President Mahama sued over Sophia Akuffo's Council of State seat

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Abotsi 1 month ago

Battor Bonnie in mind. By the time this case is settled Bonnie would have retired and can take up the position.

Battor Bonnie in mind. By the time this case is settled Bonnie would have retired and can take up the position.
Karikakchar 1 month ago

This case is dead on arrival as it's obvious that it's the current NDC CJ who will retire to occupy that position on the CS. The NDC CJ to select a panel to hear the case is obviously an interested party and this suite will e ...
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This case is dead on arrival as it's obvious that it's the current NDC CJ who will retire to occupy that position on the CS. The NDC CJ to select a panel to hear the case is obviously an interested party and this suite will end nowhere till he retired to take the job.
Taabea 1 month ago

@Karikakchar/ You are able to predict people's unspoken intentions, but you couldn't predict your 38.2 % when it was coming. Ehuuuuuuu

@Karikakchar/ You are able to predict people's unspoken intentions, but you couldn't predict your 38.2 % when it was coming. Ehuuuuuuu
KAKALIKA 1 month ago

A complete waste of everybody's time. Baffoe Bonnie is due for retirement in December. By the time this case is done with Baffoe Bonnie will be occupying his place on the council of state. There is no way the President's arm ...
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A complete waste of everybody's time. Baffoe Bonnie is due for retirement in December. By the time this case is done with Baffoe Bonnie will be occupying his place on the council of state. There is no way the President's arm would be twisted to send Anning Yeboah to occupy that seat. Samuel Bryan Buabeng stop having pipe dreams because Anning Yeboah is going no where near the council of state.
Kaakeiku 1 month ago

How can u make such a daft comparison?

How can u make such a daft comparison?
Game Changer +447935009178 1 month ago

The President must work with appointees who align with his vision therefore, that position will still remain vacant until the retirement of CJ Baffoe-Bonnei. It is that simple!

The President must work with appointees who align with his vision therefore, that position will still remain vacant until the retirement of CJ Baffoe-Bonnei. It is that simple!
Kukri 1 month ago

I don’t think there’s any time frame to appoint someone whenever another person resigns. After all the President didn’t create the vacancy and 30 or so other members to work with is enough. Ghana will save some money.

I don’t think there’s any time frame to appoint someone whenever another person resigns. After all the President didn’t create the vacancy and 30 or so other members to work with is enough. Ghana will save some money.
SAEED OSMAN 1 month ago

Attention seeking. This court action is just that.

Attention seeking. This court action is just that.
Adwoa 1 month ago

Sam Buabeng, the former Nana Addo Presidential staffer sued AG, that’s interesting. When this man gets to court, he must declare his business and what passport he is holding now. You see , slow AG , this guy still using his ...
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Sam Buabeng, the former Nana Addo Presidential staffer sued AG, that’s interesting. When this man gets to court, he must declare his business and what passport he is holding now. You see , slow AG , this guy still using his diplomatic passport to do “ business “ and now suing the AG ?
Abbey 1 month ago

Where in the constitution does it give President time limit to re- appoint council of state members. The President appointed a former CJ and she has resigned. The President is still consulting and no time limit for filing va ...
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Where in the constitution does it give President time limit to re- appoint council of state members. The President appointed a former CJ and she has resigned. The President is still consulting and no time limit for filing vacancy. Probably a new appointee will take place in January 2027.

Say it Loud 1 month ago

How much of our taxpayers’ hard-earned money is wasted every year maintaining this unnecessary and non-beneficial “Council of State”?

At a time when our young people are desperate for jobs, graduates are sitting at h ...
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How much of our taxpayers’ hard-earned money is wasted every year maintaining this unnecessary and non-beneficial “Council of State”?

At a time when our young people are desperate for jobs, graduates are sitting at home, businesses are struggling, and families are being crushed by the cost of living, government continues to fund what increasingly looks like an expensive gathering of retired politicians and former public officials.

Enough is enough. Abolish the useless Council of State!

Retirement should mean retirement. We can respect the experience of our elders without creating taxpayer-funded positions that keep the same political establishment in power indefinitely. Our youth need jobs, skills, capital, and opportunities—not another platform for recycling yesterday’s politicians.

Whoever came up with this idea did our nation and its already-strained public purse a massive disservice. And how the so-called Constitutional Review Committee could review the Constitution and fail to recommend abolishing this institution is beyond me.

