Justice has not been done; I am disappointed - Atta Akyea

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Zoobie-Zoobie 12 years ago

it is what you say and when you say it... you were a disservice to your client.

it is what you say and when you say it... you were a disservice to your client.
KK 12 years ago

LISTEN TO THE FOOL AGAIN

LISTEN TO THE FOOL AGAIN
POP 12 years ago

WHY DID YOU EVEN GO TO COURT AT THE FIRST PLACE?

WHY DID YOU EVEN GO TO COURT AT THE FIRST PLACE?
don`t care !!! 12 years ago

just look @ this monkey 2!you corrupted minded bush people & moral corrupted mentalities think you can turn the whole ghana to a lawless bush land?

Hmmm!If the strong man has nothing else, he can at least command others.

just look @ this monkey 2!you corrupted minded bush people & moral corrupted mentalities think you can turn the whole ghana to a lawless bush land?

Hmmm!If the strong man has nothing else, he can at least command others.
PAUL 12 years ago

I am not a lawyer but I can say with all the conviction that the advocacy of Hon Atta Akyea was very porous and even made the judges angry before his client could talk. Of course his client made things no better by his bellig ...
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I am not a lawyer but I can say with all the conviction that the advocacy of Hon Atta Akyea was very porous and even made the judges angry before his client could talk. Of course his client made things no better by his belligerent stance pf questioning if he had been formally charged before the court and if so wanted to see the charge sheet so that he could respond to same. I am sure these were some of the amateur discussions that Atta Akyea had with Ken Korankye and the latter being so naive, decided to come and spill those at the judges. Indeed if you say to a judge that he had difficulty in seeing a wrong doing, you have indeed insulted him or reduced his esteem. Let all of us get this point clear. There is nothing wrong if we choose to criticize a decision of any court. The caution is that the criticism must e decorous and related to the issue that is being criticised. I can say that the sentencing of Ken orankye is not fair or is illegal and advance points to support it. But where I go at the person of the judge by decribing him as being wicked or hypocritical, I would not be seen as criticising the decision but attacking the personality of the judge. That is where I will be wrong and that is where the law will punish me for that. Please et us be mindful of not supporting the wrongful cause. I think that Hon Atta Akyea failed his client and he should accept that instead of hiding behind the sentence to save his face. See, I have not insulted him but I have made my point and my point is that he could have come on a more apologetic note intead of coming to argue and justify the publication.
GRACE 12 years ago

ATTA THE IDIOT!!!!! THE NPP LAWYERS IN COURST SHOULD HAVE HANDLED THIS CASE. YOU ARE SUCH AN ARROGANT IDIOT AND THE CAUSE OF THIS GUY GOING TO JAIL. GO AND PAY ADOM THE MONEY U STOLE FROM HIM. BLOODY IDIOT!!!!!

ATTA THE IDIOT!!!!! THE NPP LAWYERS IN COURST SHOULD HAVE HANDLED THIS CASE. YOU ARE SUCH AN ARROGANT IDIOT AND THE CAUSE OF THIS GUY GOING TO JAIL. GO AND PAY ADOM THE MONEY U STOLE FROM HIM. BLOODY IDIOT!!!!!
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Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 12 years ago

Atuguba is bastardizing the Judiciary with his implementation of Sharia laws in the country .

He has turned the supreme court into a prosecutor and the judge contrary to the tenets of the 1992 constitution.

It is really ...
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Atuguba is bastardizing the Judiciary with his implementation of Sharia laws in the country .

He has turned the supreme court into a prosecutor and the judge contrary to the tenets of the 1992 constitution.

It is really funny to hear a supreme court judge summonsing an alleged comtemnor to court, coercing him into apologising to the court, before finally sentencing him on a charge that was not previously read to the accused.

And this Supreme court is expected to dispence justice on a petition that is expected to determine the leadership of the country ?
Kofi 12 years ago

Paul, you couldn't have said it better!

Paul, you couldn't have said it better!
Willam 12 years ago

Not the first dissappointment and certainly not the last for him if he fails to learn from the past!

Not the first dissappointment and certainly not the last for him if he fails to learn from the past!

Nii Yaw 12 years ago

I wish I could read more views such as yours on this forum - nice one.

I wish I could read more views such as yours on this forum - nice one.
things falling in line 12 years ago

WHY, EVERYTHING WAS CLEAR WE NEED A SCAPE GOAT TO DO AWAY WITH THIS LOOSE TALKERTIVES, AND YOUR CLIENT HAS MADE SEVERAL STATEMENTS THAT CAN IMPLICATE HIM, TO BE SENTENCED, AND YOU STOOD ONLY ON THE CAPTION OF THE ARTICLE AND ...
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WHY, EVERYTHING WAS CLEAR WE NEED A SCAPE GOAT TO DO AWAY WITH THIS LOOSE TALKERTIVES, AND YOUR CLIENT HAS MADE SEVERAL STATEMENTS THAT CAN IMPLICATE HIM, TO BE SENTENCED, AND YOU STOOD ONLY ON THE CAPTION OF THE ARTICLE AND A LAST SENTENCED HE MADE THAT THE COURT HAS NOT GIVEN CLEAR GUIDELINES TO MAKE YOUR ARGUMENT, KEEP QUITE YOU FAILED YOUR CLIENT PERIOD.
things falling in line 12 years ago

YOU FAILED YOUR CLIENT PERIOD.

YOU FAILED YOUR CLIENT PERIOD.
things falling in line 12 years ago

EITHER YOU NEVER READ THE FULL CONTEXT OF YOUR CLIENT PRONOUNCEMENT, OR YOU DONT UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES.

EITHER YOU NEVER READ THE FULL CONTEXT OF YOUR CLIENT PRONOUNCEMENT, OR YOU DONT UNDERSTAND THE ISSUES.
Aduanaba 12 years ago

U two (Atta Akyea & Kurankye) have no finesse at all. In the middle of such a big case why wouldn't you apologise so we concentrate and progress???
I hope there ll never be another shot in the foot by gathering party people ...
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U two (Atta Akyea & Kurankye) have no finesse at all. In the middle of such a big case why wouldn't you apologise so we concentrate and progress???
I hope there ll never be another shot in the foot by gathering party people to Nsawam on the day Ken is released and make him a 'hero', further infuriating the judges and putting them against the petitioners.
'Mind games' is always part of the case in court. Some legal advice !!!
COS 90 12 years ago

BOGUS LAWYER, ATTA AKYEA PRODUCE YOUR CERTIFICATE.

BOGUS LAWYER, ATTA AKYEA PRODUCE YOUR CERTIFICATE.
insight to the bone 12 years ago

pepeni after appointing mainly his alajih incompetent idiots is again lying saying winner takes all is unfortunate , the hypocrisy is unbelievable and very insulting. he is leading Ghana on a roller-coaster straight to war an ...
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pepeni after appointing mainly his alajih incompetent idiots is again lying saying winner takes all is unfortunate , the hypocrisy is unbelievable and very insulting. he is leading Ghana on a roller-coaster straight to war and ethnic hatred that will never end . even the security agencies of the world see this and have advisd their govt to enforce strict immigration terms for our people since they dont want millions of refugees on their doorsteps . these pepefuo are destroying everything and instead of talking of a decentralized govt or federation they continue to finalize on their plans of the colonization of the Akans by appointing people who are not from the areas to be in charge . the only way forward is a govt of the people and by the people so let it be known who is responsible for this mess
ASARE 12 years ago

LAWYERS WILL NEVER ACCEPT DEFEAT

LAWYERS WILL NEVER ACCEPT DEFEAT
moyo 12 years ago

What do you understand by justice?

