Of Course Ghana Is Not Kenya

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KOLA, LONDON PROPER 12 years ago

.....a job the SC never thought of. They are using this bogus petition to waste tax payers money and that Fool, Akuffo Addo believes he is on the path to righteousness and uprightness.......hahahahahahahaha

What a Bush Man ...
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.....a job the SC never thought of. They are using this bogus petition to waste tax payers money and that Fool, Akuffo Addo believes he is on the path to righteousness and uprightness.......hahahahahahahaha

What a Bush Man's thinking Cap?
Kwame 12 years ago

KOLA, if you have nothing intelligent to say don't speak. A very persuasive case for the SC to get the job done. An insightful comparative analysis that admittedly shows Ghana in very bad light and all you can do is to rain i ...
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KOLA, if you have nothing intelligent to say don't speak. A very persuasive case for the SC to get the job done. An insightful comparative analysis that admittedly shows Ghana in very bad light and all you can do is to rain insults on the NPP's flagbearer. I don't know why you use London in your name. You have never been to London before otherwise you must be impossible of refinement despite your sojourn in the Advanced World. There are times when even people from opposite sides of the divide have to agree for the good of the nation.
OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

Author: AKONOBA--

JOHN MAHAMA KILLED MILS. YOU DENIED MILS WAS SICK ALL THESE YEARS. YOU COMPELLED MILS TO STAND FOR A SECOND TERM KNOWING VERY WELL THAT MILS WAS NOT FIT TO CONTEST. YOU HID FROM GHANAIANS THE TRUE STATE ...
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Author: AKONOBA--

JOHN MAHAMA KILLED MILS. YOU DENIED MILS WAS SICK ALL THESE YEARS. YOU COMPELLED MILS TO STAND FOR A SECOND TERM KNOWING VERY WELL THAT MILS WAS NOT FIT TO CONTEST. YOU HID FROM GHANAIANS THE TRUE STATE OF THE HEALTH OF OUR PRESIDENT. YOU ADVISED HIM TO JOG AT THE AIRPORT. YOU ALLOWED MILS TO WORK AT THE EXPENSE OF HIS HEALTH COMMISSIONING PROJECTS INSTEAD OF MILS RESTING. NDC KILLED MILS. GHANAIANS MUST NOT FORGIVE NDC FOR KILLING OUR PRESIDENT. IF NDC CAN HIDE MILS TRUE HEALTH STATUS ALL THESE YEARS FROM GHANAIANS THEN HOW CAN THEY TELL US THE TRUE STATE OF THE ECONOMY.
TerriblY Spe cifiC 12 years ago

Ghana is not like NPP which is tribal party. Ghana is national and so the voice of the people is must be final and respected.

Ghana is not like NPP which is tribal party. Ghana is national and so the voice of the people is must be final and respected.
OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwesi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwesi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, h ...
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When Kwaku Baako informed us about the atrocities of Kwesi Pratt during PNDC Regime, some of us did not believe until the truth was confirmed during the NRC. Kwesi Pratt is the most dangerous Journalist Ghana had ever have, he had the gut to recommend his fellow journalists to be executed by PNDC. Pratt even recommended Baako to be killed by the regime, thank God Baako was instead touchered violently and severely but his life was spared. This is what Kwesi Pratt can do. Now Pratt is a secret agent to NDC and US Embassy in Ghana. May God forgive Pratt and spare him the untold evils that will come upon him and his generations. The souls of those journalist killed through Pratt's recommendations to PNDC will never forgive Pratt. Now Pratt has the guts to take Diplomatic Passport and smuggled his weak-headed children to work at the Ministries under Mills NDC, may God forgive Pratt and his dependance and spare them of the evils ahead of them...
THE WHISTLEBLOWER 12 years ago

WE NEED THE CASE TO BE LIVE BROADCAST ON TELEVISION. PERIOD!!!

WE NEED THE CASE TO BE LIVE BROADCAST ON TELEVISION. PERIOD!!!
Bishop kwado Otto Accra 12 years ago

ruling, is not about been like some body.when the truht is seen openly, its not like been like some body. its about life if a thief is caught, its not like been been like some body ist about thruth for it is said the truth sh ...
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ruling, is not about been like some body.when the truht is seen openly, its not like been like some body. its about life if a thief is caught, its not like been been like some body ist about thruth for it is said the truth shall make you free. Ghanaians are not better than the people of Kenya. its about a good way of appling good priciples. that is why we have some thing call amendments of constitutions. If your laws are old, antiquated, I believe you have to repell it. That is what it is. If the Ghanaian law is out fashioned, than I believe it has to be changed, for no one would like to live in an inferor system.
the would has so many constitutions, so why would we just stay on the wrong side? its like using a combstion engine in this current times of electrical engines which is beef up with more miles.
Ghana has to learn better, chose the right side of life for its people than staying on the death parth. why do we think Jesus the Christ came? before than, didnt we have the Mossianic Laws working? We have to be ways to stay with the truth.
Life is a road that has a whole bunch of parth and signs, but for you to emerge a successful andidate, you have to chose the right way. May be the Kanyaian road, could be the smallest parth, but the best way for Big Big Biggest Ghana so what ? fools learn to use common sence, when it comes to sharing of ideas, and stop kicking down cans down the road.
long live Ghana, Long live the almight God, whose kingdom has come to stay.
Iconomics - Adenta 12 years ago

BAD IDEA: A leader, is the one who is tough enough to keep his\her promises, humble enough to admit his\her mistakes, and disciplined enough to follow through on his\her vision. Mahama doesn't have these qualities, how is he ...
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BAD IDEA: A leader, is the one who is tough enough to keep his\her promises, humble enough to admit his\her mistakes, and disciplined enough to follow through on his\her vision. Mahama doesn't have these qualities, how is he going to rule Ghana with bogus massive ministers & crooks Chinese.
ADWEN 12 years ago

Mr Essuman, your observations were highly right and relevant. We in Ghana are proud for nothing sometimes. I wonder what Ghanaian values are.
We don't vaue the principles of continuous improvement, timeliness, strategic thin ...
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Mr Essuman, your observations were highly right and relevant. We in Ghana are proud for nothing sometimes. I wonder what Ghanaian values are.
We don't vaue the principles of continuous improvement, timeliness, strategic thinking, and good managerial principles and practices. Instead we are mired in the old non-funmctional colonial and old-fashioned practices.
The constitition was written under the supervision and in consideration of the PNDC in mind hence most of the elected members of the committees were pro-NDC hence they failed to think beyond implementing processes that will hold the PNDC accountable for it atrocities, hence the blatant inclusion/exclusion of principles such as timeliness and timeframes and othe blatant omissions.
Based on your observations it is clear that Ghana is miles behind Kenya in these issues.
Are we going to learn from these?
Truth 12 years ago

What is it that is a very pertinent observation about your write up? Whoever wrote the constitution did us good/great service and not a disservice. Please be reminded that, but for their sacrifice we (Ghanaians) would not hav ...
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What is it that is a very pertinent observation about your write up? Whoever wrote the constitution did us good/great service and not a disservice. Please be reminded that, but for their sacrifice we (Ghanaians) would not have been where we are now - consider the fundamental human rights we are enjoying. Please pause and take time off your tight schedule and ask any old pal the history surrounding the writing of the 1992 Fourth Republican Constitution. Be informed the elite, Lawyers, Doctors, Economist etc. who now parade themselves as democratics boycotted it outright. My sincere question is do you and such elites regret boycotting the then Consultative Committee that drafted our constitution? Come again, what is blatant here, and as you put it 'are we going to learn from this?

holy joe 12 years ago

they are the very people who are boycotting the government and parliament. Boycot will not stop the government. Ministers are being appointed they are better off taking part. A dispute advicer once said is better to pay a bil ...
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they are the very people who are boycotting the government and parliament. Boycot will not stop the government. Ministers are being appointed they are better off taking part. A dispute advicer once said is better to pay a bill before you dispute it. If you lose your dispute you don't lose anything otherwise you be hit with additional fees for not paying on time.
Professor 12 years ago

Honorable Essuman: thank you for a very insightful article that puts our so-called Justices of the Supreme Court in Ghana to ridicule and shame around the world! Is this election petition going to take years to resolve just l ...
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Honorable Essuman: thank you for a very insightful article that puts our so-called Justices of the Supreme Court in Ghana to ridicule and shame around the world! Is this election petition going to take years to resolve just like all other cases in the Law Courts of Ghana? I wonder: which nerd decided and wrote in the 1992 Constitution that when there was a dispute in a Presidential election (post PNDC), the disputed winner should be sworn in before the matter is settled? At this rate, John Dramani Mahama would have completed the term of four years or be far gone within that term before the so-called Justices of the Supreme Court of Ghana even begins to hear this election petition. Guess what, at that time (if it came to that), a new election cycle would have begun! Don't they say that "justice must not only be done, but seen to be done?"
ABU OKYEMAN .KYEBI 12 years ago

WE HAVE ALL THESE HIGHLY EDUCATED PEOPLE SUCH LIKE THIS WRITER FROM OUR MOTHERLAND,WHAT WE NEED ?BUT THE FOOLISH GOVERNMENT AND FOOLISH LEADERS HAS SHUN ALL THESE INTERLECTUALS RUN OUT OF THE COUNTRY,SHAME.,BRING NANA ADDO AN ...
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WE HAVE ALL THESE HIGHLY EDUCATED PEOPLE SUCH LIKE THIS WRITER FROM OUR MOTHERLAND,WHAT WE NEED ?BUT THE FOOLISH GOVERNMENT AND FOOLISH LEADERS HAS SHUN ALL THESE INTERLECTUALS RUN OUT OF THE COUNTRY,SHAME.,BRING NANA ADDO AND SEE THE DIFERENCES ,IF THE DUMB A.MILLS AND MAHAMA COULD BE A PRESIDENT WHY NOT NANA ADDO SHAME TO ALL GHANAIANS FOR OUR SUFFERINIGS. IDIOTS.
KWAME AWUAH 12 years ago

With Backward and Primitive Inward-loking people like you, Ghana will always be behind many African countries just as the writer is suggesting. It isn't your level to have replied to such an Intelligent article. Has the word ...
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With Backward and Primitive Inward-loking people like you, Ghana will always be behind many African countries just as the writer is suggesting. It isn't your level to have replied to such an Intelligent article. Has the word BUSH now become so common for everyone to use?
kk 12 years ago

