Election Petition collapsing Ghana, fears CeDI - Africa

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Gaby Bruk 12 years ago

JJ Rawlings has taken bribe from Mahama that is why he has kept silence these days refusing to talk against corruption in the government

JJ Rawlings has taken bribe from Mahama that is why he has kept silence these days refusing to talk against corruption in the government
Mawusi 12 years ago

Yes this election petition is not good for Ghana at present. But it can be good for our future. What if as a result of this, the judges expose the truth, and send a signal to all stakeholders in our elections that elections ...
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Yes this election petition is not good for Ghana at present. But it can be good for our future. What if as a result of this, the judges expose the truth, and send a signal to all stakeholders in our elections that elections cannot be rigged or challenged easily, wouldn't that discourage our politicians from creating this situation in future?
don`t care !!! 12 years ago

Hmmmm!Advice is a stranger; if he’s welcome he stays for the night; if not, he leaves the same day...

..Ears that do not listen to advice, accompany the head when it is chopped off....& You learn how to cut down trees b ...
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Hmmmm!Advice is a stranger; if he’s welcome he stays for the night; if not, he leaves the same day...

..Ears that do not listen to advice, accompany the head when it is chopped off....& You learn how to cut down trees by cutting them down...

Hmmm..The wise create proverbs for fools to learn, not to repeat...so is same as.. By the time the fool has learned the game, the players have dispersed.
One who causes others misfortune also teaches them wisdom.

Hmmm!our politicians are fooling in the goalpost..translate in gà
ADJEI 12 years ago

IT IS NOT NEW TO SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING TODAY IN MOTHER GHANA: NPP SAID IT BEFORE ELECTION; IF THE LOOSE; THE WILL MAKE GHANA UNGOVERNABLE

IT IS NOT NEW TO SEE WHAT IS HAPPENING TODAY IN MOTHER GHANA: NPP SAID IT BEFORE ELECTION; IF THE LOOSE; THE WILL MAKE GHANA UNGOVERNABLE
BRUTUS de ROMA 12 years ago

IT IS ONE PERSONS GREEDY DESIRE AT ALL COST THAT WILL COLLAPSE GHANA. THAT ONE MAN IS NANA AKUFFO ADDO. THE PROBLEMS OF THIS COUNTRY WILL REST ON HIS HEAD. HE HAS SENT US BACK SO MANY YEARS ALREADY. IS PRESIDENCY A RIGHT AT A ...
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IT IS ONE PERSONS GREEDY DESIRE AT ALL COST THAT WILL COLLAPSE GHANA. THAT ONE MAN IS NANA AKUFFO ADDO. THE PROBLEMS OF THIS COUNTRY WILL REST ON HIS HEAD. HE HAS SENT US BACK SO MANY YEARS ALREADY. IS PRESIDENCY A RIGHT AT ALL COST AND NOT BOTHERING ABOUT THE PLIGHT OF GHANAIANS? IF YOU LOST ELECTIONS SO MASSIVELY IN SO MANY REGIONS DO YOU NEED A MICROSCOPE TO SEE IT. DO YOU HAVE TO START USING MINOR MISTAKES AND FLIMSY EXCUSES TO TURN THIS COUNTRY UPSIDE DOWN AND THEN SAY YOU ARE MAKING HISTORY. THIS IS A STUPID ADVENTURE AND NO HISTORY TO BE PROUD OF. I AM SORRY WE HAVE VERY SELFISH GUYS CLAIMING TO BE BELIEVERS IN RULE OF LAW.
insight to the bone 12 years ago

its amazing the way the alliance of evil consisting of the ewes northerners and occasional gas try to play around with the figures be it rigging of elections be it reducing the numbers of Akans in Ghana . they say the Akans a ...
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its amazing the way the alliance of evil consisting of the ewes northerners and occasional gas try to play around with the figures be it rigging of elections be it reducing the numbers of Akans in Ghana . they say the Akans are now 45 % and have presented through their ewe dominated institutions and civil service to all international institutions yet this percentage doesnt reflect in their ministerial appointments and in the composition of the civil service today. so coining a phrase from their own propaganda machinery we shall begin to set the records straight in this ridiculous absurdity. the ashantis make up over 5 million the same with the fanti speaking peoples of the western and central regions , i will not even bother to calculate the greater accra, brong ahafo and eastern regions as the result is glaringly obvious . when we point out these injustices their agent provocateurs and serial callers call us nation wreckers ashantis and all sorts of names emphasizing their threats based on hatred. we still continue to ask the questions that cause them anxiety and fear as they are aware the persecution and undermining of the Akans can not go on forever. if they dont accept us then its better we go our separate ways , long live the republic of Akan
william 12 years ago

Those with doomsday scenario mentality like the NGO'S COMMENT AND YOURS ARE MISLEADING AND MAY RATHER BE LEFT BEHIND! GHANA IS UNDERGOING REFORMS AND RE-AWAKENING TO CONSOLIDATE, NOT GO BACK LIKE NARROW-MINDEDNESS ROAD YOU AR ...
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Those with doomsday scenario mentality like the NGO'S COMMENT AND YOURS ARE MISLEADING AND MAY RATHER BE LEFT BEHIND! GHANA IS UNDERGOING REFORMS AND RE-AWAKENING TO CONSOLIDATE, NOT GO BACK LIKE NARROW-MINDEDNESS ROAD YOU ARE ON.You may not even be an akan!!!!
Freddy 12 years ago

Ewes will have to face reality that under no circumstances will Akans allow themselves to be dominated. Which reforms and awakening do you mean ? There is a constitution and we all have to abide by it. I think it is rather Ew ...
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Ewes will have to face reality that under no circumstances will Akans allow themselves to be dominated. Which reforms and awakening do you mean ? There is a constitution and we all have to abide by it. I think it is rather Ewes and probably Northeners who are trailing in this narrow-mindedness.
sam (usa) 12 years ago

GHANA LIKE THE BLACK STARS,ALWAYS START GOOD BUT FINISHES POORLY.WE BECAME THE BEACON OF DEMOCRACY AND HOPE IN AFRICA BUT I WOULDN'T BE SURPRISE IF WE BECOME THE WORST DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA.

