CJ, Speaker have been "constitutionally lawless" - Baako

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Don Blunt 11 years ago

There is not much sense in taking the oath each time the Speaker of Parliament has to act in the stead of the President.

Could (President)? Adjaho sack all these incompetent Deputy Ministers, and reshuffle the Cabinet?

There is not much sense in taking the oath each time the Speaker of Parliament has to act in the stead of the President.

Could (President)? Adjaho sack all these incompetent Deputy Ministers, and reshuffle the Cabinet?
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Andy 11 years ago

It tells you that the CJ herself is clueless & knows nothing.There were competent & more senior judges but Kuffour appointed her.Even non lawyers have taken some of her decisions to court & were properly interpreted to favour ...
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It tells you that the CJ herself is clueless & knows nothing.There were competent & more senior judges but Kuffour appointed her.Even non lawyers have taken some of her decisions to court & were properly interpreted to favour those laymen.
justice 11 years ago

Most of you don't understand the english language.The speaker did the right thing.If there's a president and doing his work outside the country and another is being sworn as president it means that the first president is bein ...
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Most of you don't understand the english language.The speaker did the right thing.If there's a president and doing his work outside the country and another is being sworn as president it means that the first president is being removed from office. It becomes a coup.You can't have two presidents at the same time it's not done anywhere in the world.The president is still working even if he's outside the country.
Eric Jackson 11 years ago

mr english man, are u saying u understand the constitution more than us? then kindly write a new one for us, because for now that is what the costitution demands from the speaker and he is not bigger than that. pls mind ur la ...
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mr english man, are u saying u understand the constitution more than us? then kindly write a new one for us, because for now that is what the costitution demands from the speaker and he is not bigger than that. pls mind ur language mr know all.
YAKUBU 11 years ago

According Article 60 (11) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution: “Where the President and the Vice-President are both unable to perform the functions of the President, the Speaker of Parliament shall perform those functions until ...
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According Article 60 (11) of Ghana’s 1992 Constitution: “Where the President and the Vice-President are both unable to perform the functions of the President, the Speaker of Parliament shall perform those functions until the President or the Vice-President is able to perform those functions or a new President assumes office, as the case may be.”
Now, there's an obvious lacuna in the law which needs to be interrogated and cured, because the very clause is silent or non-descriptive or offers no clue as to what it means by "where the President and the Vice-President are unable to perform the functions of the President".
Are we to submit that, the President or Vice-President acting in their normal constitutional capacity as the President and the Vice-President outside the jurisdiction of the country, constitutes an inability to perform their functions as a President and a Vice-President?
Article 60(11) of the 1992 constitution, needs to be qualified or totally scrapped, because the present interpretation being sought for that clause to include, the President or Vice-President acting outside of the jurisdiction of Ghana, serving as the basis for swearing in the Speaker of the House to act as the President and the Commander-in-Chief of the country, makes a mockery of administrative governance.
Specificity should be brought to bear on article 60(11), to make it relevant.
Foster 11 years ago

Parliament has its own power. Members of Parliament do what they like.President does what he likes with no respect for the citizens.

Parliament has its own power. Members of Parliament do what they like.President does what he likes with no respect for the citizens.
YAKUBU 11 years ago

And devolving that power to the Speaker of the House, when the President and the Vice-President are out of the country, and acting in their capacity as the President and Vice-President respectively, takes power away from the ...
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And devolving that power to the Speaker of the House, when the President and the Vice-President are out of the country, and acting in their capacity as the President and Vice-President respectively, takes power away from the President or curtails the power of the President?
Clearly such an action doesn't in anyway clip the wings or the power of the President, which the constitution affords him.
The constitution clearly needs some provisions to be amended to rein in the unbridled power of the Presidency akin to a benevolent or quasi-dictatorship, but swearing in the Speaker, when the President and Vice-President are out of the country, and acting in their various capacities, does not address that issue of the unbridled power of the Presidency, afforded it by the constitution drafted in 1992, for the militaristic and despotic tendencies of the then military junta leader, Jeremiah John Rawlings.
Rey 11 years ago

The SC ruled that once they are outside Ghana the president cannot perform their duties effectively through the use of technology as the defendants contended. The SC based their decision on the fact that technology could fail ...
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The SC ruled that once they are outside Ghana the president cannot perform their duties effectively through the use of technology as the defendants contended. The SC based their decision on the fact that technology could fail and make it impossible for the president to get their orders down to those acting on their behalf.
YAKUBU 11 years ago

The caveat in my estimation would be effectively. Did they seek an interpretation on the matter of effectiveness and performance via the use of technology, since there are other forms and medium via which they can perform th ...
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The caveat in my estimation would be effectively. Did they seek an interpretation on the matter of effectiveness and performance via the use of technology, since there are other forms and medium via which they can perform their duties?
In my estimation that clause need not be shrouded in any ambiguity, subject to all forms of interpretation, because the issue of inability to perform their duties, has not been defined, and exercising their mandate outside the country, should not be the underlying basis to swear the Speaker in as President, when the factum probans has not been established, to rule out their inability to perform their duties as defined by their mandate and by the constitution, via technology or any other means outside the jurisdiction of the country. I stand to be corrected though.