Thank you Mr Essuman for your excellent comparative analysis. I hope our SC will take a cue from Kenya and expedite their determination of the ongoing petition. The country unfortunately has been taken over by illiterate and ...
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Thank you Mr Essuman for your excellent comparative analysis. I hope our SC will take a cue from Kenya and expedite their determination of the ongoing petition. The country unfortunately has been taken over by illiterate and semi-illiterates who do not see the wisdom in intellectual capacity as a tool for advancing our social and economic well being as a people. Just read through the comments that people will give to this article and you will see that we are a country busily going nowhere as long as any inteligent person is seen as an enemy. Just have a look at the calibre of people this government has appointed into ministerial positions and you will understand what I mean. But we will not relent, let us keep speaking up against incompetency and mediocrity and hopefully we may be able to educate some of our people to think straight.
Kwame Ampofo 12 years ago

Mr Essuman, you could not have written a better article than this. We Ghanians seem to be living in past glory and we need to wake and smell the coffee. Thanks so much for the very revealing great insight, about what's going ...
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Mr Essuman, you could not have written a better article than this. We Ghanians seem to be living in past glory and we need to wake and smell the coffee. Thanks so much for the very revealing great insight, about what's going on in our dear country Ghana. God bless Ghana and hopefully we shall trod the right path sooner than later.
BOBBY 12 years ago

Mr lawyer, IT can fail and we all know that. Whose who drafted the 1992 contitution drafted it at gun point.
As we know mistakes will be made in elections whether IT, human error, Mr lawyer why didnt you bring to the notice ...
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Mr lawyer, IT can fail and we all know that. Whose who drafted the 1992 contitution drafted it at gun point.
As we know mistakes will be made in elections whether IT, human error, Mr lawyer why didnt you bring to the notice of the contitutional draft assemble that if the IT fails what they should do.
Stop blaming IT or human error or rigging its the 1992 contitution which failef ghanaians. How many days can we vote, when can declare a victor, how long should the supreme
court take, and what happen after that.
These question and their answas are what the contitution dont have. We can pass the blame from office to office petson to person, but the trust is the 1992 drafted contitution is not made for purpose.
The supreme court in ghana can take as long as they like and nothing can force them to do it early. Half contitution is not good for ghana.
If you move back to ghana, dont you think you can help ghana.
Kenya has his contitution in place tell all his people to follow it, it took Kenya EC 5 days before to get the winner, it took ghana EC 48 hours, their supreme has a fix time to come out with the winner, ghana doesnt have.
John Mahama believe the elections were rigged and he cant put any pressure on the supreme court. The supreme court judges wants to be known as nobody really know them and what they do. To be popular they milk it for maybe 4 years before anything will ever get to them.
Supreme court is following the half drafted contitution which is making ghana democracy a mockery.
Biametric machines failed in kenya too, ghana has to wait for a very long time to catch up in democracy.
Ketaboy 12 years ago

This article would have been more useful if it had compared and contrasted the actions of the litigants instead of the SCs. The Petitioners took how long after the election results to file? This shows they did not want the ca ...
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This article would have been more useful if it had compared and contrasted the actions of the litigants instead of the SCs. The Petitioners took how long after the election results to file? This shows they did not want the case settled with any urgency. And on top of that they expanded the scope after how long? There is no urgency. The majority of the SC Judges are NPP Administration appointees, not to mention the Chief Justice herself. Do we think these judges are less concerned about the image of the Judicial System than we are? Give them a break. I am sure they take their oaths seriously.
NYG 12 years ago

Some people think they can use their titles to throw dust in the eyes of Ghanaians. They assume that Ghanaians have short memories:
The results of the elections were announce and gazette on December 11th, 2013 or thereabout. ...
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Some people think they can use their titles to throw dust in the eyes of Ghanaians. They assume that Ghanaians have short memories:
The results of the elections were announce and gazette on December 11th, 2013 or thereabout. It took the petitioners almost 21 days (albeit constitutional) to file their case and this was after writing to Registrar of the court to find out whether the courts will be opened for duty on Dec 28. (talk about urgency on the part of the petitioners). After the CJ empanelled justices for the hearing of the case, who delayed the proceedings by raising objections to the composition of the panel of the justices(again very legal and constitutional for that matter) So if Lawyer Essuman is trying to suggest that the Supreme Court's duty at this point is not to determine or interprete the constitution, then I will leave it to readers to judge the hypocrisy or otherwise of the statement. The petitioners, in their petition to the SC SPECIFICALL prayed the court to invalidate results from some 11,000 polling stations claiming various levels of "irregularities" and don't forget this was done (amended) as "expeditiously" as in end of January/ February. I could go on and on about how urgently the petitioners have treated the case and equally bring up instances of stalling on the part of the respondents... SO, LAWYER ESSUMAN QUIT BLAMING THE SC JUSTICES, QUIT USING THEM AS EASY PREYS FOR YOUR PROPANDA. Of course you are a "Learned One", so it is easy for you to attack the Justices in court of public opinion, knowing very well that these Honorables Justices will neither SHOW UP nor PUT UP A DEFENSE in such court. Your article would have better served your readers if you were fair to criticize the actions of BOTH petitioners and respondents, and offer suggestions as to how to deal with such perceived 'delay tactics"
unknown 12 years ago

Kmt! I hate this whole thing! Can akkufo addo just accept his loss and move on?! I'm NPP but I feel like we have more pressing issues to face rather than this nonsense that's probabaly gonna end up saying mahama won fairly! W ...
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Kmt! I hate this whole thing! Can akkufo addo just accept his loss and move on?! I'm NPP but I feel like we have more pressing issues to face rather than this nonsense that's probabaly gonna end up saying mahama won fairly! Why don't we use the money were wasiting for something better! And I don't care if kenya done theirs first I don't think anyone in ghana cares really. We're thinking of how to solve proper issues you're here with ghana is not kenya, your right, we're not like them. And was this a race to see you does theirs first or not cos I think that's very stupid then. We've innaugrated our president, that's that! Next time we all should vote fiarly and goodluck to affufo addo, but right now we'll be waisting a lot of money if we'd have to re- innaugrate a new president and what not. Moveee the f*ck onn! Aint nobody got time fo dat!

Victor A. Young 12 years ago

You're a big liar! You aren't an NPP supporter. Just get lost with your garbage. You think you're smart; people are smarter so don't deceiver yourself. Please get lost!

You're a big liar! You aren't an NPP supporter. Just get lost with your garbage. You think you're smart; people are smarter so don't deceiver yourself. Please get lost!
Victor A. Young 12 years ago

"Whether our Supreme Court Justices are being extra-cautious, or "lazy" is what my friend wishes to express. People have the right to say what they want.

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"Whether our Supreme Court Justices are being extra-cautious, or "lazy" is what my friend wishes to express. People have the right to say what they want.

As for me, I believe in our justice system and I'm very sure that very soon, our Noble Justices at the Supreme Court will make a sound ruling on the Election Fraud case that's been laid before them. I'm guessing that that by the end of May, Ghanaians would be shouting, singing and dancing with joy. I'm keeping my cards to my chest as the Noble Justices. Very soon, we'll see the full length of the "Dead Toad" by the river side.
Wofa 12 years ago

Tactics by NDC to delay the proceedings.
They want to steal the nations money before they are declared losers.

Tactics by NDC to delay the proceedings.
They want to steal the nations money before they are declared losers.
DAN 12 years ago

very true

very true
Chief amankwa 12 years ago

Ok

Ok
Obed Adore 12 years ago

A great article,, However I have a problem with your interpretation of ... "all court proceedings to be made public".. and the argument against "accreditation". You must as well suggest the proceedings to take place "in the o ...
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A great article,, However I have a problem with your interpretation of ... "all court proceedings to be made public".. and the argument against "accreditation". You must as well suggest the proceedings to take place "in the open" at the Ghana Independence Square.
ANDREW KWASI 12 years ago

SOME NPP SYMPATHISERS BELIEVE THAT THEY HAVE ALREADY WON THE SC CASE AND THINK THAT OUR JUSTICES ARE WASTING THEIR TIME. LET KENYA HAVE ITS OWN JUDICIAL AND COURT SYSTEM AND LET US HAVE OURS. AFTERALL WE HAVE A PRESIDENTIAL C ...
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SOME NPP SYMPATHISERS BELIEVE THAT THEY HAVE ALREADY WON THE SC CASE AND THINK THAT OUR JUSTICES ARE WASTING THEIR TIME. LET KENYA HAVE ITS OWN JUDICIAL AND COURT SYSTEM AND LET US HAVE OURS. AFTERALL WE HAVE A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE WHO PRACTICED LAW IN THIS COUNTRY WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE AND HE WANTS TO GET AWAY WITH IT. HIS CASE IS BEING TAKEN ON GHANA WEB. THAT IS WHY KENYA IS DIFFERENT FROM GHANA.
kk 12 years ago

You dont need Independence square to make it open. TV is there. Wake up. This is the 21st century

You dont need Independence square to make it open. TV is there. Wake up. This is the 21st century
KPODO 12 years ago

IF NATIONAL SECURITY IS THE CJ'S CONCERN, THEN TRANSPARENCY IS THE ANSWER. ALL VOTERS HAVE A STAKE IN THE CASE BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT. THE BEST WAY TO ENSURE PEACE IS TO BE TRANSPARENT WITH VOTERS. SECRECY IMPLIES AN INTENT ...
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IF NATIONAL SECURITY IS THE CJ'S CONCERN, THEN TRANSPARENCY IS THE ANSWER. ALL VOTERS HAVE A STAKE IN THE CASE BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT. THE BEST WAY TO ENSURE PEACE IS TO BE TRANSPARENT WITH VOTERS. SECRECY IMPLIES AN INTENTION TO MANIPULATE ISSUES AND IS NOT GOOD FOR NATIONAL SECURITY.
Obed Adore 12 years ago

This is not a secret trial as you tend to imply here.
Then question is, Is TV going to change the verdict? How many minutes will it take from the time the verdict is announced by the SC to the subsequent reporting by the va ...
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This is not a secret trial as you tend to imply here.
Then question is, Is TV going to change the verdict? How many minutes will it take from the time the verdict is announced by the SC to the subsequent reporting by the various media houses in the country and the world? Get serious guys!