GHANA LIKE THE BLACK STARS,ALWAYS START GOOD BUT FINISHES POORLY.WE BECAME THE BEACON OF DEMOCRACY AND HOPE IN AFRICA BUT I WOULDN'T BE SURPRISE IF WE BECOME THE WORST DEMOCRACY IN AFRICA.
Odasanii 12 years ago

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8:32)
All parties involved know that Ghana as a nation is already paying a high price for whatever might have gone wrong before, during and after the 2012 ...
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And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8:32)
All parties involved know that Ghana as a nation is already paying a high price for whatever might have gone wrong before, during and after the 2012 Election. I personally think that allowing the Rule of Law instead of street violence to work is not an option but a must for our democratic developement.
At the end of the day, nothing should be swept under the carpet, but rather the real perpetrators of injustice should be exposed!
Whatever price we might ever pay for this whole process is definately far less than most other established democracies had to pay. Think about the French revolution for example...

Kojo T 12 years ago

"We are beset by two unyielding parties: On the one hand is an opposition that has served ample notice of non-commitment to the development agenda of the country unless their partisan political goal of assuming the reins of g ...
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"We are beset by two unyielding parties: On the one hand is an opposition that has served ample notice of non-commitment to the development agenda of the country unless their partisan political goal of assuming the reins of government is realized. On the other hand is a government (executive) that is clearly preoccupied with consolidating her rule rather than tackling critical national issues."

"Again, the current petition process lends itself to too much mischief. The loser of an election can resort to the process just to derail the governance process, spite the winner of the election and create legitimacy questions for the duly elected government". That is the evil NPP for you. They know they lost the election fair and square but because of JEALOUSY, and ENVY want to derail the governing process. NPP is an EVIL party
MENSAH 12 years ago

WHO HAS CAUSED ALL THESE PANDEMONIUM?THE EC/AFARI GYAN,MAHAMA & NDC.If they have not rigged the election,NPP wouldn't have gone to the court to protest against the ELECTION RESULTS.
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WHO HAS CAUSED ALL THESE PANDEMONIUM?THE EC/AFARI GYAN,MAHAMA & NDC.If they have not rigged the election,NPP wouldn't have gone to the court to protest against the ELECTION RESULTS.
SANITY,INTEGRITY & TRUSTWORTHINESS SHOULD PREVAIL IN THE LAND CALLED GHANA,OR WE MAKE NO PROGRESS.
TerriblY Kojo T Spe cifiC 12 years ago

Recently in Bosten, Two criminals after committing a crime, was caught and killed but one manage to vanish into thin air. To the surprise of most people inside and outside America, the federal government mobilized all it's re ...
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Recently in Bosten, Two criminals after committing a crime, was caught and killed but one manage to vanish into thin air. To the surprise of most people inside and outside America, the federal government mobilized all it's resources to find this 19 year old escapee. The lesson here is that this 19 year old is a danger to the citizens of the US and as such must be found arrested and interrogated so as to find out the truth and to prevent it from happening again. Who the cup fits, let them wear it.
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 12 years ago

Yes there are total evidence to show that Rawlings has taken some money from corrupt, dishonest and deceitful
Dramani Mahama that is why he (Rawlings) is completely silence.

At this point in time, we the majority
people ...
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Yes there are total evidence to show that Rawlings has taken some money from corrupt, dishonest and deceitful
Dramani Mahama that is why he (Rawlings) is completely silence.

At this point in time, we the majority
people of this nation should expect
the Supreme Court to boot out Mahama
and his corrupt, incompetent and thievery NDC administration which has
totally confused our economy, transparency, accountability and social justice in our country.

Without that the nation will completely collapsed and Ghana will not see progress for million years to come.
Mad Max 12 years ago

This is how the fraudster and divisive conman pretending to be president is using our money.
Ce-DI AFRICA is obviously another bogus, nonsensical and absolutely useless JDM & NDC funded faceless entity. Their CEDI name even ...
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This is how the fraudster and divisive conman pretending to be president is using our money.
Ce-DI AFRICA is obviously another bogus, nonsensical and absolutely useless JDM & NDC funded faceless entity. Their CEDI name even gives them away.

Yeah, "the petitioners' case is collapsing" per the hollow understanding of the Court proceedings of this bogus entity. The rest of us discerning, well-informed humans with our heads properly screwed in place will continue to follow everything LIVE on TV & radio.

To the NDC everything calls for communist propaganda even when the whole world is witness to what is going on. One can imagine what versions of the SC proceedings would have been spinned by these shameless and obviously foolish if not outright stupid NDC liars.

Remember Saeed Al Saahaf (aka. Comical Ali) of Iraq? He was Saddam Hussain's last information (propaganda) minister. At a time when the whole world was watching live coverage of how Bagdad was being bombarded & overrun, he would come on TV to tell his version of events - that the Americans were being defeated and were retreating. Any comparison with Asiedu Nketia, Ato Dadzie and the other NDC propaganda entities? TIME WILL TELL.