What do you understand by justice?
Goza Go Toro 12 years ago

The house fly is never covered/buried with the corpse. This lawyer of yesterday only depeened the grave of that journalist!!!!!!!!!!

The house fly is never covered/buried with the corpse. This lawyer of yesterday only depeened the grave of that journalist!!!!!!!!!!

kay 12 years ago

atta kyea is a disgrace. A well educated person lyk you; tryin to defend ken who wants to undermyn the highest court of our land. He deserve more dan 10 days cos ken & atta wer ponpous to apologise. Am ashamed of atta kyea. A ...
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atta kyea is a disgrace. A well educated person lyk you; tryin to defend ken who wants to undermyn the highest court of our land. He deserve more dan 10 days cos ken & atta wer ponpous to apologise. Am ashamed of atta kyea. Ah! A lawyer lyk you. SHAME!!!
SALIM 12 years ago

U BETER SHUT UP THE FUCK U MISLEAD PEOPLE ANY TIME U OPEN YOUR STINKING PIT RIGHT BELOW YOUR NOSE

U BETER SHUT UP THE FUCK U MISLEAD PEOPLE ANY TIME U OPEN YOUR STINKING PIT RIGHT BELOW YOUR NOSE
KK 12 years ago

JUST LISTEN TO HIM AGAIN

JUST LISTEN TO HIM AGAIN
OBURONIBA FITAFITA 12 years ago

The court should have given the case to the AG. With their intimidating presence the defender was in no easy position to express himself. It was very disappointing because the SC is seen as the last against the wall for appe ...
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The court should have given the case to the AG. With their intimidating presence the defender was in no easy position to express himself. It was very disappointing because the SC is seen as the last against the wall for appeal.
KOFI KOFI 12 years ago

YOU FAILED TO ADVICE YOUR CLIENT WELL BECAUSE OF YOUR ARROGANCY. YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN JAILED. I'M SUPPORTING NPP COURSE BUT NOT THE POSTURE YOU PUT UP IN COURT. MAY BE YOU SAUGHT TO IMPRESS YOU ARE A TOUGH LAWYER BUT YOU HAVE ...
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YOU FAILED TO ADVICE YOUR CLIENT WELL BECAUSE OF YOUR ARROGANCY. YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN JAILED. I'M SUPPORTING NPP COURSE BUT NOT THE POSTURE YOU PUT UP IN COURT. MAY BE YOU SAUGHT TO IMPRESS YOU ARE A TOUGH LAWYER BUT YOU HAVE FAILED WOEFULLY.
ODIKRO 12 years ago

GHANA YOUTH SHOULD BE MINDFUL THAT SO CALL MY PARTY LAWYER WILL SPEAK FOR IS OVER NOW.THESE GUY HAS BEEN SHIELDED FAR TOO LONG AND MANY MORE THINKING THAT AFTER IF SPEAK MY MIND ANY HOW MY PARTY LAWYECR THIS LAWYER THAT WILL ...
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GHANA YOUTH SHOULD BE MINDFUL THAT SO CALL MY PARTY LAWYER WILL SPEAK FOR IS OVER NOW.THESE GUY HAS BEEN SHIELDED FAR TOO LONG AND MANY MORE THINKING THAT AFTER IF SPEAK MY MIND ANY HOW MY PARTY LAWYECR THIS LAWYER THAT WILL COME TO MY RESCUE.
A COUNTRY CAN ONLY MOVE FORWARD ONLY WHEN THE RULES BITE WHEN IT GRIPS YOU.
I HOPE THIS THE BEGINING.
okofo 12 years ago

The judges didn't follow a due process. In the case of Ken Korankye, when did expression of opinion in editorial piece become criminal offence?

The judges are just mindful of their EGO rather than the constitution.

So, ...
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The judges didn't follow a due process. In the case of Ken Korankye, when did expression of opinion in editorial piece become criminal offence?

The judges are just mindful of their EGO rather than the constitution.

So, if a million Ghanaians expressed an opinion "distateful" to the judges, ALL the million citizens will be hauled before them to be sentenced?
NANA KUFUOR 12 years ago

Look at Atta Akyea, the swindler and dead body distributor should shut his smelling mouth or he will also be sent to Nsawam.

Look at Atta Akyea, the swindler and dead body distributor should shut his smelling mouth or he will also be sent to Nsawam.
Kakraba Cromwell 12 years ago

When lawyers like you encourage people to ferment trouble in Ghana you then come out to complain!
Twiaaaaaaaaa next time I wish your clients are given 100years, that should teach them a lesson

When lawyers like you encourage people to ferment trouble in Ghana you then come out to complain!
Twiaaaaaaaaa next time I wish your clients are given 100years, that should teach them a lesson
Yaw Amofa 12 years ago

Ata Akyea was stripped bare in the Supreme Court, he justices made him to look like a legal neophyte. After all he is not the legal giant that he is touted to be.

Ata Akyea was stripped bare in the Supreme Court, he justices made him to look like a legal neophyte. After all he is not the legal giant that he is touted to be.

Sarkodie 12 years ago

Ata akyea you could have lost the case for your client by doing more than what you did. You have disgraced your reputation and profession you stand for. You did disservice to Ken Kuranchie. At least uou could have put up a ...
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Ata akyea you could have lost the case for your client by doing more than what you did. You have disgraced your reputation and profession you stand for. You did disservice to Ken Kuranchie. At least uou could have put up a little fight to lose the fight. I am very sorry for you. I hope I don't run into trouble beacause if you are the only Lawyer on this earth I will face my charges without representation. Useless Lawyer.
Atinga Kobla Atongo 12 years ago

THIS IS A JOKE AND ABSOLUTE INTIMIDATION, WHICH IS A RECIPE FOR DESTROYING FREE SPEECH.
SOME OF THIS JUSTICE'S HAVE THEIR HIDDEN AGENDA.
WHAT HAPPENED TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH? IS THIS DEMOCRACY? I DON'T THINK SO!
ESPECIALLY W ...
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THIS IS A JOKE AND ABSOLUTE INTIMIDATION, WHICH IS A RECIPE FOR DESTROYING FREE SPEECH.
SOME OF THIS JUSTICE'S HAVE THEIR HIDDEN AGENDA.
WHAT HAPPENED TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH? IS THIS DEMOCRACY? I DON'T THINK SO!
ESPECIALLY WHEN ONE IS STATING A FACT.
IT'S A DISGRACE.
JACK 12 years ago

Master, you are rather the joker in this sence. You call this free speach and ask where is the democracy? You really have to know the differences betwen free speach and democracy. I think democracy does not mean speaking irre ...
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Master, you are rather the joker in this sence. You call this free speach and ask where is the democracy? You really have to know the differences betwen free speach and democracy. I think democracy does not mean speaking irreponsibly. I stand for correction.
SAMIA 12 years ago

WHERE DID YOU EVER LEARN THAT FREEDOM OF SPEECH MEANT YOU SHOULD OPEN YOU MOUTH AND MAKE VERY STUPID UTTERANCES.I WONT BLAME YOU,COS YOU ARE IGNORANT. GO BACK TO SCHOOL.