OppongK 12 years ago

Well spoken !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well spoken !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nii Lantey 12 years ago

The Kenyans have demonstrated maturity and respect for the law. The Ghanaian Chief Justice is useless and should resign. The judges are corrupt and are siding with the government by dragging out the case. It is a simple c ...
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The Kenyans have demonstrated maturity and respect for the law. The Ghanaian Chief Justice is useless and should resign. The judges are corrupt and are siding with the government by dragging out the case. It is a simple case. Check the registered votes and compare them with the figures which were declared by the Electoral Commission. It is embarassing that our Supreme Court has not been able to decide the case within the timeframe dicatated by the constitutioin. The Chief Justice, Georgina Wood, is a disgrace and is not qualified for the post. She has to be firm and instruct the judges to give their decision within a certain timeframe.
Agyeman 12 years ago

Of course GH is not kenya.In GH we're always for ourselves or our interests.Why would the judges not drag things out to suit themselves?When was the last time you restrained yourself into not giving a bribe to save yourself o ...
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Of course GH is not kenya.In GH we're always for ourselves or our interests.Why would the judges not drag things out to suit themselves?When was the last time you restrained yourself into not giving a bribe to save yourself or expedited that order from ya fellow Ghanaian for services?When was the last time you forced yourself to dispose of trash in a way more demanding of self? My point is,the leisurely time & attitude exhibited by our justice system is probably a product of our culture & collective attitudes.Not to defend the delays by our courts but my point is,always remember Ghana is just a name,the country is YOU therfore....BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE.
Agyeman 12 years ago

Of course GH is not kenya.In GH we're always for ourselves or our interests.Why would the judges not drag things out to suit themselves?When was the last time you restrained yourself into not giving a bribe to save yourself o ...
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Of course GH is not kenya.In GH we're always for ourselves or our interests.Why would the judges not drag things out to suit themselves?When was the last time you restrained yourself into not giving a bribe to save yourself or expedited that order from ya fellow Ghanaian for services?When was the last time you forced yourself to dispose of trash in a way more demanding of self? My point is,the leisurely time & attitude exhibited by our justice system is probably a product of our culture & collective attitudes.Not to defend the delays by our courts but my point is,always remember Ghana is just a name,the country is YOU therfore....BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE.
Asem Nokware 12 years ago

DELAY THE PETIONERS FOR THE DELAY IN THE DETERMINATION OF THE CASE- WHY?
IF YOU ARE BLESSED WITH ALL THE KNOWLEDGE AND YOU DO NOT HAVE A STRATEGY YOU SHALL FALL ON YOUR OWN SWORD.
MISTAKE NO1- CHALLENGING THE NDC JOINDER
M ...
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DELAY THE PETIONERS FOR THE DELAY IN THE DETERMINATION OF THE CASE- WHY?
IF YOU ARE BLESSED WITH ALL THE KNOWLEDGE AND YOU DO NOT HAVE A STRATEGY YOU SHALL FALL ON YOUR OWN SWORD.
MISTAKE NO1- CHALLENGING THE NDC JOINDER
MISTAKE NO2- REFUSAL TO HANDOVER THE EVIDENCE ON FLIMSY EXCUSES
SUM TOTAL OF MISTAKES = NEEDLESS SIDESHOW TO HEAR PRELIMINARY SUITS = INTERMINABLE DELAY.
QUESTION:- NA WHO CAUSE AM?????
STRATEGY,STRATEGY, STRATEGY MY DEAR PETIONERS!
OMANNI ASARE 12 years ago

Absolute i fear in my own country than even stepping to Nigeria,from the top of our elders to the young no one can be trust and the country now should admitted is dangerous as Nigeria,everybody lie in Ghana but churches are e ...
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Absolute i fear in my own country than even stepping to Nigeria,from the top of our elders to the young no one can be trust and the country now should admitted is dangerous as Nigeria,everybody lie in Ghana but churches are expanding.
Agyeman 12 years ago

Of course GH is not kenya.In GH we're always for ourselves or our interests.Why would the judges not drag things out to suit themselves?When was the last time you restrained yourself into not giving a bribe to save yourself o ...
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Of course GH is not kenya.In GH we're always for ourselves or our interests.Why would the judges not drag things out to suit themselves?When was the last time you restrained yourself into not giving a bribe to save yourself or expedited that order from ya fellow Ghanaian for services?When was the last time you forced yourself to dispose of trash in a way more demanding of self? My point is,the leisurely time & attitude exhibited by our justice system is probably a product of our culture & collective attitudes.Not to defend the delays by our courts but my point is,always remember Ghana is just a name,the country is YOU therfore....BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE.
Agyeman 12 years ago

Of course GH is not kenya.In GH we're always for ourselves or our interests.Why would the judges not drag things out to suit themselves?When was the last time you restrained yourself into not giving a bribe to save yourself o ...
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Of course GH is not kenya.In GH we're always for ourselves or our interests.Why would the judges not drag things out to suit themselves?When was the last time you restrained yourself into not giving a bribe to save yourself or expedited that order from ya fellow Ghanaian for services?When was the last time you forced yourself to dispose of trash in a way more demanding of self? My point is,the leisurely time & attitude exhibited by our justice system is probably a product of our culture & collective attitudes.Not to defend the delays by our courts but my point is,always remember Ghana is just a name,the country is YOU therfore....BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE.
Agyeman. 12 years ago

Of course GH is not kenya.In GH we're always for ourselves or our interests.Why would the judges not drag things out to suit themselves?When was the last time you restrained yourself into not giving a bribe to save yourself o ...
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Of course GH is not kenya.In GH we're always for ourselves or our interests.Why would the judges not drag things out to suit themselves?When was the last time you restrained yourself into not giving a bribe to save yourself or expedited that order from ya fellow Ghanaian for services?When was the last time you forced yourself to dispose of trash in a way more demanding of self? My point is,the leisurely time & attitude exhibited by our justice system is probably a product of our culture & collective attitudes.Not to defend the delays by our courts but my point is,always remember Ghana is just a name,the country is YOU therfore....BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE.
OBURONIBA FITAFITA 12 years ago

There must be an independent prosecutor set up by the constitution to deal with public corruption,whether judiciary,executive or parliamentary level. This office must be given power of immunity to go after these corrupt offic ...
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There must be an independent prosecutor set up by the constitution to deal with public corruption,whether judiciary,executive or parliamentary level. This office must be given power of immunity to go after these corrupt officials and politicians who keep pinning the country down. Had we had such office these judicial nonesense and Wayome folly would had come to a closure. Had we had this office our electricity supply would have been keenl administered out of retrieving money from this confused President and his band of irresponsible ministers who owe millions of money needed to keep the ECG to standard.
With this team of idiots we are bnound to suffer hard. The judiciary is bedevilled with wigged idiots who just parade around the halls of justice receiving bribes from influencial politicians to drag cases and make Ghana suffer. SHAME !!
Agyeman. 12 years ago

Of course GH is not kenya.In GH we're always for ourselves or our interests.Why would the judges not drag things out to suit themselves?When was the last time you restrained yourself into not giving a bribe to save yourself o ...
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Of course GH is not kenya.In GH we're always for ourselves or our interests.Why would the judges not drag things out to suit themselves?When was the last time you restrained yourself into not giving a bribe to save yourself or expedited that order from ya fellow Ghanaian for services?When was the last time you forced yourself to dispose of trash in a way more demanding of self? My point is,the leisurely time & attitude exhibited by our justice system is probably a product of our culture & collective attitudes.Not to defend the delays by our courts but my point is,always remember Ghana is just a name,the country is YOU therfore....BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE.
Agyeman 12 years ago

Of course GH is not kenya.In GH we're always for ourselves or our interests.Why would the judges not drag things out to suit themselves?When was the last time you restrained yourself into not giving a bribe to save yourself o ...
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Of course GH is not kenya.In GH we're always for ourselves or our interests.Why would the judges not drag things out to suit themselves?When was the last time you restrained yourself into not giving a bribe to save yourself or expedited that order from ya fellow Ghanaian for services?When was the last time you forced yourself to dispose of trash in a way more demanding of self? My point is,the leisurely time & attitude exhibited by our justice system is probably a product of our culture & collective attitudes.Not to defend the delays by our courts but my point is,always remember Ghana is just a name,the country is YOU therfore....BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE.
Opposition in Ghana not like Kenyan 12 years ago

Ghana is definatly not kenyan because the opposition in kenyan unlike ghana did not played triks with their petition. The reason why the kenyan case was disposed of quickly was partly because the opposition petioned with thei ...
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Ghana is definatly not kenyan because the opposition in kenyan unlike ghana did not played triks with their petition. The reason why the kenyan case was disposed of quickly was partly because the opposition petioned with their evidence immediatly the result were declared whereas in ghana it took the opposition almost three weeks to file their petition without submitting any evidence and even when the they were asked to provide evidence the objected until the SC overuled their objection. In Ghana they opposition have used other tricks such as objecting to some SC judges etc. to delay the process while accusing the the SC and the NDC of delaying the process.
mpanimfuo usa 12 years ago

this writer is a fool ghana is far better than kenya.u fool writter.

this writer is a fool ghana is far better than kenya.u fool writter.
Obi Ba 12 years ago

In your dreams! At least the writer gave his reasons. What are your reasons for saying Ghana is far better than Kenya?

In your dreams! At least the writer gave his reasons. What are your reasons for saying Ghana is far better than Kenya?
DAN 12 years ago

their supreme court has already ruled but hopefully the Hauge will drag the president and vp to prison like Charles Taylor and Gigaboo of Ivory Coast

their supreme court has already ruled but hopefully the Hauge will drag the president and vp to prison like Charles Taylor and Gigaboo of Ivory Coast
norvisi 12 years ago

Kenya says they should be given credit for not being lazy like the SC in Ghana , are they hearing it?

