We should revert to military rule if… - Prof. Asare

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Dr Panie 12 years ago

STOP making voice from far away. Come home and heil.

STOP making voice from far away. Come home and heil.
Kay 12 years ago

Prof don't stand afar and tell us to copy the US,we are not yet there.We should learn to crawl before running,allow the supreme court to do its work.Is the Prof aware the country is polarised?

Prof don't stand afar and tell us to copy the US,we are not yet there.We should learn to crawl before running,allow the supreme court to do its work.Is the Prof aware the country is polarised?
Ignorant Ghanaian; Ignorant Ghanaian; 12 years ago

Don't talk rubbish. Free speech is a hallmark of any advanced civilization.It may have its disadvantages. A typical Ghanaian!

Don't talk rubbish. Free speech is a hallmark of any advanced civilization.It may have its disadvantages. A typical Ghanaian!
Zoobie-Zoobie 12 years ago

Prof at where?
Who says the guy is an international constitutional scholar?

Prof at where?
Who says the guy is an international constitutional scholar?
Zoobie-Zoobie 12 years ago

international scholar?

international scholar?
kakadika 12 years ago

SENIOR KURASENI ASARE LISTEN HERE; NOBODY HAS UNFETTERED FREEDOM OF SPEECH ANY WHERE IN THIS WHOLE WIDE WORLD INCLUDING THE US. REMEMBER YOUR FREEDOM ENDS WHERE MY NOSE BEGINS.

SENIOR KURASENI ASARE LISTEN HERE; NOBODY HAS UNFETTERED FREEDOM OF SPEECH ANY WHERE IN THIS WHOLE WIDE WORLD INCLUDING THE US. REMEMBER YOUR FREEDOM ENDS WHERE MY NOSE BEGINS.
Nii Tsokor 12 years ago

Where does he teach law in America ?
That info is conspicously missing. That tells me he is just posing as a law lecturer.

We are up against an " awam" lecturer.

Where does he teach law in America ?
That info is conspicously missing. That tells me he is just posing as a law lecturer.

We are up against an " awam" lecturer.
BAWA 12 years ago

Your eye open my brother. the guy is big time awam we just have to be careful

Your eye open my brother. the guy is big time awam we just have to be careful
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lawfellas 12 years ago

I have been practicing law in Washington DC for almost 25 years and I have difficulty understanding this Professor.

I have been practicing law in Washington DC for almost 25 years and I have difficulty understanding this Professor.

EVIL DWARF FROM KYEBI 12 years ago

If this buffoon is not a damn coward, he should come back to this country to say all his nonsense. He should not hide in Obama's land and talk "by heart". Let him come here and face the Supreme Court judges squarely with his ...
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If this buffoon is not a damn coward, he should come back to this country to say all his nonsense. He should not hide in Obama's land and talk "by heart". Let him come here and face the Supreme Court judges squarely with his knowledge of our Ghanaian Law and Constitution. We shall then see where his arguments and wild effusions will land him. ABOA!!!
TEACHER 12 years ago

This good for nothing bullshit has found it good to live in a democratic country huh? And kicking his feet back against his own country by this utterance. Such failures by no means are cowards who don't have the guts to go th ...
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This good for nothing bullshit has found it good to live in a democratic country huh? And kicking his feet back against his own country by this utterance. Such failures by no means are cowards who don't have the guts to go thru thick and thin. Democracy is not for such kind of tea partiers. Would love to see such a crap one day in the US. Nobody such wonder for such behaviors because we have a lot of such Ghanaian crappy stinking nerds in the US. They know they FAILURES!!!
Senior Wisdom 12 years ago

Restriction on our ability to speak without fear of intimidation is being curtailed by the Supreme Court and you guys think that is okay. What are we going to say if these restrictions came from JJ Rawlings. The supreme court ...
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Restriction on our ability to speak without fear of intimidation is being curtailed by the Supreme Court and you guys think that is okay. What are we going to say if these restrictions came from JJ Rawlings. The supreme court should ignore what is said outside and concentrate on the case. How are they going to be fair if they spend time analyzing what is said outside the courtroom. Stay focussed and do not be distracted
bex 12 years ago

Ghanaians are fickle, they forget easily. When conditions are hard and the army steps in, they initially are exuberant. A year or two, they forget the conditions which prompt the army in the first place and call them all kind ...
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Ghanaians are fickle, they forget easily. When conditions are hard and the army steps in, they initially are exuberant. A year or two, they forget the conditions which prompt the army in the first place and call them all kinds of names. Rawlings' treatment at the hands of NPP rank and file is a glaring example.

The army might step in, but not until our cry is loud and dire.
DR ASEMFOFRO 12 years ago

Why did you give such HEADING ?? What you wrote does not quarify the headings.

Why did you give such HEADING ?? What you wrote does not quarify the headings.
ADUSEI 12 years ago

KAKADIKA YOU ARE RIGHT.SOMEBODY TRAVELLED TO HONG KONG AND ONCE OUT OF AMERICAN TERRITORY DECIDED TO SPEAK HIS MIND ON AMERICAN SECURITY ISSUES. WHAT IS HAPPENING NOW? AMERICA IS NOW USING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS AND DIPLOMATIC H ...
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KAKADIKA YOU ARE RIGHT.SOMEBODY TRAVELLED TO HONG KONG AND ONCE OUT OF AMERICAN TERRITORY DECIDED TO SPEAK HIS MIND ON AMERICAN SECURITY ISSUES. WHAT IS HAPPENING NOW? AMERICA IS NOW USING MILLIONS OF DOLLARS AND DIPLOMATIC HAND TWISTING TO BRING THIS GENTLEMAN BACK TO AMERICAN SOIL SO THAT THEY CAN CRUCIFY HIM. THIS IS A CURRENT ON GOING EVENT IN A COUNTRY WHICH ALLOWS FREE SPEECH. INDEED THERE IS A LIMIT.
william 12 years ago

What is he talking about? does he know Ghana, assuming that he still calls himself a Ghanaian? Even a JSS pupil in Ghana understands the necessary decision of the Court which the latter would have loved to avoid but for the d ...
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What is he talking about? does he know Ghana, assuming that he still calls himself a Ghanaian? Even a JSS pupil in Ghana understands the necessary decision of the Court which the latter would have loved to avoid but for the don quixotes like this one who see foolish and irresponsible talk as being more important than national stability. He should try it in the US.
GHANAian 12 years ago

THIS LOOSE TALKER SHOULD KNOW THAT THE WORLD IS NOT LIKE BEFORE. DOES HE KNOW THAT GHANA HAS EVERY POWER TO "BUNDLE" HIM FROM WHERE EVER HE IS AND HOLD HIM BY HIS EARS AND BRING HIM DOWN TO GHANA,IF HE IS TRULY IN USA? THAT G ...
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THIS LOOSE TALKER SHOULD KNOW THAT THE WORLD IS NOT LIKE BEFORE. DOES HE KNOW THAT GHANA HAS EVERY POWER TO "BUNDLE" HIM FROM WHERE EVER HE IS AND HOLD HIM BY HIS EARS AND BRING HIM DOWN TO GHANA,IF HE IS TRULY IN USA? THAT GHANA IS A MEMBER OF INTERPOL? I WISH THEY FLUSH HIM DOWN HERE.
Dr. John 12 years ago

Are you serious at all? He has made a very valid point about the freedom of speech and that the SC may have over stepped its bounds.

Are you serious at all? He has made a very valid point about the freedom of speech and that the SC may have over stepped its bounds.
OSEI TAWIAH 12 years ago

I guess you understand by now why Africa is where it is today. These people must be ruled by the autocratic system of chieftaincy. That is what they know and understand best. It is a waste of energy trying to explain to them ...
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I guess you understand by now why Africa is where it is today. These people must be ruled by the autocratic system of chieftaincy. That is what they know and understand best. It is a waste of energy trying to explain to them the system they now find themselves in. They have no clue and not ready to listen and understand. They don't even know what freedom means because they were brought up without freedom. The so-called leaders will keep taking them for a ride for a long time to come.

Dr. John 12 years ago

But there is always hope.

But there is always hope.
BAWA 12 years ago

Leave us where we are. we dont need people with house nigga mentality to tell us what to do. anyways he is not here and so what is his problem. if has any advice he can freely give it to Obama since the latter is the one curr ...
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Leave us where we are. we dont need people with house nigga mentality to tell us what to do. anyways he is not here and so what is his problem. if has any advice he can freely give it to Obama since the latter is the one currently after Snowden because the former CIA man decided to exercise his right to free speech also. US international law scholar my anus
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 12 years ago

No comment.