WHERE DID YOU EVER LEARN THAT FREEDOM OF SPEECH MEANT YOU SHOULD OPEN YOU MOUTH AND MAKE VERY STUPID UTTERANCES.I WONT BLAME YOU,COS YOU ARE IGNORANT. GO BACK TO SCHOOL.
THE ROCK 12 years ago

Ataa Akyea is 100% right.The SC have now turn to police, prosecutor,jury and judge.This is bad for ghana.

Ataa Akyea is 100% right.The SC have now turn to police, prosecutor,jury and judge.This is bad for ghana.
okofo 12 years ago

Judges must STOP being arbitrary!!
Freedom of speech is enshrined in our constitution and it must be respected!!

Judges insult, intimidate, take a stance on issues freely, yet they think they have the right to stop other ...
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Judges must STOP being arbitrary!!
Freedom of speech is enshrined in our constitution and it must be respected!!

Judges insult, intimidate, take a stance on issues freely, yet they think they have the right to stop others from doing same.

Who calls judges to order when they are out of order?
Nyansasem 12 years ago

We have an idiot and thug that sits on the SC who will not even allow any of his peers to speak. In his bigoted mind, Ken Kuranchie was guilty before proven innocent.

What an idiot and tribal bigot.

We have an idiot and thug that sits on the SC who will not even allow any of his peers to speak. In his bigoted mind, Ken Kuranchie was guilty before proven innocent.

What an idiot and tribal bigot.
kofi 12 years ago

humble yourself in court you will be raise, you raise yourself in court you will be humble God should contnuien to grant the judges of sc wisdom to put people such us ken kuranchie and his lawyer at the right place

humble yourself in court you will be raise, you raise yourself in court you will be humble God should contnuien to grant the judges of sc wisdom to put people such us ken kuranchie and his lawyer at the right place
********** 12 years ago

I watched the proceedings and even though I am not a lawyer, I must say that I did not see any justice being done in the trial.
Much as we would not like people to show disrespect to the SC, it is worth mentioning that the j ...
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I watched the proceedings and even though I am not a lawyer, I must say that I did not see any justice being done in the trial.
Much as we would not like people to show disrespect to the SC, it is worth mentioning that the judges approach truly gave the impression that Ken had already been tried and found guilty even before he mounted the stand.
This is really disturbing because if our young democracy should grow, then they (judges) should accept criticism, the same way the citizens have to accept their judgements on cases brought before them even though they might not agree with them.
The whole process reminded me of the secondary school days when students were found guilty even before they were called before the teaching staff and subsequently punished without giving them the opportunity to defend themselves.
okofo 12 years ago

Atuguba is a disgrace: the man cannot even be shrewd enough on impatialilty.

Atuguba is a disgrace: the man cannot even be shrewd enough on impatialilty.
Manny Jnr. 12 years ago

You were a disservice to your client. The court system is innately adversorial and your remit was to engage your client in showing contrition while maintaining his professional journalistic standards. You managed to achieve n ...
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You were a disservice to your client. The court system is innately adversorial and your remit was to engage your client in showing contrition while maintaining his professional journalistic standards. You managed to achieve neither. Your arrogant stance antagonised what would have been a sympathetic bench .As it stands, Atubiga albeit humiliated, gets away with a slap of 3 days while Ken languishes a week longer.
K.K Amponsah 12 years ago

How I wish the sentence this Idiot too
trying to defend unreasonable people

How I wish the sentence this Idiot too
trying to defend unreasonable people
$£?k?? 12 years ago

Greetings Mr Atinga Kobla Atongo. Any one is free to put their naked hands in fire, but it takes wisdom to know that when you put your naked hands in fire, it will burn you. For every action there is an equal ,and opposit rea ...
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Greetings Mr Atinga Kobla Atongo. Any one is free to put their naked hands in fire, but it takes wisdom to know that when you put your naked hands in fire, it will burn you. For every action there is an equal ,and opposit reaction. This is a supreme law of nature. Responsibility is paramount in every exercise of freedom. It's not only unwise but also "foolish" to close ones eyes on all responsibility in the name of "freedom" the wise know this, the unwise learns this the hard way. If you pay some attention to the study of POWER is will of great benefit to you, Mister. Look around you! You are free to do what ever! But with the application of a little WISDOM, you will surely not jump in front of a fast moving track, without expecting to bring injury and posible death to your. unless ofcourse, it is your goal, in which case you won't be upset when you are wounded or greeted by the angels above. Think its free!
Adwoa 12 years ago

Atta, you caused your client to go to jail. your ill advised him and your eagerness to have a moment of fame failed hopelessly. What a shame.

Atta, you caused your client to go to jail. your ill advised him and your eagerness to have a moment of fame failed hopelessly. What a shame.
Tikobo Ali 12 years ago

Fool you can.t beat that 10days and 3days in face of SCJ the. Atta you try this is Ghana Atta Ball Game

Fool you can.t beat that 10days and 3days in face of SCJ the. Atta you try this is Ghana Atta Ball Game
emm 12 years ago

ARE THE JUDGES GOING TO JAIL EVERY GHANAIANS WHO SPEAKS OR WRITES AGAINST THEIR JUDGEMENT.THIS IS SERIOUS.GHANAIANS SHOULD THINK AGAIN.

ARE THE JUDGES GOING TO JAIL EVERY GHANAIANS WHO SPEAKS OR WRITES AGAINST THEIR JUDGEMENT.THIS IS SERIOUS.GHANAIANS SHOULD THINK AGAIN.
Kofi UK 12 years ago

You are right. They are behaving like dictators. They would not follow proper procedure and behaving like they are above the law. They should realize that it was democracy that made them judges. They should not forget that Du ...
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You are right. They are behaving like dictators. They would not follow proper procedure and behaving like they are above the law. They should realize that it was democracy that made them judges. They should not forget that During Rawlings autocratic regime judges were no use to them.
Yaw UK 12 years ago

Kofi UK - I dare you to intimate a judge in an ongoing court petition of being biased in a UK newspaper and see what happens. Go on I dare you...even try it on Twitter or Facebook - when you get out come back to GW and tell u ...
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Kofi UK - I dare you to intimate a judge in an ongoing court petition of being biased in a UK newspaper and see what happens. Go on I dare you...even try it on Twitter or Facebook - when you get out come back to GW and tell us all about. BTW the maximum jail term for contempt is 2 years - just in case you think of doing it
Paul Amuna 12 years ago

You have made a very valid and significant point for those who sit in the West and mistakenly think they know what "freedom of expression" is. We have seen individuals in the UK punished for sending or posting offensive comme ...
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You have made a very valid and significant point for those who sit in the West and mistakenly think they know what "freedom of expression" is. We have seen individuals in the UK punished for sending or posting offensive comments on twitter and their facebook page.