Kenya says they should be given credit for not being lazy like the SC in Ghana , are they hearing it?
Tiger Shark 12 years ago

Indeed Ghana is not Kenya.The difference is kenyans do not have a political Party called UP-PP-NPP.A Party which has made it a Habit never to
accept defeat whenever elections are Held.One other difference No kenyan
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Indeed Ghana is not Kenya.The difference is kenyans do not have a political Party called UP-PP-NPP.A Party which has made it a Habit never to
accept defeat whenever elections are Held.One other difference No kenyan
politician tried to manipulate the
public and influencial People for Support.The case was sent to court and the court decided period.
With NPP one would understand why the PDA was introduced.
KOFI ANTOBRAH 12 years ago

THIS ARTICLE IS ANOTHER WAY OF PREPARING THE MINDS OF NPP SUPPORTERS NOT TO ACCEPT THE OUTCOME OF THE SC CASE. LEAVE OUR JUSTICES ALONE TO DEAL WITH THE CASE. WHY DON'T YOU COMPARE OUR SYSTEM WITH THAT OF THE UK OR USA. ALL O ...
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THIS ARTICLE IS ANOTHER WAY OF PREPARING THE MINDS OF NPP SUPPORTERS NOT TO ACCEPT THE OUTCOME OF THE SC CASE. LEAVE OUR JUSTICES ALONE TO DEAL WITH THE CASE. WHY DON'T YOU COMPARE OUR SYSTEM WITH THAT OF THE UK OR USA. ALL OF A SUDDEN KENYA HAS BECOME OUR MODEL. WE FORGET THAT WE HAVE A MORE SOLID POLITICAL SYSTEM WHICH CALLS FOR A COMPLICATED DISPENSATION OF JUSTICE.
Village voter 12 years ago

Kofi, indeed that is propaganda galore by all standards, you know by thier seeds it is said we shall know their fruits, how can Ghana be Kenya? NPP will swallow defeat bitterly at the Supreme Court no matter this antics. The ...
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Kofi, indeed that is propaganda galore by all standards, you know by thier seeds it is said we shall know their fruits, how can Ghana be Kenya? NPP will swallow defeat bitterly at the Supreme Court no matter this antics. The NPP is seeking to tell the numerous Ghanaians that different electorates voted in the parliamentary and presidential elections of December 7&8, 2012, does it make sense to even a toddler?
Truth 12 years ago

It's only in Ghana that a political party has arrogated to itself the type(s) of electorates whose votes must count to determine who becomes President of the Republic. No matter what NPP does, their 2012 presidential aspirant ...
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It's only in Ghana that a political party has arrogated to itself the type(s) of electorates whose votes must count to determine who becomes President of the Republic. No matter what NPP does, their 2012 presidential aspirant and his cronies will be declared losers, in Jesus Name.
Village voter 12 years ago

Never, when will thry learn to accept defeat in free and fsir elections? Nana Akomea is clandestinely selling himself to become their presidential aspirant come 2016, but by the seeds the elephant has sown they are bent to lo ...
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Never, when will thry learn to accept defeat in free and fsir elections? Nana Akomea is clandestinely selling himself to become their presidential aspirant come 2016, but by the seeds the elephant has sown they are bent to lose any future elections in both parliamentary and presidentional elections - count my words.
Professor 12 years ago

If you have already decided the outcome of the results of the 2012 election despite a petition awaiting resolution at the Supreme Court in Ghana, then why do we need the SC? We need only you, an uninformed illiterate, to judg ...
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If you have already decided the outcome of the results of the 2012 election despite a petition awaiting resolution at the Supreme Court in Ghana, then why do we need the SC? We need only you, an uninformed illiterate, to judge the matter. No wonder, Ghana is filled with sycophants like you. Try to be objective for once. For all you know, maybe John Dramani Mahama could be declared the rightful winner!
TONY IN EAST LEGON 12 years ago

WHEN THE PNDC INVITED PEOPLE TO DRAFT THE CONSTITUTION THE GBA REFUSED AND BOYCOTTED IT
IT WAS BUTCHERS AND ORDINARY HAIR DRESSERS WHO DAFTED IT SO IF THERE IS NO TIME FRAME TO DEAL WITH PRESIDENTAL ELECTION CASES THEN YOU ...
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WHEN THE PNDC INVITED PEOPLE TO DRAFT THE CONSTITUTION THE GBA REFUSED AND BOYCOTTED IT
IT WAS BUTCHERS AND ORDINARY HAIR DRESSERS WHO DAFTED IT SO IF THERE IS NO TIME FRAME TO DEAL WITH PRESIDENTAL ELECTION CASES THEN YOU WRITE BIG ENGLISH AND BLAME WHO?
KENYA IS KENYA ANG GHANA IS GHANA
ERICUS-ERICUS 12 years ago

EXCELLENT ARTICLE - WE MUST FOLLOW GOOD EXAMPLE; THOSE WHO ARE CRITICIZING THIS ARTICLE DO NOT WANT TO CHANGE FOR THE BETTER.

EXCELLENT ARTICLE - WE MUST FOLLOW GOOD EXAMPLE; THOSE WHO ARE CRITICIZING THIS ARTICLE DO NOT WANT TO CHANGE FOR THE BETTER.
BOY KOFI 12 years ago

Nana Addo lost the elections the same way he did in 2008 under Kuffour's administration.Nana Addo and NPP are just fooling their poor supporters.You cannot lose parliamentary elections and tell me you have won the presidentia ...
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Nana Addo lost the elections the same way he did in 2008 under Kuffour's administration.Nana Addo and NPP are just fooling their poor supporters.You cannot lose parliamentary elections and tell me you have won the presidential one the same day,this is incredible.In 2008,Nana Addo went to court a to strangle the EC from declaring Prof.Mills the winner.Finally,out of shame,NPP boycotted the Tain run off to register their anger against the EC.Since 2008,NPP has always disagreed with the EC and found ways to discredit it.After the 2008 general elections,the NPP tried to find out the reasons for their defeat.They quickly found out that if they really want to recapture power then they should better win the majority seats in parliament first.Unfortunately,they have repeated the same mistakes and lost the parliamentary again with huge margin in 2012.Instead of the leadership to concede defeat,they have rather taken the path of vicious propaganda against the EC and NDC.Today,Kuffour is not in power so Nana Addo has quickly taken refuge in the SC and his party has started attacking and dictating to the Supreme Court trying to discredit it and declaring Nana Addo as president in advance.Why? NPP knows very well and good that Nana Addo lost the elections but some individuals in the party want to see civil war in Ghana because they are afraid of losing their big positions in the party.Thus the propaganda,lies and manipulation of public opinion,that's the bottom line.God Bless Our Homeland Ghana.Happy Easter to you all.
JOHN LETSU,MIAMI,FLORIDA-USA. 12 years ago

THE LAZY AND INEFFICIENT JUDICIARY IS WAITING UNTIL TROUBLE LOOMS BEFORE THEY SIT UP AND DETERMINE THIS ELECTION PETITION.IT,S SIMPLY DELAY TACTICS TO SWERVE THE CAUSE OF JUSTICE IN FAVOR OF THE INCUMBENT.THE WHOLE GHANA KNOW ...
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THE LAZY AND INEFFICIENT JUDICIARY IS WAITING UNTIL TROUBLE LOOMS BEFORE THEY SIT UP AND DETERMINE THIS ELECTION PETITION.IT,S SIMPLY DELAY TACTICS TO SWERVE THE CAUSE OF JUSTICE IN FAVOR OF THE INCUMBENT.THE WHOLE GHANA KNOWS THIS AND THEY WILL PAY DEARLY FOR THIS.
BOY KOFI 12 years ago

The Kenyan SC quickly rejected all the false evidence and upheld the declaration of the EC.In other words,Nana Addo is just wasting our time and energy.Thank you.

The Kenyan SC quickly rejected all the false evidence and upheld the declaration of the EC.In other words,Nana Addo is just wasting our time and energy.Thank you.
Mehunu meka nti 12 years ago

'Show-boater'should have addressed himself to! And who is this fellow trying to impress with this long list of law diplomas anyway?
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'Show-boater'should have addressed himself to! And who is this fellow trying to impress with this long list of law diplomas anyway?
Did Nana Addo & Co not tell the whole world that their petition was 'an-open-and-shut'case based on a "mountain of evidence",that was going to be resolved on the basis of 'simple arithmetic'?
Curiously,the outright "stealing" of votes for John Mahama has turned into a situation where "irregularities", actively condoned by the EC,did not allow the NPP presidential hopeful to match his NDC counterpart;and thus close to 5 million votes, properly cast,and in full view of Ghanaians and outside observers, should be disallowed.
No wonder this country is stuck in a quicksand!
Professor 12 years ago

I think that the Supremem Court of Ghana must address all the issues in the petition. "Throwing away" lawful votes only breeds more trouble for the future and even presents a clear and present danger for Ghana's democracy.
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I think that the Supremem Court of Ghana must address all the issues in the petition. "Throwing away" lawful votes only breeds more trouble for the future and even presents a clear and present danger for Ghana's democracy.

Why are you sulking at the earned academic and professional Degrees of the learned lawyer? Have you seen the insides of the walls of a University and have you earned any Degrees for yourself? Ghanaians and their "skin pain!"
DAMTARL 12 years ago

IF THE SUPREME COURT IN GHANA IGNORE COMMON SENSE IN THE DETERMINATION OF THIS CASE, AND THE UNTOLD HAPPEN TO SURFACE AFTER ITS RULLING,WE SHALL ALL SEE IF THEY THEMSELVES CAN RUN AND HIDE.

IF THE SUPREME COURT IN GHANA IGNORE COMMON SENSE IN THE DETERMINATION OF THIS CASE, AND THE UNTOLD HAPPEN TO SURFACE AFTER ITS RULLING,WE SHALL ALL SEE IF THEY THEMSELVES CAN RUN AND HIDE.
AKASI MARTHA ARIZONA USA 12 years ago

GHANA IS NOT KENYA OR GHANA IS LIKE KENYA, AKASI MARTHA HOLY SPIRIT NEVER LIED TO ME. MAHAMA IS GOD CHOSEN PRESIDENT.

