'Tsatsu's retroactive penalty claim is alien to the law'

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PAA 11 years ago

Npp stop burning markets and open your eyes you will see president Manama’s capability. Npp you know very well that Kuffour couldn’t have ruled Ghana for six months should NDC went on burning markets and demonstrating eve ...
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Npp stop burning markets and open your eyes you will see president Manama’s capability. Npp you know very well that Kuffour couldn’t have ruled Ghana for six months should NDC went on burning markets and demonstrating everywhere scaring investors. NPP would surely pay for their demonic and evil plans. You have been found out and God will punish you for wasting Ghanaian tax-payers money. Thieves
facts 11 years ago

The electorate voted NPP but for the deliberate acts of some few including Afari Gyan and his gang their wishes are overturned. Hope the courts see this truth and speak for the voiceless.

The electorate voted NPP but for the deliberate acts of some few including Afari Gyan and his gang their wishes are overturned. Hope the courts see this truth and speak for the voiceless.
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OLD SOLDIER 11 years ago

Source: Daily Guide...

All of a sudden nonentities want to portray to the world how close they were to the late President.

Those who had to chat with him for one hour everyday, those Deputy Ministers who had to call him ...
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Source: Daily Guide...

All of a sudden nonentities want to portray to the world how close they were to the late President.

Those who had to chat with him for one hour everyday, those Deputy Ministers who had to call him every morning before the man could even brush his teeth, and still those who would be called to the Castle by the late President to express his appreciation for job well done after they had gone to insult political opponents in the media on his behalf. Shameless id.iots raising their egos..
Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 11 years ago

Tsatsu left his small legal brains in Nsawam prisons during his sojorn there for giving the monies of GNPC to his cohorts(Valley Farms) to go into cocoa farming with no cocoa to show for it on "judgement day".

Every year t ...
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Tsatsu left his small legal brains in Nsawam prisons during his sojorn there for giving the monies of GNPC to his cohorts(Valley Farms) to go into cocoa farming with no cocoa to show for it on "judgement day".

Every year the Ghana Cocoa Board goes aborrowing for millions of dollars to use the loans to purchase cocoa from our cocoa farmers for onward export.+

If Tsatsu Tsikata was wiser than an 'ant', you would have used the extra funds of the GNPC to borrow Ghana Cocoa Board to revamp the cocoa industry to bring in better returns, instead of giving the monies to that ghost company called valley farms to chop our monies 'by heart'.

And this ant-size brained Tsatsu Tsikata has forgotten that some innocent voters had their votes annulled by the EC through no fault of theirs.

Was that a "retroactive penalty", or a 'tsatsu-active penalty' ?

Tsatsu should go back to Nsawam prisons to collect his legal brains that he left there and stop disturbing our ears with his foolish arguments.
Jack 11 years ago

Gloria Akuffo is behaving like a law student -- seriously befuddled by her professor's sophistry.

Gloria Akuffo is behaving like a law student -- seriously befuddled by her professor's sophistry.
Nicholas J Bedzo 11 years ago

Gloria Akufo you are rated in the Law
profession as O% because you are not
qualified in your profession. See
Tsikata for explanation.

Gloria Akufo you are rated in the Law
profession as O% because you are not
qualified in your profession. See
Tsikata for explanation.
Yag 11 years ago

Gloria if you don,t know the law so it is alien.Tsatsu taught you the thing but you forgot so retroactive sin and punishment exist in law.

Gloria if you don,t know the law so it is alien.Tsatsu taught you the thing but you forgot so retroactive sin and punishment exist in law.

TOMATO 11 years ago

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM

HMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
Nana Akuffo Addo - WEE SMOKER 11 years ago

..NPP - A PARTY FOUNDED ON CRIMINALITY ARE THE BIGGEST THIEVES IN GHANA. IN JUST OVER 8 YEARS ALL OF THEM HAVE MILLIONS OF GHANA'S MONEY STASHED AWAY!!! EVEN CHIEF KUFFUOR WAS GIVING OUT CONTRACTS!! THESE CRIMINALS MUST THANK ...
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..NPP - A PARTY FOUNDED ON CRIMINALITY ARE THE BIGGEST THIEVES IN GHANA. IN JUST OVER 8 YEARS ALL OF THEM HAVE MILLIONS OF GHANA'S MONEY STASHED AWAY!!! EVEN CHIEF KUFFUOR WAS GIVING OUT CONTRACTS!! THESE CRIMINALS MUST THANK LATE ATTA MILLS FOR LETTING THEM OFF...LET TO WE THE PEOPLE WE WOULD HAVE THROWN THEM IN JAIL - EVEN WORSE- ASSASSINATE THEM AND PUT THEM TO SLEEP FOR GOOD!!! NPP CRIMINALS, LOOTERS, NATION WRECKERS, ARSONISTS, MURDERERS...
HON SHAMO 11 years ago

A MEER LAW STUDENT CAN HANDLE TSATSU EASILY! HE IS JUST A LUNATIC EX CONVICT NOT A LAWYER

A MEER LAW STUDENT CAN HANDLE TSATSU EASILY! HE IS JUST A LUNATIC EX CONVICT NOT A LAWYER
Nsonyamey3 11 years ago

Many of these 'kokompe' female lawyers used their natural "assets" to get through the GLS and land plum jobs in the country. So I am not in the least surprised that she would be overwhelmed by such a concept!
Was woman not a ...
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Many of these 'kokompe' female lawyers used their natural "assets" to get through the GLS and land plum jobs in the country. So I am not in the least surprised that she would be overwhelmed by such a concept!
Was woman not a Dep Atty-General in the Kuffour administration?
Bonsu 11 years ago

THE EXAMPLE GIVEN BY GLORIA IS SIMPLY GREAT AND SURPASSES ALL CLARIFICATIONS:
Reason for annulling some valid votes is likened to preparing a good and expensive soup, when some rotten meat is added by mistake. The whole sou ...
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THE EXAMPLE GIVEN BY GLORIA IS SIMPLY GREAT AND SURPASSES ALL CLARIFICATIONS:
Reason for annulling some valid votes is likened to preparing a good and expensive soup, when some rotten meat is added by mistake. The whole soup is destroyed and need to be dumped. WHO SHOULD EAT THAT???
Dumega Prosper Junior 11 years ago

When a giant in the jurisprudence and a legal luminary of no mean repute in person of Tsatsu Tsikata, a dwarf of a niece of the bruised and whipped candidate of the NPP-Akuffo Addo who is almost suffocating in the face of the ...
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When a giant in the jurisprudence and a legal luminary of no mean repute in person of Tsatsu Tsikata, a dwarf of a niece of the bruised and whipped candidate of the NPP-Akuffo Addo who is almost suffocating in the face of the evidence elaborated by the 1st and 2nd and 3rd Respondents, a giant who MADE A NAME IN AS FAR AS THE PRESTIGIOUS OXFORD AND LEGON ARE CONCERNED, A makola trained is making huhudious noise of a "coinage" she has not heard before!! She and Tsatsu who is supposed to have read more leaflets and materials of law?? Even the Akoto Ampaw who supplies sense to Addison when he falls astray is a Voltain, the NPP over zealots should not forget!!! What arev they talking??
To annul votes and give undue advantage to who?? The dwarf and such Lilliputian is forbidden by the Gods of Ghana to dream and sit on the seat his father who was a hand picked by a member of Progress party to rule Ghana for a few months would only hallucinate!!! No way!!! How dare Gloria Akuffo say President Mahama never won the election??? Why have the NPP lawyers fidgeted here and there, despite the support and gargantuan help from Mr. Akoto Ampaw, our own Tony Sheshe to have been non the side of the reactionaries.

This PP and UP and Mate Meho offshoots did it for Nkrumah, but they will and shall never ever succeed!! We are watching like eagles!! Ghana is better than dirty black faced dwarfs and drug addicts who would like to put Ghana to test and burn it like "Kigali"!! Ghana is better and more sustaining than any odikro and rusted brain who would make a fundamental legal mistake by saying Kuffour aND Tsikata!! Shame!! 100% ofr people who had legal mtraimning have never ever heard of such a stupid mistake before!! No certificateless and just affidavit holding person will ever rule Ghana!!Painful no way!!
AKONOBA 11 years ago

The error President Mahama will be exposed by SC. EC and NDC are stealers. The error president Mahama was declared by EC but SC will right the wrong and declare Nana. Mahama did not get the 50+1 vote. Mahama will be ex come A ...
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The error President Mahama will be exposed by SC. EC and NDC are stealers. The error president Mahama was declared by EC but SC will right the wrong and declare Nana. Mahama did not get the 50+1 vote. Mahama will be ex come August. The law is not based on truth but facts=pink sheets. According to the compilation of evidence on the pink sheets Nana won the Dec 7,2012 election.
Wayo 11 years ago

That is your dream.Nana will never be a President of republic of Ghana.Mark it down

That is your dream.Nana will never be a President of republic of Ghana.Mark it down
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 11 years ago

Corrupt, deceitful, dishonest, a liar, violent and incompetent Dramani Mahama
if civilized should have resigned peacefully than be power drunk and be
so sturborn as Afari Djan did which
ended him in Court.

Corrupt, deceitful, dishonest, a liar, violent and incompetent Dramani Mahama
if civilized should have resigned peacefully than be power drunk and be
so sturborn as Afari Djan did which
ended him in Court.
TOGBEGAH 11 years ago

The verdict on the 29th of August will be earth shattering, head-splitting, brain raking and heartbreaking for the NPP sympathizers. Look Fiadzoe, Nana Akufo Addo knew too well he didn't win the election and only going for th ...
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The verdict on the 29th of August will be earth shattering, head-splitting, brain raking and heartbreaking for the NPP sympathizers. Look Fiadzoe, Nana Akufo Addo knew too well he didn't win the election and only going for the last gasp. How can over 4,000 votes be annulled when these voters did nothing wrong on the day? If your cocaine sniffing ganjaman wannabe president had won this elections, how come that his party could not dominate parliament as the trend has always been? Or the NPP parliamentarians rushed to the parliament house and quickly occupied the seats just because of nokofiooo!

Nana Akufo Addo is not interested in the parliamentary elections. He wants to be the president of Ghana, that's all. Unless he stages a coup-de-tat, he can never become a president till his dying day. He is too unclean to become a president. A man so dirty in words and actions, full of malice, immorality and hypocrisy. No, he can never be. Not in Dr. wame Nkrumah's Ghana.

Dumega Prosper Junior 11 years ago

If I should borrow some of your wisdom laden words, brother Togbegah! When the verdict is declared and ANY OF THOSE DOG EATING AKYEM mafia misbehaves, I bet you, you will see how they will be treated!!! They are just microcos ...
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If I should borrow some of your wisdom laden words, brother Togbegah! When the verdict is declared and ANY OF THOSE DOG EATING AKYEM mafia misbehaves, I bet you, you will see how they will be treated!!! They are just microcosms in Ghana, as Ghana is a mighty superset.

The verdict on the 29th of August will be earth shattering, head-splitting, brain raking and heartbreaking for the NPP sympathizers. Look Fiadzoe, Nana Akufo Addo knew too well he didn't win the election and only going for the last gasp. How can over 4,000 votes be annulled when these voters did nothing wrong on the day? If your cocaine sniffing ganjaman wannabe president had won this elections, how come that his party could not dominate parliament as the trend has always been?
BlindMan 11 years ago

And Ex-President John Evans Attah Mills position in history is cast in the Land; he would remained the last President born with both the Gold Coast and the Ghana JUICES.
Nana Akufo-Addo gave it his all; he would be known as ...
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And Ex-President John Evans Attah Mills position in history is cast in the Land; he would remained the last President born with both the Gold Coast and the Ghana JUICES.
Nana Akufo-Addo gave it his all; he would be known as the failed Presidential candidate who run on the TERRORIST platform, the 'all die be die' when mankind is seeking BALANCE and TRANQUILITY.
Concern 11 years ago

Who killed Mills ?

Who killed Mills ?
Nana Ansah 11 years ago

Gloria Akuffo said "retroactive penalty" is not only alien to her as a lawyer, but a strange legal principle espoused in court on Wednesday by counsel for the 3rd respondent.

From day one I have been saying that the legal ...
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Gloria Akuffo said "retroactive penalty" is not only alien to her as a lawyer, but a strange legal principle espoused in court on Wednesday by counsel for the 3rd respondent.