John Mahama will surely go down in history as the most evil & divisive character to ever be called president - legitimately or fraudulently. He will be showered with the disgrace that he deserves very soon.
Kojo T 12 years ago

You vilified JJ and now you want his support? Why should he talk? Did you not subject him to the same treatment? Did you not do the same to Linman? Did you not do that to Kwame Nkrumah? What do you want him to say

You vilified JJ and now you want his support? Why should he talk? Did you not subject him to the same treatment? Did you not do the same to Linman? Did you not do that to Kwame Nkrumah? What do you want him to say
Kwadzo 12 years ago

Gaby Bruk, how on earth would one take a bribe from his one time subordinate. It is easy for one to allege corruption claim against the other and to your information and as you may already be aware no one would ever come to p ...
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Gaby Bruk, how on earth would one take a bribe from his one time subordinate. It is easy for one to allege corruption claim against the other and to your information and as you may already be aware no one would ever come to power today without enriching themselves not even the so called men of God I tell you.
princewilly@ymail.com 12 years ago

A monkey one day managed to break free from the laboratory where he had been born and brought up.
As he scurried away from the fencing of the compound, he felt grass under his little feet and saw the dawn breaking for the fi ...
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A monkey one day managed to break free from the laboratory where he had been born and brought up.
As he scurried away from the fencing of the compound, he felt grass under his little feet and saw the dawn breaking for the first time in his life.
"Wow, this is great," he thought. It wasn't long before he came to a hedge and after squeezing under it he saw a wonderful sight.
Lots of other monkeys, all free and nibbling on bananas. "Hey," he called. "I'm a monkey from the laboratory and I've just escaped.
Are you wild monkeys?" "Yes. Come and join us," they cried.

Our friend trotted over to them and started eating the bananas. It tasted so good. "What else do you wild monkeys do?" he asked. "Well," one of them said. "You see that field there? It's got carrots growing in it. We dig them up and eat them." This, he couldn't resist and he spent the next hour eating the most succulent carrots. They were wonderful.

Later, he asked them again, "What else do you do?" "You see that tree there? It's got papayas growing in it. We eat that as well." The papayas tasted just as good and he returned a while later completely full. "It's fantastic out here in the world" he told them. "So are you going to live with us then?" one of them asked. "I'm sorry, I had a great time but I can't." The wild monkeys all stared at him, a bit surprised. "Why? We thought you liked it here." "I do," our friend replied. "But I must get back to the lab. I'm dying for a cigarette."
John 12 years ago

''On the one hand is an opposition that has served ample notice of non-commitment to the development agenda of the country unless their partisan political goal of assuming the reins of government is realized'' I AM SORRY A S ...
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''On the one hand is an opposition that has served ample notice of non-commitment to the development agenda of the country unless their partisan political goal of assuming the reins of government is realized'' I AM SORRY A S A Concerned instituition or governance expert, you started by being biased against the opposition by the above.If they were not interested in development, would they have been to court? secondly, live telecast is not the problem but the people, do you think if the people are disciplined, they will not give priority to thier work than the telecast which results will be known at the end of the trial? would be pleased if you leave out the secret agenda of yours against the opposition then we can all reason for the development of the nation.
Mensah 12 years ago

The Supreme Court should make the right decision. The Electoral Commission should be reconstituted to make it impartial. It is up to the Supreme Court to help us make things right.

The Supreme Court should make the right decision. The Electoral Commission should be reconstituted to make it impartial. It is up to the Supreme Court to help us make things right.

Steve United Kingdom 12 years ago

`npp lost elections and so EC is partial. Go on with your monkey ideas, Hmm.

`npp lost elections and so EC is partial. Go on with your monkey ideas, Hmm.
Anomabo 12 years ago

Whenever NPP is defeated in election EC is patial.Whenever they win EC is correct.What kind of party is this. They are bringing the whole nation down.

Whenever NPP is defeated in election EC is patial.Whenever they win EC is correct.What kind of party is this. They are bringing the whole nation down.
Kojo T 12 years ago

Since 1951 the Ec even when under the British was viewed by them to be partial. GSS is partial, BOG is partial so even this one with the whole world decl,aring it free, fair , transparent NPP cannot take it

Since 1951 the Ec even when under the British was viewed by them to be partial. GSS is partial, BOG is partial so even this one with the whole world decl,aring it free, fair , transparent NPP cannot take it
kalusha 12 years ago

And their Ashante Masters.Nation wreckers

And their Ashante Masters.Nation wreckers
Tokyo !! 12 years ago

No. No. U got it wrong NDC. Is collapsing this ur beloved Ghana. They are a nightmare Ghana is living with !!

No. No. U got it wrong NDC. Is collapsing this ur beloved Ghana. They are a nightmare Ghana is living with !!
Ozzie Kento 12 years ago

I am beginning to blame the Supreme court for dragging the case this far.

To me, common sense must prevail on the side of the supreme court by now to enable the country move forward.

It would be difficult to unseat Mah ...
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I am beginning to blame the Supreme court for dragging the case this far.

To me, common sense must prevail on the side of the supreme court by now to enable the country move forward.

It would be difficult to unseat Mahama at this time especially when EC and International observers who have over the years been very pragmatic in overseeing our elections. To buttress doubts, the Supper Powers and other countries have congratulated the winner (Mahama) and ready to do business with him.

What the SC must focus on now is to look into possible irregularities and come out with laudable solutions and also amend the law to make it more sensible.

If the SC make a misjudgement and blame the EC and foreign observers, trust me this will impact negatively on the country for years to come and even make it difficult for international observers to participate in our future elections which will further even exacerbate issues.

People like Kennedy Agyapong and Owusu Afriyie must by now be dealt with, done and finished by the courts to prevent others from doing what ever nonsense they keep doing.

The Press must also be regulated as most of the media are under performing and only inciting tensions all over the country.

Our democracy must not be based on the Western style since we are no where near that. Even the UK is seeking to have the EU laws amended especially on human rights to allow them to do their own thing. How on earth, do they even have the guts to prescribe gay rights for us. The same UK are in the process of ratifying laws regarding the press, how on earth is Ghana planning to give freedom to the press? If it is that straight forward previous leaders would have endorsed it long ago.

