Meet Ghana's first Chief Justice Sir Arku Korsah, who was removed from office in 1963

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Intoto 8 months ago

Well, Kwame Nkrumah was our best president but he was also a dictator. I am commenting as his tribesmen, Nzima.

Well, Kwame Nkrumah was our best president but he was also a dictator. I am commenting as his tribesmen, Nzima.
I piss on sick dog prophet mohammed 8 months ago

If you poison islamic people you will go straight to heaven. Burn all mosques in Africa. Qur'an is toilet paper. Allah is scum

If you poison islamic people you will go straight to heaven. Burn all mosques in Africa. Qur'an is toilet paper. Allah is scum
P Djamgbe 8 months ago

@Intoto, you are Nzima and so what, in what world are terrorists acquitted in a court of law? Every time stories of this nature pop up, they convince me all the more that Dr Kwame Nkrumah was/is the most humane, the most gent ...
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@Intoto, you are Nzima and so what, in what world are terrorists acquitted in a court of law? Every time stories of this nature pop up, they convince me all the more that Dr Kwame Nkrumah was/is the most humane, the most gentle leader Ghana has ever had and will ever have. This Chief Justice was only sacked. Imagine he had ruled in a case in favour of Dr Nkrumah when the terrorists were in charge after Nkrumah's overthrow, what do you think would have happened to him? Or imagine Sir Arku Korsah did this in the era of JJ Rawlings? Dr Nkrumah was the only leader who sacked or imprisoned his opponents for their treasonous actions, every other leader that came after Nkrumah was not that lenient. We were lied to in the past, but we know the truth now.
P. P Mahama 8 months ago

So why were they sent to court? A person is not guilty until the one has been proven guilty.

So why were they sent to court? A person is not guilty until the one has been proven guilty.
The cj chickened out! 8 months ago

Intoto, what do you do if you suspect your own wife and chdn want to kill you. You buy ddt for them to spray your farm?

Intoto, what do you do if you suspect your own wife and chdn want to kill you. You buy ddt for them to spray your farm?
Mensah Hughes 8 months ago

So for those of you NDC supporters advocating for the CJ ‘s removal, it will be an INDELLIBLE STAIN on the NDc’s otherwise chequered record, and surely it WILL NOT END WELL FOR THE COUNTRY.

So for those of you NDC supporters advocating for the CJ ‘s removal, it will be an INDELLIBLE STAIN on the NDc’s otherwise chequered record, and surely it WILL NOT END WELL FOR THE COUNTRY.
Prosper Worlanyo 8 months ago

This move by Mahama is so unnecessary. And it’s enough to galvanize all anti NDC voices into a critical mass of opposition to erode the remaining NDC post election goodwill we have.
Mahama, pls listen to us reasonable Ndc ...
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This move by Mahama is so unnecessary. And it’s enough to galvanize all anti NDC voices into a critical mass of opposition to erode the remaining NDC post election goodwill we have.
Mahama, pls listen to us reasonable Ndc supporters, not the foolhardy crazy ones in our midst.
Let's Vaccinate Ghana against the virus NPP 8 months ago

You are obviously it NDC. You probably aren't Ghanaian. We suffered under the NPP. The judiciary has lost favor in the eyes of the ordinary Ghanaian. Nasty NPP individuals cloaked as NDC here to advise us. You have no freakin ...
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You are obviously it NDC. You probably aren't Ghanaian. We suffered under the NPP. The judiciary has lost favor in the eyes of the ordinary Ghanaian. Nasty NPP individuals cloaked as NDC here to advise us. You have no freaking idea. She will go and the judiciary will be cleaned. You will see the process that will be used to appoint a new CJ. Mahama will set a legendary precedence and y'all will be shamed. #NkwasiafuorPeoplesParty
Steve Kaye London 8 months ago

@ Prosper is there any reasonable supporters in the demonic NDC party? I don't think so.

@ Prosper is there any reasonable supporters in the demonic NDC party? I don't think so.
Longdon 8 months ago

Steve Koteboto Kwaseato

Steve Koteboto Kwaseato
Pound for Pound 8 months ago

Npp remote controlled supporters and stupidity, hmmmm.

Npp remote controlled supporters and stupidity, hmmmm.
Hmmm 8 months ago

Well said

Well said
Star from the North 8 months ago

The CJ must be removed because she is not fair in her ruling and she’s viewed as a partisan CJ. All of those canvassing for her stay are corrupt and evil like her. Some countries even sacks their CJs without any revocation. ...
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The CJ must be removed because she is not fair in her ruling and she’s viewed as a partisan CJ. All of those canvassing for her stay are corrupt and evil like her. Some countries even sacks their CJs without any revocation. We need a complete reset of the country to move forward.
Maame Efua 8 months ago

They don't care a hoot as a party. Notoriety is their hallmark.