No comment.
KOKONSA 12 years ago

Exactly the case. And we will remain in that shit hole till the heavens fall. And they claim to want democracy. The majority of these Ghanaians are just plain idiots who accept without questioning and very superficial. We are ...
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Exactly the case. And we will remain in that shit hole till the heavens fall. And they claim to want democracy. The majority of these Ghanaians are just plain idiots who accept without questioning and very superficial. We are not deep. Just stupid. You are right. What is freedom to a black man ???
GHANAian 12 years ago

You agrieved supporters NPP in diaspora who are misconstruing the word "freedom of speech" should know that your filthy comments and loose talk can land you behind bars. If you keep on pouring filthy uncivic speeches and loos ...
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You agrieved supporters NPP in diaspora who are misconstruing the word "freedom of speech" should know that your filthy comments and loose talk can land you behind bars. If you keep on pouring filthy uncivic speeches and loose talks and think you are hiding behind "freedom of speech" you wil one day see where you'll land when you put your leg on Ghanaian soil!! Remember, Ghana is under survallence 24 hours a day, in the air, land and sea!! so be extra careful when you are writing your derogative articles. Know that we are diagonizing your articles.
DAN 12 years ago

Ghana has no social security numbers and no data base with people pictures and address like usa...And you just name everybody Nana,Ama,abenaa & Yaw..So they are hundreds of thousands of people with same name and no address..S ...
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Ghana has no social security numbers and no data base with people pictures and address like usa...And you just name everybody Nana,Ama,abenaa & Yaw..So they are hundreds of thousands of people with same name and no address..So untill people are give social security numbers or fingerprints in jail all your talk means nothing
Akwadaa_Nyame 12 years ago

What happens to Kwaku Boahen,an NDC party official ? Who 'engineered' Kwaku Boahen`s unwarranted appearance before the SC in the first place? When the cameras were zoomed onto that equally mischievoius Gabby Asare Otchere-Dar ...
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What happens to Kwaku Boahen,an NDC party official ? Who 'engineered' Kwaku Boahen`s unwarranted appearance before the SC in the first place? When the cameras were zoomed onto that equally mischievoius Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko,you could see he was completely drenched in SHAME. And you think these people treasure free speech? Perhaps for themselves,but nobody else!
Since school is now out of session, Azar should voluntarily come down to Ghana and repeat some of his scurrilous attacks against the SC,specifically those directed against the person of Justice Atuguba!
After all,as the Akans say,"Agoro ne fom".
DAN 12 years ago

I'm sure you've heard of Edward Snowden in Russia hiding from the usa over the Telling of usa spying on citizens and allies..If the usa can't get Snowden removed from Russia or Cuba or the Wikkileaks guy out of the Embassy wh ...
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I'm sure you've heard of Edward Snowden in Russia hiding from the usa over the Telling of usa spying on citizens and allies..If the usa can't get Snowden removed from Russia or Cuba or the Wikkileaks guy out of the Embassy what make you think interpol they they give dam about ghana??? Now they will arrest you for raping white boys,,I know guy like you loves sucking a white mans penis!
Kay 12 years ago

As your name suggests you are ignorant so I wont engage you in any argument.Have you been following the international news,the US the king of free speech is crying and calling other nations to help them arrest Julian Assange ...
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As your name suggests you are ignorant so I wont engage you in any argument.Have you been following the international news,the US the king of free speech is crying and calling other nations to help them arrest Julian Assange and Edward Snowdem for exposing them to the world on free speech.
Ignorant Ghanaian; Ignorant Ghanaian; 12 years ago

You can't make a distinction between espionage and free speech. The US is angry with Assange because he has access to the nation's secrets. Suppose the US is going after journalists. Does that justify Ghana doing the same? A ...
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You can't make a distinction between espionage and free speech. The US is angry with Assange because he has access to the nation's secrets. Suppose the US is going after journalists. Does that justify Ghana doing the same? As I suspected you are an ignorant Ghanaian.Abowa!

Say wha? 12 years ago

Assange is a journalist and so is Snowden who is on the ran from U.S. There is a difference between an investigative journalist and a professional spy.

Assange is a journalist and so is Snowden who is on the ran from U.S. There is a difference between an investigative journalist and a professional spy.
OSORO GYA 12 years ago

Enough of your sabi sabi criticisms and advice which are unnecessary. If you know how to do it come down and do it. My Agric. science master once said,"we know by doing it." After all, our professional football players who ...
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Enough of your sabi sabi criticisms and advice which are unnecessary. If you know how to do it come down and do it. My Agric. science master once said,"we know by doing it." After all, our professional football players who think they know the game come down to join other players to play to lift the image of Ghana. This is what the wise do, ok ?
OSEI TAWIAH 12 years ago

Idiots like you are the reason why Africa must never practice democracy. In actual fact, Africa is better off being ruled by chiefs instead of Presidents and MPs so that fools like you will understand and live comfortably wit ...
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Idiots like you are the reason why Africa must never practice democracy. In actual fact, Africa is better off being ruled by chiefs instead of Presidents and MPs so that fools like you will understand and live comfortably within the system.
KOKONSA 12 years ago

Ghanaians are just incorrigible. Sometimes I just wonder but it appears timidity, lies, wishful thinking and mere stupidity are their stock in trade. And they sit on deposits of the most sought after resources in the world bu ...
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Ghanaians are just incorrigible. Sometimes I just wonder but it appears timidity, lies, wishful thinking and mere stupidity are their stock in trade. And they sit on deposits of the most sought after resources in the world but yet go cap in hand to feed their people. What a herd!!!!! Buffoonery to the the topmost limits. And you wonder why the smart white guys and EVEN CHINESE will not cart away tour resources for a pittance.
I WEEP FOR MY RACE!!!!!!!!
Concerned 12 years ago

Amazing but true. What is wrong with the poor professors comments. The SC clearly made some mistakes in assuming they cannot be questioned by ordinary citizens. The prof clearly does not want us to go back to military rule. ...
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Amazing but true. What is wrong with the poor professors comments. The SC clearly made some mistakes in assuming they cannot be questioned by ordinary citizens. The prof clearly does not want us to go back to military rule. he simply compared the current situation to it. The fool is thirsty in the midst of water. Unbelievable
COURT ROOM 12 years ago

Don't be professor fooool

Don't be professor fooool
GOG 12 years ago

LIKE MAHAMA DONT COPY THE GOOD FROM AMERICA BUT GAYISM

LIKE MAHAMA DONT COPY THE GOOD FROM AMERICA BUT GAYISM
Yeah 12 years ago

Thanks, he should his family back to Ghana before he ask the military to take over. Prof. you have the right to contribute your knowledge to proceedings, but you ended on a bad note

Thanks, he should his family back to Ghana before he ask the military to take over. Prof. you have the right to contribute your knowledge to proceedings, but you ended on a bad note
appiah 12 years ago

I will rather stay away and call attention to evil instead of staying home to join in the looting and destroying of beautiful Ghana. How can any body assume that once you are not living in Ghana then you are less of a citizen ...
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I will rather stay away and call attention to evil instead of staying home to join in the looting and destroying of beautiful Ghana. How can any body assume that once you are not living in Ghana then you are less of a citizen or less patriotic? Our SC by acting as the investigator, prosecutor and a judge in a case in which they were a party violated our constitution and the basis of judicial philosophy. If you do not see this that is okay but don't foal those who want to insist that right be done. Ghana does not belong to only those who are milking the system and see everything as right. There are over 10million suffering because of the bad government( self-seeking executive, money-hungry legislative and timid and incompetent judiciary).
Kofi Wayo 12 years ago

MASTER, CAN'T U SEE GHANAIANS ARE TIRED OF USELESS CRITICISMS BY THE NPP AND THEIR COHORTS. LEARN, LEARN, LEARN. THE PEOPLE DON'T EVEN TRUST YOUR CRITICISMS ANYMORE BECAUSE U CRITICIZE EVERYTHING. U CRITICIZE MAHAMA, EC, NDC, ...
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MASTER, CAN'T U SEE GHANAIANS ARE TIRED OF USELESS CRITICISMS BY THE NPP AND THEIR COHORTS. LEARN, LEARN, LEARN. THE PEOPLE DON'T EVEN TRUST YOUR CRITICISMS ANYMORE BECAUSE U CRITICIZE EVERYTHING. U CRITICIZE MAHAMA, EC, NDC, KPMG, AFARI GYAN, EVERYTHING. ARE U A RESISTANCE MOVEMENT? AND FOR YOUR INFORMATION, ANY ONE CAN FIND SOMETHING TO

CRITICIZE ON ANY RULING, BE IT SUPREME COURT, HIGH COURT, TRIBUNAL CAN BE CRITICIZED. EVEN PEOPLE FOUND SOMETHING WRONG WITH JESUS CHRIST. EVEN MILLS WAS CRITICIZED FOR PRAYING TOO MUCH. AH!!! AS LONG AS NPP IS NOT IN POWER, WE ARE AWARE THEY WILL FOOLISHLY CRITICIZE EVERYTHING.
DAN 12 years ago

why would he come back to ghana and shit in bush and bath in cold water and drink mercury polluted water..Ghana is a cesspool and third world county..When my ghanian wife when home to visit her father she was ready to leave a ...
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why would he come back to ghana and shit in bush and bath in cold water and drink mercury polluted water..Ghana is a cesspool and third world county..When my ghanian wife when home to visit her father she was ready to leave and return to america comforts after 1 week! You will burn in HELL FOR ETERNITY for being a NDC member
KWAME 12 years ago

His money from far is a big percentage of your GDP...idiots should start respecting those who show interest in your corrupt country. Worry about your leadership and competencies being displayed on daily basis.