A stark warning to the current President if he follows that path Ghana will turn upside down for we are no where near that level yet.

God bless Ghana and long live Ghana.
Stupid Ozzie Kento 12 years ago

I dont know how some of you think . If you have been cheated on something you think you won and you decide to go to court for redress which is bad about that . I really dont understand how some of you do critical thinking . B ...
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I dont know how some of you think . If you have been cheated on something you think you won and you decide to go to court for redress which is bad about that . I really dont understand how some of you do critical thinking . Blinded by political lens
xxxx 12 years ago

My friend stop that childish thinking. Who is super powers. You are a coward who can easily be manipulated by the west. Did the international observers came to my village to see what is happening there ? They were in Accra dr ...
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My friend stop that childish thinking. Who is super powers. You are a coward who can easily be manipulated by the west. Did the international observers came to my village to see what is happening there ? They were in Accra drinking coffee and having fun and not observing any thing. So stop saying that and allow SC to do their work
Kwaku 12 years ago

We are going to sink more than where we have fallen to bcos some elements in the society just do not want democracy to grow.One particular party has been engaged in preaching tribalism and violence during election is the NDC.

We are going to sink more than where we have fallen to bcos some elements in the society just do not want democracy to grow.One particular party has been engaged in preaching tribalism and violence during election is the NDC.
NPP=NATION-WRECKERS 12 years ago

NPP JUST WANTS TO WASTE OUR TIME BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO AS THEY ARE JOBLESS. JUST DON'T MIND THEM BECAUSE THE SUPREME COURT WILL LET THEM KNOW THAT THEY ARE ONLY TRYING TO WRECK THE NATION. WE WILL DEAL WITH THEM, J ...
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NPP JUST WANTS TO WASTE OUR TIME BECAUSE THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO AS THEY ARE JOBLESS. JUST DON'T MIND THEM BECAUSE THE SUPREME COURT WILL LET THEM KNOW THAT THEY ARE ONLY TRYING TO WRECK THE NATION. WE WILL DEAL WITH THEM, JUST WAIT AND SEE.

eric 12 years ago

Justice is good for a nation. Stop all propaganda and just wait for the right and impartial judgement of the SC. It is when there is no justice that a nation can be divided.

Justice is good for a nation. Stop all propaganda and just wait for the right and impartial judgement of the SC. It is when there is no justice that a nation can be divided.
Ken Ntiamoa 12 years ago

I am sorry, CEDI-Africa. It would be a grave mistake with dire consequences if the Supreme Court were to reverse their decision to telecast this court case. Any ruling that would come out from them would be received with a g ...
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I am sorry, CEDI-Africa. It would be a grave mistake with dire consequences if the Supreme Court were to reverse their decision to telecast this court case. Any ruling that would come out from them would be received with a grain of salt. And that would not be good for the country either.

Ghana is 56 years old. It hasn't developed. Another 2 months of this court proceedings won't make Ghana ant worse than it is. The long term effect of this court case on the country will be immensely positive.

That's my opinion. but as they say, "opinions are like asses. Everybody has one".

Ken
MADZIA 12 years ago

WASTE OS SPACE

WASTE OS SPACE
Sulemana Sayibu Dokurigu 12 years ago

I for sure that God Inshallahu will path way for the reconstruction of the nation as He has reveled to the nation when the elections conducted by the electroral commission was stolen in favour of the so call Nov.Dec. Criminal ...
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I for sure that God Inshallahu will path way for the reconstruction of the nation as He has reveled to the nation when the elections conducted by the electroral commission was stolen in favour of the so call Nov.Dec. Criminals(NDC), with faith in God after the ruling we reconcile and build the nation very well for this hardship and the economic conditions that we are curretly going through. Nana and Bawumia will surely safe mother ghana from this rubers. Why......curroption here, curroptions there, curroption every where strikes everywhere. Indeed the battle is still the lord.............................
ROCKY 12 years ago

Whether the country would be polarised or divided, justice is incomparable! These same people always cry hypocritically for justice to prevail in our country. If that is the case then what kind of justice do we make noise abo ...
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Whether the country would be polarised or divided, justice is incomparable! These same people always cry hypocritically for justice to prevail in our country. If that is the case then what kind of justice do we make noise about at all times? Is it selective justice or what? This is a useless statement they have issued. When NDC was rigging the elections, did they think about its numerous ramifications? Please, give us a break you disfunctional organisation!
Kwame Kwakye Owoahene 12 years ago

Why is anyone thinking that this statement disfavours NPP? I think it is a double edged sword addressing how the 2 parties are not helping the forward of Ghana. Can't we build consensus and move this nation forward even as th ...
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Why is anyone thinking that this statement disfavours NPP? I think it is a double edged sword addressing how the 2 parties are not helping the forward of Ghana. Can't we build consensus and move this nation forward even as the court handles the petition to bring justice? Souls Ghana die because people feel aggrieved about the electios? Should we all be watching TV and leave the many problems bedevilling Ghana? It is only a fool who will think this statement is not the best Ghana needs now.
OTI AKENTENG--JAPAN 12 years ago

A REAL FACT IS APPROCHING. THE OPPOSITION MUST UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS NO WAY THEY CAN WIN THIS CASE. UNLESS THEY ARE SATISFIED THERE IS NO WAY THEY CAN ALSO MOVE FORWARD. IT WILL BE TIT FOR TAT.