They don't care a hoot as a party. Notoriety is their hallmark.
Seth 8 months ago

The only crime Nkrumah did was opening the Africa mental slavery that's is all. There are our own folks yesterday and today who are doing everything possible to set back Africa progress, 98% of Africa set back is our own blac ...
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The only crime Nkrumah did was opening the Africa mental slavery that's is all. There are our own folks yesterday and today who are doing everything possible to set back Africa progress, 98% of Africa set back is our own black folks both home and Abroad, that is it. Working adjust it own development progress.
Pound for Pound 8 months ago

Gyimie

Gyimie
Lance 8 months ago

The current CJ is a criminal who has to be jailed. She has been twisting the law in favour of the npp. Even she asking for a copy of the petitions is a crime because it is no where in the constitution that before the petition ...
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The current CJ is a criminal who has to be jailed. She has been twisting the law in favour of the npp. Even she asking for a copy of the petitions is a crime because it is no where in the constitution that before the petition is sent to the council of state, she has to respond first. So she has to go and twist the npp's constitution.
Dungeon Master 8 months ago

Is it in the constitution that a president could sack a Chief Justice with made-up evidence?

Is it in the constitution that a president could sack a Chief Justice with made-up evidence?
Father 8 months ago

Ghana should also remove those dirty colonial masters white wigs. They are all curse on the country

Ghana should also remove those dirty colonial masters white wigs. They are all curse on the country
Seth 8 months ago

Absolutely right those white wigs could be most of the reason our lawyers and justice system don't think right

Absolutely right those white wigs could be most of the reason our lawyers and justice system don't think right
Cojo Opoku 8 months ago

That is not the full story. The dismissal of Arku Korsa was protested by R S Blay, Edward Akufo Addo and Van Lair who were all justices of the Supreme Court and Nkrumah dismissed them as well. The shocking part for me is the ...
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That is not the full story. The dismissal of Arku Korsa was protested by R S Blay, Edward Akufo Addo and Van Lair who were all justices of the Supreme Court and Nkrumah dismissed them as well. The shocking part for me is the fact that Nkrumah could not remember what Arko Adjei did for him but sort to jail him on the frivolous and vexatious evidence of a fetish priest.
Lucy 8 months ago

Opoku, is that how the story ended? , then the Nkrumah narrative being preached now is very false. So when at all will Ghana be free from propaganda?

Opoku, is that how the story ended? , then the Nkrumah narrative being preached now is very false. So when at all will Ghana be free from propaganda?
Joe Debrah 8 months ago

Opoku, you must be a good lawyer. You know your facts.

Opoku, you must be a good lawyer. You know your facts.
Bukyi 8 months ago

And you hear people talking as if Kwame Nkrumah was a saint.
He was a real dictator.
John Mahama was a member of the CPP before crossing carpet to the NDC so what is going on is not surprising.

And you hear people talking as if Kwame Nkrumah was a saint.
He was a real dictator.
John Mahama was a member of the CPP before crossing carpet to the NDC so what is going on is not surprising.
GIVE US BARABBAS 8 months ago

On 7 December 2024 Ghanaians chanted, "GIVE US BARABBAS, GIVE US BARABBAS," like the Jews.

In Ghana, the blatant disregard for the rule of law is as old as Adam. No wonder we are who we are, what we are, where we are, and ...
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On 7 December 2024 Ghanaians chanted, "GIVE US BARABBAS, GIVE US BARABBAS," like the Jews.

In Ghana, the blatant disregard for the rule of law is as old as Adam. No wonder we are who we are, what we are, where we are, and how we have been till today.
Kay 8 months ago

If this is true then Nkrumah was a dictator.

If this is true then Nkrumah was a dictator.
Odiyifo 8 months ago

This will not save the CJ. It cannot frighten President Mahama. Torkornoo must go

This will not save the CJ. It cannot frighten President Mahama. Torkornoo must go
Quaye 8 months ago

Nobody is frightening Mahama here, if he Mahama wants to remove the CJ to have a free ride to 2028, then all you Mahama bootlicking NDC apologists , better come again. WE WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO DESTROY OUR DEAR COUNTRY.

Nobody is frightening Mahama here, if he Mahama wants to remove the CJ to have a free ride to 2028, then all you Mahama bootlicking NDC apologists , better come again. WE WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO DESTROY OUR DEAR COUNTRY.
Adwoa 8 months ago

Those who support Nkrumah must bow their heads in shame.