His money from far is a big percentage of your GDP...idiots should start respecting those who show interest in your corrupt country. Worry about your leadership and competencies being displayed on daily basis.
Alhassan 12 years ago

Do you pay taxes to the govt.?

Do you pay taxes to the govt.?
Nii Kootse. 12 years ago

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/.../Constraints-UK-Ghana.pdf?
23.03.2011 - the remittance patterns of the UK-based Ghanaian Diaspora. ... The UK side of the market is found to be competitive - compared to ...... about ...
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https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/.../Constraints-UK-Ghana.pdf?
23.03.2011 - the remittance patterns of the UK-based Ghanaian Diaspora. ... The UK side of the market is found to be competitive - compared to ...... about $449 million in 1999 to $1.79 billion in 2009; equating to 11% of GDP8, 90% of the.
Nicholas J Bedzo 12 years ago

This is silly statement to revert to
military rule in Ghana whiles you are
in America. Military rules reversed
all our progreses to site this ask
Rawlings,military rule has no respect
for the inhabitants, you cannt be th ...
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This is silly statement to revert to
military rule in Ghana whiles you are
in America. Military rules reversed
all our progreses to site this ask
Rawlings,military rule has no respect
for the inhabitants, you cannt be there and speak for us. Again you are
silly Lawyer.
CYBERGHANA 12 years ago

THE PROF SHOULD BE JAILED FOR THIS IF HE COMES TO GHANA FOR INCITING MILITARY RULE - WORSE THAN ANYTHING KURANCHIE & ATUBIGA WERE IMPRISONED FOR.

THE PROF SHOULD BE JAILED FOR THIS IF HE COMES TO GHANA FOR INCITING MILITARY RULE - WORSE THAN ANYTHING KURANCHIE & ATUBIGA WERE IMPRISONED FOR.
FADA KRISMAS 12 years ago

YOU BETTER REALIZE YOUR SIZE AND SHUT THE FUCK UP

YOU BETTER REALIZE YOUR SIZE AND SHUT THE FUCK UP
agyabroni 12 years ago

oh my gaaaaad !

oh my gaaaaad !
Dr Panie 12 years ago

STOP MAKING NOISE NOT VOICE>

STOP MAKING NOISE NOT VOICE>
ALHAJI MOHAMMED GERMANY 12 years ago

this guy is bastard....living in america and wishing your own country military rule....i withness all the military rule..none...i mean none is good for a good Country....no matter what civil rule is far better than military.. ...
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this guy is bastard....living in america and wishing your own country military rule....i withness all the military rule..none...i mean none is good for a good Country....no matter what civil rule is far better than military..i dont think this guy know what is saying...such an idiot..What ever the out at the S:C should be agreed.....we are still learning ..our Democratic is not so old that we are free from mistakes...from our mistakes ..we learn.but by wishing military rule will only make things bad very bad..whoever expierence ..military will never wish military again
Ignorant Ghanaian; Ignorant Ghanaian; 12 years ago

Clearly, you are the bastard! Freedom of speech must be protected. So what what you want is the type of freedom that pertains in North Korea and Cuba! Abowa! Typical ignorant Ghanaian!

Clearly, you are the bastard! Freedom of speech must be protected. So what what you want is the type of freedom that pertains in North Korea and Cuba! Abowa! Typical ignorant Ghanaian!
Alhassan 12 years ago

My friend the Ignorant Ghanaian, your freedom of speech has limitations therefore you have responsibilities to perform. One of them is to respect the institutions in the country, and that include the Supreme Court.

My friend the Ignorant Ghanaian, your freedom of speech has limitations therefore you have responsibilities to perform. One of them is to respect the institutions in the country, and that include the Supreme Court.
KOKONSA 12 years ago

JUST THAT ??? FREE YOUR MIND AND REMOVE LIMITATIONS FROM YOUR THOUGHTS IDIOT

JUST THAT ??? FREE YOUR MIND AND REMOVE LIMITATIONS FROM YOUR THOUGHTS IDIOT
They Say They Say 12 years ago

I guess talking shit is all part of free speech and must be protected at all cost.

I guess talking shit is all part of free speech and must be protected at all cost.
Adongo 12 years ago

Stupid Alhaji,did you understand the Prof Asare's article at all?

Stupid Alhaji,did you understand the Prof Asare's article at all?
Hotel WAWA 12 years ago

he is a fool.

he is a fool.
kwam 12 years ago

This Prof. Asare should not be in US and be detecting to us in Ghana, Is he the only one who knows the law? He should visit home and see things for himself, he must be realist. Freedom of speech can not be equated to irrespon ...
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This Prof. Asare should not be in US and be detecting to us in Ghana, Is he the only one who knows the law? He should visit home and see things for himself, he must be realist. Freedom of speech can not be equated to irresponsible journalism.
Ignorant Ghanaian; Ignorant Ghanaian; 12 years ago

Freedom of speech does not mean people must be respectful. The Supreme Court should not cower people into submission. Journalist must be protected no matter how incendiary their utterances may be..

Freedom of speech does not mean people must be respectful. The Supreme Court should not cower people into submission. Journalist must be protected no matter how incendiary their utterances may be..
BK 12 years ago

Please give us a break, only 3 people have been before the court for contempt. People just get up and think they can libel anyone including the esteemded judges of the highest court without consequence? Churchill the famed Br ...
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Please give us a break, only 3 people have been before the court for contempt. People just get up and think they can libel anyone including the esteemded judges of the highest court without consequence? Churchill the famed British PM said Democracy was the worst form of government save for the others that have been tried. With democracy comes rights and responsibilities.
Ignorant Ghanaian; Ignorant Ghanaian; 12 years ago

Free speech must be protected. Free speech must not be criminalized. People should be subject to the laws of libel on the land. But Citizens should not be put in jail for criticizing the Supreme Court. Where do you put the bo ...
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Free speech must be protected. Free speech must not be criminalized. People should be subject to the laws of libel on the land. But Citizens should not be put in jail for criticizing the Supreme Court. Where do you put the boundary of free speech? You want Ghana to be like North Korea or Cuba?
Buckle 12 years ago

This is not a case of libel - it is contempt. And stop equating Ghana to North Korea and Cuba. The ruling/warning was report the case all you want but don't misreport or change the story to make it interesting or follow poli ...
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This is not a case of libel - it is contempt. And stop equating Ghana to North Korea and Cuba. The ruling/warning was report the case all you want but don't misreport or change the story to make it interesting or follow political party lines - basically don't lie. If that is muzzling the press infringing on your freedom of speech then I suggest you be careful. judges in an ongoing case need not resort to libel - they just charge you with contempt and give you bed and breakfast at the governments pleasure
KOKONSA 12 years ago

IT still flies in the face of justice when the SC of the land throws due process to the dogs in the administration of justice. It is so fundamental it beggars belief .Give us a break and urge the SC to do what is right.

IT still flies in the face of justice when the SC of the land throws due process to the dogs in the administration of justice. It is so fundamental it beggars belief .Give us a break and urge the SC to do what is right.
obibini 12 years ago

BK is not the not the 3 out of 24 million that we are worried about, but the dangerous precedence set by the SC that can send the country in to warthat is whatare worried aboutwe shouldnt forget our history and how far we hav ...
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BK is not the not the 3 out of 24 million that we are worried about, but the dangerous precedence set by the SC that can send the country in to warthat is whatare worried aboutwe shouldnt forget our history and how far we have come supressing freespeech in any form is dangerous to our democracy
Buckle 12 years ago

Your views are such rubbish whichever planet you're on you best come back down to earth. "Military to take over...", "Journalist must be protected no matter how incendiary their utterances may be..". So if the journalists wri ...
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Your views are such rubbish whichever planet you're on you best come back down to earth. "Military to take over...", "Journalist must be protected no matter how incendiary their utterances may be..". So if the journalists write to incite violence or terrorism that should be allowed because of freedom of speech?
Before & After 12 years ago

Even in the uncultured US, they will be jailed. You talk as if the US and Western Europe are purely democratic. You have no idea what goes on where you are hiding and talking rubbish.

