Supreme Court turns down full compensation demand by man wrongfully jailed for 24 years

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CatY 13 hours ago

The court is not use to be like it yrs back.u think u can use the law to siphon the tax payers money .even the citrnzen will not allow it.

The court is not use to be like it yrs back.u think u can use the law to siphon the tax payers money .even the citrnzen will not allow it.
Oberempong 12 hours ago

Supreme Court Justices are NOT serious. 500,000 for wasted 24 years. Haha, they should have considered the emotional torture, image damage before the time lost. This is highly unfair. If he was their family member, would they ...
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Supreme Court Justices are NOT serious. 500,000 for wasted 24 years. Haha, they should have considered the emotional torture, image damage before the time lost. This is highly unfair. If he was their family member, would they have come to this decision?
p.r.o.p.h.e.t... M.o.h.a.m.m.e.d..was a s.i.c.k..d.o.g 12 hours ago

Burn the q.u.r.a.n ....... And.... Burn all....mo.s.q.u.e.s... in.....Africa... fvck allah..

Burn the q.u.r.a.n ....... And.... Burn all....mo.s.q.u.e.s... in.....Africa... fvck allah..
POURFENDEUR DE LA CORRUPTION/ANTI CORRUPTION 10 hours ago

If Satan ever walked on the earth, then that's the NDC. Look at how that arrogant pork eater Shamima Muslim behaves in TV studios.

If Satan ever walked on the earth, then that's the NDC. Look at how that arrogant pork eater Shamima Muslim behaves in TV studios.
Yourabusebackontoyouindroves 5 hours ago

Calling someone arrogant pork I guess makes you a non arrogant pork? Look at the mirror and advise your self from your phoolery

Calling someone arrogant pork I guess makes you a non arrogant pork? Look at the mirror and advise your self from your phoolery
TWEAA DC 10 hours ago

WELL, THE SUPREME COURT HAS SPOKEN...HOW CAN THE STATE BE SO CRUEL?...WHEN A MINISTER CAN STEAL TENS OF MILLIONS OF CEDIS AND STILL WALK FREE WITH CHEST OUT. ..VERY WICKED JUDGES...TWEAA. .

WELL, THE SUPREME COURT HAS SPOKEN...HOW CAN THE STATE BE SO CRUEL?...WHEN A MINISTER CAN STEAL TENS OF MILLIONS OF CEDIS AND STILL WALK FREE WITH CHEST OUT. ..VERY WICKED JUDGES...TWEAA. .
Pas 5 hours ago

I agreed with you paaaaaa. You are not like the idiots who are saying gh500,000 is ok

I agreed with you paaaaaa. You are not like the idiots who are saying gh500,000 is ok
Yourabusebackontoyouindroves 5 hours ago

You are free to go and pay him the rest.

You are free to go and pay him the rest.
BESOYAYA 12 hours ago

One of the maxims of equity says that "justice is not for the indolent". I hope I got it right because I am not a lawyer. Why did he wait for 21 years before appealing his conviction. Was it because he couldn't afford a lawye ...
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One of the maxims of equity says that "justice is not for the indolent". I hope I got it right because I am not a lawyer. Why did he wait for 21 years before appealing his conviction. Was it because he couldn't afford a lawyer?? And he also could not provide any evidence of income he was earning before his conviction to justify the amount he was asking for?? I think his lawyers too didn't help him. He should just collect the 500k and go and chill.
Kofi B 11 hours ago

Why does that matter if he waited for 10 or 20 years ? Did you even know his mental state or whether he had any support? This is lot of nonsense for even anyone to ask th. The ultimate is the state was wrong. Why is no one pu ...
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Why does that matter if he waited for 10 or 20 years ? Did you even know his mental state or whether he had any support? This is lot of nonsense for even anyone to ask th. The ultimate is the state was wrong. Why is no one punishing those involved in the case for doing a poor job? And the judge for not even asking the right questions?