Ken Ntiamoa 11 years ago

The President or Vice President, having left the shores of Ghana, does not imply that they are unable to preside over the country's affairs. Obviously, anyone acting on their behalf while away would have to consult them with ...
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The President or Vice President, having left the shores of Ghana, does not imply that they are unable to preside over the country's affairs. Obviously, anyone acting on their behalf while away would have to consult them with many or all major decisions to be made. They are still President and Vice even while they are away.

Ken
LEARNING 11 years ago

Absence of the President and his Vice should from the jurisdiction of the country, does not connote an inability to perform their mandate as enshrined in the constitution.
Interpretation and Meaning ought to be given to abs ...
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Absence of the President and his Vice should from the jurisdiction of the country, does not connote an inability to perform their mandate as enshrined in the constitution.
Interpretation and Meaning ought to be given to absence as a result of inability to perform the functions of State, and absence as a function of performance of the duties of state.
They are two different premises, and that ought to guide the swearing in of the Speaker, when both the President and Vice President are out of the country, and should be codified in our statute books ie the constitution to make it binding and of effect.
WAITING HANGMAN 11 years ago

Simple things are supposed to be simple. The President and the Vice are at work in the service of the country, even though outside. Why should we need an acting president and a vice in such circumstances when they can fully c ...
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Simple things are supposed to be simple. The President and the Vice are at work in the service of the country, even though outside. Why should we need an acting president and a vice in such circumstances when they can fully communicate with anyone as easily as if they were at home.
If you give Ghanaians a rope, they will hang themselves.
Obed Adore 11 years ago

The Constitution does not need amending. Rather people have to interpret it correctly.
Since the president and vice are not indisposed and can and are still functioning in their respective capacities, both articles do not ap ...
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The Constitution does not need amending. Rather people have to interpret it correctly.
Since the president and vice are not indisposed and can and are still functioning in their respective capacities, both articles do not apply.. The two leaders are only out of the country still representing Ghana as the President and vice respectively. The articles only become applicable when they are simultaneously not capable of performing their duties in times of debilitating illness, coma, under anaesthesia and/or death.
Kwame Dokyi 11 years ago

What were the president and the vice president doing "OUTSIDE GHANA"?Could they perform those functions if they did not represent Ghana in those positions respectively? Does it go to reason that they still held those position ...
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What were the president and the vice president doing "OUTSIDE GHANA"?Could they perform those functions if they did not represent Ghana in those positions respectively? Does it go to reason that they still held those positions ONLY outside; the operative word?If so , why should their official capacities be compromised?The swearing in is only a ceremony and the Speaker can decide not to stand on ceremonies!!!!
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Kofi Wusu USA 11 years ago

NPP should stop coping the Republican party nonsenses

NPP should stop coping the Republican party nonsenses
BOSS 11 years ago

When a person is baptised it is for good, when graduated you are graduated for good,how any times will he always be needed to swear in? If he would be needed to swear in every time then after the first event the swearing must ...
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When a person is baptised it is for good, when graduated you are graduated for good,how any times will he always be needed to swear in? If he would be needed to swear in every time then after the first event the swearing must be anulled in way or another. That was the reaction of the speaker.
Close Observer 11 years ago

When you are baptized it is not done to hold that position for someone until turns, it is your personal position until you decide not to be a Christian again. In the same sense, you don't study and graduate for anyone but fo ...
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When you are baptized it is not done to hold that position for someone until turns, it is your personal position until you decide not to be a Christian again. In the same sense, you don't study and graduate for anyone but for yourself. Nobody can hold these positions for you in your absence. It therefore does not make any sense for any educated person to make such an analogy. If it is true that the speaker of our parliament made these comparison, then we are doomed. We don't have an intelligent and a wise speaker, period.
Close Observer 11 years ago

When you are baptized, it is not done for you to hold a position for someone until he/she returns, it is your personal position until you decide not to be a Christian again.

When you are baptized, it is not done for you to hold a position for someone until he/she returns, it is your personal position until you decide not to be a Christian again.

Shortman 11 years ago

Let assume that a christian became a pagan.If he decided to become a christian again?will he be baptised again?