From day one I have been saying that the legal team of Akufo Addo are incompetent, hack lawyers who are just pettifogging as against the well informed and eminent lawyer like Tsatsu Tsikata.

Tsatsu Tsikata has again displayed and proven that he an astute lawyer who understands legal terms than Supreme court internship of Akufo Addo's inept amatuer legal team who were all basically Tsatsu Tsikata’s students at Legon. Tsatsu Tsikata has stunned the overwhelmed legal teamof NPP by pulling a legal term from his old sleeves leaving them dumbfounded. You cannot buy experience.

Wantonly, Gloria Addo approached the press without double checking the legal term "retroactive penalty" and then claiming it is alien to her. Clearly, this betrays her legal ability and capacity to stand against such an experienced lawyer like Tsatsu Tsikata. This is an indication that NPP have lost the battle (foolish case) before the oncoming SC verdict. In fact this whole circus at the SC was a waste and face saving deception maneuver by the sore loser Akufo Addo and the NPP.

"retroactive penalty" is legal term which is a commonplace in the commonwealth of nations e.g. it is a common practice in New Zealand since 1990. Underneath is a 101 law for internship Gloria Akufo.
Section 26 Retroactive penalties and double jeopardy
Section 26 Retroactive penalties and double jeopardy
Section 26(2) Protection against double jeopardy

Section 26 of the Bill of Rights Act is as follows:
Retroactive offences and double jeopardy
1. No one shall be liable to conviction of any offence on account of any act or omission which did not constitute an offence by such person under the law of New Zealand at the time it occurred.
2. No one who has been finally acquitted or convicted of, or pardoned for, an offence shall be tried or punished for it again.
Section 26(1) Retroactive offences
No one shall be liable to conviction of any offence on account of any act or omission which did not constitute an offence by such person under the law of New Zealand at the time it occurred.
FRAFRASO 11 years ago

Tsatsu, may be too much learning has eating up your wisdom. and now you're now sliding into ream of emptiness. take a look at yourself retroactively and proactively, may be it will help you to stop practicing law your era is ...
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Tsatsu, may be too much learning has eating up your wisdom. and now you're now sliding into ream of emptiness. take a look at yourself retroactively and proactively, may be it will help you to stop practicing law your era is over .i am sorry for the president and the NDC
Dumega Prosper Junior 11 years ago

It is now known that Okoampa Ahoofe is the one using the pseudonym of Jato Julor ( J.J.)Rawlings. But if people envy others for what they have achieved and want to use their names, wouldn't it be decent and honourable to ask ...
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It is now known that Okoampa Ahoofe is the one using the pseudonym of Jato Julor ( J.J.)Rawlings. But if people envy others for what they have achieved and want to use their names, wouldn't it be decent and honourable to ask such people to use their names for a purpose??? What is more hypocritical and wicked and malicious such as the 2012 Ghana electionsPetition and using people honourable names for malicious activities as these mad New Yorkers cheating at the community schools. Nonsense!!

They will never ever rule Ghana!! Insha Allah
Aryiku Mensah 11 years ago

Yes, 'retroactive penalty'. This is a strange one to you Gloria. You see we are always learning and at least you have learn something freely from Mr Tsikata. It is interesting you are now coming out of the woods. The case has ...
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Yes, 'retroactive penalty'. This is a strange one to you Gloria. You see we are always learning and at least you have learn something freely from Mr Tsikata. It is interesting you are now coming out of the woods. The case has finished. FINITO!!!. Where were you all this time my Darling Gloria?
Nelson Mandela 11 years ago

Could you please explain the term 'retroactive penalty' to Gloria and those of us who don't understand since you seem to know? I'm interested to know the definition and explanation as well. Thanks.

Could you please explain the term 'retroactive penalty' to Gloria and those of us who don't understand since you seem to know? I'm interested to know the definition and explanation as well. Thanks.
adomba 11 years ago

SIMPLY PUT IT, THERE IS NO LAW IN OUR CONSTITUTION THAT SAYS IF AN ELECTION OFFICER FAILS TO SIGN A PINK SHEETS VOTES WILL BE ANNULED. SO IF THE SUPREME COURT JUDGES ANNULS ANY VOTE THEY ARE MAKING A LAW, WHICH DIDN'T EXIST D ...
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SIMPLY PUT IT, THERE IS NO LAW IN OUR CONSTITUTION THAT SAYS IF AN ELECTION OFFICER FAILS TO SIGN A PINK SHEETS VOTES WILL BE ANNULED. SO IF THE SUPREME COURT JUDGES ANNULS ANY VOTE THEY ARE MAKING A LAW, WHICH DIDN'T EXIST DURING THE ELECTION 2012: AND AS SUCH THEY HAVE RETROACTIVELY PUNISHED THE VOTER WHO VOTED IN DECEMBER FOR A NEW LAW COMING INTO EFFECT NOW AFFECT NOW
william 11 years ago

IF THE JUDGES DON'T UNDERSTAND THEY WILL ASK THAT QUESTION ON AUGUST 14TH. OTHERWISISE YOU JUST WAIT TO READ THEIR JUDGEMENT. explaining it to you may be of no legal consequence.

IF THE JUDGES DON'T UNDERSTAND THEY WILL ASK THAT QUESTION ON AUGUST 14TH. OTHERWISISE YOU JUST WAIT TO READ THEIR JUDGEMENT. explaining it to you may be of no legal consequence.

Ato 11 years ago

Another fool pretending to understand the nonsense that the ex-convict was spewing out to befuddle the judges.

Knowing very well that they cannot possibly win this case as all evidence is going against them, Tsikata has re ...
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Another fool pretending to understand the nonsense that the ex-convict was spewing out to befuddle the judges.

Knowing very well that they cannot possibly win this case as all evidence is going against them, Tsikata has resorted to the last desperate option of employing eccentric behaviour to hopefully dazzle and impress the judges with non-existent legal principles so as to subjugate them into a submissive condition of sympathy.

If he does not know, the voodoo myth as a legal luminary surrounding him has been broken for good by his justifiable incarceration for committing crimes against the state. In addition, his poor and abysmal performance during this trial has confirmed without any doubt that the man is only a Team C lawyer. Even some of the lesser known lawyers in their team were more impressive than Tsikata.
Sankofa 11 years ago

Ato, how many pink sheets were submitted in evidence by the petitioners?

Ato, how many pink sheets were submitted in evidence by the petitioners?
Bonsu 11 years ago

Hmmmmm!! Tsatsu's Quest to confuse the Judges or may be NDC foot soldiers.

Hmmmmm!! Tsatsu's Quest to confuse the Judges or may be NDC foot soldiers.
FRANCIS XEXETRO 11 years ago

Anybody who try to learn from Tsikata,
the ex-convict, you are not learning anything better than how to tell lies,
deceitful, dishonesty and thievery activities only.

Afari Djan has admitted that there were over voting, ...
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Anybody who try to learn from Tsikata,
the ex-convict, you are not learning anything better than how to tell lies,
deceitful, dishonesty and thievery activities only.

Afari Djan has admitted that there were over voting, irregularities and
voting without verification, but claim
were administrative error, how can a
whole Doctor plunge our country into
such a dangerous state, because of
corrupt means? Afari Djan should be
sent to stand trial to face High Treason and be committed to face a
firing squad, including Asiedu-Nketia,
Yaw Boateng Djan, Gbevlo Lartey,
Michael Dokosi, Koby Fiagbe, Allotey
Jacobs, Solomon Nkansah, Elvis Afriyie
Ankrah, Kwakye Ofosu and Okudzeto Ablakwa.
DAN 11 years ago

the NIGGER has no business in court except to seek his own parole or probation for his criminal activitys...Stop buttfucker you brother NIGGERS..Hiv is deadly.. NDC=nigger dicksuckers committe

the NIGGER has no business in court except to seek his own parole or probation for his criminal activitys...Stop buttfucker you brother NIGGERS..Hiv is deadly.. NDC=nigger dicksuckers committe
insight to the bone 11 years ago

it is nothing new that the great minds and leaders of the Akans are being continuously persecuted , killed or slandered by non Akans at the drop of a hat , now the time has come for freedom from these rivers of Babylon , the ...
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it is nothing new that the great minds and leaders of the Akans are being continuously persecuted , killed or slandered by non Akans at the drop of a hat , now the time has come for freedom from these rivers of Babylon , the lord shall set us free as he so delivered the children of isreal from Egypt so shall the time come to free us from these evil pepeni and ayigbe devils with their traitors amongst us. we are now ready to fight in any way or form as victory is ours . there will be no mercy for these collaborators and traitors as it is necessary to wipe out their mutant genes by taking out their parents brothers and cousins who have also been polluted by this ndc greed. forward ever backward never , long live the republic of Akan
Micheal Kyeremanteng 11 years ago

Read the history books and you'll find the answers to you irresponsible, foolish and childish repertoire. Ask Ojumeju Ojuku what happened to him in the Nigeria Biafra War. But please get it into your thick dumb and 'coconut' ...
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Read the history books and you'll find the answers to you irresponsible, foolish and childish repertoire. Ask Ojumeju Ojuku what happened to him in the Nigeria Biafra War. But please get it into your thick dumb and 'coconut' head that the Akwapems, Fantes, Ahantas, Bonos, Kwahus and the Akyems apart from Abuakwas would not play your stupidity because they are responsible and good citizens of Ghana. They see themselves as Ghanaians period. You can ride in your delusionary and hallucinatory trip. May be you are on some kind of ego trip influenced by 'ganja'. As my brother's keeper, I pray that you would soon come out of your trip and would think as an adult and as a Ghanaian. Stop it. Enough of the empty noises and stupidity. A Joker?. Perhaps!!!!
Create, loot and share 11 years ago

Responsible citizens indeed. You fucking ewes when you mention Ashantis really meant Akans in general. After all how can you differentiate between an Ashanti and a Bono man. Your discrimination knows no bound. Get it rather i ...
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Responsible citizens indeed. You fucking ewes when you mention Ashantis really meant Akans in general. After all how can you differentiate between an Ashanti and a Bono man. Your discrimination knows no bound. Get it rather into you coconut head that we will be wise and stand as one people when the need should arise.
Blow man 11 years ago

LONG LIVE AKRANTIA REPUBLIC!!!!!
You should have taken my advice,to see a doctor before the rains come.Now you have yourself to blame.Babylon,Egypt,all are signs you have lost It.forward,backwards etc.This is pure madness wh ...
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LONG LIVE AKRANTIA REPUBLIC!!!!!
You should have taken my advice,to see a doctor before the rains come.Now you have yourself to blame.Babylon,Egypt,all are signs you have lost It.forward,backwards etc.This is pure madness which can turn into violence.
Nicholas J Bedzo 11 years ago

In deed it is alien to those who have
not heard this word before,like Lawyer
Groria Akufo Addo.You have explore that word,you have not reach that stage yet to know.You have to learn more about the Law.

In deed it is alien to those who have
not heard this word before,like Lawyer
Groria Akufo Addo.You have explore that word,you have not reach that stage yet to know.You have to learn more about the Law.
joe 11 years ago

My God, who is burning market? mahama own people have been asked by ndc propaganda members to burn stores and rebuild and give to their members. This action will help mahama to get sympathy from people and attribute his incom ...
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My God, who is burning market? mahama own people have been asked by ndc propaganda members to burn stores and rebuild and give to their members. This action will help mahama to get sympathy from people and attribute his incompetence to that actions. We have seen all these propaganda plans.
cosey adwenpa: germany. 11 years ago

idiot Paa or whatever you call yourself.if you know any NPP members burning markets ,you are in power arrest the culprit and stop making noiseMAHAMA CREATE,LOOT AND SHARE GHANAIAN TAXPAYERS MONEY..

idiot Paa or whatever you call yourself.if you know any NPP members burning markets ,you are in power arrest the culprit and stop making noiseMAHAMA CREATE,LOOT AND SHARE GHANAIAN TAXPAYERS MONEY..
BBC NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 11 years ago

The concern citizens of Ghanaians abroad such as America, Canada, London, Germany, Italy, Australia and Holland, is appealing to the highest court of our country to throw the petitioners foolish and diabolical case that is ha ...
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The concern citizens of Ghanaians abroad such as America, Canada, London, Germany, Italy, Australia and Holland, is appealing to the highest court of our country to throw the petitioners foolish and diabolical case that is hanging on mother Ghana's Neck through the nearest Windows for Ghana to move forward.
boneheard 11 years ago

Bitches like Gloria should worship the grounds Tsikata walks on. This man taught you how to be a lawyer but unfortunately you did not learn the trade properly

Bitches like Gloria should worship the grounds Tsikata walks on. This man taught you how to be a lawyer but unfortunately you did not learn the trade properly
PK 11 years ago

Only fools like you would be swayed by Tsatsu's sophistry. I'm not a lawyer, but when I heard Tsatsu make that argument, I thought it was logically bizarre, because every judgment against any party can be described as "retroa ...
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Only fools like you would be swayed by Tsatsu's sophistry. I'm not a lawyer, but when I heard Tsatsu make that argument, I thought it was logically bizarre, because every judgment against any party can be described as "retroactive penalty". This is because judgement is a judicial ruling on an action that's already happened. What Gloria has done here is to point to the confusion in Tsatsu's mind because the law only recognises "retroactive legislation", which is a matter of fairness and justice, because an action cannot be punished by a piece of legislation that's enacted after the fact. Now, were the laws under which the Petitioners are seeking reliefs enacted before the 2012 elections? Yes. Some of them are even entrenched clauses in the 1992 Constitution. But I'd even further to suggest that what Tsatsu was doing his characteristic sleight of hand: to use sophistry to dazzle and confuse judges. This usually happens when a lawyer knows he doesn't have a good case. Many of the things Tsatsu said in his address were not factual.
DAN 11 years ago

He's a convict..Whos dick did he suck to get parole? Mahatma's or the Vp(vice penis)

He's a convict..Whos dick did he suck to get parole? Mahatma's or the Vp(vice penis)
Osabere kotoko 11 years ago

He was given amnesty by pres. Kuffour, so he doesn't need to go on parole, but I guess you won't understand what that means. Do you?