A REAL FACT IS APPROCHING. THE OPPOSITION MUST UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS NO WAY THEY CAN WIN THIS CASE. UNLESS THEY ARE SATISFIED THERE IS NO WAY THEY CAN ALSO MOVE FORWARD. IT WILL BE TIT FOR TAT.
Kofi Dadie 12 years ago

That is an irresponsible opinion. If the court case is tranparent (thank god all can follow on the media) and everything is conducted as the law dictates, the truth will be found and if it means Mahama should resign or Akufo- ...
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That is an irresponsible opinion. If the court case is tranparent (thank god all can follow on the media) and everything is conducted as the law dictates, the truth will be found and if it means Mahama should resign or Akufo-Addo should concede defeat, if the correct procedures are strictly and transparently adhered to there will peaceful moving forward.
VENOM 12 years ago

if EC who has declared both parties as winners before is being castigated and dragged to court for being bias; you think the suprem court is a supernatural organisation that cannot make mistakes? then why appeals? and finally ...
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if EC who has declared both parties as winners before is being castigated and dragged to court for being bias; you think the suprem court is a supernatural organisation that cannot make mistakes? then why appeals? and finally sensitive as this case is where do you think the country is heading towards? so that is the worry of CeDI-Africa!
Kumah Moses Duut 12 years ago

Well, i hope Ghana will come out of her challenging situation to be reckoned as the Becon of Democracy in Africa. There is a higher possibility that this analysis by CeDI-African could happen in Ghana, however, Ghana's democr ...
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Well, i hope Ghana will come out of her challenging situation to be reckoned as the Becon of Democracy in Africa. There is a higher possibility that this analysis by CeDI-African could happen in Ghana, however, Ghana's democratic dispensation will be strenghtened from this process. I want to entreat that, all politicians must sarcum to the ultimate rulling of the Supreme Court on the ongoing election pettition. "We" the younger geneation will blame any unforseen destiny of Mother Ghana on our political leaders and so, would expect them to live up to task to be good examples and to respect the laws of this country. Ghana will not collapse... nooooo!! Ghana will live to her example for other African Countries to follow, once again. Long live Mother Ghana.
SADIK MAJEDD 12 years ago

I Sadik Majeed ,have totally disagree with the writer.
If they truly have love for Ghana,they will have welcome this court process. This is to deepen our democracy and to show the whole world what we have ,and will never des ...
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I Sadik Majeed ,have totally disagree with the writer.
If they truly have love for Ghana,they will have welcome this court process. This is to deepen our democracy and to show the whole world what we have ,and will never destaterblised the formation of our economy,If Akofo Addo choose his redress in supreme court instead of going through the street ,which one will have effect on the countries economy.i don't think this group have love for this country and does not think of the betterment of this lovely Ghana,i did not write this to decreed the credibility of the writer but just to also draw his attention of the future election that the looser may not think of court but chose the street.

NANA AKOFO ADDO IS A REAL POLITICIAN AND HE IS A HERO OF GHANA AND AFRICA AS A WHOLE, THAT EVEN THE PRESIDENT WILL NOT DENY THIS FACT.
THANK YOU AND MAY PROVIDENCE GUIDE GHANA THROUGH A SUCCESSFUL JUDGEMENT.
AND MAY PEACE PREVAIL AFTER THIS COUT PROCESS.
Mad Max 12 years ago

Another bogus, nonsensical and absolutely useless JDM & NDC funded faceless entity.

Yeah, "the case is collapsing" per the understanding of the Court proceedings of this bogus entity. The rest of us discerning, well-info ...
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Another bogus, nonsensical and absolutely useless JDM & NDC funded faceless entity.

Yeah, "the case is collapsing" per the understanding of the Court proceedings of this bogus entity. The rest of us discerning, well-informed humans with our heads properly screwed in place will continue to follow everything LIVE on TV & radio.

To the NDC everything calls for communist propaganda even when the whole world is witness to what is going on. One can imagine what versions of the SC proceedings would have been spinned by these shameless and obviously foolish if not outright stupid NDC liars.

Remember Saeed Al Saahaf (aka. Comical Ali) of Iraq? He was Saddam Hussain's last information (propaganda) minister. At a time when the whole world was watching live coverage of how Bagdad was being bombarded & overrun, he would come on TV to tell his version of events - that the Americans were being defeated and were retreating. Any comparison with Asiedu Nketia, Ato Dadzie and the other NDC propaganda entities? TIME WILL TELL.
Kofi Dadie 12 years ago

We should take our laws seriously. If the law sets out a procedure for conducting elections that procedure should not in anyway be varied. We should go strictly by what the law says. There is a law in Germany, where I current ...
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We should take our laws seriously. If the law sets out a procedure for conducting elections that procedure should not in anyway be varied. We should go strictly by what the law says. There is a law in Germany, where I currently live, against public officers accepting gifts from clients. That law recently caused the resignation of President Wolf for accepting a businessmans gift of 3 (three) nights hotel bill for the president. Because it was not clear why the businessman paid the hotel bill for the president, he was forced to resign but that is not the end of the story. There is still a possibility that the ex president will be put before court. Compare that to allowing election fraud to occur. If the case in the supreme court goes against the EC the president will have to give up his position according to the law. I do not see any reason for division or strife afterwards, as some fear. Abiding by the law should be the normal thing in a democracy, so let us take our laws serious.
Concern 12 years ago

I sincerly believe western type multi-party democracy is not good for Africa and it is tearing countries apart instead of uniting. We Africans must develop a system that suit our socio-culture environment.

I sincerly believe western type multi-party democracy is not good for Africa and it is tearing countries apart instead of uniting. We Africans must develop a system that suit our socio-culture environment.
Kofi Dadie 12 years ago

Multi party democracy looks bad in the eyes of people who want to use lies and dishonest ways to stay in power to continue corruption and cover up with totalitarian methods so nobody can speak up against thievery. That is the ...
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Multi party democracy looks bad in the eyes of people who want to use lies and dishonest ways to stay in power to continue corruption and cover up with totalitarian methods so nobody can speak up against thievery. That is the dream of NDC followers who were fascinated by the one-opinion and shut up methods of PNDC their predecessor. Honest upright people want multi party competition which in the long term guarantees progress, transparency and the doing of the right thing.
Barima Yaw 12 years ago

true

true
ASEM NNI FIE 12 years ago

LOOK AT HIM. HAS THE FACE OF A THIEF.