Stop recycling retired politicians. Stop wasting taxpayers’ money. Invest in the youth and the future.

Our country needs jobs and opportunities—not another comfortable retirement home for yesterday’s politicians. Abolish it!
COMMENT 1 month ago

The law is the law. The President who is the Obedient Servant of the people of Ghana cannot set aside the Constitution of Ghana.

The law is the law. The President who is the Obedient Servant of the people of Ghana cannot set aside the Constitution of Ghana.
Over 1 month ago

What did the law say? We need education and not stupidity. Is the action of the president constitutional or

What did the law say? We need education and not stupidity. Is the action of the president constitutional or
T 1 month ago

Per our Constitution that vacant position in Council State can only be filled by a retired CJ. We have 2 retired CJs who seemed not to be in the good books of President Mahama's NDC and they're jittery choosing one.

Per our Constitution that vacant position in Council State can only be filled by a retired CJ. We have 2 retired CJs who seemed not to be in the good books of President Mahama's NDC and they're jittery choosing one.
Nana 1 month ago

The problem with NDC is they've been so Divisive since 1992, We & Them. What sort of nonsense is that? They made the issue of Majority and Minority tribes so pervasive in our National politics. Why can't President Mahama pic ...
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The problem with NDC is they've been so Divisive since 1992, We & Them. What sort of nonsense is that? They made the issue of Majority and Minority tribes so pervasive in our National politics. Why can't President Mahama pick from the other two retired Chief Justices.
Kontihene 1 month ago

@Nana kwasiampanin ba!

You are just sitting at home spending your entire day on Ghanaweb. You will write one nonsense after the other, hoping that, that will bring you back to power.

Foolish boy. Get it inside your em ...
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@Nana kwasiampanin ba!

You are just sitting at home spending your entire day on Ghanaweb. You will write one nonsense after the other, hoping that, that will bring you back to power.

Foolish boy. Get it inside your empty head that you will not see power in your lifetime again. It is a promise.
Atta 1 month ago

@ Kontihene
You can be physically healthy but mentally very sick in the head, that's what most NDC Followers are going thru. In our traditional setting it's even said that when the village Chief sits he doesn't only invite h ...
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@ Kontihene
You can be physically healthy but mentally very sick in the head, that's what most NDC Followers are going thru. In our traditional setting it's even said that when the village Chief sits he doesn't only invite his Praise Singers to his Palace. I don't think Ghana was mortgaged to President John Dramani Mahama for him to continue taking those Stupid decisions.
Justice-One 1 month ago

Which government is more divisive than the Nana Addo government? He has even divided his own party the NPP. NPP, UP and Base were all one party before he took over. Sometimes you need to look before you leap.

Which government is more divisive than the Nana Addo government? He has even divided his own party the NPP. NPP, UP and Base were all one party before he took over. Sometimes you need to look before you leap.
TRUTH 1 month ago

Have you considered the only other persons to occupy that seat, Anin Yeboah/Theodora Woods may have been consulted and they refused it out right.

Do you now want President Mahama to manufacture a former CJ?

Have you considered the only other persons to occupy that seat, Anin Yeboah/Theodora Woods may have been consulted and they refused it out right.

Do you now want President Mahama to manufacture a former CJ?
Brogadier Sabari v.2 1 month ago

Well done Samuel however i am sorry to say that this is an exercise in futility. The Unanimous packed rugby team with one handed monster Scott Pwamang as doing the hatchet job for the Cheap Justice and his old man, will reul ...
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Well done Samuel however i am sorry to say that this is an exercise in futility. The Unanimous packed rugby team with one handed monster Scott Pwamang as doing the hatchet job for the Cheap Justice and his old man, will reul against you even though a year 1 law student even knows you are 100% right that the wannabe dictator's failure to appoint a replacement is in breach of the constitution.

