it is possible for a confirmed minister not to last in his/her position. I know we did not agree on this issue in our last telephone conversation.
I share the views of Naana Yaw III on your time tabling for the SC. The deadline of March 18 is unrealistic looking at the nature of the petition. Again, both the petitioners and defendants are resorting to unnecessary time wasting. In fact, the relief being sought by the petitioners that over 4 million votes from over 11,000 polling stations should be annulled is such that it is absolutely necessary that the material evidence is critically examined. To disenfranchise over 4 million votes simply because they were not verified by a machine is problematic as I have said in a previous article. It would be absurd and bizarre for Nana Akufo Addo to be declared President only if 4 million votes are annulled.
I agree with you that the petition should be dealt with as quickly as possible for political stability in Ghana and to remove the suspicion hanging over the President. That will require the Justices to be firm and resolute with both the petitioners and defendants. However, an arbitrary deadline would not be the right approach since that will give room for unfair trial. It will also give room for both parties to complain and further delay the petition or even reject the final outcome.
Again, I agree with Naana that the 2000 US Electoral Petition was different from Ghana's. In the US, the matter was simply, whether some disputed votes should be countered or not. That was far simpler than the reliefs being sought by Nana Akufo Addo et al.
All the same, you have raised very important constitutional matters that must be addressed with urgency in Ghana.
Ama Frimpong 11 years ago
Strip of all the legalese, the petition is about arithmetic. How many people legally voted for each candidate? This petition is not even about law. It should not take more than 2 days to count the votes.
People who say th ... read full comment
Strip of all the legalese, the petition is about arithmetic. How many people legally voted for each candidate? This petition is not even about law. It should not take more than 2 days to count the votes.
People who say the US case was simpler do not understand federalism and constitutionalism.
Nana Yaw III 11 years ago
What is your definition of a legal vote in Ghana?
Do you know what the petitioners are praying the SC to strike out? And do you know the reasons they are giving?
What is your definition of a legal vote in Ghana?
Do you know what the petitioners are praying the SC to strike out? And do you know the reasons they are giving?
Ama Frimpong 11 years ago
They claim more ballots were counted than cast. Is this rocket science to verify that? They claim some votes were cancelled for lack of verification but others were counted. Is this complicated?
Let us not glorify the dela ... read full comment
They claim more ballots were counted than cast. Is this rocket science to verify that? They claim some votes were cancelled for lack of verification but others were counted. Is this complicated?
Let us not glorify the delays, which if not checked, will see this case travelling for years.
Nana Yaw III 11 years ago
Ama,
1. They claim more ballots were counted than cast but have till not not been able to substantiate this claim. Let them prove it instead of "dilly dallying."
2. The have no made any claim of votes that were cancelled ... read full comment
Ama,
1. They claim more ballots were counted than cast but have till not not been able to substantiate this claim. Let them prove it instead of "dilly dallying."
2. The have no made any claim of votes that were cancelled for lack of verification. Get better information.
3. Nobody is glorifying delays. Unfortunately it's Antie Gloria who is delaying the process by objecting to the constitution of the panel, and amending even the amendment to her original petition. Cross-check your facts.
Kofi Appiha 11 years ago
where do they have to substantiate this but in a court of law. That is what the trial is all about. Now if the case is not being tried how and where do they have the opportunity to substantiate their claim
where do they have to substantiate this but in a court of law. That is what the trial is all about. Now if the case is not being tried how and where do they have the opportunity to substantiate their claim
Nana Yaw III 11 years ago
Sure, in the SC. And for your information, the order by the SC to the petitioners to offer "better information" to the respondents is not coming from the Makola Market or the Kejetia Markets, but rather from the SC. The bet ... read full comment
Sure, in the SC. And for your information, the order by the SC to the petitioners to offer "better information" to the respondents is not coming from the Makola Market or the Kejetia Markets, but rather from the SC. The better information is a request by the SC to the petitioners to SUBSTANTIATE THEIR CLAIMS.
In todays democratic world, you do not just make empty claims and go scot-free. You have to substantiate your claims for anyone to take you to be a serious litigant.