He was given amnesty by pres. Kuffour, so he doesn't need to go on parole, but I guess you won't understand what that means. Do you?
Concerned 11 years ago

The point your idol,tsikata made does not make sense to anyone but you. Please explain to those of us who are not boneheads exactly what he meant

The point your idol,tsikata made does not make sense to anyone but you. Please explain to those of us who are not boneheads exactly what he meant
Boateng 11 years ago

Do your own research to see if there are laws that punish innocent folks like the voter who did nothing wrong.

The man is saying there is no law that says the voter that did nothing wrong should have his/her vote annule ...
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Do your own research to see if there are laws that punish innocent folks like the voter who did nothing wrong.

The man is saying there is no law that says the voter that did nothing wrong should have his/her vote annuled because an official failed to sign the pink sheet. Does that make sense?

He is asking the justices to uphold the law and not legislate from the bench.

Like you I was lost by the RETROACTIVE PENALTY then I did some research, I was amazed at how he made his point. The Justices I believe know what he meant else they will ask him to explain, come the 14th of August. Let us chill.
Nelson Mandela 11 years ago

Do you also know that yesterday was an occasion for the counsels to give their addresses without any questioning from the judges? Why do you think they asked counsels to reappear on the 14th? What law are you talking about? I ...
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Do you also know that yesterday was an occasion for the counsels to give their addresses without any questioning from the judges? Why do you think they asked counsels to reappear on the 14th? What law are you talking about? Is there a law in Ghana that says that votes cannot be annulled? Did you hear Quarshie-Idun say that if anything at all the # of votes that requires annulment is 80 and nothing more? Which law is Quarshie-Idun referring to then? By the way I still want to know what your research told you about "retroactive penalty". We are all very curious to learn from you.
Boateng 11 years ago

You have computer and internet service. Simply research. You are smart enough to understand what you will read.

If you can prove that the vote itself was cast illegally then no problem, annul it. Did Gloria's team pr ...
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You have computer and internet service. Simply research. You are smart enough to understand what you will read.

If you can prove that the vote itself was cast illegally then no problem, annul it. Did Gloria's team prove that all those votes are invalid? I will not argue that, it is for the Justices to decide. I see that is what you want to talk about.

You are smart enough to do your own research with the tool right in front of you. Thanks and good luck with your research.
Big Joe. Ringway 11 years ago

Very intelligent and insightful submissions by this learned legal brain called Gloria Akuffo. Tsatsu sought to introduce some alien rhetoric's to sort of baffle the learned judges but back-fired. He has been schooled by a ver ...
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Very intelligent and insightful submissions by this learned legal brain called Gloria Akuffo. Tsatsu sought to introduce some alien rhetoric's to sort of baffle the learned judges but back-fired. He has been schooled by a very competent brain, albeit a woman. Judges can only rule on the events of recent past and not something supposed to happen probably some day. Now I can understand why Tsatsu is an ex-convict because he is a complete twerp.
Kondendiara Kakraba 11 years ago

I like your educational analysis too. Whether Tsatsu taught her or not is irrelevant here. The fact that Mourinho coaches Essien does not mean he plays btter than Essien

I like your educational analysis too. Whether Tsatsu taught her or not is irrelevant here. The fact that Mourinho coaches Essien does not mean he plays btter than Essien
Yag 11 years ago

Kakraba shine your eyes if you don,t listern to your coarch you will loose your cup.Gloria said she was not taught about it at school, Simply means she did not paid attention when Tsatsu was lecturing in class.

Kakraba shine your eyes if you don,t listern to your coarch you will loose your cup.Gloria said she was not taught about it at school, Simply means she did not paid attention when Tsatsu was lecturing in class.
Yag 11 years ago

big joe think by the way how old is The TEN Commandment?

big joe think by the way how old is The TEN Commandment?
OBURONIBA FITAFITA 11 years ago

Retroactive penalty ? I certainly hold the opinion that he meant "suffering double jeopardy" which may sound more benign to his pleading. However, laws are meant to be obeyed : the consequences thareafter are blind to where t ...
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Retroactive penalty ? I certainly hold the opinion that he meant "suffering double jeopardy" which may sound more benign to his pleading. However, laws are meant to be obeyed : the consequences thareafter are blind to where the axe falls.
Dallas Texas 11 years ago

NPP people are just laud but knows nothing. Retroactive penalty or punishment is legal term. Gloria Akuffo has to go back to law school ano wonder she was working under Akuffo Addo (a pocket lawyer) without a certificate. Ash ...
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NPP people are just laud but knows nothing. Retroactive penalty or punishment is legal term. Gloria Akuffo has to go back to law school ano wonder she was working under Akuffo Addo (a pocket lawyer) without a certificate. Ashantis, a breed of animals that hate school and wll use money to buy credentials...Ewes are smart,just compare and contrast tsatsu address with that of Addison
SAMMY Atlanta USA. 11 years ago

Mr. Boneheard or whatever you call yourself. Once upon a time our Only Prime Minister- Dr. K.A. BUSIA said if you have nothing to do, don't do it here. The mere fact that TSATSU was Gloria's Law teacher doesn't mean that .... ...
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Mr. Boneheard or whatever you call yourself. Once upon a time our Only Prime Minister- Dr. K.A. BUSIA said if you have nothing to do, don't do it here. The mere fact that TSATSU was Gloria's Law teacher doesn't mean that ...... My teacher who taught me in the PRIMARY school was a PUPIL TEACHER, whilst I was in the college reading Accounting. He taught me in the school but did not know what I had studied. GLORY was a student in Tsatsu's class but now a LAWYER.
DAN 11 years ago

If he was teacher you can bet it was for profit school and since he is a criminal maybe her school papers are not legit(fake,fraud,419)

If he was teacher you can bet it was for profit school and since he is a criminal maybe her school papers are not legit(fake,fraud,419)
Blow man 11 years ago

And what about NANA,was Gloria his teacher?

And what about NANA,was Gloria his teacher?
PK 11 years ago

"Massa", if you're indeed at Dallas, don't just spend all your time on that cleaning job to come and build a house in Ghana so everyone would call you "burger". Please, use some of the money to get yourself a good education. ...
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"Massa", if you're indeed at Dallas, don't just spend all your time on that cleaning job to come and build a house in Ghana so everyone would call you "burger". Please, use some of the money to get yourself a good education. I used my time in the US to study Communication & Rhetoric and I can tell you that Addison's address was far superior to Tsatsu's. Tsatsu showed class, yes, but his argument was more sophistic than factual.
walap 11 years ago

No tribal comments here pls. Am ewe married to Ashanti Our children belong to both tribes. Above all we're Ghanians and the same law governs us.

No tribal comments here pls. Am ewe married to Ashanti Our children belong to both tribes. Above all we're Ghanians and the same law governs us.
Photosy. 11 years ago

Ex post facto law
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Ex post facto" redirects here. For the "Star Trek: Voyager" episode, see Ex Post Facto (Star Trek: Voyager).
An ex post facto law (Latin for "from after the action" ...
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Ex post facto law
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
"Ex post facto" redirects here. For the "Star Trek: Voyager" episode, see Ex Post Facto (Star Trek: Voyager).
An ex post facto law (Latin for "from after the action" or "after the fact"), also called a retroactive law, is a law that retroactively changes the legal consequences (or status) of actions that were committed, or relationships that existed, before the enactment of the law. In criminal law, it may criminalize actions that were legal when committed; it may aggravate a crime by bringing it into a more severe category than it was in when it was committed; it may change the punishment prescribed for a crime, as by adding new penalties or extending sentences; or it may alter the rules of evidence in order to make conviction for a crime likelier than it would have been when the deed was committed. Conversely, a form of ex post facto law commonly called an amnesty law may decriminalize certain acts or alleviate possible punishments (for example by replacing the death sentence with lifelong imprisonment) retroactively. Such laws are also known by the Latin term in mitius.
kutunpofo 11 years ago

My friend the Wikipedia agent, did you read the article before you hurriedly decided to consult Wikipedia?

Yes there may be something like Retroactive law but the woman was first of all expressing her doubts about the exi ...
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My friend the Wikipedia agent, did you read the article before you hurriedly decided to consult Wikipedia?

Yes there may be something like Retroactive law but the woman was first of all expressing her doubts about the existence Retroactive PENALTY. These are two different things.

Secondly, the general sentiment is that this Retroactive Law or Penalty, even if they exist, they are alien to the laws of Ghana.

Thirdly, my main concern is that whether Retroactive Law or Retroactive Penalty exists or not, I really dont give a toss. What matters is, was or is there enough practical evidence to prove that Mahama did win the elections or not?

All this nonsense just to complicate the issue and confuse the public is just a ploy by a desperate drowning man to clutch at straws with the hope that he might survive.

The world has evolved past the old feudalistic and elitist law that took decisions based on mere mind-boggling legal technicalities. As our judges and lawyers have happily discarded the vulgarity of blonde wigs, I hope that they will employ reason and good old common-sense to come to a sensible judgment that should be understood and appreciated by all. And if that should be the case, then we all should know which way the judgment should go, dont we?
Photosy. 11 years ago

Section 26 Retroactive penalties and double jeopardy

Section 26 Retroactive penalties and double jeopardy
Section 26(2) Protection against double jeopardy

Section 26 of the Bill of Rights Act is as follows:

Retroa ...
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Section 26 Retroactive penalties and double jeopardy

Section 26 Retroactive penalties and double jeopardy
Section 26(2) Protection against double jeopardy

Section 26 of the Bill of Rights Act is as follows:

Retroactive offences and double jeopardy

No one shall be liable to conviction of any offence on account of any act or omission which did not constitute an offence by such person under the law of New Zealand at the time it occurred.
No one who has been finally acquitted or convicted of, or pardoned for, an offence shall be tried or punished for it again.
Section 26(1) Retroactive offences

No one shall be liable to conviction of any offence on account of any act or omission which did not constitute an offence by such person under the law of New Zealand at the time it occurred.
Photosy. 11 years ago

It plain and simple. An omission by a presiding officer cannot be visited on the electorate who voted as it does not constitute an offence by the voters.

It plain and simple. An omission by a presiding officer cannot be visited on the electorate who voted as it does not constitute an offence by the voters.
JIM CROW 11 years ago

SHE IS MY WOMAN OF THE YEAR!

SHE IS MY WOMAN OF THE YEAR!
Allotey 11 years ago

My friend, Mr. crow. If this is your woman of the year then you got it all wrong. The woman got lost many times in court. Thant is why she stopped chewing gum. Her mouth stinks badly.

My friend, Mr. crow. If this is your woman of the year then you got it all wrong. The woman got lost many times in court. Thant is why she stopped chewing gum. Her mouth stinks badly.
kutunpofo 11 years ago

Shame on you for your vulgar comment. Leave your bad manners at home when your are going out into the public domain or rather, the internet domain.