Even in the uncultured US, they will be jailed. You talk as if the US and Western Europe are purely democratic. You have no idea what goes on where you are hiding and talking rubbish.
Ignorant Ghanaian; Ignorant Ghanaian; 12 years ago

What you are saying is rubbish,. Give an example. In the US people comment on cases at the supreme court with snide remarks in the newspapers and television all the time. Just goodle "Clarence Thomas"and read for yourself wha ...
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What you are saying is rubbish,. Give an example. In the US people comment on cases at the supreme court with snide remarks in the newspapers and television all the time. Just goodle "Clarence Thomas"and read for yourself what the major newspapers have written about him.
STONER KOBYLYNTON 12 years ago

Buddy, don't waste your time on these people with their pre-historical thinking. They don't read so they don't know what is going on around the globe. Their brains are not for critical thinking and their only weapon of attac ...
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Buddy, don't waste your time on these people with their pre-historical thinking. They don't read so they don't know what is going on around the globe. Their brains are not for critical thinking and their only weapon of attack is insulting. Leave them to rot. Enjoy your day. E&OE.
Buckle 12 years ago

What's this "goodle" thing? For your information we know about Justice Clarence and also very aware he makes political comments publically. he's a bad example for this subject - try again. Show us an example of a judge being ...
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What's this "goodle" thing? For your information we know about Justice Clarence and also very aware he makes political comments publically. he's a bad example for this subject - try again. Show us an example of a judge being directly criticised in an ongoing court case. The conditions for your example are that the lawyers have not asked the judge to recuse themselves for bias.
Dr. John 12 years ago

Roe vs Wade
Obamacare

Get off your lazy ass and do some research into the backgrounds and appointments of the U.S. Supreme Court Justices. You will learn a lot, then you will be able to comment sensibly.

Roe vs Wade
Obamacare

Get off your lazy ass and do some research into the backgrounds and appointments of the U.S. Supreme Court Justices. You will learn a lot, then you will be able to comment sensibly.
atomic 12 years ago

wise up my friend! in the US people dont use machetes to hack their political opponents at the least provocation. we in Ghana know how politically polarized our country is. the judges are also aware of the tension that engulf ...
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wise up my friend! in the US people dont use machetes to hack their political opponents at the least provocation. we in Ghana know how politically polarized our country is. the judges are also aware of the tension that engulfed the nation before, during and after the 2012 elections. Our judges must therefore be proactive and decisive in these circumstances to quell all comments aimed covetly or overtly at disturbing the public peace. Those of you in the US and Europe can go ahead with your media freedom sing-song but we here as made clear in the pronouncement of the judges will not sit idly by for politically jaundiced persons to set our beloved Ghana in flames by their irresponsible statements. please kindly educate us, when was the last time democrats and republicans set on each other with clubs and machetes over political disagreements! over to you
Kofi Wayo 12 years ago

Use your common sense. This case is the most critical of all Supreme court cases. Its an exception, which may plunge the nation into chaos.

YOU GUYS TALK LIKE THE SUPREME COURT HAS NEVER BEEN CRITICIZED IN GHANA.

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Use your common sense. This case is the most critical of all Supreme court cases. Its an exception, which may plunge the nation into chaos.

YOU GUYS TALK LIKE THE SUPREME COURT HAS NEVER BEEN CRITICIZED IN GHANA.

This is a crucial case and the Supreme Court is right in being kinda brutal. THE NPP DOESN'T LIKE IT BECAUSE THEY WANT AN UPRISING TO GIVE THEM ANOTHER CHANCE. NO. NEVER.
DAN 12 years ago

your the one shitting in bush,drinking water poisoned with mercury from goldmines

your the one shitting in bush,drinking water poisoned with mercury from goldmines
sas 12 years ago

If you are a man come home and make such comments and you will see, why don't we allow the SC to do it's own thing.

If you are a man come home and make such comments and you will see, why don't we allow the SC to do it's own thing.
Ignorant Ghanaian; Ignorant Ghanaian; 12 years ago

The Supreme Court judges do not have a thick skin. Citizens must have the right to challenge and pass comments about proceedings and ongoing cases at the Supreme Court. The downside of this behaviour is that Ghana is a very p ...
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The Supreme Court judges do not have a thick skin. Citizens must have the right to challenge and pass comments about proceedings and ongoing cases at the Supreme Court. The downside of this behaviour is that Ghana is a very primitive country with weak law enforcement agencies. The 2012 election petition at the Supreme Court can easily spiraled out of control. Yet, no matter how obnoxious a comment may be, nobody should be jailed because of comments passed about the case.
Kojo 12 years ago

I think this man can only open his mouth wide in far away US and not Ghana, he should come to Ghana and say this and see if he can sleep in his room?

I think this man can only open his mouth wide in far away US and not Ghana, he should come to Ghana and say this and see if he can sleep in his room?
Ignorant Ghanaian; Ignorant Ghanaian; 12 years ago

You don't have any sense. You don't know what free speech is. Do you know what is judicial overreach? Kwasea! What are the advantages of free speech? Abowa! You are a typical Ghanaian!

You don't have any sense. You don't know what free speech is. Do you know what is judicial overreach? Kwasea! What are the advantages of free speech? Abowa! You are a typical Ghanaian!
Buckle 12 years ago

Charle ignore "Ignorant Ghanaian". He's justifying his name so no matter what you say to him you'll get garbage back

Charle ignore "Ignorant Ghanaian". He's justifying his name so no matter what you say to him you'll get garbage back
KOKONSA 12 years ago

I will rather ignore you because you just fail to get it. Leave the protection of your fundamental human rights to the likes of us who know our chaff from grain. IDIOT!!!

I will rather ignore you because you just fail to get it. Leave the protection of your fundamental human rights to the likes of us who know our chaff from grain. IDIOT!!!
Akua Yirenkyi 12 years ago

I don't think Pro. knows he type of journalism some journalists practice in Ghana.They just write without proper investigation, no source of good information. To me he can go back and add his quota if he love his country and ...
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I don't think Pro. knows he type of journalism some journalists practice in Ghana.They just write without proper investigation, no source of good information. To me he can go back and add his quota if he love his country and stop saying we should revet to military.
Coomson 12 years ago

Don't worry your head over Asare. He is in Ghana. Our journalists are lazy to ask him what kind of work he does and where he lives.

And he did not say that we have to revert to military, it is a rhetoric question- IF, you ...
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Don't worry your head over Asare. He is in Ghana. Our journalists are lazy to ask him what kind of work he does and where he lives.

And he did not say that we have to revert to military, it is a rhetoric question- IF, you are going to allow Atuguba and his gang to take the law into their own hands, then may be we need to welcome the military rule as it is happening in Egypt
Paul Amuna 12 years ago

Please don't misrepresent the fact of what Kweku Asare said. Look at his title again. It was certainly NOT a rhetorical QUESTION. It was a stated opinion based on his own slant of the arguments which clearly are not shared by ...
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Please don't misrepresent the fact of what Kweku Asare said. Look at his title again. It was certainly NOT a rhetorical QUESTION. It was a stated opinion based on his own slant of the arguments which clearly are not shared by everyone.
RITA AGYEIWAH- NEWYORK 12 years ago

PRO.ASARE WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT LAW? ARE YOU NOT A LECTURER IN ACCOUNTING? THE LITTLE YOU KNOW ABOUT COMPANY LAW IS PUSHING YOU TO CHALLENGE THE LORDS OF THE SUPREME COURT? IF YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH JUST TRAVEL TO GHANA TO CHA ...
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PRO.ASARE WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT LAW? ARE YOU NOT A LECTURER IN ACCOUNTING? THE LITTLE YOU KNOW ABOUT COMPANY LAW IS PUSHING YOU TO CHALLENGE THE LORDS OF THE SUPREME COURT? IF YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH JUST TRAVEL TO GHANA TO CHALLENGE THE BENCH. DONT FOOL YOURSELF OVER THERE.
Prof Lungu 12 years ago

For one living in New York, one ought to know that one does not have to "know law" to recognize that the Supreme Court is debasing that institution by summarily combining all functions of government and oppressing media and o ...
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For one living in New York, one ought to know that one does not have to "know law" to recognize that the Supreme Court is debasing that institution by summarily combining all functions of government and oppressing media and other private individuals for what they said.
Ignorant Ghanaian; Ignorant Ghanaian; 12 years ago

You ignorant twerp! Did you take a look at his CV? He is a lawyer and an Account professor. Do you know what it takes to be lawyer in the US? Abowa!

You ignorant twerp! Did you take a look at his CV? He is a lawyer and an Account professor. Do you know what it takes to be lawyer in the US? Abowa!
Coomson 12 years ago

Sometimes, I feel like I debating with idiots here. They don't even read anything before responding.

Does it really matter if even he lives in the United States? why don't we tell Americans and Europeans to keep their mone ...
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Sometimes, I feel like I debating with idiots here. They don't even read anything before responding.

Does it really matter if even he lives in the United States? why don't we tell Americans and Europeans to keep their money because they don't live in Africa.

Azar is still in Ghana and Atuguba is not calling him or someone has not reported him, yet.

But is he right? How could the whole SC invite someone to come to the supreme to be charged for an offense he did not even commit. Does that make sense to you?
Buckle 12 years ago

We're not all idiots and it would serve you not to trunddle into that realm. To answer your specific question - no, it doesn't make sense to invite someone to face an alleged offense. But note the facts - he did make the rema ...
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We're not all idiots and it would serve you not to trunddle into that realm. To answer your specific question - no, it doesn't make sense to invite someone to face an alleged offense. But note the facts - he did make the remarks, but made them before NOT AFTER the line had been drawn and final warning issued by the whole SC. His recording was REplayed and a report made in a newspaper AFTER the final warning. The newspaper only published a correction the Tuesday court was back in session - by which time the alleged offender could only mount a defense of denial.