I mean in this country people are paid benefits/ ex gratia for 4yrs of work that is more or equivalent to this and you pay this paltry sum. These judges are not human beings

Pas 5 hours ago

Thank you ooooo

Thank you ooooo
KK 6 hours ago

It doesn't really matter whether he challenged his conviction or not. At the end of the day, he was acquitted of a crime he did not commit. All he was asking for is a reasonable compensation for the wrongful yrs he spent in j ...
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It doesn't really matter whether he challenged his conviction or not. At the end of the day, he was acquitted of a crime he did not commit. All he was asking for is a reasonable compensation for the wrongful yrs he spent in jail. 500,000gh for 24yrs? I don't think his compensation is enough...The apex court started he could not prove his earnings of 3,000gh/month before he was jailed. Really? Can the apex court also provide evidence of how much money he cld have made in a month if he had not been in jail for 24yrs?
EXTREMELY CRUEL TO AWARD HIM 500000 FOR THE LOSS OF 24 YEARS OF THE BEST PART OF HIS LIFE 10 hours ago

I pray that God will help this man recover from this terrible injustice meted out to this man. Is there anyway some rich and compassionate people can help this man with some additional funds?
May God forgive the heartlessne ...
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I pray that God will help this man recover from this terrible injustice meted out to this man. Is there anyway some rich and compassionate people can help this man with some additional funds?
May God forgive the heartlessness of the supreme court. Their decision comes across as very petty, churlish and even spiteful. Have these people no empathy or compassion? What is 500,000 cedis? Why begrudge him a decent compensation that will allow him to at least be able to put some of his life back together? Can he even build a decent house with that kind of money in today's Ghana and still have enough left to afford 2 meals a day for the rest of what remains of his life? Shame on our Supreme Court. Shame on them for their lack of understanding and empathy.
Pas 5 hours ago

Look at you. If he is your relation like you wont talk that nonsense

Look at you. If he is your relation like you wont talk that nonsense
Yonuss 13 hours ago

Please, pay him. The amount he's demanding is not even that much.

Please, pay him. The amount he's demanding is not even that much.
p.r.o.p.h.e.t... M.o.h.a.m.m.e.d..was a s.i.c.k..d.o.g 12 hours ago

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Yy 13 hours ago

2.8m ghc expendive!!!?? Do you know what it takes to be on proson ??!!

2.8m ghc expendive!!!?? Do you know what it takes to be on proson ??!!
Emma 12 hours ago

The poor is not valued in society. As any of those judges if their end of service after four years at the bar will be less than what Shaibu was demanding

The poor is not valued in society. As any of those judges if their end of service after four years at the bar will be less than what Shaibu was demanding
WE HAVE LOST ALL RESPECT FOR THE SUPREME COURT 10 hours ago

What sort of characters have we appointed to this high office if they cannot ensure justice is done to those who most need it! How can these people go to bed and sleep with a clear conscience after such a ruling?

What sort of characters have we appointed to this high office if they cannot ensure justice is done to those who most need it! How can these people go to bed and sleep with a clear conscience after such a ruling?
Naa Afi 10 hours ago

Akufo Monkey Addo appointed them if you don't know ask.

Akufo Monkey Addo appointed them if you don't know ask.

Oberempong 12 hours ago

The Supreme Court Justices are NOT serious. 500,000 for wasted 24 years. Haha, they should have considered the emotional torture, image damage before the time lost. This is highly unfair. If he was their family member, would ...
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The Supreme Court Justices are NOT serious. 500,000 for wasted 24 years. Haha, they should have considered the emotional torture, image damage before the time lost. This is highly unfair. If he was their family member, would they have come to this decision?
Ananse System 12 hours ago

Shame on the judges

Shame on the judges
Nana 12 hours ago

THIS IS TOTALLY WRONG IN ALL HUMAN LEVELS GHANA SUPREME COURT. NEVER FORGET THAT THE WORLD GO ROUND OOMY GOD ONE DAY ONE OF YOU WILL SEE HOW THE WORLD GO ROUND BEFORE ALL OF YOU WILL GO BACK TO YOUR GRAVE.ONE OF YOUR FAMILY M ...
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THIS IS TOTALLY WRONG IN ALL HUMAN LEVELS GHANA SUPREME COURT. NEVER FORGET THAT THE WORLD GO ROUND OOMY GOD ONE DAY ONE OF YOU WILL SEE HOW THE WORLD GO ROUND BEFORE ALL OF YOU WILL GO BACK TO YOUR GRAVE.ONE OF YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS OR YOUR CHILDREN WILL BE IN THE SAME PROBLEM I PRAY TO GOD OF JUSTICE.
Scholar 12 hours ago