Shame on you for your vulgar comment. Leave your bad manners at home when your are going out into the public domain or rather, the internet domain.
walap 11 years ago

Madam Gloria displaying her ignorance in such a medium is pathetic.A lawyer who cannot make meaning of words from their root words. So if you were introduced to Retroactive Laws does that mean there cannot be a word as retroa ...
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Madam Gloria displaying her ignorance in such a medium is pathetic.A lawyer who cannot make meaning of words from their root words. So if you were introduced to Retroactive Laws does that mean there cannot be a word as retroactive punishment? Some one voted and through out the voting process did nothing illegal yet because of some other person's Omission you ask that the person be punished and you don't see that it is retroactive punishment. It is English not law.
Sarkodie 11 years ago

Has anyone had his exams canceled before when they thought that they had nothing wrong or not cheated? Most of us find ourselves in this situation. They want your votes canceled because somebody in 'Fa Nkyeni ko' did not do h ...
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Has anyone had his exams canceled before when they thought that they had nothing wrong or not cheated? Most of us find ourselves in this situation. They want your votes canceled because somebody in 'Fa Nkyeni ko' did not do his job well. Pathetic.
yb 11 years ago

When students write WAEC and it's later discovered that there was a leakage of the exams questions, the whole exams is cancelled and every candidate suffers irrespective of who was guilty or innocent. That is the natural rule ...
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When students write WAEC and it's later discovered that there was a leakage of the exams questions, the whole exams is cancelled and every candidate suffers irrespective of who was guilty or innocent. That is the natural rule.
Boateng 11 years ago

The leak happens before the exams. That is the point. I believe the Petitioners tried to prove what happened after the the votes were cast. Unless there is a law that directly deals with the issue, the Justices will not ...
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The leak happens before the exams. That is the point. I believe the Petitioners tried to prove what happened after the the votes were cast. Unless there is a law that directly deals with the issue, the Justices will not legislste from the bench. Tsatsu was employing the Justices not to legislate from the bench.
walap 11 years ago

We don't just cancel an exams because the paper is said to have leaked,but because there is proof of wide spread leakage but not because the Invigilator forgot to sign that he invigilated the exams.

We don't just cancel an exams because the paper is said to have leaked,but because there is proof of wide spread leakage but not because the Invigilator forgot to sign that he invigilated the exams.
SAMSAC 11 years ago

RETROACTIVE PUNISHMENT IS NOT THE SAME AS RETROACTIVE PENALTY.TSATSU REFERED TO THE LATTER AND NOT THE FORMER WHICH IS KNOWN TO THE COMMON LAW.
THANKS

RETROACTIVE PUNISHMENT IS NOT THE SAME AS RETROACTIVE PENALTY.TSATSU REFERED TO THE LATTER AND NOT THE FORMER WHICH IS KNOWN TO THE COMMON LAW.
THANKS
Stoway 11 years ago

Sit down and get the difference between Penalty and Punishment. Once you are able to do that, you'll understand what Tsatsu meant.

Sit down and get the difference between Penalty and Punishment. Once you are able to do that, you'll understand what Tsatsu meant.
SAMSAC WU YE ABOA PAAA 11 years ago

Is Punishment and Penalty not the same thing?

You are so dumb.

Is Punishment and Penalty not the same thing?

You are so dumb.
abdallah mexico 11 years ago

sweetie wiemor blorfu

sweetie wiemor blorfu
Konfanko 11 years ago

And keep disturbing our ears all the time. What a joke this country is! So she could not get people like Attafuah,Asante Bediatuo from her 'stable' to bring this to her level of understanding? I Pity her!

And keep disturbing our ears all the time. What a joke this country is! So she could not get people like Attafuah,Asante Bediatuo from her 'stable' to bring this to her level of understanding? I Pity her!
Soomui 11 years ago

Walap, if what you are trying to say is in English, then I beg to say that you yourself, you dont understand English.

You see even when NDC people try - and this is very rare, to make sense, they always land in a ditch. I ...
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Walap, if what you are trying to say is in English, then I beg to say that you yourself, you dont understand English.

You see even when NDC people try - and this is very rare, to make sense, they always land in a ditch. I would be most grateful if can further clarify or better-still, rationalize your explanation of what you think Retroactive punishment is.

From day one that your accursed Party was founded, your leading cause has been to always as it were, give a dog a bad name to hang it. Many Ghanaians have fallen victim to this evil practice and suffered badly.

Today you will not get away with it.
Walap 11 years ago

ret·ro·ac·tive (r t r-k t v) adj. Influencing or applying to a period prior to enactment: a retroactive pay increase. [French rétroactif, from Latin retro ctus ....The Issue is that Someone Voted and Before and throughout ...
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ret·ro·ac·tive (r t r-k t v) adj. Influencing or applying to a period prior to enactment: a retroactive pay increase. [French rétroactif, from Latin retro ctus ....The Issue is that Someone Voted and Before and throughout the process of Voting the person did no wrong or violated any Law,the vote were counted and accepted, These votes were recorded and accepted by all as the true reflection of what legitimately happened,but because an official forget/deliberately refused to sign the paper on which those votes were recorded, A loser of that election is calling for the votes to be to be cancelled.You'll be punishing someone who did no wrong because the votes don't belong to the Presiding member but the Poor voter. If You want to punish punish the presiding member Not the voter.
Yaw 11 years ago

winning of court cases does not depend on speaking big and non-existent english that nobody knows nor understand!

winning of court cases does not depend on speaking big and non-existent english that nobody knows nor understand!
GENERAL DeGAULE 11 years ago

How sad of Gloria Akuffo to choose this moment to expose her lack of knowledge. Quite apart from the fact that Retroactive Punishment is a legal concept ( if she had Googled the term she would have learnt a lot) even the gene ...
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How sad of Gloria Akuffo to choose this moment to expose her lack of knowledge. Quite apart from the fact that Retroactive Punishment is a legal concept ( if she had Googled the term she would have learnt a lot) even the general usage of the term is appropriate in this case.

The dispute, if we can call it that, is between the petitioners and the respondents. The voters are not party to this dispute and any sanctions imposed on the innocent voter will be a punishment of a kind.

Furthermore at the time that they voted, there was no law which said that duplicated serial numbers on a record sheet (not the ballot paper) would invalidate their votes. There was no law at the time they voted which said if only 1 person voted with some other means of verification other than biometric, then all the valid votes would be deemed as contaminated and rendered invalid.

Any such ruling which would amount to legislating from the bench would be retrospective to the elections and the "annulled voters" would be punished retroactively or retrospectively. GLORIA PLEASE!
Kwame 11 years ago

Your reasoning is very funny indeed. You just don't understand the way the common law works vis-a-vis legislation.

Your reasoning is very funny indeed. You just don't understand the way the common law works vis-a-vis legislation.
GENERAL DeGAULE 11 years ago

If retroactive crime refers to an act which was not a crime at the time that it was committed but only becomes a crime upon legislation after the fact; is that legislation or common law?

Which custom and common usage cover ...
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If retroactive crime refers to an act which was not a crime at the time that it was committed but only becomes a crime upon legislation after the fact; is that legislation or common law?

Which custom and common usage covers retroactive punishment?

Are you aware that the Supreme Court is sat as a Constitutional Court and its ruling will become law? Ever heard of legislation from the bench? and that for example if it decided that duplicated serial numbers of pink sheets are infringement of electoral law, it would deny Parliament the opportunity to expressly state so by way of Constitutional amendment?

Lets have your take on the matter.
ORM 11 years ago

DeGauge or whatever you call yourself. Stop being abusive! What do you thing was the reason for serial numbers on ballot papers if not for security reasons. As Afari Gyan said himself under cross examination, they put serial ...
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DeGauge or whatever you call yourself. Stop being abusive! What do you thing was the reason for serial numbers on ballot papers if not for security reasons. As Afari Gyan said himself under cross examination, they put serial number on sensitve electoral materials. What other material do you think can be more sensitive than what keeps the actual record of proceedings at the polling station. It was clear to any honest or reasonable person to see that Afari Gyan was not telling the truth about serial numbers on pinksheets. If ballot papers could have serial numbers for security reasons, why not pinksheets. Think about that.
GENERAL DeGAULE 11 years ago

There is no law in Ghana either in the Constitution or any other enactment which expressly states that duplicated serial numbers on pink sheets will automatically lead to the annulment of all valid votes cast. Whether the ser ...
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There is no law in Ghana either in the Constitution or any other enactment which expressly states that duplicated serial numbers on pink sheets will automatically lead to the annulment of all valid votes cast. Whether the serial numbers are for security purposes or not is immaterial. The EC is not responsible for generating the serial numbers on the pink sheets.

If these valid votes are annulled, it means the Supreme Court will be legislating after the fact.
What wrong or crime have the voters commited?

Pink sheets are for record purposes. Ballot papers are for casting votes. The serial numbers on them are generated by the EC.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 11 years ago

You really have a load of time at your disposal to educate these goons who are not ready to be educated. If I were you, I would edge them to wonder their naiveté around until thy kingdom come.

You really have a load of time at your disposal to educate these goons who are not ready to be educated. If I were you, I would edge them to wonder their naiveté around until thy kingdom come.
Soomui 11 years ago

Philosopher, you dont say "a load of time" in proper English. As for your second sentence, perhaps one of your colleagues in the Accra psychiatric hospital might be able to interpret better it for us.

Philosopher, you dont say "a load of time" in proper English. As for your second sentence, perhaps one of your colleagues in the Accra psychiatric hospital might be able to interpret better it for us.
DusTY-FooT-pHiloSophER 11 years ago

"interpret better it for us" paaaaa.

Next time write " interpret it better for us" arsehole. Now, "a load of time is just fine" So, get lost.

"interpret better it for us" paaaaa.

Next time write " interpret it better for us" arsehole. Now, "a load of time is just fine" So, get lost.
Boateng 11 years ago

Thanks General, after my research I saw what this Master who taught many of the guys was telling the Justices. No law of such exists at the time and do not legislate from the bench.

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Thanks General, after my research I saw what this Master who taught many of the guys was telling the Justices. No law of such exists at the time and do not legislate from the bench.

Politely I will ask Gloria to be humble and still learn from the Master or not speak when she needs to keep quite; and advice from Chaucer's Nun Priest Tale.
Wahabu 11 years ago

Good education my brother

Good education my brother
Kpakpo Adotey 11 years ago

What a master, a true teacher, Mr Tsikata!!.Love him or hate him he has given us all a free education. By his stimulation we have all taken a keen interest in finding out the meaning of the word- 'RETROACTIVE'. The meaning in ...
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What a master, a true teacher, Mr Tsikata!!.Love him or hate him he has given us all a free education. By his stimulation we have all taken a keen interest in finding out the meaning of the word- 'RETROACTIVE'. The meaning in English and the application in Law. Thanks, Your learned master. This is what is called scholarly 'blorfo'. Not the 'mumbo jumbo' and the waffle by you know who?. The Akyem 'tigari chief priest'
Solomon Dormenyo Quist 11 years ago

It is sad in deed. When salt loses its saltness, what is its use. She thought such grand stand statement will belittle Tshatsu but instead,it exposed her lack of grasp of the discipline within which she 'operates" It is alien ...
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It is sad in deed. When salt loses its saltness, what is its use. She thought such grand stand statement will belittle Tshatsu but instead,it exposed her lack of grasp of the discipline within which she 'operates" It is alien indeed. Has she not heard of Google or the internet? Handy tools to avoid such disgraceful incidents?
ANSAH YEBOAH 11 years ago

What is Gloris talking about? The fact that you did not know something as a results of your dumbness does not mean that thst thing does not exist.If this woan does not know what "retroactive penalty" si then we have really ha ...
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What is Gloris talking about? The fact that you did not know something as a results of your dumbness does not mean that thst thing does not exist.If this woan does not know what "retroactive penalty" si then we have really had judges under Kufour.She should just shut up! A dumb thieves and looters.I am ashamed of this woman.I hate to see women lying and doing everything possible to cause confusion in society.Why can´t you people face the truth and know that your Akufo Addo lost the elections due to his arrogant and his dubious character? Give us a break! Ghaa is not for you people!
nìi 11 years ago

As she said she doesn't know what retroactive punishment is the good thing she could have done was to google it on her mobile before coming on air to disgrace herself.