Kwen-Kwen 1 month ago

Even when your ashawo Kwasiabaa Gertrude Araba Torkonoo firmly prevented the people of SALL from having their parliamentary representative for four good years, I didn't see you or your stupid mother writing to complain about ...
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Even when your ashawo Kwasiabaa Gertrude Araba Torkonoo firmly prevented the people of SALL from having their parliamentary representative for four good years, I didn't see you or your stupid mother writing to complain about our constitution being flouted. Onyaaye gbemi Ouagadougou!
Cool 1 month ago

U still don't learn a lesson on how badly Ghana Jollof has damaged Lordina Mahama in the Gutters. If I were you uncouth language will be out of my vocabulary

U still don't learn a lesson on how badly Ghana Jollof has damaged Lordina Mahama in the Gutters. If I were you uncouth language will be out of my vocabulary
Kwame Sampson 1 month ago

They are waiting for Baffoe Bonnie to retire and come to file the vacancy

They are waiting for Baffoe Bonnie to retire and come to file the vacancy
Atomic Atomizer 1 month ago

Oh okay. That would be a very fine move. Greetings to you in your miserable opposition. Hehehehe

Oh okay. That would be a very fine move. Greetings to you in your miserable opposition. Hehehehe
Cool 1 month ago

Can President John Mahama govern Ghana if the 41.7% also decides not to pay their Taxes to GRA?

Can President John Mahama govern Ghana if the 41.7% also decides not to pay their Taxes to GRA?
I can't think far 1 month ago

NPP is the most useless bunch, they don't have a message to get people to change their minds but fighting amongst themselves and threatening to release NPP criminals.

NPP is the most useless bunch, they don't have a message to get people to change their minds but fighting amongst themselves and threatening to release NPP criminals.
Nii 1 month ago

President Mahama is a Julor he doesn't want anyone he can't trust to come to Council State so that shd in case they are sharing Envelopes ,that person will go and blow their cover. NDC SHAAAAME

President Mahama is a Julor he doesn't want anyone he can't trust to come to Council State so that shd in case they are sharing Envelopes ,that person will go and blow their cover. NDC SHAAAAME
I can't think far 1 month ago

Nii buluuu

Nii buluuu
Um 1 month ago

Please wait. The country is patiently waiting for his lordship chief justice Baffoe Bonnie to retire, by then he’s retired and perfectly qualifies, then he will be appointed to occupy the vacant seat.

Please wait. The country is patiently waiting for his lordship chief justice Baffoe Bonnie to retire, by then he’s retired and perfectly qualifies, then he will be appointed to occupy the vacant seat.
Juliana, Ofankor JSS 1 month ago

We prefer that, because you idiots are only 38%.

We prefer that, because you idiots are only 38%.

24HR ECONOMY YAAMUTU! 1 month ago

YOU mean Cheap Justice?

YOU mean Cheap Justice?
Nzulezo 1 month ago

No......... he meant Thief Justice Anin-Yeboah, that criminal leader of the erstwhile FC UNANIMOUS club of Ghana's Supreme Court

No......... he meant Thief Justice Anin-Yeboah, that criminal leader of the erstwhile FC UNANIMOUS club of Ghana's Supreme Court
Fact 1 month ago

His suit is rather going to prolong the appointment.ppl dey rush for this country too much. This guy shd go around and sue the president for all position that are not filled by the President.......busy body

His suit is rather going to prolong the appointment.ppl dey rush for this country too much. This guy shd go around and sue the president for all position that are not filled by the President.......busy body
Ben 1 month ago

The supreme court should do as their chief justice Gertrude Torkonu used to do - wait until Mahama's tenure is over before the court comes out with a verdict.

The supreme court should do as their chief justice Gertrude Torkonu used to do - wait until Mahama's tenure is over before the court comes out with a verdict.
Zam 1 month ago

This case makes no sense. What if we find ourselves in a situation where former CJ is dead

This case makes no sense. What if we find ourselves in a situation where former CJ is dead
Kwesi 1 month ago

If there is no living ex CJ that's not a problem. Wise up please.

If there is no living ex CJ that's not a problem. Wise up please.
Nii 1 month ago

Do you've time for that Buuuluuu Gyimiilor? It's like the entire NDC followers are Kplotooobi. The can't even ask logical coherent questions yet come voting day, they are the first to cast their votes.

Do you've time for that Buuuluuu Gyimiilor? It's like the entire NDC followers are Kplotooobi. The can't even ask logical coherent questions yet come voting day, they are the first to cast their votes.
KTHammond 1 month ago

Kw3mor........!!!! @Nii buuluu-buuluu kwashia toofeehh. I have told you many times that it is your senseless anger and bitterness in opposition that will kill you off from this earth. It really amazes me to see that it is you ...
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Kw3mor........!!!! @Nii buuluu-buuluu kwashia toofeehh. I have told you many times that it is your senseless anger and bitterness in opposition that will kill you off from this earth. It really amazes me to see that it is you in particular, who still haven't recovered from your devastating & humiliating election massacre in 2024. You wake up every morning, and the only thing you think about is that fvcking party called the NPP. If you are sensible enough, will you even think about regaining power so soon, after all the painful things that your stupid Akuffo Addo came to do in his governance?