So you see even a mere you didn't have the full story before feeling like debating with idiots
STONER KOBYLYNTON 12 years ago

Rita, whom are you annoyed with by writing in uppercase? Desist from it as it is against writing etiquette. Know that it takes only one person to fight a wrong ruling by the Supreme or High Court Judges.

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Rita, whom are you annoyed with by writing in uppercase? Desist from it as it is against writing etiquette. Know that it takes only one person to fight a wrong ruling by the Supreme or High Court Judges.

Good that you are in New York. I will advise you to get a book titled "Gideon's Trumpet" authored by Anthony Lewis to read. A poor person by the name Clarence Earl Gideon fought from prison and made his case opened by the Supreme Court of USA to revist a ruling which the Judges had made previously. This poor individual with no legal back ground was able to tell his mind about a system where the poor were deny an attorney to represent them in their cases. It was Mr. Gideon, that is why today in USA, nobody would stand trial without an attorney either you are poor or rich.

Prof. Asare is throwing light to the dark pathway of those who want to reach their destination successfully. If the Ghana Law School is lucky to have about 10 lecturers of the sort of Pro. Asare, believe you and me, the country will be blessed continously with seasoned lawyers and not that of quack ones in our midst today. Enjoy your 4th. E&OE.
Prof Lungu 12 years ago

READ: "...the Professor of law averred that Tuesday’s decision by the court can somewhat be construed to mean, as though; it (Supreme Court) does not want to be criticized."

OUR COMMENT: It is!

READ: "...the Professor of law averred that Tuesday’s decision by the court can somewhat be construed to mean, as though; it (Supreme Court) does not want to be criticized."

OUR COMMENT: It is!
Truth Chicago 12 years ago

Why are you in the US but not in Ghana to contribute towards the development of Ghana. Will you shut up

Why are you in the US but not in Ghana to contribute towards the development of Ghana. Will you shut up
Ignorant Ghanaian; Ignorant Ghanaian; 12 years ago

Why do you believe that a single person going back to Ghana can bring a significant change. The problems of Ghana are nearly insurmountable because of entrenched attitudes. People believe in their "tradition". We are going to ...
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Why do you believe that a single person going back to Ghana can bring a significant change. The problems of Ghana are nearly insurmountable because of entrenched attitudes. People believe in their "tradition". We are going to remain a dysfunctional country forever.
Truth Chicago 12 years ago

Little drops of water forms a mighty Ocean. The challenge in the brain drain of Ghana has been drumming for the longest time. One plus one will always be two. But where is he commenting from? He is even a US citizen anyway. I ...
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Little drops of water forms a mighty Ocean. The challenge in the brain drain of Ghana has been drumming for the longest time. One plus one will always be two. But where is he commenting from? He is even a US citizen anyway. If Ghana is so important to him as a patriotic citizen of Ghana, He should not have given up his loyalty anyway. Now, Ghanaians for that matter are very good commentators over issues they cannot constructively and meaningfully contribute to. Their cheap talk from the touch line does not only break but divide. He should have been in Ghana after lying through his acquisition of visa come to the US.
Kwamina Ansah 12 years ago

You people

You people
Truth Chicago 12 years ago

He is hiding in the US with a strong African Ghanaian accent which disqualifies him to present himself at the Law-court hence resorting to teach with the frustration. We know what is happening here in the US....

He is hiding in the US with a strong African Ghanaian accent which disqualifies him to present himself at the Law-court hence resorting to teach with the frustration. We know what is happening here in the US....
Kofi Mensah 12 years ago

THIS Ghanaian U .S based law lecturer is not doing himself any good by interfering in the on-going case in Ghana. He probably will not get a job in Ghana and is turning his attention from his teaching in the U.S.
Is this not ...
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THIS Ghanaian U .S based law lecturer is not doing himself any good by interfering in the on-going case in Ghana. He probably will not get a job in Ghana and is turning his attention from his teaching in the U.S.
Is this not another Okoampa- Ahooooof one wonders.
GENERAL DeGAULE 12 years ago

“…nobody can say that we should all shut up because the Supreme Court has delivered its final warning…. If that is the case, then we should bring back the soldiers by reverting to military rule,” he opined.

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“…nobody can say that we should all shut up because the Supreme Court has delivered its final warning…. If that is the case, then we should bring back the soldiers by reverting to military rule,” he opined.

No one is saying we all should shut up. We are free to speak but must excercise that freedom responsibly and not make contemptible statements with reference to a case being heard at the Supreme Court. It is a serious matter accussing the Judges of bias when they have not even rendered a decision. Some people must be taught a bitter lesson.
Buckle 12 years ago

At long last someone writing sensibly. And this guy calls himself a professor

At long last someone writing sensibly. And this guy calls himself a professor
Paul Amuna 12 years ago

This is most disappointing to read. Why does Kweku Asare not go to Ghana and lead a military coup himself?!!! This is idiotic, contemptuous and quite frankly unpatriotic. Just because you do not get things your way, you want ...
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This is most disappointing to read. Why does Kweku Asare not go to Ghana and lead a military coup himself?!!! This is idiotic, contemptuous and quite frankly unpatriotic. Just because you do not get things your way, you want to tell us there is no other way?

Your 'intellectual' achievements are meaningless if this is your thinking. It is shameful and you belittle yourself by this silly call.

In the USA where you live and work, if you made such a call or anywhere near it, you know exactly what would happen to you. You will be arrested, bundled into a prison and if you are lucky enough to spend your time', deported back to Ghana.

Quite staggeringly shocking!!! For your information, Ghana is NOT Egypt where a democratically elected government can be removed because of the agitation of a vociferous opposition who know they have no other way of winning the elections. Bet my words, if elections were held today in Egypt, it is NOT the "opposition" that would win. You deceive yourself. Also know that this is NOT Ghana in 1966 or 1967!!!
Nyansasem 12 years ago

When are you going to put this stupidity to an end. You have been told several times that, unlike you slaving yourself somewhere in Dubai, Asare is in Ghana teaching university students but you keep on bringing up where he li ...
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When are you going to put this stupidity to an end. You have been told several times that, unlike you slaving yourself somewhere in Dubai, Asare is in Ghana teaching university students but you keep on bringing up where he lives without debating on issues.

It is the same stupidity that the thugs on Supreme court are doing; reading something from a journalist and believing it hook, line and sinker without ascertaining whether it is true or not before charging the person. That is the idiocy going on in Ghana and yet when someone rises up and take them on, people like you have the audacity to insult them.

Had Boahene not brought a newsapaper to show these clueless and stupid judges on SC, that the paper had withdrawn its story, the judges would have jailed an innocent man. What if the paper had retracted their message yesterday, would the Judges go and apologize to Boahene for putting him in prison without doing a due process or verifying the story.

Do you see how stupid the case is? If they want to charge someone, the least they could do was to investigate the case and found out whether Boahene was at the FM station on that day and said what was reported. This is what Asare is saying and yet, you did not even read to understand anything but to insult him.

And seriously, you said you are also a professor.. Damn! I am neither a lawyer nor a PhD holder but I think I can help you. Don't you know something about "conjunction clauses." I can go the white house and say that, Obama MIGHT be a thief and no one will arrest me. I can also say that "IF" obama is behaving this way, THEN he.... learn from , Dr. Angry Professor. In all these instances, I have not said anything seriously about Obama, except...

Unlike Dubai where you don't have your freedom and could be arrested at anytime, US will not arrest someone when the person says IF you did this, then... or he or she MIGHT, MAY be a thief or ....they would not even ask me to prove anything because I have said nothing. This is what Asare is saying...if the judges are GOING TO THROW AWAY DUE PROCESS IN THE LAND, THEN WE NEED TO BRING IN THE SOLDIERS. For the judges to charge him, they need to tell the whole world that they INTEND to throw away due process.
Kwame Adams 12 years ago

I actually think that someone might be impersonating Paul Amuna who is a professor in the UK. If not, then Paul's recent comments shock me since I had come to believe that he was intelligent.

I actually think that someone might be impersonating Paul Amuna who is a professor in the UK. If not, then Paul's recent comments shock me since I had come to believe that he was intelligent.
sk 12 years ago

i agree with prof

i agree with prof
ACRI Mate 12 years ago

I also totally agree with the prof since ghanaians are fooling nowadays in the name of democracy. SC court is endorsing the barbaric and brutality bavior of the military with its intimidation to the general public.

I also totally agree with the prof since ghanaians are fooling nowadays in the name of democracy. SC court is endorsing the barbaric and brutality bavior of the military with its intimidation to the general public.
Jason 12 years ago

He is sitting in far away, dictatorship called democracy in the country that spy, kill and put you in prison without any trail and talking rubish to destabilize our dear nation.

Prof Asare, tell Obama to stop that bullshit ...
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He is sitting in far away, dictatorship called democracy in the country that spy, kill and put you in prison without any trail and talking rubish to destabilize our dear nation.