GHANA IS NOT KENYA OR GHANA IS LIKE KENYA, AKASI MARTHA HOLY SPIRIT NEVER LIED TO ME. MAHAMA IS GOD CHOSEN PRESIDENT.
Nana Akwah 12 years ago

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
There couldn't have been any better article than this. T ...
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By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
There couldn't have been any better article than this. The difficulty most silent Ghanaians have on the election dispute concerns the slow pace of the court proceedings.
There are those who sees it as an opportunity to stifle the process. The first and second respondents, and the NDC Party are of the view that they can frustrate the process through unnecessary feet dragging.
The author of the article brought to the fore basic issues that as a country we did not address our minds to, when the Constitution was written which exposes us to our lack of foresight. The article sought to highlight the shortfalls which any critical mind will appreciate.
The issues raised are really important and needs attention. We have to serious weigh the advantages of having the proceedings telecast to avert any doubt at the end of the trial. I believe it will go a long way to educate the citizens of how each party to the dispute put up its defense.
It is really ridiculous and unbelievable that those who claim to have won the elections with clear majority are the ones frustrating the process.
The dispute before the Supreme Court is about the country and not about Nana Addo or John Mahama. Those making irrational comments with regards to the article and their derogatory insults are blind in the minds and intellect. What the NDC and its supporters must understand is that being acidic with their tongues do not change the truth. They must learn to read and understand than being obsessed with hate and vindictiveness. They can hate Nana Addo to the marrow it will changed the truth.
I will hazard an advice to ourselves, whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. Think little minds!
Festus 12 years ago

You opened your comment well but you went ahead to deviate from the implications of those methods of learning to the current situation. Simply, Kenya's system is better because of their history - experience. We have probably ...
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You opened your comment well but you went ahead to deviate from the implications of those methods of learning to the current situation. Simply, Kenya's system is better because of their history - experience. We have probably tried to immitate others since we've never experienced the contest of an election in court. Certainly, when this is over, we can reflect on the process and together with our experiences amend our laws to improve the system. No law is perfect; they all keep changing based on the 3 methods you outlined. Certainly, God forbid, but the next election dispute in court will not be handled in the same manner. The fundamental difference between Kenya and Ghan which the author himself acknowledged is that they have gone through this process before and over 1200 lives were lost. Fortunately for Ghana, this is the first one and no life has been lost. Who is better?
AAD 12 years ago

Excellent piece. Indeed the justices in Ghana Supreme Court do not understand what is at stake. I congratulate Kenya Supreme Court justices for expediting this dispute and putting it to bed. Kenya is ahead of Ghana Because t ...
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Excellent piece. Indeed the justices in Ghana Supreme Court do not understand what is at stake. I congratulate Kenya Supreme Court justices for expediting this dispute and putting it to bed. Kenya is ahead of Ghana Because they put country first.
JOHN LETSU,MIAMI,FLORIDA-USA. 12 years ago

I DOFF MY HAT FOR YOU,KOW.I DO HOPE THAT THE PRESIDENT,HIS CABINET,THE C.J.,THE JUDICIARY AND INDEED THE PARTIES TO THIS PETITION ARE READING THIS MASTERPIECE OF YOURS,CONGRATS.

I DOFF MY HAT FOR YOU,KOW.I DO HOPE THAT THE PRESIDENT,HIS CABINET,THE C.J.,THE JUDICIARY AND INDEED THE PARTIES TO THIS PETITION ARE READING THIS MASTERPIECE OF YOURS,CONGRATS.
JOHN LETSU,MIAMI,FLORIDA-USA. 12 years ago

THAT,S THE PRICE GHANA PAYS FOR ALWAYS PUTTING THE WRONG PEOPLE IN SUCH POSITIONS,FROM THE PRESIDENT DOWN TO THE ORDINARY PUBLIC WORKER.I HAD ALWAYS SAID THAT THE CJ,JUSTINA WOOD IS SIMPLY NOT FIT TO BE THERE. SHE IS NOT A TR ...
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THAT,S THE PRICE GHANA PAYS FOR ALWAYS PUTTING THE WRONG PEOPLE IN SUCH POSITIONS,FROM THE PRESIDENT DOWN TO THE ORDINARY PUBLIC WORKER.I HAD ALWAYS SAID THAT THE CJ,JUSTINA WOOD IS SIMPLY NOT FIT TO BE THERE. SHE IS NOT A TRIED AND TESTED LEGAL PERSON.IF SMALL GAMBIA COULD DISPENSE WITH HER SERVICES FOR INEFFICIENCY ETC,HOW COULD SHE BE MADE A C.J.IN AMIDST ALL THE TRIED AND TESTED PEOPLE IN GHANA?
SAMUEL LETSU,BRIGHT AKWETEY ALL HAD THEIR SERVICES DISPENSED WITH FOR SAME REASONS ONLY FOR BRIGHT TO RETURN AS PRESIDENTIAL ASPIRANT IN GHANA.FATOU BENSOUDA IN THE HAGUE COULD ATTEST TO THIS.ARE GHANAIANS SLEEPING OR WHAT? THERE IS SO MUCH FOOLISH COMPLACENCY IN GHANA THAT IT,S DESTROYING ALL THE GOOD VIRTUES WE TOOK YEARS TO BUILD AND NO ONE SEEM TO CARE.BUSINESS AS USUAL.GHANA IS STAGNATING SO FAST AND IT,S AMAZING THE SO-CALLED LEADERS DO NOT REALIZE IT.SOMETHING WOULD CERTAINLY HAPPEN TO RIGHT THESE WRONGS.IT,S A PITY.
shamu 12 years ago

The difference is the development of Kenya is far the better than that of Ghana. In a case of that, there is argument or comparism. Education, they are more educated than Ghnana. Richness, they are more richer than Ghana. The ...
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The difference is the development of Kenya is far the better than that of Ghana. In a case of that, there is argument or comparism. Education, they are more educated than Ghnana. Richness, they are more richer than Ghana. The only thing is that, Ghanais more corrupt than Kenya. Any challenge? exept foolish ones. Everything is clear hear.
Jimmy V 12 years ago

You remember our popular saying, "TRAVEL AND SEE"? Sure, zillions of Ghanaians have travelled but I doubt if the good they saw has led to the transformation of the country. This article and the various posts could make a grow ...
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You remember our popular saying, "TRAVEL AND SEE"? Sure, zillions of Ghanaians have travelled but I doubt if the good they saw has led to the transformation of the country. This article and the various posts could make a grown Ghanaian gry on Easter Sunday. But are we reflecting on the state of this nation and fixing to do something about it? Nope, all work and no play...it seems to be the other way round though....to wit, Kwahu Easter!!!! Let's use this article and the occasion to reflect, whither Ghana? For our folks, who can't see beyond the tip of their noses and believe Ghana is it, please stay in your stone age edifices and let those who want to see the country be truly transformed, carry you along. (Shamu, don't agree with you on the corruption bit, they are as bad as Ghana, however, they seem to invest corrupion dividends locally, and you have one other thing over them, Kofi Annan, and trust me, you Ghanaians talk a good game); Otherwise, Ghanaian brethren/sistern, even though the IFIs may brand Ghana as lower MIC and Kenya, a Lower income country (LDC), me and my household, we think otherwise, on the balance of things, Kenya is far ahead of Ghana in several ways, except, may be football,,,,but can you eat football, or has it really developed ghana? Even then, how many Kenyan premier League matches versus Ghanaian Premier League matches do we see on the South African satellite TV? Good article, Mr Essuman, for the broad minded, what you sought to do goes beyond the case at your Supreme Court, look all around Ghana, even those countries that are coming out of conflict are striving to transform their people, but Ghana appears to be stuck in a rut, one step forward, two steps sideways and 2 steps backwards. Talking about ICT, Ghana was one of the first countries in Africa to automate court proceedings with a view to providing speedy justice, does anybody remember the Fast Track courts, its really nothing but automation, ICTization of justice and the Supreme Court can't be bothered??? you are/were an inspiration,what happened?
holy joe 12 years ago

I don't think any of you have been to Kenya. Otherwise you will not be saying these.

I don't think any of you have been to Kenya. Otherwise you will not be saying these.
Obi Ba 12 years ago

Tell us about Kenya. I've lived in Kenya and let's compare notes.

Tell us about Kenya. I've lived in Kenya and let's compare notes.
Jimmy V 12 years ago

Dear holy joe, I am yet to travel the whole of Kenya, but I have travelled to Naivasha, Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi and the Rift valley to name a few that readily come to mind and then lived in Nairobi for a number of years, du ...
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Dear holy joe, I am yet to travel the whole of Kenya, but I have travelled to Naivasha, Nairobi, Mombasa, Malindi and the Rift valley to name a few that readily come to mind and then lived in Nairobi for a number of years, during the early 2000s and then late 2000s. So I certainly know what I am talking about. Have you been to Kenya, or perchance you saw pictures of Kibera, or half-naked kids being swarmed by flies? and that has colored your view of the truth? As I said, on balance,Kenya is currently ahead of your beloved Ghana. My point holy joe, is stop "talking a good game" and contribute your mite to transforming Ghana. Some more education for you, did you know a Ghanaian resident in Kenya actualy applied to be appointed as a Juatice of the Kenyan Supreme court? Ghana is being left behind and clueless us, we dont seem to realize that, cos you got too many folks whose elevators do not go even half way to the top. i for sure do know what I am talking about.
JOHN LETSU,MIAMI,FLORIDA-USA. 12 years ago

I BLAMED NANA A.ADDO AND HIS DEPUTIES TO HAVE ALLOWED THE JUDICIARY TO HAVE THEIR WAY TO ALLOW ACCREDITATION TO WITNESS PROCEEDINGS JUST AS THEY NAIVELY ALLOWED THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION TO DO SAME TO THEM AND YET THEY CLAIM T ...
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I BLAMED NANA A.ADDO AND HIS DEPUTIES TO HAVE ALLOWED THE JUDICIARY TO HAVE THEIR WAY TO ALLOW ACCREDITATION TO WITNESS PROCEEDINGS JUST AS THEY NAIVELY ALLOWED THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION TO DO SAME TO THEM AND YET THEY CLAIM TO BE BRAINY.NANA ADDO SHOULD SURROUND HIMSELF WITH SMART GUYS ELSE THEY WOULD BE SORRY.
Quaidoo 12 years ago

I'm not a specialiste in the constitution of the two countries, but I think, the Kenyans not being as idiots as we are made provisions in their constitution which gave a deadline to their supreme court and they never sworn in ...
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I'm not a specialiste in the constitution of the two countries, but I think, the Kenyans not being as idiots as we are made provisions in their constitution which gave a deadline to their supreme court and they never sworn in any president untill the finale declaration of the supreme court.Bravo Kenya.
KWABED 12 years ago

GOOD POINT

GOOD POINT
Solomon Dormenyo Quist 12 years ago

......Lastly digital LED timers were used in the courtroom to restrict the submission made by lawyers.......

From all indications, the outcomes of legal proceedings have far reaching consequences that is why the need to " ...
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......Lastly digital LED timers were used in the courtroom to restrict the submission made by lawyers.......

From all indications, the outcomes of legal proceedings have far reaching consequences that is why the need to "prove beyond all reasonable doubts" becomes a cornerstone of such encounters.

Debates are talk-shops out of which nothing often materializes after the hot air dissipates so speakers are allotted specific limits to talk but such is not the case with a litigation which has consequences for one of the protagonists thereafter so is this approach not defeating the end of justice? Even though the comment of George Oraro, the lead counsel for Raila Odinga may at face value be taken on its lighter side, that it is a loaded statement and cannot be disputed. Stretching imaginations a bit, is there no possibility that his observations and others can be orchestrated by the Odinga camp as underscoring their loss-supposing they lose-in the final analysis?