As she said she doesn't know what retroactive punishment is the good thing she could have done was to google it on her mobile before coming on air to disgrace herself.
9924 11 years ago

tsatsu is brain-dead,he thinks inserting such fancy words will help him,for the information of all those tsikata worshipers,read this excerpt from encyclopaedia."An ex post facto law (Latin for "from after the action" or "aft ...
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tsatsu is brain-dead,he thinks inserting such fancy words will help him,for the information of all those tsikata worshipers,read this excerpt from encyclopaedia."An ex post facto law (Latin for "from after the action" or "after the fact"), also called a retroactive law, is a law that retroactively changes the legal consequences (or status) of actions that were committed, or relationships that existed, before the enactment of the law. In criminal law, it may criminalize actions that were legal when committed; it may aggravate a crime by bringing it into a more severe category than it was in when it was committed; it may change the punishment prescribed for a crime, as by adding new penalties or extending sentences; or it may alter the rules of evidence in order to make conviction for a crime likelier than it would have been when the deed was committed. Conversely, a form of ex post facto law commonly called an amnesty law may decriminalize certain acts or alleviate possible punishments (for example by replacing the death sentence with lifelong imprisonment) retroactively. Such laws are also known by the Latin term in mitius.

A law may have an ex post facto effect without being technically ex post facto. For example, when a law repeals a previous law, the repealed legislation is no longer applicable to situations to which it previously was, even if such situations arose before the law was repealed. The principle of prohibiting the continued application of such laws is called Nullum crimen, nulla poena sine praevia lege poenali, especially in European Continental systems.

Some common-law jurisdictions do not permit retroactive criminal legislation, though new precedent generally applies to events that occurred before the judicial decision. Ex post facto laws are expressly forbidden by the United States Constitution in Article 1, Section 9, Clause 3. In some nations that follow the Westminster system of government, such as the United Kingdom, ex post facto laws are technically possible, because the doctrine of parliamentary supremacy allows Parliament to pass any law it wishes. In a nation with an entrenched bill of rights or a written constitution, ex post facto legislation may be prohibited.
GENERAL DeGAULE 11 years ago

If no law existed at the time of the elections which said that duplicated serial numbers on pink sheets invalidate all valid votes cast; and supposing the Judges decide that duplicated serial numbers of pink sheets now consti ...
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If no law existed at the time of the elections which said that duplicated serial numbers on pink sheets invalidate all valid votes cast; and supposing the Judges decide that duplicated serial numbers of pink sheets now constitute an infraction of electoral law and by consequence the valid votes now have to be declared invalid. What kind of punishment do you think will be visited on the voters who cast their votes in good faith and are not party to the dispute?

When you read from Wikipedia, apply common sense and think outside the box.
Create, loot and share 11 years ago

If the double serial numbers is one of the vehicles through which malpractices were committed then it will constitute an infraction. In that case those votes could be annulled. Addison argued that only valid voted should go i ...
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If the double serial numbers is one of the vehicles through which malpractices were committed then it will constitute an infraction. In that case those votes could be annulled. Addison argued that only valid voted should go into the final declaration and that means that some voted could be invalid and those votes if detected should be annulled.

Invalid votes should be annulled and that is it!
GENERAL DeGAULE 11 years ago

"vehicles through which malpractices were committed" is nothing but meaningless drivel".

The serial numbers on the pink sheets are generated by the printers not the EC. There were other identification forms such as signato ...
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"vehicles through which malpractices were committed" is nothing but meaningless drivel".

The serial numbers on the pink sheets are generated by the printers not the EC. There were other identification forms such as signatories, polling station codes and polling station names which meant every pink sheet could be referenced to a particular polling station. What is the malpractice and how was it committed?
United 11 years ago

I understood Tsatsu to mean the grounds for which the petitioners were seeking to annul the votes were not one or some of the reasons why votes would be disqualified and to seek to disqualify them now, meant a retroactive pen ...
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I understood Tsatsu to mean the grounds for which the petitioners were seeking to annul the votes were not one or some of the reasons why votes would be disqualified and to seek to disqualify them now, meant a retroactive penalty which our laws frown on.
Any way if there is any doubt, the judges would ask him when he appears on the 14th.
BOOM 11 years ago

It's a shame on the part of the so call NDC

It's a shame on the part of the so call NDC
Dr. Panie 11 years ago

Gloria check this out.

Section 26 Retroactive penalties and double jeopardy — Ministry of ...
www.justice.govt.nz/.../section-26-retroactive-penalties-and-double-jeop...?
Section 26 Retroactive penalties and double jeo ...
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Gloria check this out.

Section 26 Retroactive penalties and double jeopardy — Ministry of ...
www.justice.govt.nz/.../section-26-retroactive-penalties-and-double-jeop...?
Section 26 Retroactive penalties and double jeopardy. Section 26(2) Protection against double jeopardy. Section 26 of the Bill of Rights Act is as follows:.
KOFI B 11 years ago

WHY IS THAT LAWYER AKUFFO IS SAYING THIS QUOTE BY LAWYER TSATSU IS ALLIEN TO OUR LAWS.IS IT NOT THE SAME LAWY HE TSATSU USED TO DEFEAT NANA ADDO AS ATTORNEY GENERAL IN COURT THE SECOND TIME DURING HIS PROTRACTED TRIAL DURING ...
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WHY IS THAT LAWYER AKUFFO IS SAYING THIS QUOTE BY LAWYER TSATSU IS ALLIEN TO OUR LAWS.IS IT NOT THE SAME LAWY HE TSATSU USED TO DEFEAT NANA ADDO AS ATTORNEY GENERAL IN COURT THE SECOND TIME DURING HIS PROTRACTED TRIAL DURING PREZ KUFFOUR ERA?THEY THE NPP SHOULD SIT AND PLAY THE IGNORANCE.TSATSU IS USING THE SAME LAW TO BEAT THEM ONCE AGAIN
U AND I WERE NOT THERE 11 years ago

ENEMIES OF PROGRESS WILL HANG ON ANYTHING TO SURVIVE AND THATS EXACTLY NPP IS DOING, TO MAKE GHANA UNGOVERNABLE

ENEMIES OF PROGRESS WILL HANG ON ANYTHING TO SURVIVE AND THATS EXACTLY NPP IS DOING, TO MAKE GHANA UNGOVERNABLE
walap 11 years ago

It's rather the other way round that is why the Justice is still on the run. She sacrificed her carrier for the Useless Akufo-Addo

It's rather the other way round that is why the Justice is still on the run. She sacrificed her carrier for the Useless Akufo-Addo
United 11 years ago

I think the submission advanced by the respected lawyer of fame was too remote for little minds in law to grasp hence the noise. The 9 justices would no doubt understand him. You cannot slam Tsatsu in law over issues such as ...
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I think the submission advanced by the respected lawyer of fame was too remote for little minds in law to grasp hence the noise. The 9 justices would no doubt understand him. You cannot slam Tsatsu in law over issues such as this. He was vey clinical and straight to the point leaving behind him shredded papers of the petitioners plea. It was as he was telling them they did not take their law lessons well. Your saw their body languages of frustrations and disappointment of the petitioners as he landed his precision missiles? The case was over as soon as Tsatsu ended his submission
Peter 11 years ago

hahahahahahahahaha....
akkuffo addo is finally gone on retirement.

hahahahahahahahaha....
akkuffo addo is finally gone on retirement.
ghanaboy 11 years ago

Your ignorance only proves tsatsu remains your lecturer and you always his student period

Your ignorance only proves tsatsu remains your lecturer and you always his student period
Gbogbomashi 11 years ago

This is her law teacher again lecturing her after meeting him severally at University of Ghana Lecture Hall. This time round the practical aspect of the law for Madam Gloria Akuffo is mesmerizing. If she humbles herself, she ...
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This is her law teacher again lecturing her after meeting him severally at University of Ghana Lecture Hall. This time round the practical aspect of the law for Madam Gloria Akuffo is mesmerizing. If she humbles herself, she would learn much more. But how can she? She is battling her teacher over a case she knew too well she will lose.

So, Madam Gloria has no choice apart from glorifying her ignorance of the law. Else, her principal would say she knows nothing.
TOGBEGAH 11 years ago

She has known only one thing since she was born. Bribery for a law certificate, sale of Ghana Airways and property for nokofioo, cooking for husband, arguing like a headless makola woman and claiming ignorance of certain part ...
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She has known only one thing since she was born. Bribery for a law certificate, sale of Ghana Airways and property for nokofioo, cooking for husband, arguing like a headless makola woman and claiming ignorance of certain parts of the law that gives her no chance to deceive with too many words. Yes, Gloria Akufo be dat! Pity her folk!
Boateng 11 years ago

Master kept something under the sleeves that he could use against the student as you would see in the Chinese Martial Arts Movies!

After some research I see what the professor was telling the Justices with the RETROACTIVE ...
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Master kept something under the sleeves that he could use against the student as you would see in the Chinese Martial Arts Movies!

After some research I see what the professor was telling the Justices with the RETROACTIVE PENALTY. He says there is no law that says if the official fails to sign then the voter should be penalized. He is saying there is no law that says if someone over voted then the other voter should be penalized and so on.

Retroactive penalty exists in the books and the Professor is not the first to use the terminology, Gloria should have done a little reseacrh before jumping into battle with the Master.

I have seen some Chinese movies where the student thought he has learnt enough to go after the Master only to find out that there were some tricks the Master never taught the student!
Facebook lawyer 11 years ago

It's unfortunate the petitioners are being represented by inexperienced legal team. Even a first year law student in US understands retroactive punishment. Retroactive punishment is a means to change the law today for someth ...
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It's unfortunate the petitioners are being represented by inexperienced legal team. Even a first year law student in US understands retroactive punishment. Retroactive punishment is a means to change the law today for something you did in the past to punish you now. Any good lawyer knows Tsatsu's submission was excellent, no wonder the grade 3 legal team didn't understand his import. Experience is the best teacher and Tsatsu continues to demonstrate that. The Jounalist who reported on this subject is very lazy and unprofessional. He could have independently researched on this phase, then inquire from Tsatsu for his version and then compare with the findings then draw valid conclusions in order to educate readers. If this had been ignorant comments could have been avoided.
Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 11 years ago

The field of law is no playground for foolsoldiers, so keep out, my stepson.

Article 64, section 1 says the following:

The validity of the election of the President may be challenged only by a citizen of Ghana who may p ...
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The field of law is no playground for foolsoldiers, so keep out, my stepson.

Article 64, section 1 says the following:

The validity of the election of the President may be challenged only by a citizen of Ghana who may present a petition for the purpose to the Supreme Court within twenty-one days after the declaration of the result of the election in respect of which the petition is presented.
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So if the supreme court comes out with a judgement on the election which took place months ago, how can you call it a "retroactive penalty", when no new law has been enacted, or applied, but the existing laws of the constitution is what is at stake ?

Akuffo Addo was preparing to offer you all free education and you were making mockery of it, even though you needed it badly.

Nothing retroactive(no new enactment is taking shape in the court) is taking place in the Supreme Court, and that is what you and that ex-convict should learn to know.

Only the existing laws will be interpreted by the Supreme Court.period.
Dumega Prosper Junior 11 years ago

NONSENSE!! Bushmen!! You with your broken and uncordinated dictionasry coping clerk also wanna challenge the legal brain of Tsatsu Tsikata?? He knows laws can be used retroactively.
But he is mentioned retroactive punishment ...
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NONSENSE!! Bushmen!! You with your broken and uncordinated dictionasry coping clerk also wanna challenge the legal brain of Tsatsu Tsikata?? He knows laws can be used retroactively.
But he is mentioned retroactive punishment, are some of you drama students also legal brains today!!! Or your certificate is also eaten by the mouse and you are hiding in New York and manufacturing law certificate as your relatives are wont to do?? SHUT UP THERE!!
Jato Julor (J.J.) Rawlings 11 years ago

Just hide your semiliteracy and oafishness and don't try to advertise it, you akpese-dancing,unutterably narcissistic swine and a naive, nostril-offending vulgarity to all and sundry !

Can you mention anywhere in the Ghana ...
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Just hide your semiliteracy and oafishness and don't try to advertise it, you akpese-dancing,unutterably narcissistic swine and a naive, nostril-offending vulgarity to all and sundry !

Can you mention anywhere in the Ghana Law Reports depicting of any outstanding achievement of Tsatsu Tsikata, you myopic, feeble-minded depraved orgy of subhuman indecency ?