This is not fair to the man ! Supreme court

This is not fair to the man ! Supreme court
Pas 5 hours ago

Mr. KARMA will oneday teach some People a lesson paaaaaaa

Mr. KARMA will oneday teach some People a lesson paaaaaaa
Dogo 12 hours ago

Shaibu and his lawyers should consider taking this case to an international tribunal. This is highly unfair. What kind of nonsense is this? A man wrongfully spends 24 years of his life in prison and you this old demented fool ...
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Shaibu and his lawyers should consider taking this case to an international tribunal. This is highly unfair. What kind of nonsense is this? A man wrongfully spends 24 years of his life in prison and you this old demented fools at the Supreme Court think he doesn’t deserve even a million cedis compensation? What kind of wickedness is this? What kind of wicked country is this? This is shameful. This decision is arbitrary and not based on any international standard. This is ridiculous. What a country. We pray everyday asking for God’s favor yet we treat our people like animals. Where will the blessings come from?
Frank Agyena-Karikari 11 hours ago

Don't you think he needs two AK 47 that are fully loaded up to go to the Supreme Court? Just asking

Don't you think he needs two AK 47 that are fully loaded up to go to the Supreme Court? Just asking
MASSA, YOU MUST BE LIVING IN A CERTAIN COUNTRY ABROAD WHERE IT IS EADIER TO BUY A GUN THAN A FISHING ROD 10 hours ago

Massa are you living in a certain country whose name is commonly shortened to just three letters where there are probably over a few hundred of times more guns than there are fishing rods and where legend has it that it is fa ...
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Massa are you living in a certain country whose name is commonly shortened to just three letters where there are probably over a few hundred of times more guns than there are fishing rods and where legend has it that it is far easier to buy a gun in most places than buy a fishing rod? Mmmm.
KK 6 hours ago

I really miss reading your comments. I sometimes respectfully disagree with you sometimes but on this particular instance, I will agree with you. What an insult after spending 24yrs in jail for a crime he didn't commit?

I really miss reading your comments. I sometimes respectfully disagree with you sometimes but on this particular instance, I will agree with you. What an insult after spending 24yrs in jail for a crime he didn't commit?
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Koa 12 hours ago

What is wrong with our judges? You same judges rendered 24yrs of an innocent soul life useless in our inhuman prisons. It took the grace of God for this guy to survive and all you have for him for the mess done to him is an u ...
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What is wrong with our judges? You same judges rendered 24yrs of an innocent soul life useless in our inhuman prisons. It took the grace of God for this guy to survive and all you have for him for the mess done to him is an ugly 500,000ghs? God have mercy and never replicate this scenario to any of the judges who gave out this ruling to any of their beloved children. Come on, come again
Fordjour 12 hours ago

There's something wrong with these judges.

There's something wrong with these judges.
Naa Afi 10 hours ago

They will say Birth Certificate is not proof of identity.

They will say Birth Certificate is not proof of identity.
Shithole 11 hours ago

His lawyers didn't do a good work...3000.. can not be used to calculate a salary for 24year..he should at least break it into 4..and start from a lower figure and end up 3000..using at least a basic salary then add interest t ...
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His lawyers didn't do a good work...3000.. can not be used to calculate a salary for 24year..he should at least break it into 4..and start from a lower figure and end up 3000..using at least a basic salary then add interest to support it..
The court also didn't do deu diligence here because in consideration to the fact that looking at hiring a lawyer from appeal to filing and time delays 500000is very inadequate...a review will be appropriate
KOFI tamale 10 hours ago