Prof Asare, tell Obama to stop that bullshit first so that you can live peacfully.
Akwadaa_Nyame 12 years ago

Cuban Americans in Maimi and elsewhere in Florida will swiftly deal with him.

Cuban Americans in Maimi and elsewhere in Florida will swiftly deal with him.
princewilly@ymail.com 12 years ago

The train was very crowded, so the soldier walked the length of the train, looking for an empty seat. The only unoccupied seat was directly adjacent to a well dressed middle aged lady and was being used by her little dog. The ...
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The train was very crowded, so the soldier walked the length of the train, looking for an empty seat. The only unoccupied seat was directly adjacent to a well dressed middle aged lady and was being used by her little dog. The war-weary soldier asked, "Please, ma'am, may I sit in that seat?" The French woman looked down her nose at the soldier, sniffed and said, "You Americans! You are such a rude class of people. Can't you see my Little Fifi is using that seat?"

The soldier walked away, determined to find a place to rest, but after another trip down to the end of the train, found himself again facing the woman with the dog.

Again he asked, "Please, lady. May I sit there? I'm very tired." The French woman wrinkled her nose and snorted, "You Americans! Not only are you rude, you are also arrogant. Imagine!"

The soldier didn't say anything else; he leaned over, picked up the little dog, tossed it out the window of the train and sat down in the empty seat. The woman shrieked and railed, and demanded that someone defend her and chastise the soldier.

An English gentleman sitting across the aisle spoke up, "You know, sir, you Americans do seem to have a penchant for doing the wrong thing. You eat holding the fork in the wrong hand. You drive your autos on the wrong side of the road. And now, sir, you've thrown the wrong bitch out the window"

NOBODY WANTS THE MILITARY.THE WORST SUPREME COURT IS BETTER THAN THE MILITARY.IF THAT LAW LECTURER IN AMERICA IS LIVING IN GHANA HE WILL NOT SAY THAT NONSENSE.
kwabi 12 years ago

Come home!Don't advise from outside ! Be within and be part of the debate, not without!!

Come home!Don't advise from outside ! Be within and be part of the debate, not without!!
OSEI ASSIBEY-UNI OF PHOENIX-USA 12 years ago

Who said you can't contribute to the betterment of your dear country living in Europe or in America? Let me give you a typical example or senario.

If I reside outside Ghanaian and send my business partners to my dear count ...
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Who said you can't contribute to the betterment of your dear country living in Europe or in America? Let me give you a typical example or senario.

If I reside outside Ghanaian and send my business partners to my dear country to come and build or construct a (Shopping Mall), which would not only bring employment to my people but also go a long way in helping our infrastructure, what do you think, I am doing?

If you really do not know what you are talking about, please don't come on this site and waste our time. A journalist, is angry with the behavioural attitude of the Supreme Court concerning the on-going electoral petition and jailed 10 years for contempt. A second culprit, rescind his previous damaging words against the (SC), and rather given a 3 days jail sentence and released because he became remorseful.

All that the law professor was, is saying is that, if this is how meaning is given to the law(s) of the land or adjudicated, then what the Supreme Court did, is doing, is unconstitutional because such an orders is a character of the military.

This is all that the law professor was trying to get across. So what part as a Ghanaian, don't you understand?
Kwamina Ansah 12 years ago

Most of the comments here are in the form of insults. This is exactly because we are from a culture that controls thinking and expression. Every big man has power and uses it unwisely.

I agree with you, prof

Most of the comments here are in the form of insults. This is exactly because we are from a culture that controls thinking and expression. Every big man has power and uses it unwisely.

I agree with you, prof
nana addo dankwa akufo addo 12 years ago

Who is this man hiding in the usa and calling for military action in Ghana? Im sorry but I think he's being senseless and stupid!

Who is this man hiding in the usa and calling for military action in Ghana? Im sorry but I think he's being senseless and stupid!
Photosy. 12 years ago

Some idiots sit in the comfort of 200% democratic countries where markets are not burnt clandestinely, where people do not go to war over guinea fowls and where institutions work perfectly, calling themselves professors and d ...
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Some idiots sit in the comfort of 200% democratic countries where markets are not burnt clandestinely, where people do not go to war over guinea fowls and where institutions work perfectly, calling themselves professors and dictate what should happen in our country because they belong to one idiotic political party or support some idiotic people to become presidents and Vice Presidents to the detriment of whatever the poor can take at a certain time. One such person is this idiotic professor asare.
Kofi Ntikuma 12 years ago

I am sorry but you make no sense

I am sorry but you make no sense
Nii Anyetei Blofonyo 12 years ago

This is a very stupid fool making foolish remarks. The SC was absolutely right to summon these fools and jail them.

This is a very stupid fool making foolish remarks. The SC was absolutely right to summon these fools and jail them.
kofi essoun 12 years ago

wherever you came from go there with your copybrain

wherever you came from go there with your copybrain
Yaw Poku, USA 12 years ago

Prof, I completely agree with you.

Prof, I completely agree with you.
Nii Lante Okunka 12 years ago

The so called constitutional scholar could teach us a thing or two by suggesting a way out of any "constitutional crisis"instead of his ridiculous resolution of an overtake of our nascent democracy by the military should ther ...
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The so called constitutional scholar could teach us a thing or two by suggesting a way out of any "constitutional crisis"instead of his ridiculous resolution of an overtake of our nascent democracy by the military should there be a problem.
How about the suggestion that the peoples' representative limit the powers of the Judiciary through an Act of Parliament when it comes to free speech? I did agree with Professor Asare to a large extent but his suggestion of a Military takeover as a resolution to a constitutional issue discounts his credentials as an astute constitutional scholar.He's supposed to be teaching Law in the U.S.A.and disagreements come up all the time in that country that warrants clarifications from the Supreme Court.We don't hear from constitutional scholars suggesting a military takeover by the powerful U.S. military.So where does this so called constitutional scholar get this outrageous idea from,huh?
Those who claim such highfalutin titles should not demean their claims by loosing site of common sense.
Our nation needs to learn to be tolerant of one another and respect the rule of law.Someone who claims to teach law should be in the vanguard to insist such education of our people and not take the easy way out.
Kwame Alhaji 12 years ago

You miss his point on military takeover.

You miss his point on military takeover.
Kosoko 12 years ago

Can highlight his point please?

Can highlight his point please?
Baba Yusif 12 years ago

Sometimes it baffles me when people who purport to be in the academia & claim to hold degrees make statements of this nature. I've listened to the said Prof. on radio & read his statements/comments online, and am of the view ...
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Sometimes it baffles me when people who purport to be in the academia & claim to hold degrees make statements of this nature. I've listened to the said Prof. on radio & read his statements/comments online, and am of the view that his academic credentials be probed.
The "learned" Prof, I believe, has not read anything about "Contempt of court" neither does he know anything about summary trails. He should go back to school & bringing in emotions.
kwame 12 years ago

Mr professor, please come home and face them here, if u are a man.
In America, do people comment on cases pending at the courts in the way we do here?

Mr professor, please come home and face them here, if u are a man.
In America, do people comment on cases pending at the courts in the way we do here?
KK 12 years ago

poor Kwame, pro is just a lectural at GIMPA. he thought me law and he is very intelligent. If you want to know more about professor Asare. Read Asare v. Attorney General and you will know who he is. Stop making noise ignorant ...
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poor Kwame, pro is just a lectural at GIMPA. he thought me law and he is very intelligent. If you want to know more about professor Asare. Read Asare v. Attorney General and you will know who he is. Stop making noise ignorant people...
PAS 12 years ago

WHAT THE S C JUDGES ARE DOING DEMANDS THAT WE BETTER REVERT TO THE MILITARY RULE AS PRESCRIBED BY PROF ASARE .WE SHOULD ALL LEARN FROM WHAT IS HAPPENING IN EGYPT .NO INSTITUTION IS ABOVE THE POWERS OF THE MASSES. WE KNOW THE ...
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WHAT THE S C JUDGES ARE DOING DEMANDS THAT WE BETTER REVERT TO THE MILITARY RULE AS PRESCRIBED BY PROF ASARE .WE SHOULD ALL LEARN FROM WHAT IS HAPPENING IN EGYPT .NO INSTITUTION IS ABOVE THE POWERS OF THE MASSES. WE KNOW THE POWERS OF THE JUDICIAL PER THE CONSTITUTION AND IT MUST BE RESPECTED AS SUCH ,BUT JUSTICE DENIAL IS JUSTICE DELAYED .GOD BLESS GHANA
KK 12 years ago

I DO AGREE WITH YOU. PRO ASARE IS MAKING SENSE AND INSTEAD OF US TO LISTEN AND LEARN WE ARE COMPLAINING. POOR GHANAIANS. ANYway, I like prof becos he taught me and is a law professor. Read more about pro on google Asare v. At ...
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I DO AGREE WITH YOU. PRO ASARE IS MAKING SENSE AND INSTEAD OF US TO LISTEN AND LEARN WE ARE COMPLAINING. POOR GHANAIANS. ANYway, I like prof becos he taught me and is a law professor. Read more about pro on google Asare v. Attorney General
Okonko Palm 12 years ago

Kwaku Asare is obviously becoming provocative and vexatious in his ongoing crusade.He seems to be hiding behind rhetorics to cause his mischief but on merit he has made no sense at all.