I have not lost sight of the need for expediency however if they are out to resolve such a landmark case taking cognizance of their past violent post election incidents, why leave anything to chance.

Changing with time is good, but change should not occur just for the sake of "keeping up with the Jones". Then it becomes cosmetic. My Akan is not a bit rusty after years of inactivity but I can still remember what we were always told " Ye dia wohu be tor wu, enye dia obi be kanfo wu"
Andrew Kyereh 12 years ago

Thanks for a thought provoking article. Indeed Ghana is not Kenya. But why should that be? Our learned friends know that justice delayed is justice denied. This is a fundamental principle in any justice system worth its name. ...
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Thanks for a thought provoking article. Indeed Ghana is not Kenya. But why should that be? Our learned friends know that justice delayed is justice denied. This is a fundamental principle in any justice system worth its name. And, of course, the drafters of our constitution should have anticipated this and set a definite deadline for determining any dispute arising from elections before the new President is sworn in. Indeed, Ghana is not Kenya but it a shame for the country.
MAKOKO 12 years ago

ADDO MUST LEAVE US ALONE !!!!

ADDO MUST LEAVE US ALONE !!!!
Truth 12 years ago

Makoko, the trick on Nana Adoo's sleeves is not far-fecthed, to be allowed to blindly lead NPP come 2016.

Makoko, the trick on Nana Adoo's sleeves is not far-fecthed, to be allowed to blindly lead NPP come 2016.
Steven Peprah 12 years ago

I can not comment because i feel very much ashame of myself as a Ghanaian.Despite making all the good noise that we are the best in SOUTH SAHARA AFRICA in terns of democracy.

I can not comment because i feel very much ashame of myself as a Ghanaian.Despite making all the good noise that we are the best in SOUTH SAHARA AFRICA in terns of democracy.
Watson 12 years ago

Ghana can not b kenya cos we ar ahead of kenya . Ask urs can one. WIN election wit to regions. OUT of ten?PLS.GIVE US A BREAK.not ur long writing n big english can convince anybody cos u know deep in ur heart dat u ...
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Ghana can not b kenya cos we ar ahead of kenya . Ask urs can one. WIN election wit to regions. OUT of ten?PLS.GIVE US A BREAK.not ur long writing n big english can convince anybody cos u know deep in ur heart dat u telling lies.SHAME
DKB 12 years ago

This article is beyond your level of intelligence so please refrain from commenting about it. It was not written for people like you.

This article is beyond your level of intelligence so please refrain from commenting about it. It was not written for people like you.
Obi Ba 12 years ago

In your dreams! In Kenya, you need 50+% of votes cast plus at least 25% votes in more than half of all constituencies. Of course, Kenya is not Ghana, Go figure.

In your dreams! In Kenya, you need 50+% of votes cast plus at least 25% votes in more than half of all constituencies. Of course, Kenya is not Ghana, Go figure.
Gyenyame 12 years ago

Well done Son!!.Keep it up.I hope the Judges will read this and move to the FAST LANE

Well done Son!!.Keep it up.I hope the Judges will read this and move to the FAST LANE
insight to the bone 12 years ago

patience my foot , tell the lying murderous incompetent fool of an idiot to resign. you sit there and are blind to the atrocities , corruption , tribalism and the rest of the evils of this world that are the mark of the beas ...
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patience my foot , tell the lying murderous incompetent fool of an idiot to resign. you sit there and are blind to the atrocities , corruption , tribalism and the rest of the evils of this world that are the mark of the beast called ndc. you make it sound so trivial and put it down to partisan politics but the fact remains even a goat would do a better job , we will certainly expose them for what they truly are and do so in such a manner that never again will such characters be given the opportunity to make our lives bleak and miserable . last year they said the chinese or koreans now its supposed to be the world bank and bill gates coming to save them, lies and wishful thinking . if they had an honest bone or any integrity they would just step down. note the fact that you are able to pick pocket Einstein doesnt make you smarter than him like they did with the election rigging combined with election engineering and propaganda based solely on lies. they have no plan or better agenda as by now we would have seen the fruits of the execution , infact 90% of the ministers and so called appointees have no clue what it takes to run a nation and are only there to devise ways and means with various schemes to put money in their pockets and fuch the people . they just dont care . their evil ways stink to high heaven and any decent human being can see what their true motives are , tell them to go away now in peace before its too late
Frank 12 years ago

If you want to burn Ghana go ahead with your supporters and burn Ghana. We are sick and tired of these inherent threats. NPP kill all of us if that's what will make you happy.

If you want to burn Ghana go ahead with your supporters and burn Ghana. We are sick and tired of these inherent threats. NPP kill all of us if that's what will make you happy.
Bright 12 years ago

Very sound, good and positve comment on the Ghannian judiciary system.

Very sound, good and positve comment on the Ghannian judiciary system.
INTERGRITY 12 years ago

As long as the Supreme Court delay this case, President Mahama will remain insulted. He is corrupt and incompetent and a fraud.
As long as President remains the President of Ghana, there will not be real peace in Ghana.

As long as the Supreme Court delay this case, President Mahama will remain insulted. He is corrupt and incompetent and a fraud.
As long as President remains the President of Ghana, there will not be real peace in Ghana.
Green. 12 years ago

Very sensible article. I hope the SC of Ghana would sit up. The conclusive quote is a summary of the article. We pride ourselves too much in being the first but that is all.
But in Kenya there is a saying that "why hire a l ...
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Very sensible article. I hope the SC of Ghana would sit up. The conclusive quote is a summary of the article. We pride ourselves too much in being the first but that is all.
But in Kenya there is a saying that "why hire a lawyer when you can buy a judge?"
Green. 12 years ago

Are the issues in the two elections the same? Did the Kenyans talk of pink sheets, biometric voting and verification?

Are the issues in the two elections the same? Did the Kenyans talk of pink sheets, biometric voting and verification?
Ekow 12 years ago

What a big shame for our Supreme Court justice.this tells you and me that has a nation we are not ready to move forward.so now it's has boiled down to comparing Ghana to Kenya.its about time our justices wake up.Ghanaian of c ...
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What a big shame for our Supreme Court justice.this tells you and me that has a nation we are not ready to move forward.so now it's has boiled down to comparing Ghana to Kenya.its about time our justices wake up.Ghanaian of course and NPP in general have being so patient with this court case.
Nana Yaw III 12 years ago

Your article is a long one but I read all, and at the end, was surprised at the tall list of titles that signed the article.

To start with your conclusion, I wish to affirm that Ghana is definitely NOT Kenya. Is Ghana beh ...
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Your article is a long one but I read all, and at the end, was surprised at the tall list of titles that signed the article.

To start with your conclusion, I wish to affirm that Ghana is definitely NOT Kenya. Is Ghana behind Kenya? That depends on what the constitutions of the two countries state with reference to electoral disputes. You are a Lawyer, an Attorney, a Barrister, and a Solicitor at the Supreme Court of Ghana, and as such, must understand better than a lay man the implications of a constitution when it comes to interpreting it and using it as a basis for determining an electoral dispute. I won’t write much, so I rush responses through your points:

1. Kenya Understands the Stakes, Ghana does not
That is a false assertion! This demonstrates a total lack of knowledge of Ghana’s constitutional provisions as regards disputes concerning Presidential elections. You assume that the Justices do not seem to appreciate what is before them is unfair to them. Those Justices are supposed to operate with some set down rules – the constitution and CI 74 – which is what they are honestly applying. What you are suggesting is that they side-stepped the provisions of the law to fast-track the case.

2. Technology: Yes, the Danquah Institute requested that proceedings be transmitted. And this was refused. No Law in Ghana requires that proceedings in any court of law, and the Supreme Court in this case, be transmitted live. It is left to the Justices to decide whether or not to do the live transmission and they rejected the idea. The court is an independent body and has the right to decide how hearings are to be made. Did the any of the parties in the dispute officially apply for the transmission of proceedings? No.

Will you say proceedings of the 2000 Florida Case at the US Supreme Court were transmitted live? No. Does that make Kenya a more advanced case than the US case? No.

In principle, no Ghanaian is denied the right of following the case as press personnel and representatives of the parties to the case are allowed entrance. In the court room nobody is gagged, blindfolded, nor has the ears plugged, so as to prevent them from listening to, seeing or hearing proceedings.

Live transmission or not is therefore not a determining factor in the final speedy determination of the case.

3. President of the Court
Similarly, having the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court as the President of the court is no guarantee to the speedy resolution of the case, nor does it guarantee that the case will be fairly dealt with.

4. The Conduct of the Lawyers Involved.
You dealt with this issue as if there is a special favour by the court towards the lawyers of the respondents. This is not fair to the Justices. As I said elsewhere, you are a lawyer and a solicitor of the Supreme Court, and as such must be conversant with the rules of the court and the provisions of the constitution. Any apparent delay (intentional or not) by any member of the legal team, if illegal, will definitely be dealt with by the Justices. The fact that a lawyer decides to exhaust all the time allotted him/her to respond to a requirement does not mean a favour from the court. In this game all parties are guilty of exhausting the legal time-frames.

5. Strict Deadlines.
The Justices of the courts are not to be blamed for the apparent lack of a deadline in dealing with this petition. The law (Constitution and CI 74) did not stipulate any deadline. The drafters of both might not have foreseen this ‘anomaly’ but the same applies to YOU and many a learned persons in the country. There is therefore no need to accuse the Court of not having deadlines.

Right now, we have a case on hand that we must work to resolve. We have seen some loopholes, in the constitution and CI 74, that we can look into the future to plug. And that is the contribution of the current generation (that includes you and I) to future generations.

Ghana, as you rightly said, is NOT Kenya, but that does not mean they are better than us. By the way, was the dispute in Kenya about some 4,000 polling station results that ended up 30 days later in nearly 12,000 polling station results? When making comparisons we must put the issues in the proper limelight.