And will you the next time around write in English instead of your native moronese (native language of idiotic morons)?
Dumega Prosper Junior 11 years ago

Then you are very stupid from the Akyem forest!! How dare you insult with such careless abandon?? You will weep blood on the day of the judgement!! So far the argument is not about the total number of votes backing the parlia ...
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Then you are very stupid from the Akyem forest!! How dare you insult with such careless abandon?? You will weep blood on the day of the judgement!! So far the argument is not about the total number of votes backing the parliamentary members in the Parliament!! Class one argument!!
Your learned guy of lead Counsel you call him for Narcotic Pedlers Party - alias NPP doesn't know that there are more people in the forest south than in the northern savannah zones. Secondary form one geography!! If Nana Akuffo Addo's name is so many in the law books, what is the relationship of that to the frivolous and defeated 2012 Election Petition?? Almost all people have their ceritificates for professional law and not affidavits!!! You are gonna be subjected to a national ridicule and public laughing stock come August, 29th, just wait and see!! You can collect your medicines and use them on time so that you can calm down a little before the VERDICT is handed down to your disappointed uncle or cousin, Nana!! Those who exalt themselves, God Almighty, the God of Jahwe, brings them downall too soon. The disappointment is just around the corner, I bet you!!! DOG Eaters too????
Teacher 11 years ago

"NONSENSE!! Bushmen!! You with your broken and uncordinated dictionasry coping clerk also wanna challenge the legal brain of Tsatsu Tsikata??"

"But he is mentioned retroactive punishment,"

You trokosi vermin, you better ...
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"NONSENSE!! Bushmen!! You with your broken and uncordinated dictionasry coping clerk also wanna challenge the legal brain of Tsatsu Tsikata??"

"But he is mentioned retroactive punishment,"

You trokosi vermin, you better learn how to write proper grammar or write in Trokosi language to safe yourself this disgrace.
abdallah mexico 11 years ago

retroactive adj. referring to a court's decision or a statute enacted by a legislative body, which would result in an application to past transactions and legal actions. In criminal law, statutes which would increase penaltie ...
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retroactive adj. referring to a court's decision or a statute enacted by a legislative body, which would result in an application to past transactions and legal actions. In criminal law, statutes which would increase penalties or make criminal activities which had been previously legal are prohibited by the Constitutional ban on ex post facto laws (Article I, Section 9). Most court decisions which change the elements necessary to prove a crime or the introduction of evidence such as confessions are usually made non-retroactive to prevent a flood of petitions of people convicted under prior rules. Nor can statutes or court decisions take away "vested" property rights or change contract rights. However, some decisions are so fundamental to justice they may have a retroactive effect, depending on the balance on stability of the law balanced against the public good. Retroactive is also called "retrospective
Yaw Berfi 11 years ago

George W. Bush won Florida because he was able to get the supreme court to discount votes. They know couldn't win fair and square so after rejoicing on Dec 7 based on results produce by same pin sheets, on the 28th they resor ...
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George W. Bush won Florida because he was able to get the supreme court to discount votes. They know couldn't win fair and square so after rejoicing on Dec 7 based on results produce by same pin sheets, on the 28th they resorted to finding faults with the very pink sheets after failing to prove their initial claim of vote padding and vote stealing. Dr. Bawumiah under cross exams. said that they are not faulting the president neither the electorate. That is what Lawyer Tsikata averred to when he said they retroactive penalty. They are seeking to retroactively punish the voter for no fault of theirs.
Ghanaian, NY 11 years ago

Tsikata used the word retroactive to qualify the word penalty and that "retroactive penalty" pronouncement Tsikata made should not be taken as absolute legal terminology. Retroactive is, to effect an action from a period back ...
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Tsikata used the word retroactive to qualify the word penalty and that "retroactive penalty" pronouncement Tsikata made should not be taken as absolute legal terminology. Retroactive is, to effect an action from a period back.

Gloria Akuffo's statement: " On the contrary, it is retroactive legislation-passing a law today and asking that the new law takes retroactive effect - which is common and known to all", implies that she gets confused if "retroactive" is used outside the legal terminology: "retroactive legislation-passing of a law...new law takes retroactive effect, that she is familiar with.

I do'nt see anything wrong with Tsikata's "retroactive penalty" statement.
Kofi Mensah 11 years ago

I am not surprised that you are so daft, in fact, intellectually lazy that you could not understand the simple language Tsatsu used. The reporter was aware that the likes of you would be reading his piece so he even brought i ...
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I am not surprised that you are so daft, in fact, intellectually lazy that you could not understand the simple language Tsatsu used. The reporter was aware that the likes of you would be reading his piece so he even brought it lower to your level compared to the good minds of the people on the net. Don't worry. You'll soon get your 'free education' perhaps by 2024 or even never even after the death of my honourable friend, Nana. Opemogya Katapaa Odwankorkor Tigerihene Motia 1. The Paramount Chief of Asante Akem.
Abisiitiba 11 years ago

Equally argued, Ghanaians should not be imposed oo with a wrongful declared president. Voters' decision is giuded by votin proceedures to be certified, and not as massive unoranised rally following. An appeal voters' interest ...
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Equally argued, Ghanaians should not be imposed oo with a wrongful declared president. Voters' decision is giuded by votin proceedures to be certified, and not as massive unoranised rally following. An appeal voters' interest and decision is very criminal.
Pumpuni 11 years ago

"...innocent voters cannot be punished for the sins of presiding officers."
This is an admission that Electoral Commission officers have sinned against the nation.

"...innocent voters cannot be punished for the sins of presiding officers."
This is an admission that Electoral Commission officers have sinned against the nation.
Create, loot and share 11 years ago

It is those invalid votes the Petitioners want SC to annul period.

It is those invalid votes the Petitioners want SC to annul period.
NAA4U 11 years ago

GLORIA, WHO SAYS TSATSU IS WAITING TO USE WORDS THAT YOU KNOW BEFORE HE MAKES HIS COMMENTS OR POINTS.

ARE YOU SAYING IF YOU ALONE DOES NOT KNOW THE WORD IT MAKES AN ALIEN TO LAW? ARE THE LAW JARGONS THE ONLY PRESERVE OF YO ...
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GLORIA, WHO SAYS TSATSU IS WAITING TO USE WORDS THAT YOU KNOW BEFORE HE MAKES HIS COMMENTS OR POINTS.

ARE YOU SAYING IF YOU ALONE DOES NOT KNOW THE WORD IT MAKES AN ALIEN TO LAW? ARE THE LAW JARGONS THE ONLY PRESERVE OF YOU?

DO YOU KNOW BETTER THAN TSATSU? WHY DID YOU CENTRE YOUR ARGUMENT ONLY ON THAT POINT?

PLEASE GIVE US A BREAK
NAA4U 11 years ago

IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE MEANING IN, LOOK FOR THEIR INDIVIDUAL MEANINGS AND PUT THEM TOGETHER.

IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND THE MEANING IN, LOOK FOR THEIR INDIVIDUAL MEANINGS AND PUT THEM TOGETHER.
K K 11 years ago

he is a disgrace to seton hall, a school that i want to go. look a whole law lecturer forcing to give byeforce evidence like his NPP counterparts lawyers.

he is a disgrace to seton hall, a school that i want to go. look a whole law lecturer forcing to give byeforce evidence like his NPP counterparts lawyers.
GENERAL DeGAULE 11 years ago

At this rate you are unlikely to be accepted in Seton hall or any reputable law school.
Your IQ bordering dangerously on zero.

At this rate you are unlikely to be accepted in Seton hall or any reputable law school.
Your IQ bordering dangerously on zero.
Kweifio Alotey 11 years ago

Sir, even the Akufo- Addo School of Law which requires no certificates would not entertain your application with this appalling level of your English. With this level of your written English, I fear for your spoken English wh ...
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Sir, even the Akufo- Addo School of Law which requires no certificates would not entertain your application with this appalling level of your English. With this level of your written English, I fear for your spoken English which you would need for your communication throughout your course including tutorials and other discussions groups. You are better on your own on the cocoa farm !!!!.
Jato.P 11 years ago

President Manama's orders were not backed by law.

President Manama's orders were not backed by law.
Gold 11 years ago

NPP lead by your dwarf are a disgrace to humanity. You're evil and wicked creatures determined to destroy Ghana.

NPP lead by your dwarf are a disgrace to humanity. You're evil and wicked creatures determined to destroy Ghana.
Queen 11 years ago

That's another way for Tsatsu to confuse people. "I am Tsatsu Tsikata,I change not. I am the thief yesterday, today and forever".

That's another way for Tsatsu to confuse people. "I am Tsatsu Tsikata,I change not. I am the thief yesterday, today and forever".
honesty 11 years ago

NPP. JUST GO AWAY WE ARE SICK AND TIRED OF YOU VILLAGE GUYS.

NPP. JUST GO AWAY WE ARE SICK AND TIRED OF YOU VILLAGE GUYS.
K ANNAN 11 years ago

HAHAHAHAHA SHIIIIIIIIIIIIT

HAHAHAHAHA SHIIIIIIIIIIIIT
Onslopogas 11 years ago

Thank U Madam...they think we are 'snails' Lol !!!

Thank U Madam...they think we are 'snails' Lol !!!
Ellen Lewis 11 years ago

The retroactive penalty seeking to be imposed by the NPP would be: that those who voted for and elected President Mahama would lose their vote if the petitioners should win their petition. Any one should be able to understand ...
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The retroactive penalty seeking to be imposed by the NPP would be: that those who voted for and elected President Mahama would lose their vote if the petitioners should win their petition. Any one should be able to understand that, even a lawyer for the NPP. I am sick of all this!
APUTOORRRR 11 years ago

HAHAHAHAHAAH SHIITTTTTTTTT

HAHAHAHAHAAH SHIITTTTTTTTT
John K. 11 years ago

my friend you make me laugh ooooo what a hell!!!!! vulture? you get it right.

my friend you make me laugh ooooo what a hell!!!!! vulture? you get it right.
owuo(Belgie) 11 years ago

Any legal convict person spokes like mad and sometimes leave their legal breins in prision yard

Any legal convict person spokes like mad and sometimes leave their legal breins in prision yard
kofi 11 years ago

Gloria,hold your peace Tastsu can only teach what people like Nana and others have put in law books which l can do same.

Gloria,hold your peace Tastsu can only teach what people like Nana and others have put in law books which l can do same.
John K. 11 years ago

Gloria teach Tsatsu sense or english ok. You are good. He is using a word for people to say he is great but without even understand it. shocking. NPP will win the case.

Gloria teach Tsatsu sense or english ok. You are good. He is using a word for people to say he is great but without even understand it. shocking. NPP will win the case.
Papa Kwadwo 11 years ago

Did you write from your heart or your mind? Did you listen to the brilliant submissions by the three lawyers of the respondents? Your recall the Americans' intelligence report that predicted a win for the President? Tsatsu is ...
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Did you write from your heart or your mind? Did you listen to the brilliant submissions by the three lawyers of the respondents? Your recall the Americans' intelligence report that predicted a win for the President? Tsatsu is indeed great and you recognized it but shy to say so. You heard his brilliant submission that made people wear hard looks as it became onions to them they had lost? Keep dreaming!
BOY KOFI 11 years ago

From the last address given by lawyer Addison,he gave a hint of failure in his attempt to persuade the judges.According to lawyer Addison,all the electoral pétitions in Africa have failed because of "technicalities and numbe ...
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From the last address given by lawyer Addison,he gave a hint of failure in his attempt to persuade the judges.According to lawyer Addison,all the electoral pétitions in Africa have failed because of "technicalities and numbers to effect the outcome."He mentioned Kenya,Zambia,Uganda and Nigeria so you see Nana Addo is not the first to file petition in Africa and will not be the first to lose his petition.Unfortunately,Addison seemed to be insulting the African Supreme Court Judges or trying to say he knows better than them.The judges were not impressed by his display of arrogance that is why they refused to dash him just one minute more than his allocated time.As for me,Addison has already thrown in the towel.Thank you.
Hero 11 years ago

adisson is too rude and ll loose the petition. the innocent voter cannot be punished for someones negligence.

adisson is too rude and ll loose the petition. the innocent voter cannot be punished for someones negligence.
Papa Kwadwo 11 years ago

If retroactive punishment is indeed not known to our law, then Tsatsu must be congratulated for arguing strongly against its application in Ghana. Gloria has apparently not finished learning from her former law lecturer. It i ...
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If retroactive punishment is indeed not known to our law, then Tsatsu must be congratulated for arguing strongly against its application in Ghana. Gloria has apparently not finished learning from her former law lecturer. It is unthinkable to suggest that an internationally recognized best brain in law could goof in law on such an important occasion as Gloria and others would like us to believe.
kB 11 years ago

Gloria, you better stop disturbing us, your uncle will soon go for his retirement

Gloria, you better stop disturbing us, your uncle will soon go for his retirement
E.O. Buabeng 11 years ago

I have heard people advocate that the sins of returning offices should not be visited on the electorate. Are those arguing this way including Tsatu saying that indeed statutory and constitutional violations occurred during th ...
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I have heard people advocate that the sins of returning offices should not be visited on the electorate. Are those arguing this way including Tsatu saying that indeed statutory and constitutional violations occurred during the 2012 election but for the fact that these violations cannot be traced to one single voter the decision of the EC should stand? How about the reversed logic for the voters who have been denied the genuine verdict because of the sins of returning officers. I call on the Justices to stand strong and pronounce that verdict that will resonate around the whole of Africa and the world at large.
cosey adwenpa: germany. 11 years ago

Who killed Agya Atta,NDC OR

Who killed Agya Atta,NDC OR
TOGBEGAH 11 years ago

It was your father who killed him through African pistol - Juju. Naniama!