Ghanaians who indulge in these insults should be thankful that indeed we do have freedom of speech and expression in Ghana. The trouble is, people don't even realise when they are abusing those very privileges!!!
Gaana 12 years ago

Kofi you are right. The average Ghanaian,including those power drunk, confused and coward judges,can't even think.
To prove my point just take some time and read through some of these comments people,who claim to be of intel ...
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Kofi you are right. The average Ghanaian,including those power drunk, confused and coward judges,can't even think.
To prove my point just take some time and read through some of these comments people,who claim to be of intellect,post on this forum.It makes you wonder what kind of brains the average Ghanaian has. Secondly, just listern or read about some of the prononcements from our so called leaders and politicians.They suck.Lastly, the average Ghanaian will always lie about anything. Why should the man apologize if he didn't mean it. I bet you I wouldn't. It's not about pride but it's all about being principled. After all Nelson Mandella was in prison for 27yrs for standing by his words. Oh Ghana! Oh Hell!So now you can understand why I said the average Ghanaian cannot think.
Zaga 12 years ago

I think Ken Kourankyie should have been given at least 30 days in jail and not 10. Atubiga should have been set free because he showed total remorse for his mistake and demonstrated that he had learned his lessons, probably a ...
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I think Ken Kourankyie should have been given at least 30 days in jail and not 10. Atubiga should have been set free because he showed total remorse for his mistake and demonstrated that he had learned his lessons, probably after he was spoken to by more knowledgeable and experienced people. However, his sentence is appropriate in so far as it sets an example to demonstrate the fact that The LAW OF THE LAND, THEREFORE ITS CUSTODIANS, JUDGES, IS NOT TO BE TOYED WITH. As for Ken Kourankyie, he was totally unrepentant and appeared almost defiant before the Judges. In the face of his defiance, what must the Judges do? The axe must fall and it fell heavily on his head. The Judges had no option but to jail him. Personally I doubt if he is a properly qualified journalist. If he were, in the very first year of his journalism course, his lecturers would have taught him one of the most important tenets of his trade- The Laws of Libel and Defamation and Contempt of Court issues particularlly in connection with the practice of Journalism. Hopefully, he would spend his time in jail profitably by reading books on Journalism and the Law and eschew the gutter journalism that people like him practice.
Goza Go Toro 12 years ago

Never mind the 10 days period is meant for him to taste the environment. Surley he will go for 10 years next time and learn the real lessons of civilised society.

Never mind the 10 days period is meant for him to taste the environment. Surley he will go for 10 years next time and learn the real lessons of civilised society.
George Best. 12 years ago

OH I SEE, IS THIS HOW GHANA IS GOING TO DO IT? THERE WILL SURELY BE FOLLOW-UPS. THE SUPREME COURT IN GHANA NOW CALLS OFFENDERS OF THE SAME PANEL AND IMPOSE SENTENCES ON THEM WITHOUT GIVEN THEM FAIR HEARINGS. GEORGE BEST IS OF ...
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OH I SEE, IS THIS HOW GHANA IS GOING TO DO IT? THERE WILL SURELY BE FOLLOW-UPS. THE SUPREME COURT IN GHANA NOW CALLS OFFENDERS OF THE SAME PANEL AND IMPOSE SENTENCES ON THEM WITHOUT GIVEN THEM FAIR HEARINGS. GEORGE BEST IS OF THE VIEW THAT JUSTICE HAS NOT BEEN DONE, NOT WITHSTANDING THE FACT THAT I NEVER SUPPORT THOSE WHO MAKE CONTEMPTUOS STATEMENTS.
IN ANY CASE, IT WILL BE VERY IMPORTANT TO GHANAIANS IF THE SAME SUPREME COURT WOULD EXPLAIN VIVIDLY TO GHANAIANS THE BASIS FOR THIS PRISON SENTENCE.
Buck 12 years ago

He was heard and he screwed that up with his incompetent lawyer. Why does everyone think Ghanaians are stupid - because you live in the civilised world of uncivilised people. Is it ok to call a judge biased because you edit a ...
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He was heard and he screwed that up with his incompetent lawyer. Why does everyone think Ghanaians are stupid - because you live in the civilised world of uncivilised people. Is it ok to call a judge biased because you edit a newspaper and freedom of speech says you can say or write anything you want. Get a grip. He got off lightly with 10 days!
George Best. 12 years ago

NO ONE SUPPORTS CONTEMPTUOUS STATEMENTS, THE QUESTION IS ABOUT THE TRIAL PROCEDURE, WAS HE ALLOWED TO DEFEND HIMSELF NORMALLY? WE DON`T WANT THIS TO BE THE NORM IN GHANA.

NO ONE SUPPORTS CONTEMPTUOUS STATEMENTS, THE QUESTION IS ABOUT THE TRIAL PROCEDURE, WAS HE ALLOWED TO DEFEND HIMSELF NORMALLY? WE DON`T WANT THIS TO BE THE NORM IN GHANA.
Dela 12 years ago

Why capitulate???

You would have lost this battle, but could have easily won an important war.

Why capitulate???

You would have lost this battle, but could have easily won an important war.
Madness. kumasi 12 years ago

YOU HAVE PUT THIS MAN IN TROUBLE AND YOU COME OUT AND TALK THIS SHIT! JUST SHUT UP ATAA OR WHATEVER YOU CALL YOURSELF!

YOU HAVE PUT THIS MAN IN TROUBLE AND YOU COME OUT AND TALK THIS SHIT! JUST SHUT UP ATAA OR WHATEVER YOU CALL YOURSELF!
GENERAL DeGAULE 12 years ago

Despite the lack of due process, maybe it is the way to do it in Ghana in order to put a stop to all the side commentaries which are disrupting the Supreme Court proceedings. In my view the open letters by Arthur Kennedy and ...
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Despite the lack of due process, maybe it is the way to do it in Ghana in order to put a stop to all the side commentaries which are disrupting the Supreme Court proceedings. In my view the open letters by Arthur Kennedy and Otchere Darko are far more contemptuous pieces in so far as they appear to want to "educate" the Supreme Court Judges on how to adjudicate on the petition.

For the purposes of educating ourselves, perhaps these culled articles may help.