LOOK AT HIM. HAS THE FACE OF A THIEF.
George Best! 12 years ago

THIS ANALYSIS OF CEDI IS VERY ACCURATE. THE ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER MUST BOW HIS HEAD DOWN IN SHAME; HAD HE LISTENED TO THE SIGNAL TO DELAY ANNOUNCEMENT TILL ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE ELECTIONS HAD BEEN RESOLVED,GHANA WOULD NOT ...
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THIS ANALYSIS OF CEDI IS VERY ACCURATE. THE ELECTORAL COMMISSIONER MUST BOW HIS HEAD DOWN IN SHAME; HAD HE LISTENED TO THE SIGNAL TO DELAY ANNOUNCEMENT TILL ISSUES PERTAINING TO THE ELECTIONS HAD BEEN RESOLVED,GHANA WOULD NOT BE GOING THROUGH ALL THESE MESS TODAY.
SHAME UNTO YOU, AFARI DJAN AND HIS TEAM OF NATION-WRECKERS!
WILLIE 12 years ago

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Nana Akwah 12 years ago

The CeDi-Africa statement is pregnant with political inclinations. The tilt is very obvious and needs no rocket scientist to prescribe an answer.
Their apprehension is very welcome but the reality is, we should as people be ...
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The CeDi-Africa statement is pregnant with political inclinations. The tilt is very obvious and needs no rocket scientist to prescribe an answer.
Their apprehension is very welcome but the reality is, we should as people be ready to go through this transition than to allow it to fester. To put it bluntly, Prejudice targets people of who differ from yourself in religion, ethnicity, gender, politics or sexual preference. It is the act of judging without evidence and is based on a preconceived notion. On an individual level, prejudice damages relationships. On a large scale, it causes dissension and leads to distrust. However, it can be overcome, one person at a time.
The populace must not be gagged to accept what is wrong because of political expediency. The overriding significance of Democracy is true "Liberty". Our motto is clear on this, "Freedom and Justice". Without these ingredients there can be no "Peace". As a Nation we must be ready to bite the bullet. At the end of the day the dust will settle. Our governance to a large extent had revolved on acrimonious over the years therefore what will happen would be nothing new.
I thought the CeDi-Africa would have given a direction on how to resolve impasses but not to accuse the Petitioners
Though the CeDi-Africa concerns seems logical it is pregnant with political undertones.
Concern Ghanian 12 years ago

BETTER THAN WAR AND U R ALSO ONE SIDED

BETTER THAN WAR AND U R ALSO ONE SIDED
opk, kumasi 12 years ago

Cedi Africa by their submission has aligned themselves with ndc and their president or ceo must bow down his head in shame. We in the npp support this move else election rigging would be a normal practice in Ghana.Why is cedi ...
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Cedi Africa by their submission has aligned themselves with ndc and their president or ceo must bow down his head in shame. We in the npp support this move else election rigging would be a normal practice in Ghana.Why is cedi africa not chasticing EC for allocating over 240,000 votes as diasporian vote whiles the commission could only account for a register of 700. cedi Africa or whatever group they call themselves should shut up.
ALHAJI KUKRUDU 12 years ago

Tell that hot-headed and SORE LOSER, Nana Addo who will die a disgraceful politician.

Tell that hot-headed and SORE LOSER, Nana Addo who will die a disgraceful politician.
Concern Ghanian 12 years ago

KENYA FINISH COURT CASE B4 SWEARING IN

KENYA FINISH COURT CASE B4 SWEARING IN
Kwami Hope Quao, South Africa 12 years ago

I read the report of CeDI with grave concern. We outside Ghana share the same view and are following the court proceedings. It is true that we have to learn to put aside our self interest and help to develop Ghana collective ...
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I read the report of CeDI with grave concern. We outside Ghana share the same view and are following the court proceedings. It is true that we have to learn to put aside our self interest and help to develop Ghana collectively. I therefore admonish NPP to reconsider their stand, reorganise for 2016 elections. Ghana must exist to need a ruler; partisanship is destroying our motherland. Let us all look back and take advice; let us all consider and brood over the same words in our national anthem that sing and sing since our youth and rise up to the challenge. Name-calling and the blame game seems to have occupied our daily thinking. Long Live Ghana!
AMUZU 12 years ago

NDC HAS BECOME THE NEMESIS OF GHANA, AND RAWLINGS SHOULD BE BLAMED FOR THIS FOR FOUNDING THE PARTY.

NDC HAS BECOME THE NEMESIS OF GHANA, AND RAWLINGS SHOULD BE BLAMED FOR THIS FOR FOUNDING THE PARTY.
Kwaku 12 years ago

Till that evil and criminal party is dissolved Ghana can never and I will repeat Ghana can never make any progress in democracy.

Till that evil and criminal party is dissolved Ghana can never and I will repeat Ghana can never make any progress in democracy.
AMUZU 12 years ago

NDC HAS NEVER WON AN ELECTION IN GHANA. THEY ALWAYS CHEAT TO WIN.