I think he wants to be made a martyr ...
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Kwaku Asare is obviously becoming provocative and vexatious in his ongoing crusade.He seems to be hiding behind rhetorics to cause his mischief but on merit he has made no sense at all.

I think he wants to be made a martyr to the npp cause of winning this election at all cost through the back door but he thinks the court is standing on their way.Hence his present confrontation with the SC.He should be ignored.

As a typical attention seeker and a stubborn freak he has a thick skin for controversy.

All the same it important to remind him that though the constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression,that freedom is qualified and has limits.

Over the years, the courts have decided that a few other public interests for example, national security, justice or personal safety override freedom of speech.

It is a figment of Asare's imagination to think that,that is not so if it is not in his interest and is not going his way.To him it is injustice and an affront to free speech if it did not favor his npp
KK 12 years ago

oh even your name explains so do your comments dont make sense. please post something better. If you want to know more about pro read more at google Asare v. Attorney General. Pro is a law pro at GIMPA and have won many cases ...
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oh even your name explains so do your comments dont make sense. please post something better. If you want to know more about pro read more at google Asare v. Attorney General. Pro is a law pro at GIMPA and have won many cases in Ghana at supreme court. Please read and stop making noise
Kosoko 12 years ago

Well said! I'm beginning to think that this man is suffering from brain hemorrhage!

Well said! I'm beginning to think that this man is suffering from brain hemorrhage!
Sammy Kweks 12 years ago

This is the same man who misled the npp in believing that there was a Fax Machine in Dzorwulu which was hijacking Presidential result figures mid air. US base constitutional lawyer indeed.

This is the same man who misled the npp in believing that there was a Fax Machine in Dzorwulu which was hijacking Presidential result figures mid air. US base constitutional lawyer indeed.
yd 12 years ago

We shouldn't let these Togolese intimidate us in our own country.we fight to protect our interest in our country.send all these people back to Togo to face eyadema,if they think they are good enough.

We shouldn't let these Togolese intimidate us in our own country.we fight to protect our interest in our country.send all these people back to Togo to face eyadema,if they think they are good enough.
Abeku 12 years ago

This does not sound like a studied lawyer writing. In which university is he a law Prof.? Why does he not want to sue the supreme court or take them to the Haag? Stop misleading people. No reasonable lawyer would have time fo ...
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This does not sound like a studied lawyer writing. In which university is he a law Prof.? Why does he not want to sue the supreme court or take them to the Haag? Stop misleading people. No reasonable lawyer would have time for such a discriminative piece.
Kosoko 12 years ago

This man should be charged with contempt of Court. I think he has got a brain hemorrhage. Sick, Sick, Sick!

This man should be charged with contempt of Court. I think he has got a brain hemorrhage. Sick, Sick, Sick!
Cynthia 12 years ago

Leave us to have our peace.Your accent can't take you to any court in U.S.Shut up.Tell us which case you have won.
Go and defend Travon Martin.
God bless our Supreme Court Judges and guide them deliver sound judgement.

Leave us to have our peace.Your accent can't take you to any court in U.S.Shut up.Tell us which case you have won.
Go and defend Travon Martin.
God bless our Supreme Court Judges and guide them deliver sound judgement.
idan 12 years ago

Someone should tell that fool to stay where he is,because we ghanaians are happily living in our country.

Someone should tell that fool to stay where he is,because we ghanaians are happily living in our country.
THINK STRAIGHT 12 years ago

WE SHD REVERT TO MILITARY RULE IF...PROF ASARE

WE SHD REVERT TO MILITARY RULE IF...PROF ASARE
john 12 years ago

Prof. Nothing.

Prof. Nothing.
GREAT NANA ANTWI 12 years ago

ARE YOU IN NEED OF A FAST POWERFULL SPIRITUALIST?THEN GOOGLE OR GO TO greatnanapowerfullspiritualist.blogspot.com

ARE YOU IN NEED OF A FAST POWERFULL SPIRITUALIST?THEN GOOGLE OR GO TO greatnanapowerfullspiritualist.blogspot.com
TWEEEAAA 12 years ago

IS HE REALLY A pROFESSOR? WHEN THEY GET TO us THEY TRY MIXIXNG WHAT THEY DONT UNDERSTAND. tHEY BEHAVE LIKE THE GHANAIAN WOMAN IN UK WHO MARRIES THE UK SYSTEM WITH THAT OF gHANA AND PICK WHAT SUITS THEM. IS THIS ONE NOT MIXIXN ...
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IS HE REALLY A pROFESSOR? WHEN THEY GET TO us THEY TRY MIXIXNG WHAT THEY DONT UNDERSTAND. tHEY BEHAVE LIKE THE GHANAIAN WOMAN IN UK WHO MARRIES THE UK SYSTEM WITH THAT OF gHANA AND PICK WHAT SUITS THEM. IS THIS ONE NOT MIXIXNG USA WITH GHANA? DOES HE REALLU UNDERSTAND WHAT HE IS PUTTING ACROSS. LET HIM EDUCATE US ON THE BRITISH SYSTEM AND USA SYSTEM. WHERE DID HE ACQUIRE HIS PROFESSOR FROM (HE WILL SAY IT DOES NOT MATTER) BUT HE SHOULDN'T LET FRUSTRATION OVERCOME HIM.
ccccc 12 years ago

tell him he can go to hell with his prof'ship or he can think like how interlingent people thinks.WHAT A HECK !

tell him he can go to hell with his prof'ship or he can think like how interlingent people thinks.WHAT A HECK !
koo nyame 12 years ago

Hey Mr. Prof. u dey hear the people well today. Me i rest my case.Na trumu professor be you.Fuck off

Hey Mr. Prof. u dey hear the people well today. Me i rest my case.Na trumu professor be you.Fuck off
Josh 12 years ago

While the prof may have made a legitimate argument, the idea that the soldiers should be brought back to rule Ghana is unfortunate and irresponsible. He lives in the USA, so apparently he doesn't care about the ordinary Ghana ...
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While the prof may have made a legitimate argument, the idea that the soldiers should be brought back to rule Ghana is unfortunate and irresponsible. He lives in the USA, so apparently he doesn't care about the ordinary Ghanaians who will suffer in the event of a military rule. He should know better!!
kwofi 12 years ago

Prof, well said but as 4 military rule, it's 4 da unrefined n dogs. da supreme court can't shut us up,we'll continue 2 criticise them 2 put them on their toes.

Prof, well said but as 4 military rule, it's 4 da unrefined n dogs. da supreme court can't shut us up,we'll continue 2 criticise them 2 put them on their toes.
NOKWARE ASA AMPA 12 years ago

...and they may continue to summon you if you criticize them; they will then jail you! How about that possibility?

...and they may continue to summon you if you criticize them; they will then jail you! How about that possibility?
J H New York 12 years ago

I'm utterly surprised by the utterance of the "Military" by this so called Constitutional lawyer.
Prof Asare, I dont think you're aware of what you talking about.Know that the African military Commits the most atrocious Cri ...
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I'm utterly surprised by the utterance of the "Military" by this so called Constitutional lawyer.
Prof Asare, I dont think you're aware of what you talking about.Know that the African military Commits the most atrocious Crimes against their peoples instead of saving and protecting them as is done in the Western world.Don't U know this?
Please tell me, is a Coup part of Democratic Vocabulary?. So you Could not propose any better agenda other than military as a so called constitutional lawyer.I implore u to relocate to Ghana when your proposal come true.
Another non performance academic degree with long titles.
Well meaning Ghanians support and respect the decisions of the Supreme Court.Freedom of Speech implies Civility,and, not unnecessary insult and nonsensicals ubiquitous.
J H New York 12 years ago

A Constitutional lawyer who had no Regard for due processes of the Law.Is there not a Democratic process to reconstitute Anew the Supreme Court, if we don't want the present one,Eh ?. Please answer this question Mr Constitu ...
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A Constitutional lawyer who had no Regard for due processes of the Law.Is there not a Democratic process to reconstitute Anew the Supreme Court, if we don't want the present one,Eh ?. Please answer this question Mr Constitutional lawyer, prof Asare.
These're the people some of whom had free University Education with free food and were served at the Central Cafeteria as if they were CEO then. "Military Coup is all what he Could give back to his Country.
Another big Waste of Tax payers money.
J H New York 12 years ago

A Constitutional lawyer who had no Regard for due processes of the Law.Is there not a Democratic process to reconstitute Anew the Supreme Court, if we don't want the present one,Eh ?. Please answer this question Mr Constitu ...
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A Constitutional lawyer who had no Regard for due processes of the Law.Is there not a Democratic process to reconstitute Anew the Supreme Court, if we don't want the present one,Eh ?. Please answer this question Mr Constitutional lawyer, prof Asare.
These're the people some of whom had free University Education with free food and were served at the Central Cafeteria as if they were CEO then. "Military Coup is all what he Could give back to his Country.
Another big Waste of Tax payers money.
J H New York 12 years ago

A Constitutional lawyer who had no Regard for due processes of the Law.Is there not a Democratic process to reconstitute Anew the Supreme Court, if we don't want the present one,Eh ?. Please answer this question Mr Constitu ...
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A Constitutional lawyer who had no Regard for due processes of the Law.Is there not a Democratic process to reconstitute Anew the Supreme Court, if we don't want the present one,Eh ?. Please answer this question Mr Constitutional lawyer, prof Asare.
These're the people some of whom had free University Education with free food and were served at the Central Cafeteria as if they were CEO then. "Military Coup is all what he Could give back to his Country.
Another big Waste of Tax payers money.
KWEKU TWENEBOA 12 years ago

Spare us this crap

Spare us this crap
ASEM BE`BA DEBI 12 years ago

DOES THIS PROF THINKS HE IS IN HEAVEN BECAUSE HE IS LIVING IN THE USA?HE SHOULD GIVE US A BREAK.