Ohé fu tamo Ony3 dunaaa...........!!!!

Instead of calling your fellow NPP wee smokers & Ken Ofori-Atta to go and fill up your cathedral hole, you are sitting there with your halitosis mouth to eat kômi k3 shito.

ONYAAYE GBEMI WAAAA...!!!!
Odogwu Ghana 1 month ago

Any idiot can go to the court

Any idiot can go to the court
Peter 1 month ago

Buabeng, you are making too much noise on radio and tv. Supreme Court has a lot of cases to deal with and not this frivolous one. A whole constituency was without an MP for four years and didn't see anything wrong with that, ...
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Buabeng, you are making too much noise on radio and tv. Supreme Court has a lot of cases to deal with and not this frivolous one. A whole constituency was without an MP for four years and didn't see anything wrong with that, because it benefited your party, npp. Supreme court should be awarding cost against some of these frivolous cases.
Sam 1 month ago

Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord
Acts 3:19

Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord
Acts 3:19
Wise Man. 1 month ago

I think this man doesn't know how to save money.

I think this man doesn't know how to save money.
K .Tsin. 1 month ago

Quite interesting.

Quite interesting.
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Achakanapaya 1 month ago

This is nothing less than a waste of time.
There is no time limit for the President of the Land to appoint a formal CJ to occupy that position.
Npp criminals and Nation wreckers organization at work to tarnish the image of ...
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This is nothing less than a waste of time.
There is no time limit for the President of the Land to appoint a formal CJ to occupy that position.
Npp criminals and Nation wreckers organization at work to tarnish the image of Gods annioted JDM but no shaking la.
AGBELI KUMORDZI8 1 month ago

NPP mistakenly thinks Ghana to be their coco farm

NPP mistakenly thinks Ghana to be their coco farm
See me 1 month ago

Just waste of time

Just waste of time
Ttt 1 month ago

It wont go anywhere. The guy is wasting his time.

It wont go anywhere. The guy is wasting his time.
Tony 1 month ago

It is high time the CRC take a critical look at the composition of the Council of State. Instead of a retired CJ, it should rather be a retired Supreme Court Justice, same should apply to the CDS, it should be retired Lt/Maj ...
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It is high time the CRC take a critical look at the composition of the Council of State. Instead of a retired CJ, it should rather be a retired Supreme Court Justice, same should apply to the CDS, it should be retired Lt/Maj Gen and the IGP should be retired COP. This will allow the President to have a lot of competent and qualified persons to select from.
Robert 1 month ago

What shoukd the President do, if no former CJ is available /or former CJs available are not interested to serve in that office.

What shoukd the President do, if no former CJ is available /or former CJs available are not interested to serve in that office.
Robert 1 month ago

What should the President do, if no former CJ is available /or former CJs available are not interested to serve in that office.

What should the President do, if no former CJ is available /or former CJs available are not interested to serve in that office.
GBAGBLADZA 1 month ago

Any IDIOT can go to court

Any IDIOT can go to court
Captain 1 month ago

Just say you want him to appoint Torkornoo

Just say you want him to appoint Torkornoo
Tony 1 month ago

Torkono cannot be classified as a former CJ. Since she was dismissed from office, she loses everything including even parading herself as a former CJ. If for example the CDS or the IGP is dismissed from office, he will not be ...
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Torkono cannot be classified as a former CJ. Since she was dismissed from office, she loses everything including even parading herself as a former CJ. If for example the CDS or the IGP is dismissed from office, he will not be permitted to even use his rank in civil life
kwame 1 month ago

Mahama is buying time to fill the vacant position when Baffoe Bonnie goes on retirement in December. The current retired CJs are not interested in the role

Mahama is buying time to fill the vacant position when Baffoe Bonnie goes on retirement in December. The current retired CJs are not interested in the role
Addo dongong 1 month ago

A very stupid fight coming from "mate meho" bush pigs. They want the former 5 million bribe collector village chief justice to occupy the seat. How can bush pigs dictate to the president. You can go to ecowas court or even ic ...
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A very stupid fight coming from "mate meho" bush pigs. They want the former 5 million bribe collector village chief justice to occupy the seat. How can bush pigs dictate to the president. You can go to ecowas court or even icj.
Kwame 1 month ago

The Ghana 1992 Constitution says: The proceedings in the Council of State shall not be invalidated by
(a) a vacancy in its membership, including a vacancy not filled when the Council first meets;.