NDC HAS NEVER WON AN ELECTION IN GHANA. THEY ALWAYS CHEAT TO WIN.
Tayib Abdulrahaman 12 years ago

justice will serve every one right except those who don't want the truth .This petition is taking Ghana to a new height that will for ever straighten politicians who have no message for the electorate and just think they can ...
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justice will serve every one right except those who don't want the truth .This petition is taking Ghana to a new height that will for ever straighten politicians who have no message for the electorate and just think they can slogan to power. I support truth and justice no matter the cost,fear, what we fear most really don't happen. lets all support justice so that who ever deserve to rule by his proficiency he gets the nod free of cheat.
kimo 12 years ago

frica.Ghana is larging behind and we should rather do what will send the nation forward and not the otherwise.

frica.Ghana is larging behind and we should rather do what will send the nation forward and not the otherwise.
Agonaba Kwabena 12 years ago

This is no sense.

This is no sense.
YAW BERKO 12 years ago

I want to thank the writer for his brilliant exposition. I share his analysis and hope that all Ghanaians will think the same way. Long Live Mother Ghana.

I want to thank the writer for his brilliant exposition. I share his analysis and hope that all Ghanaians will think the same way. Long Live Mother Ghana.
Nii Ankrah 12 years ago

the truth is simple and one.We should stop rigging elections which started since Rawlings.Afari Gyan has serious questions to answer.Cause his king of attitude will lead this country into breaking up.A parliamentry democracy, ...
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the truth is simple and one.We should stop rigging elections which started since Rawlings.Afari Gyan has serious questions to answer.Cause his king of attitude will lead this country into breaking up.A parliamentry democracy,with our leader being the prime minister will suit us better than this arrogant and corrupt presidential system with too much powers
Nii Ansah 12 years ago

are we afraid of democracy? this is not an issue to be worried of, there are democratic institutions to handle it!

are we afraid of democracy? this is not an issue to be worried of, there are democratic institutions to handle it!
Menu 12 years ago

CeDi is very right! And that is what Akufu- Addo wants. He wants to collapse Ghana, and make it dificult for President Mahama to rule. A wicked man like him! God will judge him, and punish him. He will go to HELL FIRE!!!

CeDi is very right! And that is what Akufu- Addo wants. He wants to collapse Ghana, and make it dificult for President Mahama to rule. A wicked man like him! God will judge him, and punish him. He will go to HELL FIRE!!!
ohenenana 12 years ago

Hold the EC responsible

Hold the EC responsible
Nokware_Asa 12 years ago

Pushing for live coverage,as though that,in of itself, is what is going to 'fix' our predicament, conveniently chose to side-step the fundamental problems facing this nation! And, as usual, this vocal minority,that has consti ...
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Pushing for live coverage,as though that,in of itself, is what is going to 'fix' our predicament, conveniently chose to side-step the fundamental problems facing this nation! And, as usual, this vocal minority,that has constituted itself as the only bona fide 'ruling aristocracy,suceeded in 'coning' the rest of us, the hapless majority, into doing things their way!
If I may ask:has the mischief and political shenanigans stopped?
We, as a nation,often prescribe facile solutions that fail to take into account our history and well as political culture.
Gawo 12 years ago

...ONMENT!

"Multi-party politics should make Ghana a better place, not tear her apart"

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This is so because the electorate is majority illiterate! I am surprised these guys did not see it fit to find a s ...
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...ONMENT!

"Multi-party politics should make Ghana a better place, not tear her apart"

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This is so because the electorate is majority illiterate! I am surprised these guys did not see it fit to find a solution to the problem. Why has everyone got their heads stuck in the sands? Do they not know or have they never heard about Devolution and Autonomy?

Multi-Party politics will Never Work in a multi-tribal/language settings, NEVER! You all consider yourselves to be educated and you cannot see where the problem is. Have you read what has been happening in the UK, the father of your multi-party central governance system?

Scotland has asked for FULL INDEPENDENCE! You guys MUST retract your heads from the sands and look towards the system in the USA to avoid such situations in the future; a waste of money for a developing country.

Our democracy is is one of Tribes and how deep the pocket is. Until we get to the stage where universal participation was introduced, we should either have One Party system or Regional Autonomy, to let each Region decide what they want to do. Be part of a United Ghana or go their separate way like Sudan just did!

Shine Your Eyes Mama Africa. Multi-party system will NEVER work in multi-tribal, multi-lingual settings!

What do you want? Regional Autonomy or Secession?
Justman 12 years ago

IF YOU ARE NOT IN POWER HOW CAN YOU RULE. THE SUPREME COURT IS TOO HEAVY AND TOO SLOW IN RESOLVING THE ISSUE.THIS IS WHAT IS COLLAPSING THE COUNTRY.THE ANALYSIS BEING MADE IS NONSENSE

IF YOU ARE NOT IN POWER HOW CAN YOU RULE. THE SUPREME COURT IS TOO HEAVY AND TOO SLOW IN RESOLVING THE ISSUE.THIS IS WHAT IS COLLAPSING THE COUNTRY.THE ANALYSIS BEING MADE IS NONSENSE
Dr. med.William Acquah,Germany 12 years ago

People should know that rigging elections will not be accepted.To rule a country, you need the mandate of the people and not otherwise!There is no country in this world which is united(eg.USA,GB.,Germany and Russia).