To prove contempt, the prosecutor or complainant must prove the four elements of contempt:
• Existence of a lawful order
• The potential contemnor's knowledge of the order
• The potential contemnor's ability to comply
• The potential contemnor's failure to comply

Contempt of court generally refers to conduct that defies, disrespects or insults the authority or dignity of a court. Often, contempt takes the form of actions that are seen as detrimental to the court's ability to administer justice.
Judges typically have much discretion in deciding whom to hold in contempt and the type of contempt. Those held in contempt can include parties to a proceeding, attorneys, witnesses, jurors, people in or around a proceeding, and officers or staff of the court itself.
There are two types of contempt of court: criminal contempt and civil contempt.
Civil contempt often involves the failure of someone to comply with a court order. Judges use civil contempt sanctions to coerce such a person into complying with a court order the person has violated.
Criminal contempt charges, on the other hand are punitive, meaning they serve to deter future acts of contempt by punishing the offender no matter what happens in the underlying proceeding. Someone incarcerated for criminal contempt cannot secure their own release by deciding to comply with the court.
Judges use different factors when deciding whether to hold someone in civil or criminal contempt, including the nature of the underlying court proceeding (criminal or civil) and the severity of the contemnor's behavior.
Criminal Contempt Charges
Criminal contempt charges become separate charges from the underlying case. Unlike civil contempt sanctions, criminal contempt charges may live on after resolution of the underlying case.
One charged with criminal contempt generally gets the constitutional rights guaranteed to criminal defendants, including the right to counsel, right to put on a defense, and the right to a jury trial in certain cases. Charges of criminal contempt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
However, incarceration for contempt may begin immediately, before the contempt charge is adjudicated and the sentence decided. Depending on the jurisdiction and the case, the same judge who decided to charge a person with contempt may end up presiding over the contempt proceedings.
Criminal contempt can bring punishment including jail time and/or a fine.
Direct and Indirect Contempt
Contempt of court can take place either "directly" or "indirectly."
Direct contempt happens in the presence of the court. For example, someone could commit direct contempt by yelling at the judge in a way that impedes the court's ability to function and brings disrespect on the court.
Indirect contempt occurs outside the presence of the court. Examples include improperly communicating with jurors outside the court, refusing to turn over subpoenaed evidence and refusing to pay court ordered child support. Be aware that not all of these examples illustrate criminal contempt.
Conclusion
Criminal contempt of court refers to behavior which disobeys, offends or disrespects the authority or dignity of a court. It can occur directly, in the presence of the court, or indirectly when it happens outside the presence of the judge. Criminal contempt charges become separate charges from the underlying case. Adjudication of charges and punishment for criminal contempt may continue after resolution the underlying case.
SOLUTION MASTER 12 years ago

YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO THE LEARNED. BETTER APOLOGISE TO YOUR CLIENT, ALL YOUR FELLOW LEARNED AND THE JUDGES FOR YOUR SHAMEFUL DISPLAY. IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY, DONT FORGET TO APOLOGISE TO THEM.

YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO THE LEARNED. BETTER APOLOGISE TO YOUR CLIENT, ALL YOUR FELLOW LEARNED AND THE JUDGES FOR YOUR SHAMEFUL DISPLAY. IF YOU HAVE A FAMILY, DONT FORGET TO APOLOGISE TO THEM.
lawteacher 12 years ago

keep quiet otherwise you will follow your client.do not forget of the provisions of L.I 613. read before going to court otherwise holding the case without reading it can not help you.

keep quiet otherwise you will follow your client.do not forget of the provisions of L.I 613. read before going to court otherwise holding the case without reading it can not help you.
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Kojo 12 years ago

It is not the SC that sent Ken Koranchie to Nsawam but rather it was the "too known" and arrogant Atta Akyea who sent him there.
If Ken had just swallowed his pride and apologized to the SC just like Sammy Awuku did, he woul ...
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It is not the SC that sent Ken Koranchie to Nsawam but rather it was the "too known" and arrogant Atta Akyea who sent him there.
If Ken had just swallowed his pride and apologized to the SC just like Sammy Awuku did, he would have been sleepng in his room now and not Nsawam Prisons.
Next time he should not seek wrong advice from "arrogant boys" like Atta Akyea!!!
KURENCHIE 12 years ago

Ataa Akyea is a useless lawyer. Anybody who would go in for him in future will surely lose his or her case. He foolishly led Ken Kurenchie into prison and he himself is walking freely.

Ataa Akyea is a useless lawyer. Anybody who would go in for him in future will surely lose his or her case. He foolishly led Ken Kurenchie into prison and he himself is walking freely.
Nana Yaw 12 years ago

Stop the insult and have your save in a civil way

Stop the insult and have your save in a civil way
Meo 12 years ago

Atta Akyea should now know that he has placed a heavy burden on his head. How come a lawyer of his statute could not read between the lines? Ken's defence was baseless and not necessary. He should have gone on his knees strai ...
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Atta Akyea should now know that he has placed a heavy burden on his head. How come a lawyer of his statute could not read between the lines? Ken's defence was baseless and not necessary. He should have gone on his knees straight away and apologise without any reservations. Ken was coached badly and the strategy was wrong. I hope it is going to be a big lesson for lawyers and the general public at large. This case has proved that our learned friends are not infallible. May God have mercy on alleged culprits.
baaba kofi 12 years ago

atta you dont know anything in law stupid fool. You can go to hell.

atta you dont know anything in law stupid fool. You can go to hell.
Honestman 12 years ago

Any idiot who graduates from the law school thinks he can defend any case in court, especially at the SC. And this is what Attah Akyea who has all along been showing off in lower courts sought to do and he was put in his righ ...
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Any idiot who graduates from the law school thinks he can defend any case in court, especially at the SC. And this is what Attah Akyea who has all along been showing off in lower courts sought to do and he was put in his right place by the learned Sc justices. I believe Atta Akyea only succeeded in infuriating the judges and making the issue more complicated for his already arrogant client. This is a very big lesson to all the mediocre lawyers in town who have made it a point to go castigating craked and experience lawyers such as Tsatsu and co. As a matter of fact Atta Akyea was reduced to less than a first year law student at the SC yesterday
peepee 12 years ago

Much as i do not condone to irresponsible speech, i think the truth has to be told all the time no matter the circumstance or occasion. The SC Judges should also not pretend to be above the law. They should stop using phrases ...
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Much as i do not condone to irresponsible speech, i think the truth has to be told all the time no matter the circumstance or occasion. The SC Judges should also not pretend to be above the law. They should stop using phrases like "Look at you" and " You see your size now?" I think they just abuse the powers vested in them. Haven't you heard the SC Judges sounding insulting? The Ghanaian training from infancy where the youth is always judged to be wrong and the elderly judged right even when it is very glaring that the elderly is at fault is what is giving us problems. SC judges are also not perfect and tend to mete out their own form of jutice as deem fit in anger.
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akami 12 years ago

u didnt advice ken well n are here speaking rubbish? hmmmm may God forgive u

u didnt advice ken well n are here speaking rubbish? hmmmm may God forgive u
yaw 12 years ago

you should be disappointed in yourself you are a bad leader(lawer)when is red you say its blue sham

you should be disappointed in yourself you are a bad leader(lawer)when is red you say its blue sham
Sipole 12 years ago

Just take a look at the dressing of your client before the Supreme Court. Aren't you ashamed of yourself. Why did you allow him to dress so shabbily before the Judges? At least he could have worn a Jacket or a tie to represen ...
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Just take a look at the dressing of your client before the Supreme Court. Aren't you ashamed of yourself. Why did you allow him to dress so shabbily before the Judges? At least he could have worn a Jacket or a tie to represent.
Kofi Abotsi 12 years ago

Please yourself, Atta Akyea. Did you think Ken Kuranchie was ordered to appear before the court for a concert party? You in no small way contributed to the outcome of events.

Please yourself, Atta Akyea. Did you think Ken Kuranchie was ordered to appear before the court for a concert party? You in no small way contributed to the outcome of events.
KWADWO OWUSU 12 years ago

Atta Akyea, It is incredible that you are here talking about your disappointment over the conviction of your client. You must be disappointed in yourself for the pathetic legal advice you gave to your client.