The Ghana 1992 Constitution says: The proceedings in the Council of State shall not be invalidated by
(a) a vacancy in its membership, including a vacancy not filled when the Council first meets;.
Ato 1 month ago

So, in your stupid mind the Council has not had their first meeting yet, right? And you think one person's absence can deny a quorum being formed?

Alright, you can keep fooling out there in your opposition prison.

So, in your stupid mind the Council has not had their first meeting yet, right? And you think one person's absence can deny a quorum being formed?

Alright, you can keep fooling out there in your opposition prison.
Of 1 month ago

Does the president has time limit to appoint ministers, board members,Council of state members chief justice, IGP and other positions. Dead on arrival and waste of time

Does the president has time limit to appoint ministers, board members,Council of state members chief justice, IGP and other positions. Dead on arrival and waste of time
Mba Geem Bii at Sakote 1 month ago

Mr. lawyer, they are keeping the position for some one to retire and come for it. Sealed and delivered but awaiting hand over.

Mr. lawyer, they are keeping the position for some one to retire and come for it. Sealed and delivered but awaiting hand over.
HAPPY DAYS 1 month ago

@Zam,you've spoken my mind,some pware playing God as if they know tomorrow,tomorrow is not promised indeed,yooo!!!!!!

@Zam,you've spoken my mind,some pware playing God as if they know tomorrow,tomorrow is not promised indeed,yooo!!!!!!
David 1 month ago

Don't forget that it took him a whole one year to appoint a new Defence Minister. We are dealing with a President with no sense of urgency and very indecisive. I can not wait to see him leave the scene in January 2029. Unfort ...
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Don't forget that it took him a whole one year to appoint a new Defence Minister. We are dealing with a President with no sense of urgency and very indecisive. I can not wait to see him leave the scene in January 2029. Unfortunately Bawumia is not an option.
Kofi 1 month ago

Everyone knows that the position is reserved for the current CJ who is due for retirement in about 3 month's time. And you expect the same CJ to call this case when there are cases that are pending for two years?
Is it to l ...
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Everyone knows that the position is reserved for the current CJ who is due for retirement in about 3 month's time. And you expect the same CJ to call this case when there are cases that are pending for two years?
Is it to load the AG department with useless cases to prevent them from having time for effectively handle ORAL cases.I don't understand these people.
Nana 1 month ago

Amend the law to give the position to the oldest surviving former CJ. If the person does not accept it, you give it to the next oldest CJ. This way, politics doesn’t decide which of the retired CJ goes to the Council of Sta ...
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Amend the law to give the position to the oldest surviving former CJ. If the person does not accept it, you give it to the next oldest CJ. This way, politics doesn’t decide which of the retired CJ goes to the Council of State.
Tsotsoo 1 month ago

Why is everybody putting pressure on the President. After all there are 30 members to do the work including Economic Advisors. Please let's try and empathise with the President. A lot has gone amiss and it takes a lot of pat ...
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Why is everybody putting pressure on the President. After all there are 30 members to do the work including Economic Advisors. Please let's try and empathise with the President. A lot has gone amiss and it takes a lot of patience to correct the wrongs. Amen
Concerned Citizen 1 month ago

Its time to save Ghana money by making the council of state membership work pro Bono.The country is owing many people to include the victim bank depositors.Stop the waste and pay up the depositors been owed for more than 8 ye ...
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Its time to save Ghana money by making the council of state membership work pro Bono.The country is owing many people to include the victim bank depositors.Stop the waste and pay up the depositors been owed for more than 8 years now since the reckless collapse of the banks.
Put a pause on yhe wasteful foreign scholarships scheme until we pay up the victims of the collapsed banks.
There are many descent smart Ghanaians who can do the job for free as their patriotic contribution to the motherland.
Tt 1 month ago

Does this guy know who is in charge of the judiciary? We are helping oldman t succeed and you're bringing this. Dead on arrival

Does this guy know who is in charge of the judiciary? We are helping oldman t succeed and you're bringing this. Dead on arrival

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