People should know that rigging elections will not be accepted.To rule a country, you need the mandate of the people and not otherwise!There is no country in this world which is united(eg.USA,GB.,Germany and Russia).
KWAME 12 years ago

ALL GHANAIANS MUST ABIDE BY THAT !!!! IF THERE IS AN ERROR THE SAME EC MUST CORRECT IT .NPP LET THERE BE PEACE

ALL GHANAIANS MUST ABIDE BY THAT !!!! IF THERE IS AN ERROR THE SAME EC MUST CORRECT IT .NPP LET THERE BE PEACE
Jato P 12 years ago

i AGREE WITH YOU

i AGREE WITH YOU
KWABENA JONES. 12 years ago

What is collapsing Ghana is the lack of truth on the part of those who should know better, but don't want to rock the boat and create a false sense of heaven on earth in present day Ghana. In a country where our institutions ...
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What is collapsing Ghana is the lack of truth on the part of those who should know better, but don't want to rock the boat and create a false sense of heaven on earth in present day Ghana. In a country where our institutions are easily corrupted by politicians, and also by some of the citizenry, the putrified rot in the system, would have to be done away with to ensure some measure of progress. Does the election petition case seek to do that with the electoral commission as an institution, the final adjudication of the matter would be a very important yardstick to mesure that. Ghana needs this case and we commend the non violent way this case has been proceeding. Our institutuions should truely represent the aspirations, visions and hopes of the masses working in tandem with politicians to create a free, prosperous and just society for all, and not to serve the whims and caprices of a political establishment which would want to act with impunity and stampede the very processes which these institutions have been set up to perform. On the contrary, this case would ensure that, the electoral commission truely represents the mandate and will of the masses. Needless to say that, in a democracy, this is sacrosanct and not subject to debate.
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BLAME THE PATAAPA PARTY.

BLAME THE PATAAPA PARTY.
MENSAH 12 years ago

You can bocket and bath,your NDC IS SORE LOSER.

You can bocket and bath,your NDC IS SORE LOSER.
Kwaku Amexo 12 years ago

I agree with your article well written. I think Ghana is living beyond her means by spending the resources being used in the petition. There is a need for improvement of the democracy in Ghana but the question is at what cost ...
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I agree with your article well written. I think Ghana is living beyond her means by spending the resources being used in the petition. There is a need for improvement of the democracy in Ghana but the question is at what cost? Money used in this litigation can be used to educate the electorate on the type of "democracy" that can benefit most Ghanaians and not just some few.
williamdegraftcoleman.com 12 years ago

I BEG TO SAY THAT THE RATE OF BOMBARDMENT AND UTTER DISREGARD FROM THE VERY PILLARS (INSTITUTIONS) OF OUR DEMOCRACY AGAINST EACH OTHER IS INDEED SHAMEFUL AND SHOCKING.BUSH WON THE U.S. PRESIDENCY THE SECOND TIME BY A COURT OR ...
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I BEG TO SAY THAT THE RATE OF BOMBARDMENT AND UTTER DISREGARD FROM THE VERY PILLARS (INSTITUTIONS) OF OUR DEMOCRACY AGAINST EACH OTHER IS INDEED SHAMEFUL AND SHOCKING.BUSH WON THE U.S. PRESIDENCY THE SECOND TIME BY A COURT ORDER. I WONDER IF THIS CAN BE TOLERATED IN GHANA. FOLLOW THE COMMENTARY AND ONE COULD TELL THAT THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL.OUR LEADERS (POLITICIANS) ARE SUPPOSED TO SERVE NOT FIGHT TO SERVE. WHERE IN THE WORLD DOES THIS WORK?
KWABENA OHEMENG,LONDON. 12 years ago

Multi-party politics should make Ghana a better place,not tear her apart'In Africa and especially in Ghana it has proved to be the opposite.What we see in Africa and Ghana is the replacement of politics with 'Tribalitics' wit ...
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Multi-party politics should make Ghana a better place,not tear her apart'In Africa and especially in Ghana it has proved to be the opposite.What we see in Africa and Ghana is the replacement of politics with 'Tribalitics' with every tribe jostling for political power.Truly Ghana will never recover from the electon petition to be strong and united.Will the NDC accept the presidency of Akuffo-Addo?Never!!The election petition is a very bad precedent and it is going to weaken the nation economically and politically unless either the NDC or the NPP is not in power.Party politics has so far provec to be a curse for Africa and Ghana is no exception.
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OBIBINI 12 years ago

THE NPP IS THE MAIN CAUSE FOR THE COLLAPSING OF THE NATION.IT IS THEIR NEEDLESS ELECTION PETITION BORNE OUT OF THEIR DESIRE TO RULE THE NATION AT ALL COST WHICH IS NOW RUINING THE NATION ECONOMICALLY AND POLITICALLY.BECAUSE O ...
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THE NPP IS THE MAIN CAUSE FOR THE COLLAPSING OF THE NATION.IT IS THEIR NEEDLESS ELECTION PETITION BORNE OUT OF THEIR DESIRE TO RULE THE NATION AT ALL COST WHICH IS NOW RUINING THE NATION ECONOMICALLY AND POLITICALLY.BECAUSE OF THEM THE NATION IS DISUNITED WITH POLITICIANS MORE INTERESTED IN PROMOTING HOSTILITIES THAN SOLVING THE NATION'S PROBLEMS.NPP HAS RUINED THE COUNTRY.
ASUMADU EMESEWOELI, HO, VOLTA REGION 12 years ago

THIS GROUP CANNOT BE CREDIBLE WITH SUCH WARPED THINKING

THIS GROUP CANNOT BE CREDIBLE WITH SUCH WARPED THINKING
John Kanyiti 12 years ago

Our nation is really in political danger because at this critical moment, more than 98% of people who watch and contribute to the election petition have no knowledge about the law, yet the minority and majority coccus offer p ...
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Our nation is really in political danger because at this critical moment, more than 98% of people who watch and contribute to the election petition have no knowledge about the law, yet the minority and majority coccus offer platforms for their members to contribute and assure their members that the are winning. Who told them so? the hosts must be stopped with immediate effect because they are preparing the minds of their followers to refuse the results if they do not win and the nation must do something to stop this prejudicious act before petrol is poured into fire.
Gaba gabaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa 12 years ago

Ghana is e only country we have therefore let us all admit e supreme court''verdict no matter where it falls

Ghana is e only country we have therefore let us all admit e supreme court''verdict no matter where it falls

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