DOES THIS PROF THINKS HE IS IN HEAVEN BECAUSE HE IS LIVING IN THE USA?HE SHOULD GIVE US A BREAK.
THE WORLD IS WATCHING.. PROF IS RIGHT 12 years ago

ONLY SENSIBLE AND NON TRIBALISM PEOPLE UNDERSTANDS THE PROF.. GOD BLESS YOU PROF

ONLY SENSIBLE AND NON TRIBALISM PEOPLE UNDERSTANDS THE PROF.. GOD BLESS YOU PROF
A Richard 12 years ago

Please Prof never use that word we don't need to hear about it if you happened to return home oneday you will regret to what you have said.

Please Prof never use that word we don't need to hear about it if you happened to return home oneday you will regret to what you have said.
Clarence Hedzolleh 12 years ago

This so-called 'constitutional scholar' must be a very BIG fool indeed.

This so-called 'constitutional scholar' must be a very BIG fool indeed.
Kwaku Mensah 12 years ago

You may be a so-called professor, but you are one of those who want nothing done. Leave the judges alone, or come back to Ghana to feel the pinch.

You may be a so-called professor, but you are one of those who want nothing done. Leave the judges alone, or come back to Ghana to feel the pinch.
Paa Kodwo 12 years ago

IS THIS GUY A TRULY LAW PROFESSOR.

HE must BE A SHAMEFUL SAND DISGRACEFUL PERSON BEFORE HIS LAW STUDENTS.

IS THIS GUY A TRULY LAW PROFESSOR.

HE must BE A SHAMEFUL SAND DISGRACEFUL PERSON BEFORE HIS LAW STUDENTS.
Wisdom 12 years ago

Where has wisdom gone? I think the Professor did not read his notes before coming out with such a backward opinion.

Where has wisdom gone? I think the Professor did not read his notes before coming out with such a backward opinion.
MARADONA 12 years ago

BOOLU KE EHE FE

BOOLU KE EHE FE
agyabroni 12 years ago

If you meant that,I am sorry to say that you shd not be teaching law,I mean the Prof. This is legally sacrilegious(if that is sayable or worth writing),morally indefensible and socially calamitous. Its politically disastrous, ...
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If you meant that,I am sorry to say that you shd not be teaching law,I mean the Prof. This is legally sacrilegious(if that is sayable or worth writing),morally indefensible and socially calamitous. Its politically disastrous,futuristically foolish and nationally damning !!!!!If you (or anyone else)refuse to learn from history,you're forever damned. I think the prof. was misquoted unless the recent 'military excercise' colors his mind. Such a to- be regretted statement shd never come from a person like a law teacher.I plead for him.This no-sense statament.America is not Ghana, and I know America very very well.Hei teacher ! Retract those words if they did come out of your mouth.Or 'mouthes'?
Tj 12 years ago

It's a poor advise Prof. You are better than that.

It's a poor advise Prof. You are better than that.
micom 12 years ago

stop hiden behind those with insult

stop hiden behind those with insult
Sammy 12 years ago

The word is "Shut up"; Ignorant Law.

The word is "Shut up"; Ignorant Law.
micom 12 years ago

stop hiden behind those names with insult please.

stop hiden behind those names with insult please.
ghanaba 12 years ago

hey monkey commentators, i have warned you that having a computer and access to internet do not give knowledge to every area of study. a stone will never become denkyem after 100 years at the bed of a river. my wife always w ...
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hey monkey commentators, i have warned you that having a computer and access to internet do not give knowledge to every area of study. a stone will never become denkyem after 100 years at the bed of a river. my wife always wonder what has become of aborokyere, because for her, abokyere was initially for the brilliant. please you are still as you were just before you left ogyakrom. our 24 hours are never enough to cover all our ambitious projects. so just ka waano paado. your extensive reading can only improve your writing capacity period. this court has stopped counting pink sheets and verification and jailing people for contempts. how lawful the procedure is time will tell. if i insult a judge, whereby he is not judging me directly, he cant even issue a warrant against me. first he has to lodge a formal complaint against me, and i have to defend myself at a sitting with a neutral judge. the have stopped looking into the case, by scrutinizing evidence and counter evidence, witnesses and counter witnesses and rather sending people who are not mainly concerned to jail. this is what the fellow monkey is trying to bring to concerned and knowledgeable citizens. you rats are insulting. many a times africans really do deserve our rat fate. even if he is a latrine lecturer, he has made a point, where is your own fellow monkey. i have observed one thing from the book of JOB, we have exactly what we speak. every second we talk about climate change and we shall have it and could do nothing about it. if whatever comes from others is shit we shall have only but shit.
Odartey Lawson 12 years ago

Stupid professor, we don't want any more military in Ghana for any reason. Rawlings showed us that the military are just as corrupt and even worse than civilians.

Stupid professor, we don't want any more military in Ghana for any reason. Rawlings showed us that the military are just as corrupt and even worse than civilians.
Alhaji 12 years ago

Please prof stay put.Shut up Prof Asare
If you really know much,you would have stay in Ghana to help build the nation.Do not bragg over there,you foolish Accademia.

Please prof stay put.Shut up Prof Asare
If you really know much,you would have stay in Ghana to help build the nation.Do not bragg over there,you foolish Accademia.
Sankofa 12 years ago

Criticising the SC is contempt of court.

Criticising the SC is contempt of court.
MOHAMMED AMIN ABDALLAH 12 years ago

mate,when he comes to ghana,tell anyone to arrest him,if anyone dare,today,media is silence like we are living in the morgue,fellow ghanaians wake up and defend our freedom of speech,but do it responsibly,long live ghana,peri ...
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mate,when he comes to ghana,tell anyone to arrest him,if anyone dare,today,media is silence like we are living in the morgue,fellow ghanaians wake up and defend our freedom of speech,but do it responsibly,long live ghana,perish dictatorship.
TORTOO 12 years ago

WHY IS GHANA WEB PROVIDING THIS PLATFORM TO ONLY ONE MAN TO DISTURB OUR EARS? ARE THERE NO OTHER PROFESSORS WHO CAN WRITE ON AFFAIRS IN GHANA?

WHY IS GHANA WEB PROVIDING THIS PLATFORM TO ONLY ONE MAN TO DISTURB OUR EARS? ARE THERE NO OTHER PROFESSORS WHO CAN WRITE ON AFFAIRS IN GHANA?
MOHAMMED AMIN ABDALLAH 12 years ago

what can we do!some people are above the the law.if they so wish they can sentence you years in prison and no one dares stop them,what i want everyone to know is that,no one is above reproach and there fore,the only lord we k ...
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what can we do!some people are above the the law.if they so wish they can sentence you years in prison and no one dares stop them,what i want everyone to know is that,no one is above reproach and there fore,the only lord we know is the supreme being,omnipotent and omnicient,almighty Allah,there fore,whoever accept himself to be called with the attributes that are prerogative of almighty God the person should prepare to face wrath of their creator,i don't care if this comment of mine will be seen as disrespect to the supreme coach then so be it,if they are also ready face the reality of life that will be rewarded by God.i entreat you to fear Allah and abide by his commandment he will enter you into his heaven.God bless you all.
Kweku 12 years ago

I think for someone with such a high academic intellect to resort to this behaviour is uncalled for. What people don't realise is the fact that there is a difference between wisdom and academic qualifications.

I think for someone with such a high academic intellect to resort to this behaviour is uncalled for. What people don't realise is the fact that there is a difference between wisdom and academic qualifications.
WISE 12 years ago

WE SHOULD REVERT TO MIL RULE YES IF THE POLITICIAN KEEP ON DECIEVING US. I SUP MIL TO TAKE INCHARGE OF THE LAND.

WE SHOULD REVERT TO MIL RULE YES IF THE POLITICIAN KEEP ON DECIEVING US. I SUP MIL TO TAKE INCHARGE OF THE LAND.

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