Kaakyirenua Kwadwo 11 years ago
Tarzan,"don`t mind..." this fellow who calls himself Kwaku Azar. Just count how many times he uses this phrase:"a President who may not have been validly elected". As you note in your comment,those with "presumed knowledge" a ... read full comment
Tarzan,"don`t mind..." this fellow who calls himself Kwaku Azar. Just count how many times he uses this phrase:"a President who may not have been validly elected". As you note in your comment,those with "presumed knowledge" about such important issues,will "learn to be objective in [their] analysis, benevolent in [their] criticisms,.....".
Paul Amuna 11 years ago
If you are suggestingmthatmthe date for national elections should be moved to November to allow 2 clear months toinauguration day, then fine. It if you are using this as an opportunity to condemn the EC and state institutions ... read full comment
If you are suggestingmthatmthe date for national elections should be moved to November to allow 2 clear months toinauguration day, then fine. It if you are using this as an opportunity to condemn the EC and state institutions, I refuse to accept your condemnations.
Jerry Rawlings 11 years ago
But could the EcpC and State institutions not foresee the foolery in an election that is scheduled one month before inaugration? If there is a runoff, that is 1 week before inaugration.
Should we praise this foolery? A few ... read full comment
But could the EcpC and State institutions not foresee the foolery in an election that is scheduled one month before inaugration? If there is a runoff, that is 1 week before inaugration.
Should we praise this foolery? A few of these people must start losing their jobs when they display such lack of foresight.
Justice Atuguba 11 years ago
This is the whole point. Deadlines!
This is the whole point. Deadlines!
OLLIE, Montreal 11 years ago
Corrupted leaders are the causes of conflicts in Africa. The behaviour of these judges will remind Ghanaians of the 1970's.
Corrupted leaders are the causes of conflicts in Africa. The behaviour of these judges will remind Ghanaians of the 1970's.
GYATA. 11 years ago
We all know the drill. It's about time, the stakeholders act and stop all the plenty talk, talk. Are we by any stretch of the imagination implying that, these points that have been raised have not crossed the minds of any of ... read full comment
We all know the drill. It's about time, the stakeholders act and stop all the plenty talk, talk. Are we by any stretch of the imagination implying that, these points that have been raised have not crossed the minds of any of these sycophantic bootlickers parading the corridors of power? When all the various parties with a stake in the elections know that the present situation is untenable and still go ahead to perpetuate the same status quo, then what is the very essence of all the pontification? It's an established fact, we are not serious as a country.
John Dek 11 years ago
Logical analysis at last.
However, please note that the court can make a quick decision if the Petitioners intend it to be so.
If petioners have their polling station agents do the right things.
Also if petitioners provide ... read full comment
Logical analysis at last.
However, please note that the court can make a quick decision if the Petitioners intend it to be so.
If petioners have their polling station agents do the right things.
Also if petitioners provide exact details of the malpractices.
In this case that the Petitioners are stingy in providing evidence, and it may take the court 4 years to conclude the case and do you want a political vaccumm to be created for 4 years?
john 11 years ago
Please, there is no uncertainty in Ghana. The NPP and the types of Justice Asere have sought to create it but it does not stick; the whole of Ghana watched the elections in glare light and there should never have been any re ... read full comment
Please, there is no uncertainty in Ghana. The NPP and the types of Justice Asere have sought to create it but it does not stick; the whole of Ghana watched the elections in glare light and there should never have been any refusal of the vanquished to not concede in the first place. Is it not ironic that Nana Addo having won just two regions wants to be declared president of Ghana because he feels it's his time? Let' stop pressurizing the supreme court to rush to judgement in a cse that should never have been a case at all. Please stop creating unnecessary uncertainty about uncertainty that does not exits
Kaakyirenua Kwadwo 11 years ago
The people who are complaining about the absence of 'speed' were the very people who begun their petition by raising a frivilous objection, only to turn around and back away from it when asked to file a proper motion. The ser ... read full comment
The people who are complaining about the absence of 'speed' were the very people who begun their petition by raising a frivilous objection, only to turn around and back away from it when asked to file a proper motion. The series of events that have occured in court,which SC 'Justice' Asare failed to address,shows the party that is engaged in foot-dragging in this election dispute- the request for information they already have;the piling on with unnecessay amendments to disenfrachise more voters that, according to one of their one own, does not change anything;to denying respondents "detailed and better particulars" to enable them to provide appropriate answers, and to avoid surprises, and forestall unwarranted delays.