Thank You
REV OSEI POKU 12 years ago

THANK YOU NANA YAW FOR SUCH AN INSIGHTFUL RESPONSE TO EKOW ESSUMAN'S ARICLE MAKING AN UNECESSARY COMPARISON BETWEEN TWO VERY DISTICNTIVELY DIFFERENT ELECTION OUTCOMES AND PETITIONS.IT IS AMAZING THE EXTENT TO WHICH SOME ...
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THANK YOU NANA YAW FOR SUCH AN INSIGHTFUL RESPONSE TO EKOW ESSUMAN'S ARICLE MAKING AN UNECESSARY COMPARISON BETWEEN TWO VERY DISTICNTIVELY DIFFERENT ELECTION OUTCOMES AND PETITIONS.IT IS AMAZING THE EXTENT TO WHICH SOME GHANAIAN INTELLECTUALS CAN BEND THE TRUTH TO SATISFY THEIR BIASED POLITICAL PERSPECTIVES. GOD HELP US ALL TO BE WISE AND PATIENT.
Mehunu meka nti 12 years ago

What would those of us from the backwoods have done if Kwame Nkrumah had not broken the monoply, some of these one-time porters turned lawyers,once enjoyed in the area of education? Thankfully,many of us and our children can ...
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What would those of us from the backwoods have done if Kwame Nkrumah had not broken the monoply, some of these one-time porters turned lawyers,once enjoyed in the area of education? Thankfully,many of us and our children can can acquit ourselves creditably in any intellectual duel these guys throw at us.
Mehunu meka nti 12 years ago

Flaunted in our face,I am surprsed he did not elect to join the NPP`s 'dream' legal team to move the proceedings along.

Flaunted in our face,I am surprsed he did not elect to join the NPP`s 'dream' legal team to move the proceedings along.
Pastor One God 12 years ago

It rather a petty when comparing and contrasting for the finest results as beautiful as I think Keyan's Supreme Court have demostrated and executed a sense of willingness,Hardworking,Patriotism and Justice at it's Highiers An ...
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It rather a petty when comparing and contrasting for the finest results as beautiful as I think Keyan's Supreme Court have demostrated and executed a sense of willingness,Hardworking,Patriotism and Justice at it's Highiers And Decrotive Exhibition for Ghana (Africa) and the rest of the World to see The Rule Of Law and Democracy at it's best
KWABENA JONES 12 years ago

Article #5 is the very crux of the matter which gets my goat. You have set out to present a situation where election petitions can be brought to the SC for intepretation and there are no provisions as to the timeframe within ...
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Article #5 is the very crux of the matter which gets my goat. You have set out to present a situation where election petitions can be brought to the SC for intepretation and there are no provisions as to the timeframe within which the issues brought up, can be determined. It's just insane. Secondly, there's no provision as to whether to delay the announcement of the winner, pending issues of an electoral petition, by the EC, but then go with the constitutional requirement of announcing the winner after is it 24-48hours after an election. That again frustrates the courts,petitioners and respondents, and leave room for sine die situations. There's the need to revisit these provisions and amend them, to take cognisance of all these factors and make it work, for the peace of the country, for the smooth running of government and for the development of the country. Such provisions in the constitution and the CI74, creates a hanged situation and needs to be addressed. We need to set clear timelines and work towards deadlines, which is something absolutely alien to our culture and way of life.
Armah 12 years ago

Rubbish with your credentials,your article is like a symbol without substance.Ghana democratic maturity is far superior than barbaric Kenyans who kill themself over election.wise up.

Rubbish with your credentials,your article is like a symbol without substance.Ghana democratic maturity is far superior than barbaric Kenyans who kill themself over election.wise up.
DKB 12 years ago

There is no point living on past glory. Other African countries are catching up fast and will be far superior than ours soon if you continue to make such ignorant statement and think Ghana is all that. Wake up from your arrog ...
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There is no point living on past glory. Other African countries are catching up fast and will be far superior than ours soon if you continue to make such ignorant statement and think Ghana is all that. Wake up from your arrogance.
Obi Ba 12 years ago

I concur with DKB - Wake up from your past glory and arrogance. Nothing rubbish in the article. Get your head out of the sand and look up! There is barbarism even in developed countries of the likes of US, Britain, France, Ge ...
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I concur with DKB - Wake up from your past glory and arrogance. Nothing rubbish in the article. Get your head out of the sand and look up! There is barbarism even in developed countries of the likes of US, Britain, France, Germany, etc.
JAGBELE 12 years ago

well said

well said
Whatever 12 years ago

After using the Kenya case to do propaganda, the NPP is now saying Ghana is not Kenya because Odinga has been confirmed as a LOSER. NPP is a a funny group

After using the Kenya case to do propaganda, the NPP is now saying Ghana is not Kenya because Odinga has been confirmed as a LOSER. NPP is a a funny group
Kretz D - Beantown 12 years ago

Of course Ghana is not Kenya. We all know that. But Ghana and Kenya have many things in common politically. Ghana's court and judicial systems are a joke.Ghana has show-off lawyers and supreme court justices. They are wasting ...
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Of course Ghana is not Kenya. We all know that. But Ghana and Kenya have many things in common politically. Ghana's court and judicial systems are a joke.Ghana has show-off lawyers and supreme court justices. They are wasting the country's resources. Ghana's supreme court justices are lazy, biased and corrupt.
eeqg 12 years ago

killed in the night before. Ghana, the judges are taking security measures so that they will not be abducted and killed

Remember some of the murderers are still around and have accomplices in the corridor of power

killed in the night before. Ghana, the judges are taking security measures so that they will not be abducted and killed

Remember some of the murderers are still around and have accomplices in the corridor of power
WILLIE 12 years ago

IF U ARE SERIOUS AND WANTS TO TRAVEL TO THE USA AND CANADA,THEN CONTACT WILLIE ON 0249318847 FOR FURTHER INFO. NO PAYMENT WOULD BE MADE TILL VISA IS SECURED. THANKS.

IF U ARE SERIOUS AND WANTS TO TRAVEL TO THE USA AND CANADA,THEN CONTACT WILLIE ON 0249318847 FOR FURTHER INFO. NO PAYMENT WOULD BE MADE TILL VISA IS SECURED. THANKS.
Prof Lungu 12 years ago

Great contribution!

Ought to be good reading for all persons interested in equal and fair justices for individuals, and electoral success for Ghana.

Yes, we agree!

"...All Ghanaians participated in the presidential e ...
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Great contribution!

Ought to be good reading for all persons interested in equal and fair justices for individuals, and electoral success for Ghana.

Yes, we agree!

"...All Ghanaians participated in the presidential elections and ought to witness the final determination of any dispute arising thereof..."

....the gate-keeper concept of "accreditation" is rightly, an abomination against citizenship. It should stop immediately.

However, we do not believe that citizens ought to be allowed mobile phones, computers, etc., into those types of hearings. Leave the darn tools outside the courtroom/in your car/at home, etc.

Further, there is no distance between Chief Justice Woods and the long delay subject of the complaints. After all, she is the head of the body. Leaders ought to set expectations/goals/timelines, etc., for their subordinates. Therefore, if the case has dragged on and on, we cannot absolve the Chief Justice of the failure and blame.

READ: "...Unfortunately, the Supreme Court has played a role in allowing this delay to go on by not adhering strictly to the CI 74..."

OUR COMMENT: At the feet of the Chief Justice of Ghana.

Finally, why is the official title of the government official not enough even in an article such as this. Why "waste" electronic ink on "Your Ladyship / Lordship."

Good read and contribution, still!
Prof Lungu 12 years ago

Of Course Ghana Is Not Kenya.....

But Ghana is not unlike Kenya...

Of Course Ghana Is Not Kenya.....

But Ghana is not unlike Kenya...
BOY KOFI 12 years ago

At the end of the day,the evidence provided by the petitioners were all rejected by the Kenyan Supreme Court.That's the essential logic of the rapid judgement;so Nana Addo is just wasting our time and energy with vicious prop ...
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At the end of the day,the evidence provided by the petitioners were all rejected by the Kenyan Supreme Court.That's the essential logic of the rapid judgement;so Nana Addo is just wasting our time and energy with vicious propaganda.Thank you.
GOD IS MY JUDGE HONESTNEST 12 years ago

Yes Ghana is not Kenya but some few people want it to be why?

Yes Ghana is not Kenya but some few people want it to be why?
ndc is crap 12 years ago

the finest article i have read in recent times,kudos ! the kenyan sc judges have put their ghanaian counterparts to shame.i think it will serve them as a wake up call.

the finest article i have read in recent times,kudos ! the kenyan sc judges have put their ghanaian counterparts to shame.i think it will serve them as a wake up call.
GEORGE TEE 12 years ago

Using of any technology in our courts will expose 70% of our Justices and Barristers as half of them do not even know how to email. You BET?

Using of any technology in our courts will expose 70% of our Justices and Barristers as half of them do not even know how to email. You BET?
Johnson Adjei 12 years ago

George you said right,some of this Ghanaian lawyers were home schooled,they are paralegal no school to show of especially these Akyems and the rest.They buy their way up just to be called "LAWYER" period.

George you said right,some of this Ghanaian lawyers were home schooled,they are paralegal no school to show of especially these Akyems and the rest.They buy their way up just to be called "LAWYER" period.
Baaffour 12 years ago

Are we looking for fair or rushed justice. Of course, Ghana is not Kenya. Ghanaians are wiser, in our own eyes. If anyone has a problem with the pace at which the Supreme court is dealing with the election petition, let him/h ...
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Are we looking for fair or rushed justice. Of course, Ghana is not Kenya. Ghanaians are wiser, in our own eyes. If anyone has a problem with the pace at which the Supreme court is dealing with the election petition, let him/her go to court on that issue. This is modern democratic Ghana.
Nana Hakim 12 years ago

Hello Kow,

Are you sure the respondents' lawyers intend to delay the process to frustrate the Petitioners? From the start. the Petitioners's say they intend to show that irregularities occurred in about 5,000 polling stat ...
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Hello Kow,

Are you sure the respondents' lawyers intend to delay the process to frustrate the Petitioners? From the start. the Petitioners's say they intend to show that irregularities occurred in about 5,000 polling stations. Few weeks later, the claimed irregularities happened in approximately 12,000 polling stations. Now, YOU SEE HOW BIASED YOU ARE? You and only you know the type of lawyer you are.

LONG LIVE AFRICA! GOD BLESS GHANA!! forward ever!!!
Kalira 12 years ago

Npp you are really funny, you ve been comparing the kenyan election court petition to that of nana addo ever since. But now that the sc has upheld the kenyan election you are saying(ghana is not like kenya)

Npp you are really funny, you ve been comparing the kenyan election court petition to that of nana addo ever since. But now that the sc has upheld the kenyan election you are saying(ghana is not like kenya)
YqwNana 12 years ago

SC has easy case. How could EC have rigged the December elections by not signing pink slips? What did the EC falsify by not signing some pink slips. Is NPP saying one man can nullify the results of a whole polling station by ...
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SC has easy case. How could EC have rigged the December elections by not signing pink slips? What did the EC falsify by not signing some pink slips. Is NPP saying one man can nullify the results of a whole polling station by not signing a pink slip while the party reps have?? How is that rigging?? SC must throw this useless and nonsensical case out.
Koo Nimo 12 years ago

Ghana has a long way to go if after this elaborate analysis readers cannot make a meaningful comments. We have a serious matter at hand, and with all our booklong, we cannot resolve it.Ghana, lets get serious.