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Atta Akyea, It is incredible that you are here talking about your disappointment over the conviction of your client. You must be disappointed in yourself for the pathetic legal advice you gave to your client.

If you know as a matter of law and based on verified information from your client that he wasn't guilty, why did you advise him to plea guilty by apologizing profusely to the bench?

Stop complaining about the process because you know that the Supreme Court suo moto can initiate that proceeding based on its inherent jurisdiction of control its own processes. It is irresponsible for you to launch this public onslaught when you know that you performance was below par!

Just shut up and hit your law books again.

Be humble
NANA IS USING BAWUMIA 12 years ago

I was entirely surprised and disgusted about the manner in which Atta Akyea ponpously approached the bench. His posture was as though he wanted his client to go to jail. I wondered why Kuranchie would pick such a lawyer to de ...
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I was entirely surprised and disgusted about the manner in which Atta Akyea ponpously approached the bench. His posture was as though he wanted his client to go to jail. I wondered why Kuranchie would pick such a lawyer to defend him. Akyea offended the judges himself with his idiotic language. Furthermore, Akyea's bad advise to his client Kuranchie was also seen and heard in his demeanor towards the judges. He disrespected the judges and claimed that they were wrong in summoning him. He felt he had done nothing wrong.
To that, he got a longer sentence than Atubiga. Had Akyea and Kuranchie been apologetic like Atubiga and Tsatsu Kuranchie would have been sentenced to 3 days or less because his publication in the Daily Searchligt for which he was in court was far less damaging than that of Atubiga. My judgment is that Akyea was responsible for Kuranchie going to jail. Case closed!
nAMEwITHHELD 12 years ago

ATTA AKYEA, YOU KYEA PAAAAAAAA . YOU DID NOT KNOW YOUR CLIENT WAS ALREADY CHARGED. ME SEF AM NOT A LAWYER BUT I KNEW THE COURT HAD ALREADY LEVELED CHARGES OF CONTEMPT AGAINST HIM.

ATTA AKYEA, YOU KYEA PAAAAAAAA . YOU DID NOT KNOW YOUR CLIENT WAS ALREADY CHARGED. ME SEF AM NOT A LAWYER BUT I KNEW THE COURT HAD ALREADY LEVELED CHARGES OF CONTEMPT AGAINST HIM.
NANA IS USING BAWUMIA 12 years ago

MY VIEW IS THAT AKYEA CAUSED KURANCHI TO GO TO JAIL. SOMETIMES, LAWYERS' ACTIONS OR INACTIONS LEAD TO WORSE SENTENCES FOR THEIR CLIENTS.
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MY VIEW IS THAT AKYEA CAUSED KURANCHI TO GO TO JAIL. SOMETIMES, LAWYERS' ACTIONS OR INACTIONS LEAD TO WORSE SENTENCES FOR THEIR CLIENTS.
I was entirely surprised and disgusted about the manner in which Atta Akyea ponpously approached the bench. His posture was as though he wanted his client to go to jail. I wondered why Kuranchie would pick such a lawyer to defend him. Akyea offended the judges himself with his idiotic language. Furthermore, Akyea's bad advise to his client Kuranchie was also seen and heard in his demeanor towards the judges. He disrespected the judges and claimed that they were wrong in summoning him. He felt he had done nothing wrong.
To that, he got a longer sentence than Atubiga. Had Akyea and Kuranchie been apologetic like Atubiga and Tsatsu Kuranchie would have been sentenced to 3 days or less because his publication in the Daily Searchligt for which he was in court was far less damaging than that of Atubiga. My judgment is that Akyea was responsible for Kuranchie going to jail. Case closed!
NANDOS 12 years ago

you don't know what you are talking about THE SENTENCING WILL BE PLACED ON HIS RECORD.

you don't know what you are talking about THE SENTENCING WILL BE PLACED ON HIS RECORD.
NANDOS 12 years ago

WHEN HE COMES OUT HE SHOULD ADD TO HIS CV EX CONVICT

WHEN HE COMES OUT HE SHOULD ADD TO HIS CV EX CONVICT
agbanyo k.k 12 years ago

this man called att-akyea, shld live the judges alone,they think their are the learner lawyers in the country, they always and always blame everything, very soon nana addo wld be blame.

this man called att-akyea, shld live the judges alone,they think their are the learner lawyers in the country, they always and always blame everything, very soon nana addo wld be blame.
Kofi Lawyer 12 years ago

Cases are tried in court, not anywhere, Not in parliament, not in the president office and definately not in advocators' (lawyers) chambers. You dont have what makes a laywer, Atta

Cases are tried in court, not anywhere, Not in parliament, not in the president office and definately not in advocators' (lawyers) chambers. You dont have what makes a laywer, Atta
Ayat 12 years ago

The judges have done what is good for the country.there is no disappointment in this.

The judges have done what is good for the country.there is no disappointment in this.
James 12 years ago

You mean conviction and sentence for criminal contempt would not constitute a blemish on one's record? So you misled the man to put up that posture in court. Note that he has forever turned an ex-convict.

You mean conviction and sentence for criminal contempt would not constitute a blemish on one's record? So you misled the man to put up that posture in court. Note that he has forever turned an ex-convict.
NANA APINTOHENE 12 years ago

Ken and his defence team must be applauded for their courage. Their brief was not to challenge the authority of the Supreme Court, but purposefully to seek clarity on a rather ambiguous contempt directives. Experts on legal t ...
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Ken and his defence team must be applauded for their courage. Their brief was not to challenge the authority of the Supreme Court, but purposefully to seek clarity on a rather ambiguous contempt directives. Experts on legal thinking would question the jail sentence an its intended consequences on the PRINT FRATERNITY. The bench yesterday showcased its inflated ego and unflinching determination to stifle authentic and requisite discussions on the petition hearing. Atubiga was right to apologise for his partisanic comments, fuelled by irresponsible adherence and allegiance to their PLAN B;to instigate and prepare foot soldiers for mayhem and instill fear and panic in the wider population. Ken was right to ask for guidance and distinction in a rather grey area of contempt. Some of us do not subscribe to the one way traffic apology suggested by others. It is a recipe to compromise PRESS FREEDOM.
We need journalists of conscience like KEN KURANCHIE and straight thinking lawyers like ATTAH AKYEA to defend our constitutional rights, irrespective of any prejudices. Unfortunately the haemorrhage of anger and vengeance from the bench could not be staunched by either the wise and candid legal points initially put across by Lawyer Attah Akyea or the selfless commitment of a celebrated journalist doing his professional job. Free debate is the loser, the legal profession in Ghana is the loser and the citizens of Ghana are the losers.
May God give the JUSTICES the courage to pronounce the RIGHT VERDICT on the GREAT DAY.
This piece is not to undermine confidence in the JUDGES. It is a constructive criticism from a concerned citizen.
NII LAWRENCE 12 years ago