Outside of the courtroom, it is these same people who are behind the campaign of 'Let my vote count Alliance',a ploy clearly intended to deceive the people of Ghana.
Ama Frimpong 11 years ago
You won 8 regions but maaged 50.7% and even that includes a lot of questionable votes. Think
You won 8 regions but maaged 50.7% and even that includes a lot of questionable votes. Think
The ABiggie "C" 11 years ago
The time waisting is only in the interest of the NDC and not the country. Let us "squeeze" information from Martin Amidu. He has been "warned and threatened" not to say anything about the elections by the government. There is ... read full comment
The time waisting is only in the interest of the NDC and not the country. Let us "squeeze" information from Martin Amidu. He has been "warned and threatened" not to say anything about the elections by the government. There is something fishy going on. Did Mahama kill Mills?
Nana Yaw III 11 years ago
And you believe what you are saying? Some mentality
And you believe what you are saying? Some mentality
Asempaneye 11 years ago
Your references the Gore case and the Ukraine case are totally improvident as much as they are inapposite. None of those cases involved the shenanigans that the NPP side has employed so far in this case. Anyway, being a very ... read full comment
Your references the Gore case and the Ukraine case are totally improvident as much as they are inapposite. None of those cases involved the shenanigans that the NPP side has employed so far in this case. Anyway, being a very unobjective and extremely partisan NPP diehard, I am not surprised by your stand. However, the shame of it all is that, you are a lawyer, and of the worst kind. As it stands so far, it is quite obvious that Nana Addo & Co. are fast careening down the steep slippery slope of loss.
Gbegivlo 11 years ago
Almost 99 percent Ghanaians are corrupt so from president to the justice they are all corrupt thus why we are among the corruption country in the world. There is no truth in ghana
Almost 99 percent Ghanaians are corrupt so from president to the justice they are all corrupt thus why we are among the corruption country in the world. There is no truth in ghana
They may be applying the typical Ghanaian tactic of "ehuru a ebedwo".
But na lie be that! This time around, "ehuru a ye be ka no hye".
We will apply the JJ rawlings principle of "we no go sit down".
Well said!
Elections must be conducted in November and presidential inauguration must be in January to give the courts enough time to settle election disputes before the state wastes money and resources.
Why should we encourage election disputes in the first place? Why can't we do things right to avoid such disputes? If the Parlimentarians are really up and doing they would have seen all these infringements and help the state ...
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Thats why we are still developing nation. it used to be on November but because of partisan politics that is why we are still what we are as a nation
Well said The petitioner delayed bringing their case quickly and now want the EC to give them again the pink shits,the court also playing their games,it's Ghanaian way of doing things and we have to change it
It is very easy to take a look at what happens elsewhere and wish the same were happening in one’s own land. The US (Florida) and Ukraine cases mentioned have nothing to do, in principle, with what happened in Ghana last D ...
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Actually, Florida was about counting votes and had nothing to do with the stuff you wrote. The author is correct to demonstrate how other places handle disputes to support his harm thesis. You seem to misunderstand his examp ...
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I do not think the country is better off with a protracted dispute. If you asked me, on a personal note and based on observation, I will tell you that this is a dispute which should not have started in the first place.
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The notion that fast tracking a case implies compromsing rights is the reason why every simple case takes a decade to resolve.
Ama, I just noticed that my name was spelt Naana. Sorry about that. It's Nana.
To your point, yes, some simple cases drag for decades, but if I'm not wrong, most of such cases drag for so long because of corruption and t ...
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I DON'T SEE HOW THE ELACTION DATE SET IN nOV WILL RESOLVE THE BROPLEM OF EXPEDITIOUSLY DISPOSING OF ELECTORAL DISPUTES IF THE AGRIEVED PARTY will spend as much as a month to build it case before it's formally brought before t ...
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I don't see how by setting the election date in Nov will facilitate an expeditious disposal of electoral disputes if the agrieved party spends as much as a month to build its case before it's formally brought before the court ...