It was your father who killed him through African pistol - Juju. Naniama!
Adongo 11 years ago

If you really cared about the voters you and your cohorts would not rig elections!

If you really cared about the voters you and your cohorts would not rig elections!
Whatever 11 years ago

Was this woman expecting 5 million voters to go and force presiding officers to sign pink sheets and fill the it's entries correctly? NPP talk as if petrol is in their mouth

Was this woman expecting 5 million voters to go and force presiding officers to sign pink sheets and fill the it's entries correctly? NPP talk as if petrol is in their mouth
Konfanko 11 years ago

Also known as Kofi Wayo can help you, "awuraa"! Set up an appointment, and Wayo will bring you up to speed on the current state of the law.
"Yei, y3se bese beto"!

Also known as Kofi Wayo can help you, "awuraa"! Set up an appointment, and Wayo will bring you up to speed on the current state of the law.
"Yei, y3se bese beto"!
KOIT Pice 11 years ago

Madam, stop your blind arguement. Your Boss lost the election. Stop it because you are losing your respect in society. Stop defending a dead man who wants to be president.

Madam, stop your blind arguement. Your Boss lost the election. Stop it because you are losing your respect in society. Stop defending a dead man who wants to be president.
Dan 11 years ago

This is referring to a court's decision or a statute enacted by a legislative body, which would result in an application to past transactions and legal actions. In criminal law, statutes which would increase penalties or make ...
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This is referring to a court's decision or a statute enacted by a legislative body, which would result in an application to past transactions and legal actions. In criminal law, statutes which would increase penalties or make criminal activities which had been previously legal are prohibited by the Constitutional ban on ex post facto laws (Article I, Section 9). Most court decisions which change the elements necessary to prove a crime or the introduction of evidence such as confessions are usually made non-retroactive to prevent a flood of petitions of people convicted under prior rules. Nor can statutes or court decisions take away "vested" property rights or change contract rights. However, some decisions are so fundamental to justice they may have a retroactive effect, depending on the balance on stability of the law balanced against the public good. Retroactive is also called "retrospective
Dan 11 years ago

Tsastu got it wrongly in context here because whatever he meant to say did not fall under retroactive effect or penalty as he claimed."Retroactive penalty" as a word does not exist rather "retroactive effect"

Tsastu got it wrongly in context here because whatever he meant to say did not fall under retroactive effect or penalty as he claimed."Retroactive penalty" as a word does not exist rather "retroactive effect"
Papa Kwadwo 11 years ago

Mr Lawyer, please google "retrospective penalty" or "retrospective penalties" and look and read the hits besides those pertaining to the story of Tsatsu. You are kidding, you know!

Mr Lawyer, please google "retrospective penalty" or "retrospective penalties" and look and read the hits besides those pertaining to the story of Tsatsu. You are kidding, you know!
Sumaila NDC MAN in Bolgatanga. 11 years ago

True Gloria is 100% right.I am NDC and that will never cloud my judgment.

True Gloria is 100% right.I am NDC and that will never cloud my judgment.
NYASAYENA 11 years ago

Shut up Gloria!what do you know about Law?Your Master and Teacher Tsatsu who thoughts you The Law of Jurisprudence is Talking about Law>just keep quiets and Listing to him as you did in Legon and leaned more from him

Shut up Gloria!what do you know about Law?Your Master and Teacher Tsatsu who thoughts you The Law of Jurisprudence is Talking about Law>just keep quiets and Listing to him as you did in Legon and leaned more from him
FAFALI 11 years ago

Kokoase lawyer and ex-deputy AG nie ampa. Be humble and learn from others like Tsatsu. Retroactive penalty is a universal legal principle in criminal law. It is related to fundamental constitutional rights and involves punish ...
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Kokoase lawyer and ex-deputy AG nie ampa. Be humble and learn from others like Tsatsu. Retroactive penalty is a universal legal principle in criminal law. It is related to fundamental constitutional rights and involves punishing people for ex-post facto acts for which they are not responsible.
BOY KOFI 11 years ago

Tsatsu did not waste his 30 minutes on "retroactive penalty" Madam Gloria.Tsatsu spent most of his time condemning the whole stupid petition based on the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana and not NPP's constitution.Why is ...
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Tsatsu did not waste his 30 minutes on "retroactive penalty" Madam Gloria.Tsatsu spent most of his time condemning the whole stupid petition based on the Constitution of the Republic of Ghana and not NPP's constitution.Why is Gloria not talking about the address Tsatsu made on KPMG's audit?Why is Gloria not talking about the failure of the petitioners to present supportable evidence that need to be proven?Why she is not talking the failure of the petitions to discharge evidential materials?Tsatsu spent his 30 minutes on the reasons why the bumgams petition should be dismissed but not on just the so called retroactive penalty alone.I watched the video on joy online,this lady is not honest.Thank you.
Paa Joe 11 years ago

ou stole a book which was not yours and the owner claims his book back. Is that a panalty or retroactive penalty? I don't think so. I think the penalty would come in if Ec is sent to prison, which is a lawful detention for ...
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ou stole a book which was not yours and the owner claims his book back. Is that a panalty or retroactive penalty? I don't think so. I think the penalty would come in if Ec is sent to prison, which is a lawful detention for his fraud.The Ec could'nt have been sent to prison before his illegal act.Because that would then be unlawful.The point Tsatsu was trying to make is to me logically poor.
Paa Joe 11 years ago

A teacher stole a book which was not his and the owner claims his book back.Though he uses the book to teach his students. Is that a penalty or retroactive penalty for the students? I don't think so. I think the penalty would ...
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A teacher stole a book which was not his and the owner claims his book back.Though he uses the book to teach his students. Is that a penalty or retroactive penalty for the students? I don't think so. I think the penalty would come in if Ec is sent to prison, which is a lawful detention for his fraud.The Ec could'nt have been sent to prison before his illigal act.Because that would then be unlawful.The point Tsatsu was trying to make is to me logically poor.
KWAKU 11 years ago

It is not what you think ("I don't think so")that matters. It is the court that will make that determination, whether indeed the book is yours.

Too many stupid illiterates on here.

It is not what you think ("I don't think so")that matters. It is the court that will make that determination, whether indeed the book is yours.

Too many stupid illiterates on here.
Alhaji Alhassan-Binduri 11 years ago

The key issue now is that Ghanains must marry the concept of VALIDITY of votes cast not manufactured votes.

The key issue now is that Ghanains must marry the concept of VALIDITY of votes cast not manufactured votes.
Anukware 11 years ago

Listen and learn from him

Listen and learn from him
OMAN BA PA USA 11 years ago

Some persons think Tsatsu Tsikata has falling into pit full of shit. He knows nothing but to steal and go to jail Law. I wonder why NDC hail this man as a Law prominent. It is a shame to we the NDC party to hire Tsatsu to rep ...
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Some persons think Tsatsu Tsikata has falling into pit full of shit. He knows nothing but to steal and go to jail Law. I wonder why NDC hail this man as a Law prominent. It is a shame to we the NDC party to hire Tsatsu to represent us at the court. I have resign from NDC now and forever more.
XYROID 11 years ago

Just read what this illiterate rat has written and you wonder if this person even has the brains to analyse what Tsatsu was driving at.

Just read what this illiterate rat has written and you wonder if this person even has the brains to analyse what Tsatsu was driving at.
J Ananga 11 years ago

Gloria eat humble pie and ask your former law teacher to explain to you what he means by retroactive penalty. Perhaps he did not teach you all the jargon. Don't be proud, ask him.

Gloria eat humble pie and ask your former law teacher to explain to you what he means by retroactive penalty. Perhaps he did not teach you all the jargon. Don't be proud, ask him.
Whatever 11 years ago

If laws can be described as retroactive, It stands to reason that it's derivatives like penalties or sentencing or even fines can also be described as retroactive. This is english phrase

If laws can be described as retroactive, It stands to reason that it's derivatives like penalties or sentencing or even fines can also be described as retroactive. This is english phrase
DD 11 years ago

A retroactive or retrospective law is one that takes away or impairs vested rights acquired under existing laws. Gloria I am not a law student but I think Tsikata is trying to tell the court that if certain votes get annulled ...
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A retroactive or retrospective law is one that takes away or impairs vested rights acquired under existing laws. Gloria I am not a law student but I think Tsikata is trying to tell the court that if certain votes get annulled then the rights of that portion of voters has been taken away. Don't get confused because he added penalty.
Efo Canada 11 years ago

Do NDC care about poor voters in Ghana? And Afari Gyan also care ? you idiots and fools of this corrupt party can rnu but you can't hide and whatever goes round comes round ,you can insults wise men and women of Ghana but rem ...
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Do NDC care about poor voters in Ghana? And Afari Gyan also care ? you idiots and fools of this corrupt party can rnu but you can't hide and whatever goes round comes round ,you can insults wise men and women of Ghana but remember your doom is near educated fools .
Seaman uk 11 years ago

NDC all the way NDC FOREVER THIS ALL DIE BE DIE MAN IS WASTING POWER ALL DIE BE DIE

NDC all the way NDC FOREVER THIS ALL DIE BE DIE MAN IS WASTING POWER ALL DIE BE DIE
Sankofa 11 years ago

'Akuffo added President Mahama cannot plead innocence when in fact, he ordered people to vote without being verified and it appeared his order was carried out as was shown by the petitioners.'

When did President Mahama ord ...
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'Akuffo added President Mahama cannot plead innocence when in fact, he ordered people to vote without being verified and it appeared his order was carried out as was shown by the petitioners.'

When did President Mahama order people to vote without being verified?

When there were problems with the biometric verification, he merely requested for people to be allowed to vote with other forms of verification.

Was he not entitled to express a view?

The EC did not tale a cue from the President. EC decided to extend the voting by a day to enable all voters to be verified before voting. This was within its powers.

As regards retroactive penalty, common sense should tell Gloria Akuffo that if you punish voters by annulling their votes long after the results of elections have been declared, you are punishing them retroactively.

Madam, Tsatsu knows what he is talking about. He was your lecturer. A servant cannot be greater than her master.
Papa Chris 11 years ago

Be creative Gloria. The teacher said retroactive effect so you think anytime the word retroactive comes it must be followed by effect? Your head die paaaaaaa. Go back to school.

Be creative Gloria. The teacher said retroactive effect so you think anytime the word retroactive comes it must be followed by effect? Your head die paaaaaaa. Go back to school.
Konfanko 11 years ago

Their incessant demand to always "be in control" and to be "masters of the law", then perhaps they will learn something new! I hope he and the other members of their large contigent, will spend sometime reading through the ju ...
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Their incessant demand to always "be in control" and to be "masters of the law", then perhaps they will learn something new! I hope he and the other members of their large contigent, will spend sometime reading through the judgement handed down by the Canadian Supreme Court last year. See the relevant portions cited, and incorporated in the written address by the EC`s lawyers.
It is as though the judgement was intended for this 'bogus' and dubious
petition we now have on our hands.
No wonder the Cdn Gov-General and other high-rankng dignitaries have already discounted it by choosing to visit the country amidst all the NPP`s hulaballoo!
Uncle 11 years ago

I like the photoshopped picture. It looks real nice

I like the photoshopped picture. It looks real nice
OKOROMANSA 11 years ago

SOMEBODY SHOULD HELP ME UNDERSTAND THE TERM "FREE AND FAIR" WHICH IS OFTEN USED FOR GHANA'S ELECTION BEING CONTESTED IN COURT. FREE COULD MEAN WITHOUT ANY FORCE OR INTIMIDATION, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE "FAIR"?