Look at his dirty rat race face! A thief and a criminal! This foolish idiot is talking about justice! What has he done to the contractor who took him to court? A dirty fraudster like you Atta-Akyea! You are a mother fucker id ...
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Look at his dirty rat race face! A thief and a criminal! This foolish idiot is talking about justice! What has he done to the contractor who took him to court? A dirty fraudster like you Atta-Akyea! You are a mother fucker idiot! As that smelling useless Dotse, his time is very near,A traitor of the whole volta region!Yaka gbomo! The punishment for this foolish big nose Kuranchie is just too small.He should have been given at least five years to serve his big nose right.Soomei!
kofi Daniel 12 years ago

We thought you were mr know. all, i instead of pleading for your client you took a chance to challenge your lordships, hope you never get to be a judge with this attitude. stop crying foul, you bafone

We thought you were mr know. all, i instead of pleading for your client you took a chance to challenge your lordships, hope you never get to be a judge with this attitude. stop crying foul, you bafone
AWOH 12 years ago

is thatthe lawyers premper and addo can churn out WHAT A SHAME

is thatthe lawyers premper and addo can churn out WHAT A SHAME
Judgement Day 12 years ago

The judgement day is fast approaching and people's **??? will be exposed one by one. Ghanaians have taken things for granted and we need the Justice system to correct the rot. Ghana will succeed.

The judgement day is fast approaching and people's **??? will be exposed one by one. Ghanaians have taken things for granted and we need the Justice system to correct the rot. Ghana will succeed.
Professor A.B. Assensoh 12 years ago

That was swift justice, not "I put to you, I put to you" justice. Supreme Court had the right to punish contemnors, just as U.S. Judges or Justices can do. Atta Akyeaa is wrong!

That was swift justice, not "I put to you, I put to you" justice. Supreme Court had the right to punish contemnors, just as U.S. Judges or Justices can do. Atta Akyeaa is wrong!
mansa 12 years ago

he shd ve pleaded.it pays to say sorry

he shd ve pleaded.it pays to say sorry
SUNDIATA KEITA 12 years ago

this is worse than gaging orders. this is a bad day in the ghanaian justice system. freedom of speech is dead!!!

this is worse than gaging orders. this is a bad day in the ghanaian justice system. freedom of speech is dead!!!
Burger `P`Germany 12 years ago

It is unfortunate that you as a lawyer was made to shut up in court,because you were afraid of the giants of the S.C.Your client has been jailed and whether his sentence will or not be placed on his reocrd plays no important ...
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It is unfortunate that you as a lawyer was made to shut up in court,because you were afraid of the giants of the S.C.Your client has been jailed and whether his sentence will or not be placed on his reocrd plays no important role now.I know and understand fully that your client has been jailed for committing criminal offence "Contempt of Court."Therefore he rightly becomes a CRIMINAL.Please yourself.
Andison 12 years ago

You must be sick in your brains to have thought that you will rise to fame through this stupid act of misleading the judges through your interpretation. Even a JHS Student could give a correct interpretation of Ken contemptuo ...
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You must be sick in your brains to have thought that you will rise to fame through this stupid act of misleading the judges through your interpretation. Even a JHS Student could give a correct interpretation of Ken contemptuous article. You are also a lawyer, and I think every well meaning Ghanaian will ask you to bow your head in shame. In fact, there are lawyers and there are lawyers. It is even more shocking all three of you could even realize that you were stepping on dangerous ground. Better thinking next time.
Osei Tutu 12 years ago

Useless and pompous lawyer.NPP lawyers are pieces of shit. Go back to Tsatsu to refresh your memories or retire to your cocoa farms.

Useless and pompous lawyer.NPP lawyers are pieces of shit. Go back to Tsatsu to refresh your memories or retire to your cocoa farms.
Pink sheet 12 years ago

...Get away there!

...Get away there!
Paul Amuna 12 years ago

Barrister Akyea, what is the
"confusion" you were referring to when you addressed the panel of judges? Did they not have to warn you that you were attempting to "defend the indefensible"? You did an extremely poor job (1/10) ...
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Barrister Akyea, what is the
"confusion" you were referring to when you addressed the panel of judges? Did they not have to warn you that you were attempting to "defend the indefensible"? You did an extremely poor job (1/10) and had ample opportunity to prepare your client properly before appearing in court which you didn't do. You and your client took a stance which pored further scorn on the the discipline the supreme court sought to impose.

What did you expect after such a poor showing? Frankly you are not worth the money you were paid to represent Kuranchie and may be you two deserve each other because you were both 'comical' in the court room. Would make for a nice mini-drama series so I hope the Ghana Film Industry is taking note.
ROGUE LAWYER 12 years ago

Ata Akyea is a bad lawyer-

now we are seeing the badnuts in the law professions-without backdoors he cannot win any case

Ata Akyea is a bad lawyer-

now we are seeing the badnuts in the law professions-without backdoors he cannot win any case
NANA APINTOHENE 12 years ago

Ken and his defence team must be applauded for their courage and assertiveness in confronting the current debate squarely. Their brief was not to challenge the SUPREME COURT but purposefully to seek clarifications on the ambi ...
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Ken and his defence team must be applauded for their courage and assertiveness in confronting the current debate squarely. Their brief was not to challenge the SUPREME COURT but purposefully to seek clarifications on the ambiguity of the CONTEMPT directives. Experts on legal thinking would question the jail sentence slapped on Ken and its intended consequences on the PRINT FRATERNITY. The bench yesterday showcased its inflated ego and unflinching determination to stifle authentic and requisite discussions of the petition hearing. Atubiga's apology was a welcome admission of guilt for his partisanic comments fuelled by irresponsible allegiance and adherence to their PLAN B to instigate and prime their foot soldiers to wreak havoc on and instill fear into the wider population. Ken was right to ask for guidance from the LAW LORDS. Some of us do not subscribe to the suggestion of one way traffic apology to the bench. We should guard and guide against any inadvertent compromise of our civil rights. We need selfless and celebrated journalists of conscience like KEN KURANCHIE and astute and straight thinking lawyers like ATTAH AKYEA to defend our constitutional rights, irrespective of any prejudices and even against all odds. Such luminaries are endangered species on our continent. Unfortunately, the haemorrhage of anger and resentment from our LAW LORDS could not be staunched either by the wise arguments initially downloaded from AKYEA'S legal repository and put across to our tenacious and steadfast JUSTICES or by the tactful use of words from KURANCHIE to appeal to their stance.
This piece is not an attempt in any way to undermine the focus of our great LAW LORDS. IT IS JUST TO ILLUMINATE A POINT. The JUSTICES tenacity is a huge consolation for most of us; an ASSET which will be enormously required on FINAL JUDGMENT DAY.
May God give guidance to our LAW LORDS; LONG LIVE OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM AND GOD BLESS ALL GHANA AND ALL GHANAIANS.
Bright 12 years ago

He should have been given 30 days, Atta Akyea should have known better.

He should have been given 30 days, Atta Akyea should have known better.
PRINCE 12 years ago

You were too clueless a lawyer, to the extend that you don't even know how mightier the Supreme Court of our land is. neither is it your fault or Ken, but the fault of Nana Addo who you 2 are getting inspiration from.