Those who support Nkrumah must bow their heads in shame.
Ohene 8 months ago

Nkrumah did all these and allowed JB Danquah to rot and die in prison. He was such a heartless human being .

Nkrumah did all these and allowed JB Danquah to rot and die in prison. He was such a heartless human being .
Star from the North 8 months ago

Quaye or whatever your fucking name is; you don’t own this country more than anybody. So I urge you to take your nonsense away from real Ghanaians. The corrupt NPP regime has made some of you filthy rich without a single sw ...
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Quaye or whatever your fucking name is; you don’t own this country more than anybody. So I urge you to take your nonsense away from real Ghanaians. The corrupt NPP regime has made some of you filthy rich without a single sweat of water or blood. You now have the nerves to tell the government what to do and what not to do. All the illegal wealth some of you have acquired from the corrupt NPP government will run out before our eyes. The NDC will not listen to your bogus propaganda work and your fight for the Chief justice to stay in office and block corruption fight. You better find something to do with your corrupt miserable lives.
Zargon 8 months ago

Unanimous FC and their team captain will be removed. It doesn’t matter the plenty talks or post. She is going.. then ALL the corrupt officials will be prosecuted and jailed.. they are not keeping the monies they have stolen ...
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Unanimous FC and their team captain will be removed. It doesn’t matter the plenty talks or post. She is going.. then ALL the corrupt officials will be prosecuted and jailed.. they are not keeping the monies they have stolen. It is not going to happen
Nii Odoi 8 months ago

The corrupt officials have been set free by the NDC Attorney General, Dominic Ayine.

The corrupt officials have been set free by the NDC Attorney General, Dominic Ayine.
.com 8 months ago

May be the Chief Justice ,Kobina Arku Korsah's, removal due to his accusations was justifiable by the judicially ,the council of state members and the ex- President Nkrumah.

May be the Chief Justice ,Kobina Arku Korsah's, removal due to his accusations was justifiable by the judicially ,the council of state members and the ex- President Nkrumah.
Pelicles. 8 months ago

Nkrumah was emotional and had his eyes on some people who he thought would have done the bombing, but fact and concrete evidence exonerated them. In the end Ako Adjei, Tawiah Adamafio, Kofi Crabb who are all CPP members were ...
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Nkrumah was emotional and had his eyes on some people who he thought would have done the bombing, but fact and concrete evidence exonerated them. In the end Ako Adjei, Tawiah Adamafio, Kofi Crabb who are all CPP members were arrested.

Reasons why we keep telling NDC fools to stop being emotional going to court. Courts deal with fact nothing but concrete facts.

John Mahama thinks that he can push the CJ out and packed the court with his stooge who will send people to jail for no reason. Mahama is a born fool and will continue to be.
Kwame Angel 8 months ago

Meet him where?

Meet him where?
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Nico 8 months ago

History is about to repeat it self and beginning of the downfall of people.

History is about to repeat it self and beginning of the downfall of people.
Matete 8 months ago

THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND ALL THE NPP JUDGES MUST BE SACKED. THE SUPREME COURT WAS STUFFED FULLY WITH ONLY NPP JUDGES. THE WHOLE SYSTEM NEEDS CLEANSING. AKUFO ADDO WHO IS TRULY A CURSE ON GHANAIANS DESTROYED EVERY GOVERNMENT INST ...
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THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND ALL THE NPP JUDGES MUST BE SACKED. THE SUPREME COURT WAS STUFFED FULLY WITH ONLY NPP JUDGES. THE WHOLE SYSTEM NEEDS CLEANSING. AKUFO ADDO WHO IS TRULY A CURSE ON GHANAIANS DESTROYED EVERY GOVERNMENT INSTITUTION IN THE COUNTRY BY APPOINTING ONLY NPP AFFILIATES. AKUFO ADDO WENT ON TO DESTROY HIS OWN PARTY TOO THE NPP.
BY THE END OF 2026 . NPP WILL BE NO MORE. AND A NEW PARTY WILL BE FORMED WITH A NEW. NAME TO REPLACE THEM IN OPPOSITION. GHANAIANS HAVE LOST FAITH IN THE PARTY BECAUSE THEY NEVER CAME TO SERVE GHANAIANS. RATHER THEY CAME TO AMASS WEALTH AND STEAL .WHAT A DISGRACEFUL POLITICAL PARTY WITH 38% ELECTION RESULT. BIG BIG CURSE ON THE NPP..
HOLALA 8 months ago

This write-up will not deter President Mahama for removing CJ.The CJ is on his way home