SOMEBODY SHOULD HELP ME UNDERSTAND THE TERM "FREE AND FAIR" WHICH IS OFTEN USED FOR GHANA'S ELECTION BEING CONTESTED IN COURT. FREE COULD MEAN WITHOUT ANY FORCE OR INTIMIDATION, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE "FAIR"?
Walap 11 years ago

The free and fair doesn't mean absolute free and fair. It only means that all things being equal which may not be, it is free and fair.

The free and fair doesn't mean absolute free and fair. It only means that all things being equal which may not be, it is free and fair.
Kojo Diaz 11 years ago

Why people cant understand these words (retroactive penalty). Ghanaian voters went to the poll between 7am to 5pm and voted according to our electoral laws. 8 to 10 pm the presiding office refused to do his public duty by not ...
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Why people cant understand these words (retroactive penalty). Ghanaian voters went to the poll between 7am to 5pm and voted according to our electoral laws. 8 to 10 pm the presiding office refused to do his public duty by not signing the pink sheet. Also voters were asked to stay a way 100m from the presiding officer meaning the voters cant control the actions of the presiding officer. Now the petitioners are using the actions of the presiding officers after voters had voted according to law to punish the poor voter retroactively.
BRANTFORD 11 years ago

NPP IS WASTING OUR MONEY THAT WE DONT HAV

NPP IS WASTING OUR MONEY THAT WE DONT HAV
BRANTFORD 11 years ago

THIS KIDS ARE WASTING OUR MONEY

THIS KIDS ARE WASTING OUR MONEY
BOY KOFI 11 years ago

Tsatsu said the SC should dismiss the stupid petition because it has no basis in law.He gave the example of KPMG's audit which exposed the anomalies in the so called evidence.He said the petitioners have failed to discharge ...
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Tsatsu said the SC should dismiss the stupid petition because it has no basis in law.He gave the example of KPMG's audit which exposed the anomalies in the so called evidence.He said the petitioners have failed to discharge evidential proofs.Again,there is nothing in the 1992 Constitution of the Republic that supports the claims of the petitioners so their case should be dismissed.This is the essential logic of Tsatsu's final oral address.Thank you.
ATOM 11 years ago

MS. APIO HAS OPENED THE MOUTH AGAIN?

MS. APIO HAS OPENED THE MOUTH AGAIN?
SGT ANANI FIADZOE 11 years ago

Imagine what has happened at GYEMFA.

Imagine what has happened at GYEMFA.
ayus 11 years ago

Were did presidente mahamah sit vote without verification?

Were did presidente mahamah sit vote without verification?
Nicholas Adjei 11 years ago

Mr Tsatsu Tsikata was the Election Results a Penalty which was not given?let us live in Peace and Unity donot let Party politics divide us.

Mr Tsatsu Tsikata was the Election Results a Penalty which was not given?let us live in Peace and Unity donot let Party politics divide us.
Asea Ho 11 years ago

The NPP Went to Court in Ignorance and after the facts are out they are still Acting same. The truth is that the law exist. Tatsu won a case against NPP/Akuffo Addo pleading on the same law only for JAK to overturn the ruling ...
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The NPP Went to Court in Ignorance and after the facts are out they are still Acting same. The truth is that the law exist. Tatsu won a case against NPP/Akuffo Addo pleading on the same law only for JAK to overturn the ruling by reconstituting the SC. see below what the law says.

Retroactive or Retrospective law

Having reference to things that happened in the past, prior to the occurrence of the act in question.

A retroactive or retrospective law is one that takes away or impairs vested rights acquired under existing laws, creates new obligations, imposes new duties, or attaches a new and different legal effect to transactions or considerations already past. Common-law principles do not favor the retroactive effect of laws in the majority of cases, and canons of legislative construction presume that legislation is not intended as retroactive unless its language expressly makes it retroactive. Retroactive criminal laws that increase punishment for acts committed prior to their enactments are deemed Ex Post Facto Laws and are unenforceable because they violate Article I, Section 9, Clause 3, and Section 10, Clause 1, of the U.S. Constitution and comparable provisions of state constitutions.

From West's Encyclopedia of American Law, edition 2. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Retroactive

Retroactive adj. referring to a court's decision or a statute enacted by a legislative body, which would result in an application to past transactions and legal actions. In criminal law, statutes which would increase penalties or make criminal activities which had been previously legal are prohibited by the Constitutional ban on ex post facto laws (Article I, Section 9). Most court decisions which change the elements necessary to prove a crime or the introduction of evidence such as confessions are usually made non-retroactive to prevent a flood of petitions of people convicted under prior rules. Nor can statutes or court decisions take away "vested" property rights or change contract rights. However, some decisions are so fundamental to justice they may have a retroactive effect, depending on the balance on stability of the law balanced against the public good. Retroactive is also called "retrospective." (See: ex post facto)

Copyright © 1981-2005 by Gerald N. Hill and Kathleen T. Hill. All Right reserved.
kwasi 11 years ago

losers. pls lets us think oooooo

losers. pls lets us think oooooo
Some day 11 years ago

If a robber robs a bank in February and is caught in March and is sent to jail in June, is that not a retroactive penalty - the robber is being punished for something that happened in the past.

If a robber robs a bank in February and is caught in March and is sent to jail in June, is that not a retroactive penalty - the robber is being punished for something that happened in the past.
Asea Ho 11 years ago

That is justice xtra O if there was an existing law before the crime.

What Tatsu is saying is that you cannot create a law today and arrest a person who committed a crime yesterday an prosecute him/her using the law you cr ...
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That is justice xtra O if there was an existing law before the crime.

What Tatsu is saying is that you cannot create a law today and arrest a person who committed a crime yesterday an prosecute him/her using the law you created today.
Some day 11 years ago

You misunderstand - the NPP is saying that the irregularities etc that they are highlighting are breaches of existing law and constitutional provisions - all they are doing is asking to SC to rule that they are breaches of ex ...
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You misunderstand - the NPP is saying that the irregularities etc that they are highlighting are breaches of existing law and constitutional provisions - all they are doing is asking to SC to rule that they are breaches of existing law - they are not asking the judges to invent new law.
Kwami 11 years ago

Educated people should know that education has no end. They should learn from the learned Tsikata who introduced more new things to law education. This cannot be alien to the law.

Educated people should know that education has no end. They should learn from the learned Tsikata who introduced more new things to law education. This cannot be alien to the law.
ADAM SOULE-MAN 11 years ago

WHAT A FRAUDULENT ELECTION .NDC KNEW AND MASTERMINDED THE FRAUD IN ELECTION 2012:NOT ONLY MAHAMA BUT THE NDC MPS USE THE SAME TRICKS TO MANIPULATE.
GOD HAS JUST EXPOSE THEM.

WHAT A FRAUDULENT ELECTION .NDC KNEW AND MASTERMINDED THE FRAUD IN ELECTION 2012:NOT ONLY MAHAMA BUT THE NDC MPS USE THE SAME TRICKS TO MANIPULATE.
GOD HAS JUST EXPOSE THEM.
Dumega Prosper Junior 11 years ago

The 29th of August, 2013 will be a day, Nkrumah will be happy in his grave!!! That day, those certificate less "lawyers" just making cacophonous noise in Ghana as if they are better than anyone in mother Ghana, will cry and w ...
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The 29th of August, 2013 will be a day, Nkrumah will be happy in his grave!!! That day, those certificate less "lawyers" just making cacophonous noise in Ghana as if they are better than anyone in mother Ghana, will cry and weep blood when the final verdict of truth is handed to Ghanaians!!
The empty "pink sheet" stubbonnes will evaporate and some of them will become refugees elsewhere!!!
Ghana is more important than those dog eaters who think they are holier than thou!!! For the where?? So up till now the NPP over zealots haven't known that the Addison lawyer cannot produce lies beyond all reasonable doubts as he was doing towaqrds the end of his empty oral address. Where is trhe evidence that there was massive fraud and irregularities that will be mitigated by annulment of over 4 million votes??????
Day time NPP hallucinating guys and their Okoampa Ahoofe local community school teacher!!! Ghana will not die!!! NPP may die!! But not Ghanaians!!
Honesty-the best policy! 11 years ago

NLM-UP-PP-PFP-NPP have been and shall forever remain an evil political party fostered by the devil himself to thwart the progress and development of Ghana.But GOD ALMIGHTY shall win the DAY for the advancement of Ghanaians to ...
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NLM-UP-PP-PFP-NPP have been and shall forever remain an evil political party fostered by the devil himself to thwart the progress and development of Ghana.But GOD ALMIGHTY shall win the DAY for the advancement of Ghanaians to the glory of His Holy name. Amen!
Dumega Prosper Junior 11 years ago

I agree with you as these devils think they could do it to the Mighty Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. He didn't and doesn't tolerate NONSENSE!! That led most of those internal collaborators to be imprisoned in the Nsawam till the ...
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I agree with you as these devils think they could do it to the Mighty Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. He didn't and doesn't tolerate NONSENSE!! That led most of those internal collaborators to be imprisoned in the Nsawam till their demise!! Long live Osagyefo! YOUR NAME IS OVER TOWERING!! LET THOSE SMALL BRAINS BE JITTERY AND BE INSULTING LEFT AND RIGHT!! 29TH August will humble all and sundry!!! But where is the evidence, even if a 3rd class economic student of the University of Ghana has become the commonest name mentioned in the LAW bOOKS AS oKOAMPA AHOOFE IS CLAIMING. But what is the correlation between having ones' name mentioned a million times and the vexacious and backtracking and frivolous Election Petition that an infantile Addison has goofed many times and big time!!! The shocker is yet to come on the 29th of August, 2013!!!!!! Just wait!!!
Beema 11 years ago

Mr. Tsikata has given the SC judges something to think about.

Mr. Tsikata has given the SC judges something to think about.
A Bugum 11 years ago

Must every word, phrase or sentence used or spoken in the courtroom have a legal origin or be tied to the legal profession? No.

Indeed there is something like "retroactive penalty" ( which is different from "Retroactive L ...
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Must every word, phrase or sentence used or spoken in the courtroom have a legal origin or be tied to the legal profession? No.

Indeed there is something like "retroactive penalty" ( which is different from "Retroactive Law" that every lawyer probably knows of because it is a legal lingo) and am beginning to think that even some lawyers have no idea what it because it is not a legal lingo.

Just google the phrase "retroactive penalty".

In "Retroactive Law" (as it is known in the legal profession), a new law is takes retroactive effect and can be applied to past events.

In "Retroactive Penalty" (as it is known outside the legal profession), an event that has been deemed to be accepted, is reversed after a review.

The problem that some of these lawyers are having is that, they are trying to equate any penalty suffered as a result of of a "Retroactive Law" to penalty suffered as a result of "Retroactive Penalty".

A typical example of a "Retroactive Penalty" is what one sees during a lawn tennis match. The umpire may make a judgement in favour of one player. The other player may protest that the call was a wrong call. What they do next is to review the video recording of the play in contention to determine what actually happened. When this video review is done, the umpire may either reverse his/her earlier decision or uphold it. "Retroactive penalty" is also used in Basketball games.

FIFA is introducing the concept of "Reactive Penalty" (Goal Line Technology) during next year's World Cup in Brazil.

With Goal Line Technology, a controversial decision made by the referee of a game (as to whether a goal was a genuine one or not) would be reviewed and if the evidence shows that the earlier decision was a wrong one, the referee will change his decision immediately. As at now the rules of football don't allow such a thing. A controversial goal, once accepted by a referee, is a done deal (no going back on the earlier wrong decision).

So Tsikata's use of the term "retroactive penalty", may not necessarily be a term or lingo known to lawyers, but the idea he was conveying is already in existence. The EC has already declared that Mahama was the winner. A review by the Supreme Court that changes the earlier decision made by the EC could be a penalty to the beneficiary of the earlier decition made by the EC.

So to the court there may not be retro-activity, but taken as a whole, this petition to the SC by petitioners and the earlier decision taken by the EC qualifies perfectly as a "Retroactive Penalty", if the SC should annul the almost 5 million votes that the petitioners are asking the court to do which will be impossible to do by the SC.

This is about what Tsikata retroactive penalty the lawyers

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