THIS IS UNFAIR.
SUBTRACT THE LAWYERS FEES FROM THE AMOUNT AND HE IS LEFT WITH NOTHING. THIS OUR POLICE PROSECUTORS ARE REALLY DOING A LOT OF HARM. IN PRISON FOR 21 YEARS AND YOU ARE INNOCENT. GOD IS THE JUDGE

THIS IS UNFAIR.
SUBTRACT THE LAWYERS FEES FROM THE AMOUNT AND HE IS LEFT WITH NOTHING. THIS OUR POLICE PROSECUTORS ARE REALLY DOING A LOT OF HARM. IN PRISON FOR 21 YEARS AND YOU ARE INNOCENT. GOD IS THE JUDGE
Agbelimor Paris 10 hours ago

I'am happy he's freed,even though he's innocent.Prison is not a good place,and I won 't advise anyone to go there.

I'am happy he's freed,even though he's innocent.Prison is not a good place,and I won 't advise anyone to go there.
THIS IS INJUSTICE F R OM OUR JUSTICES 10 hours ago

I am shocked to the bone if our justices think 24 years of productive life of a Ghanaian is 500,000 Cedis less legal fees and all. God will punish you for using your positions to wrong this citizen for the second time. You sl ...
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I am shocked to the bone if our justices think 24 years of productive life of a Ghanaian is 500,000 Cedis less legal fees and all. God will punish you for using your positions to wrong this citizen for the second time. You sleep in airconfitioned rooms and ride porsche cars and think like this? Yoo...
HAPPY DAYS 10 hours ago

@KOFI TAMALE,such atrocities against the poor ignorant starts from the police crime officers to police and AG prosecuters.

@KOFI TAMALE,such atrocities against the poor ignorant starts from the police crime officers to police and AG prosecuters.
Baafour 9 hours ago

The supreme Court have spoken so who am I to say anything. Seriously, am highly disappointed in the ruling.very unfortunate.

The supreme Court have spoken so who am I to say anything. Seriously, am highly disappointed in the ruling.very unfortunate.
KK 6 hours ago

Very unfortunate..his room for appeal is closed. What an injustice. Nobody should go through this and be treated this way by the apex court.

Very unfortunate..his room for appeal is closed. What an injustice. Nobody should go through this and be treated this way by the apex court.
Kwaku 9 hours ago

Nonsense, what will GHc 500,000 do for a man with 24 wasted years in prison. He should appeal.

Nonsense, what will GHc 500,000 do for a man with 24 wasted years in prison. He should appeal.
Great one 8 hours ago

Appeal to who when it is the supreme court of Ghana that has devalued Ghanaians, a bottle of Schnapps was the value of 10 Ghana lives during the days of slavery, now this

Do the judges understand what deathrow means?

Appeal to who when it is the supreme court of Ghana that has devalued Ghanaians, a bottle of Schnapps was the value of 10 Ghana lives during the days of slavery, now this

Do the judges understand what deathrow means?
Great one 9 hours ago

The supreme court of Ghana has just confirmed the value of life of Ghanaians

Someone spends more than 2 decades on deathrow for a crime he didn't commit and this is what the supreme court says?

This is beyond shameful, ...
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The supreme court of Ghana has just confirmed the value of life of Ghanaians

Someone spends more than 2 decades on deathrow for a crime he didn't commit and this is what the supreme court says?

This is beyond shameful, what is he going to do with such an amount? where's he going to start?
Future Judge 8 hours ago