This write-up will not deter President Mahama for removing CJ.The CJ is on his way home
Rauf idi, Dome Pilar 2 8 months ago

The folly here is that even Nkrumah was not able to survive the turmoil that his dismissal of the chief justice unleashed on the country, let alone John Mahama. Let them bring this abomination on. When the country collapses ...
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The folly here is that even Nkrumah was not able to survive the turmoil that his dismissal of the chief justice unleashed on the country, let alone John Mahama. Let them bring this abomination on. When the country collapses, it collapses for everybody in it ( courtesy Kutu Acheampong)
DJ black 8 months ago

Is CJ a God that cannot be removed from her post . Why are we one way like this. Who is she that they can't removed her . After all she is a human being like us . When Mahama as the president having the Vito power said he can ...
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Is CJ a God that cannot be removed from her post . Why are we one way like this. Who is she that they can't removed her . After all she is a human being like us . When Mahama as the president having the Vito power said he can't work with CJ due to her affiliation with NPP party that's his decision. Why are we outmoded like this. She should go after all someone was there before she came
dboyy 8 months ago

So you guys think Mahama won this election with only NDC votes? NDC shouldn’t think sacrificing this woman will do anything good for NDC as a party. The clock is ticking, 4yrs is just around the corner oo, this is simply no ...
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So you guys think Mahama won this election with only NDC votes? NDC shouldn’t think sacrificing this woman will do anything good for NDC as a party. The clock is ticking, 4yrs is just around the corner oo, this is simply not necessary.
The cj chickened out! 8 months ago

What question was that? Nkruma should himself investigate why people want to kill him? As though if it was him he wont react same. There is a bomb blast thrown by some suposed democratic cowards and nobody is responsible or ...
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What question was that? Nkruma should himself investigate why people want to kill him? As though if it was him he wont react same. There is a bomb blast thrown by some suposed democratic cowards and nobody is responsible or claimed responsibility? and you just freed them.
Jeans 8 months ago

That's good

That's good
Mary 8 months ago

Toilet self is better than Gonja Mafia John Mahama.
Gonja Mafia John Mahama always kills either his boss or his assistant

Toilet self is better than Gonja Mafia John Mahama.
Gonja Mafia John Mahama always kills either his boss or his assistant
Dan 8 months ago

I'm sure many of you critiquing the purported removal of the Chief Justice can't even tell whether you're a Ghanaian or not?
This was the Chief Justice who advocated that birth certificate doesn't confer citizenship on anyo ...
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I'm sure many of you critiquing the purported removal of the Chief Justice can't even tell whether you're a Ghanaian or not?
This was the Chief Justice who advocated that birth certificate doesn't confer citizenship on anyone who has no passport. This is the CJ who has refused to table the e-levy petition since 2022...?
And you say she deserves to be in office. Ghana deserves better than Gertrude Torkonoo; she's shown to be biased towards the NDC and we're glad she's going home. Let her contest for the NPP Women's organiser position with Jean Mensa as her deputy. Gertrude Torkonoo is bad influence on our Judiciary. Arku Korsah was also biased bcz if Nkrumah had been killed in that assassination attempt what would he have said? They were all part of the scheme; Sir Arku Korsah didn't like Nkrumah. Remember in those days all the so-called learnt people were part of the NLM or the UP group so don't bee surprised Arku Korsah was one of them. Nkrumah was right removing him from office.
What we're suffering today has been caused by the likes of Sir Arku Korsah who were prouder of their academic qualifications than serving the new Nations interest. They were baised against the CPP government. Gertrude must go simple.
Henry D. 8 months ago

If I were Nkrumah, I would have done same. How can a CJ just pronounced NOT GUILTY knowing very well that these people threw bomb at the president. The CJ and CIA might have some conspiracy against Nkrumah, which I believe Nk ...
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If I were Nkrumah, I would have done same. How can a CJ just pronounced NOT GUILTY knowing very well that these people threw bomb at the president. The CJ and CIA might have some conspiracy against Nkrumah, which I believe Nkrumah knew about it.
Anom 8 months ago

Your sentences are too long.

Your sentences are too long.
We have the (thief)Men. CJ Ms Araba? How Far? 8 months ago

Kobina Arku Korsah or "Sir" Kobina Arku Korsah?

Kobina Arku Korsah or "Sir" Kobina Arku Korsah?
Kwame 8 months ago

Australia 2022. When I return home I will appoint more judges to the Supreme Court to overturn the ruling.
The ruling was that an act enacted cannot take retrospectives effect.

Australia 2022. When I return home I will appoint more judges to the Supreme Court to overturn the ruling.
The ruling was that an act enacted cannot take retrospectives effect.

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