Ghana has a long way to go if after this elaborate analysis readers cannot make a meaningful comments. We have a serious matter at hand, and with all our booklong, we cannot resolve it.Ghana, lets get serious.
Nyansapo love 12 years ago

Did you say this is the first time an election dispute has been sent to the courts in Ghana?

Did you say this is the first time an election dispute has been sent to the courts in Ghana?
CHIEF J. 12 years ago

BEFORE WE STRENGTHEN OUR INSTITUTIONS WE MUST INVEST IN THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS TO RAISE THE NEEDED FUNDS :
i PLANTING OF INVISIBLE TREES - GHC33MILLION.
ii. RAISING OF 600 GUINEAFOWLS - GHC15MILLION.
iii. BUYING GOD'S MER ...
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BEFORE WE STRENGTHEN OUR INSTITUTIONS WE MUST INVEST IN THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS TO RAISE THE NEEDED FUNDS :
i PLANTING OF INVISIBLE TREES - GHC33MILLION.
ii. RAISING OF 600 GUINEAFOWLS - GHC15MILLION.
iii. BUYING GOD'S MERCIES IN JERUSALEM - US$600,000.00 SPONSORSHIP FOR PASTORS AND PRAYER WARRIORS TO VISIT THE HOLY LAND.
iv. BUILD AN ICT HOPE CITY WITH US$10BILLION.
v. ALLOW THE WOYOGANTUAN THIEF TO TRAVEL ABROAD TO INVEST HIS GHC51 MILLION LOOT WHILE HIS CASE REMAINS PENDING AT OUR COURTS.

OUR SUPREME COURT WILL HAVE FREE TABLETS AND ICT INFRASTRUCTURE WHEN THE ABOVE INVESTMENTS BEGIN TO YIELD DIVIDENDS.
BOY KOFI 12 years ago

Nana Addo lost the elections alright but wants to be the NPP's flagbearer for 2016.NPP must go back to the 2008 postmorthem,they will see that they have committed the same errors if no more.In 2008,they lost the majority seat ...
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Nana Addo lost the elections alright but wants to be the NPP's flagbearer for 2016.NPP must go back to the 2008 postmorthem,they will see that they have committed the same errors if no more.In 2008,they lost the majority seats in parliament even under the administration of Kuffour.In 2012,they could not reach any new strategy to recapture power.I saw it coming and made many comments on it that the campaign strategy was not going to fly.Nana Addo used the same ineffective strategy by thinking Ghanaians wanted everything free thus his emphasis on Free SHS.It did not work for him in 2008 so why should it work in 2012?On the political front,Nana Addo does not want to use Kuffour's strategy by trading horses with the smaller parties.This is the only effective strategy NPP can use to RECAPCAPTURE POWER like Kuffour did in 2000 General Elections.As for now,Nana Addo is just campaigning to lead the party in 2016,he knows the SC will not overturn the declared results,his propaganda is geared at seeking public sympathy.Thank you all.
Asante 12 years ago

OH GREAT! YOU SHOULD HAVE ADDED IMPREGNATING WOMEN WHEN WE GO FOR AIDS CONFERENCES AND ALSO DROPPING TWINS IN AMERICA WITH SPECIAL AIDES.

OH GREAT! YOU SHOULD HAVE ADDED IMPREGNATING WOMEN WHEN WE GO FOR AIDS CONFERENCES AND ALSO DROPPING TWINS IN AMERICA WITH SPECIAL AIDES.
AKASI MARTHA ARIZONA USA 12 years ago

GHANA CAN NEVER BE LIKE KENYA 1) KENTANS HAD RESPECT,PATIENCE,LOVE FOR THE FIRST PREZ.JOMO KENYATTA AND THEIR COUNTRY. 2) KENYANS DID NOT SELL THE STATE ENTERPRISES AND PUT KENYA BACK FOR 50YRS. MORE TO SAY I STOP HERE.

GHANA CAN NEVER BE LIKE KENYA 1) KENTANS HAD RESPECT,PATIENCE,LOVE FOR THE FIRST PREZ.JOMO KENYATTA AND THEIR COUNTRY. 2) KENYANS DID NOT SELL THE STATE ENTERPRISES AND PUT KENYA BACK FOR 50YRS. MORE TO SAY I STOP HERE.
Asante 12 years ago

Hello Mr Essuman. Were you born yesterday? Where were you when the constitution you always quoted copiously were drafty by the maeket women, shoe shineboys, fishmonger and the ordinaryman on the street. Your lawyer friends b ...
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Hello Mr Essuman. Were you born yesterday? Where were you when the constitution you always quoted copiously were drafty by the maeket women, shoe shineboys, fishmonger and the ordinaryman on the street. Your lawyer friends blantly refused to have anything to do with it and yet Kufuor was not ashame to become presoident based on the same constitution he refused to assist with his legal brain. He may be forgiven for in a BBC interview, he made clear he is not legally trained. Your type are common as you are wolf in sheep clothings but donot forget that when a tiger falls in water, it only gets wet but the marks will always remain. Your man, Nana was in Ghana when the constitution was drafted and could you please ask for his contribution? He was rather given radio interviews condenming the patriotic Ghanaian who were assisting in framing the constitution. Now, What a paradox? Nana wants to become president with the constitution he refused to parttake. Well, what goes round must surely come around. Nana be remindered when TsaTsu beat him 5/4 in the SC ruling. What did he do? Quickly panelled two more SC judges to the turn the table to his favour. The chichens are bck home to roost. It is time for him to taste the same faith. You see, Mr Esssuman, tis single act caused devastation blow to the Kuffuor's government and immersed humiliation in the international cycle forcing him to remove Nana from the Attorney Generals post. Mr Essuman, remember that if you do you do for yourself and the other way round, Bye
APPIAH TIKWAH. UCC 12 years ago

am sure it is not too late to learn that lesson. what a shame

am sure it is not too late to learn that lesson. what a shame
Big Daddy, London 12 years ago

This is one of the best articles i have ever read. It was written with simple English and so much understanding. Wow Ekow, This is really great. More grease to your elbow and oil to your Knee. (haha)

This is one of the best articles i have ever read. It was written with simple English and so much understanding. Wow Ekow, This is really great. More grease to your elbow and oil to your Knee. (haha)
Johnson Adjei 12 years ago

I don't blame your booklong analysis,its an insults to say Kenya is a million miles away from Ghana in terms of the petition.How long did it take Dankwa/Busia tradition to file the petition stay away from Ghana case and leave ...
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I don't blame your booklong analysis,its an insults to say Kenya is a million miles away from Ghana in terms of the petition.How long did it take Dankwa/Busia tradition to file the petition stay away from Ghana case and leave us alone.Npp knew they lost the election but your all die be die moron wants Ghana to die,but it won't happen by the way who is Dankwa institude their selfish self won't wash no matter what they do.Think again Mr. booklong.
KING TWAALA 12 years ago

KENYA IS FAR FAR AHEAD IN TECHNOLOGY THAN GHANA. THE DISPUTE IN KENYA ELECTION IS QUITE DIFFERENT FROM GHANA BECAUSE RIGHT FROM THE BEGINING BOTH PARTIES STARTED THE DELAY BY FILING AND WITHDRAWLING AND FILING AND SO ON. KENY ...
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KENYA IS FAR FAR AHEAD IN TECHNOLOGY THAN GHANA. THE DISPUTE IN KENYA ELECTION IS QUITE DIFFERENT FROM GHANA BECAUSE RIGHT FROM THE BEGINING BOTH PARTIES STARTED THE DELAY BY FILING AND WITHDRAWLING AND FILING AND SO ON. KENYAH HAVE ENCOUNTERED THAT EXPERIENCE BEFORE SO THEY AVOIDED THAT MISTAKES. YOU SEE GHANAIANS ALWAYS THINK THEY ARE BEST IN EVERYTHING AND THAT IS WHY WE KEEP ON SUFFERING AROUND
Johnson Adjei 12 years ago

Kow Essuman today Kenya is better than Ghana,Lord have mercy,who supported Kenya fighting for independence from "holy" Queens Land.Have you forgotten so soon it was Ghana with its financial aid to Jomo Kenyatta and training o ...
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Kow Essuman today Kenya is better than Ghana,Lord have mercy,who supported Kenya fighting for independence from "holy" Queens Land.Have you forgotten so soon it was Ghana with its financial aid to Jomo Kenyatta and training of its people to win independence from the British.Go away with your nonsense Mr. Booklong.
Professor 12 years ago

Johnson Adjei: if you were answering a question in an exam with your contribution, you would get a zero score for deviating from the subject. The issue is not Ghana's past glory or the Pan Africanism of the late Osagyefo Dr. ...
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Johnson Adjei: if you were answering a question in an exam with your contribution, you would get a zero score for deviating from the subject. The issue is not Ghana's past glory or the Pan Africanism of the late Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. The issue is the use of modern Information Technology to expedite court processes. Ghanaians seem to delude themselves that the 1950s Ghana is still the Ghana of today. If you really want to know how far ahead Kenya is compared to Ghana, take a trip on Kenya Airways to Nairobi and just look around while you are there. Visit Nakuru, Mombasa and a few international tourist sites. Check the road infrastructure. Oh by the way, Kenya has a better record on the provision of electricity and water to her people. Go figure! I cry for my country Ghana for the ineptitude and incompetence of her leaders!
Mware 12 years ago

I'm a Kenyan who loves Ghana and all she has done for us. When I read the article I was quite moved to 'see' how well the SCOK had done and was quite elated.
I still feel that we do have a long way to go and that we can ...
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I'm a Kenyan who loves Ghana and all she has done for us. When I read the article I was quite moved to 'see' how well the SCOK had done and was quite elated.
I still feel that we do have a long way to go and that we can also still learn a lot from Ghana.
Let us as Africans not loose heart - self examination via articles like this is the only way as Africans we can be/do better.
Matthew 12 years ago

It is Ghana's first experience.The whole country
Will learn from this.

It is Ghana's first experience.The whole country
Will learn from this.

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