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You are spot on! I was baffled about Naana Yaw III's admonishment of the writer,imploring him to be objective with this submission. Whose interest does this mish mash we have currently serve? NOONE! One day when the boot is ...
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Asking him to be objective meant he should consider the existing laws of the land and weigh the options available for the justices. And I repeat that what happened in Florida and Ukraine were in line with the laws of Florida ...
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Ama's digression has been unhelpful to the debate.In the first place the writer of the article did not hide the fact that he would have wished the npp to benefit from a fast trial.No wonder that his analogies were way out of ...
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I could not tell his affiliation. But whatever his affiliation, he makes sound arguments
Like Kweku Baako is fond of saying,'tell this to the marines'. We all know about the positions Kwaku Azar has taken on a myriad of constitutional questions;and is it not strange that he always sees things,the NPP way?
Why is a call for a quick resolution pro NPP or anti NDC. He may be an NPP man but the suggestions here are nonpartisan
Azar, I do not think that the first Saturday of November Election date is a good idea because of the closeness to the US elections held on the first Tuesday of November since Ghana and the US have the same election year. I wi ...
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Strip of all the legalese, the petition is about arithmetic. How many people legally voted for each candidate? This petition is not even about law. It should not take more than 2 days to count the votes.
People who say th ...
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What is your definition of a legal vote in Ghana?
Do you know what the petitioners are praying the SC to strike out? And do you know the reasons they are giving?
They claim more ballots were counted than cast. Is this rocket science to verify that? They claim some votes were cancelled for lack of verification but others were counted. Is this complicated?
Let us not glorify the dela ...
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Ama,
1. They claim more ballots were counted than cast but have till not not been able to substantiate this claim. Let them prove it instead of "dilly dallying."
2. The have no made any claim of votes that were cancelled ...
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where do they have to substantiate this but in a court of law. That is what the trial is all about. Now if the case is not being tried how and where do they have the opportunity to substantiate their claim
Sure, in the SC. And for your information, the order by the SC to the petitioners to offer "better information" to the respondents is not coming from the Makola Market or the Kejetia Markets, but rather from the SC. The bet ...
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Tarzan,"don`t mind..." this fellow who calls himself Kwaku Azar. Just count how many times he uses this phrase:"a President who may not have been validly elected". As you note in your comment,those with "presumed knowledge" a ...
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If you are suggestingmthatmthe date for national elections should be moved to November to allow 2 clear months toinauguration day, then fine. It if you are using this as an opportunity to condemn the EC and state institutions ...
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But could the EcpC and State institutions not foresee the foolery in an election that is scheduled one month before inaugration? If there is a runoff, that is 1 week before inaugration.
Should we praise this foolery? A few ...
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This is the whole point. Deadlines!
Corrupted leaders are the causes of conflicts in Africa. The behaviour of these judges will remind Ghanaians of the 1970's.
We all know the drill. It's about time, the stakeholders act and stop all the plenty talk, talk. Are we by any stretch of the imagination implying that, these points that have been raised have not crossed the minds of any of ...
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Logical analysis at last.
However, please note that the court can make a quick decision if the Petitioners intend it to be so.
If petioners have their polling station agents do the right things.
Also if petitioners provide ...
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Please, there is no uncertainty in Ghana. The NPP and the types of Justice Asere have sought to create it but it does not stick; the whole of Ghana watched the elections in glare light and there should never have been any re ...
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The people who are complaining about the absence of 'speed' were the very people who begun their petition by raising a frivilous objection, only to turn around and back away from it when asked to file a proper motion. The ser ...
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You won 8 regions but maaged 50.7% and even that includes a lot of questionable votes. Think
The time waisting is only in the interest of the NDC and not the country. Let us "squeeze" information from Martin Amidu. He has been "warned and threatened" not to say anything about the elections by the government. There is ...
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And you believe what you are saying? Some mentality
Your references the Gore case and the Ukraine case are totally improvident as much as they are inapposite. None of those cases involved the shenanigans that the NPP side has employed so far in this case. Anyway, being a very ...
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Almost 99 percent Ghanaians are corrupt so from president to the justice they are all corrupt thus why we are among the corruption country in the world. There is no truth in ghana