The lawyers who took up this man's case to the Supreme Court didn't do diligent work. They didn't present this devastating experience of the man ( a fellow Ghanaian) in an articulate, proportionate and impactful manner. Notwi ...
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The lawyers who took up this man's case to the Supreme Court didn't do diligent work. They didn't present this devastating experience of the man ( a fellow Ghanaian) in an articulate, proportionate and impactful manner. Notwithstanding, the judges, not ordinary judges, the Supreme Court judges, have no empathy. Even the case upon which they depended to deliver this judgment was flawed. It wasn't properly decided, it was defective. Otherwise, perhaps the judges still looked down on the man as a prisoner, as an ex-convict, who doesn't deserve any respect as human being. The Bible says, "Do unto others as you want them to do unto you". These judges who parted that meargre sum of money to a man who had been wrongly incarcerated for 24 good years as compensation would have rejected a compensation of that measure and called it an insult. Instead of being compassionate they turned themselves into state attorneys arguing for the state. They say in law that, delay defeats equity. Fine, but what about other humane considerations that, he might not have had financial strength to fight his case. If the death penalty were carried out before that 24th year, what would have been his restitution. Non of that were deduced and facted into his trauma.
The lawyers can appeal to the same Supreme Court for a better and a thought through decision. And this must be a caution to the investigation entities and police prosecutors who do shoddy work. They have to realize that every life matters. If you are not sure don't write anything to finish your task. Do your job with diligence, painstakingly arriving at the truth. Bearing in mind that God will also judge you according to your work. If you place someone in a precarious situation without due diligence, you place your own self in an uncertainty and it's before you.
Common Sense 8 hours ago

Being in jail for only GH500,000 is a wicked act by the State and the supreme court. He should have been given at least, 2million cedis to start something with, since he was wrongfully jailed. Please, let's not be wicked to h ...
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Being in jail for only GH500,000 is a wicked act by the State and the supreme court. He should have been given at least, 2million cedis to start something with, since he was wrongfully jailed. Please, let's not be wicked to humanity like that ooooo, cos, when pple like that dies, they fight the nation back for been wicked to them. Pray they revisit the case again, cos, something is definately wrong. Mr. President, this one de3, I wish you get into this matter and Possibly help, cos, this is very sad and bad.
And if the highest court of the land did this then time to change 8 hours ago

It time to replace the constitution with one that respects the rights of every citizen because the current one which only favours the president and his appointees.

It time to replace the constitution with one that respects the rights of every citizen because the current one which only favours the president and his appointees.
JESUS CHRIST TRULY LOVES YOU. COME TO HIM!!! 7 hours ago

Repent, then, and turn to ALMIGHTY 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 ALMIGHTY GOD so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the LORD

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Jaja 7 hours ago

This is cruel.

The state including our judges wrongfully imprisoned a citizen for 24 years and the compensation for this serious failure by the state is a paltry 500,000 cedis? I cry for my people. This is shameful

This is cruel.

The state including our judges wrongfully imprisoned a citizen for 24 years and the compensation for this serious failure by the state is a paltry 500,000 cedis? I cry for my people. This is shameful
yawcool 7 hours ago

wei na mose Ghana ye good

wei na mose Ghana ye good
Dannying 5 hours ago

The man deserved to be paid the full amount he asked for.

The man deserved to be paid the full amount he asked for.
Paa Pee 5 hours ago

This shows what a country we have become. The highest court of Justice is the worse with the lowest sense of intergrity. Wrong convicxtion for 24years will have been millions in compansation in ahy normal country. Even asking ...
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This shows what a country we have become. The highest court of Justice is the worse with the lowest sense of intergrity. Wrong convicxtion for 24years will have been millions in compansation in ahy normal country. Even asking why the man waited for 24years before appealing shows their stupidity in the highest order. The man has to go to the International Court to get justice.
KS 3 hours ago

If government officials in the NPP government under Akuffo stole millions from state funds with one former minister having over a million dollars stash in her home , I do think someone who is seeking two million cedis as com ...
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If government officials in the NPP government under Akuffo stole millions from state funds with one former minister having over a million dollars stash in her home , I do think someone who is seeking two million cedis as compensation for being wrongfully jailed for twenty four years and on death row deserves more than that . That was a crappy decision by the supreme court to award just half a million cedis to this man . What a shame
Observer 3 hours ago

Poor man no friend. Poorer man no advocate.

Poor man no friend. Poorer man no advocate.
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Tt 18 seconds ago

We are helping old man to succeed so why this huge amount. U deserve it but we can't give that amount to you boost.

We are helping old man to succeed so why this huge amount. U deserve it but we can't give that amount to you boost.

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