You were too clueless a lawyer, to the extend that you don't even know how mightier the Supreme Court of our land is. neither is it your fault or Ken, but the fault of Nana Addo who you 2 are getting inspiration from.
AKYIA 12 years ago

You would want a playback of what happened at the Supreme Court yesterday. When Atugiba was called into the box Justice ATUGUBA created a hilarious atmosphere which made me think that he was going to spare the gentleman. The ...
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You would want a playback of what happened at the Supreme Court yesterday. When Atugiba was called into the box Justice ATUGUBA created a hilarious atmosphere which made me think that he was going to spare the gentleman. The justices pestered him with some intimidating questions, but the man ignored those questions or he simply continued begging that his statement was irresponsible and he begged for forgiveness. I suspect that of he was to only person appearing he would have been spared. But then came Ken. I took marks off him already because of the way he dressed. He probably gave the impression to the court that he did not give a damn about the case, white shirt over trousers.Then came his counsel who at the initial stages started behaving as if he was going to take the judges on. The judges simply wanted a straight forward answer, "I am sorry". Or "i am here to show you that I also know the law".But suddenly Ken started behaving as if he hoped to get the applause of the American professors who are writing against the justices. He posed as if he wanted to,teach the justices a few lessons about the law. This,is where I started praying for Mr. Atugiba. The judges were going to punish Ken and they could not spare him completely because they would have been seen to be unfair. Then Ken finally appeared to start his prison sentence and he was smiling. I did not like his manners. Then some sympathizers shook hands with him or embraced or showed solidarity. After this those SYMPATHIZERS went home to their wives to eat a good,supper while Ken went to prison, I hear it was the HO prisons, to drink Hausa KOKO. I hope after his sentence he will not come giving funny comments on his sentence.
888888888888 12 years ago

Can some1 tell me something about freedom of speech or are we sitting down to be afraid to tell the truth? KEN is HEROO I WILL ALWAYS support him, Fire burn the soo call 9 WHAT WHAT

Can some1 tell me something about freedom of speech or are we sitting down to be afraid to tell the truth? KEN is HEROO I WILL ALWAYS support him, Fire burn the soo call 9 WHAT WHAT
ManBelhomme 12 years ago

Poor Atta, you acted like an ant trying to push an elephant. Your client could have done better to save his head from the gallows. He is langusihing now in a ten day prison term but your reputation has been dented so much so ...
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Poor Atta, you acted like an ant trying to push an elephant. Your client could have done better to save his head from the gallows. He is langusihing now in a ten day prison term but your reputation has been dented so much so that you will live to regret the day you chose to be the devil advocate. Potential clients would frown on your very name. Hold your head and cry..my friend.
NAA4U 12 years ago

YOUR POSTURE CAUSED THE SENTENCE OF YOUR CLIENT IF YOU DO NOT KNOW. IN FACT YOU JAILED KEN KURANCHIE AND ATUBIGA. HAD IT NOT BEEN YOU, THE JUSTICES WOULD HAVE BEEN LENIENT WITH THE TWO BUT YOUR POSTURE ANGERED THEM TO JAI ...
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YOUR POSTURE CAUSED THE SENTENCE OF YOUR CLIENT IF YOU DO NOT KNOW. IN FACT YOU JAILED KEN KURANCHIE AND ATUBIGA. HAD IT NOT BEEN YOU, THE JUSTICES WOULD HAVE BEEN LENIENT WITH THE TWO BUT YOUR POSTURE ANGERED THEM TO JAIL KURANCHIE FOR WHCIH THEY COULD NOT HAVE SPARED ATUBIGA WHO LOOKED VERY REMORSEFUL
sampson 12 years ago

the lawyer fails u ken.

the lawyer fails u ken.
Abaawa 12 years ago

suprem court should do their work

suprem court should do their work
Nicholas 12 years ago

Ken judgement was too mile. It should been more. People should not take our judiciary system for joke.

Ken judgement was too mile. It should been more. People should not take our judiciary system for joke.
nii awudome 12 years ago

why ten days one year wil have been okay

why ten days one year wil have been okay
nii awudome 12 years ago

why ten days e year wil have been okay.

why ten days e year wil have been okay.
Look 12 years ago

Matherfucker,you are the one who pushed him to prison. Just because you think you are wise. Damn,you're far from being wise. I suggest to you that you're fucking arrogant on the face of your stipid PINK SHEET. And they should ...
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Matherfucker,you are the one who pushed him to prison. Just because you think you are wise. Damn,you're far from being wise. I suggest to you that you're fucking arrogant on the face of your stipid PINK SHEET. And they should have sent you to prison rather.Stupid fool !!!!
Nana 12 years ago

Atta Akyea's actions yesterday should serve as a guide to every Ghanaian. He was very arrogant and rude to the judges and this contributed to athe 10 days sentenced imposed on ken kuranchi who was equally arrogant

Atta Akyea's actions yesterday should serve as a guide to every Ghanaian. He was very arrogant and rude to the judges and this contributed to athe 10 days sentenced imposed on ken kuranchi who was equally arrogant
Gaana 12 years ago

Kofi you are right. The average Ghanaian,including those power drunk, confused and coward judges,can't even think.
To prove my point just take some time and read through some of these comments people,who claim to be of intel ...
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Kofi you are right. The average Ghanaian,including those power drunk, confused and coward judges,can't even think.
To prove my point just take some time and read through some of these comments people,who claim to be of intellect,post on this forum.It makes you wonder what kind of brains the average Ghanaian has. Secondly, just listern or read about some of the prononcements from our so called leaders and politicians.They suck.Lastly, the average Ghanaian will always lie about anything. Why should the man apologize if he didn't mean it. I bet you I wouldn't. It's not about pride but it's all about being principled. After all Nelson Mandella was in prison for 27yrs for standing by his words. Oh Ghana! Oh Hell!So now you can understand why I said the average Ghanaian cannot think.
Gyekye 12 years ago

The bench explained that Kens statement purported that they were bias and partial, without giving any tangible reason for his vilifications of the bench. The Judges had stated clearly that "anyone who crosses the final touchl ...
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The bench explained that Kens statement purported that they were bias and partial, without giving any tangible reason for his vilifications of the bench. The Judges had stated clearly that "anyone who crosses the final touchline", will be dealt with.

Why on earth did Ken Kurankye make claims of various offensive statements made before the final warning of the Judges, and use that as a reason to call the Judges bias? ANY HUMAN BEING WITH BRAINS IN HIS HEAD WILL KNOW HOW STUPID KEN WAS IN MAKING SUCH STATEMENTS. IT MAKES NO SENSE. THE GUY IS JUST BLOCK-HEADED.

If someone made offensive comments after the final warning and the Judges did nothing, it'd have made sense to call them bias.
mahama must come clean 12 years ago

USELESS NDC ARE GOOD FOR CORRUPTION,CHOP CHOP,CORRUPTS GHANIANS AND TAKE GHANA BACK,THATS IS ALL THEY CAN DO,NOT THE LAW,FOOLS

USELESS NDC ARE GOOD FOR CORRUPTION,CHOP CHOP,CORRUPTS GHANIANS AND TAKE GHANA BACK,THATS IS ALL THEY CAN DO,NOT THE LAW,FOOLS

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