Let assume that a christian became a pagan.If he decided to become a christian again?will he be baptised again?
Shortman 11 years ago

Let assume that a christian became a pagan.If he decided to become a christian again?will he be baptised again?

Let assume that a christian became a pagan.If he decided to become a christian again?will he be baptised again?
Lord Tennison 11 years ago

It does not help to make a mountain out of a molehill.This is just a triviality,in my humble opinion.If Kweku Baako and Kwame Akuffo and others will expend their energies on the bedrock problems which,when solved,will drast ...
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It does not help to make a mountain out of a molehill.This is just a triviality,in my humble opinion.If Kweku Baako and Kwame Akuffo and others will expend their energies on the bedrock problems which,when solved,will drastically change the lives of the struggling Ghanaians, it will be better for the nation.
For instance, the GNPC has mortgaged our crude oil for a loan(bypassing parliament raises an eyebrow), some of which will most likely find its way into private bank accounts,and deny us a full impact of the loan on the economy,and you are not over-blowing it? What are you doing about the suspected over-invoicing of the road construction contracts(interchanges and all that)? What about the glorified stealing of our monies in the public sector which is getting out of hand? John Mahama and his HOPELESS NDC government are taking us for a ride.Like Dr. Amoah said,they think we are fools.They know Ghanaians are toothless bulldogs who bark a great deal,but do not bite.Hence the rampant display of arrogance and the brushing aside of our welfare,which are pointers to sheer ignorance.The privilege to decide for us does not confer on the government absolute authority.In countries where they can afford referendums,the very pertinent issues are decided by balloting which is nothing but seeking the mandate of the source of authority of the government which is the electorate.In situations where balloting is not feasible,constituency meetings for thorough dissections of the issues in question are the order of the day.
Chapter 8,article 20 which sparked off the controversy looks a little ambiguous.If the framers had inserted 'any time' or "any moment' the president and vice-president are absent from the country,the speaker of parliament should take the oath of president and act as such,we would not have been distracted dissipating our energy on an argument which will not reduce the rate of inflation,fill up the knee-high potholes which is needlessly claiming innocent lives despite the gigantic borrowings,make loans available to the private sector easily and cheaply,increase our seriously depleted foreign exchange reserves,provide social security to our pensioners, and end the dumsor and the water today,no water tomorrow,and is of no consequential relevance.
Though,there is freedom of speech,one's utterances should reflect brilliance and,most importantly,wisdom.
Mama Rosina 11 years ago

Laziness must not be allowed in the government. The laws of the nation must be followed else we embark on a dangerous road.

Laziness must not be allowed in the government. The laws of the nation must be followed else we embark on a dangerous road.
USMAN 11 years ago

This is how far our useless university graduates have brought us.

This is how far our useless university graduates have brought us.
CHE 11 years ago

Why does this BAAKO noise maker think that people will take him seriously on technical and legal issues when its clear he did not do much of post secondary education? We prefer to listen to learned people on such issues and n ...
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Why does this BAAKO noise maker think that people will take him seriously on technical and legal issues when its clear he did not do much of post secondary education? We prefer to listen to learned people on such issues and not empty barrels like Baako
Nii James Ammah 11 years ago

Baako is no credible political pundit. His only access for all his foolishness which he tries to push down our throat is his newspaper which he uses as a means to tell lies and wanting the illiterate majority in Ghana to beli ...
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Baako is no credible political pundit. His only access for all his foolishness which he tries to push down our throat is his newspaper which he uses as a means to tell lies and wanting the illiterate majority in Ghana to believe that he, Kweku Baako is somebody.
ohene 11 years ago

The CJ is not on her game. Never have.

The CJ is not on her game. Never have.
Slayve, Dansoman 11 years ago

Lost soul. This Baako man is gradually but surely becoming irrelevant in discussions on the political matters.

Lost soul. This Baako man is gradually but surely becoming irrelevant in discussions on the political matters.
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hajj salley 11 years ago

Kwaku baako please let lawyers speak. The question is are you a lawyer?

Kwaku baako please let lawyers speak. The question is are you a lawyer?
Vak Luze 11 years ago

Journalists who always critisize every thing in this country, what solution have they provide before?

Journalists who always critisize every thing in this country, what solution have they provide before?
NOBODY 11 years ago

Kwame Akuffo says the Speaker committed treason, and that's the reason why Akufo-Addo should be sworn-in to act as President and Vice-President. When asked why Akufo-addo needs to act as President and Vice-President, Kwame Ak ...
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Kwame Akuffo says the Speaker committed treason, and that's the reason why Akufo-Addo should be sworn-in to act as President and Vice-President. When asked why Akufo-addo needs to act as President and Vice-President, Kwame Akuffo replied that Akufo-Addo's ego is too big for one post, adding that ARTICLE 419 permits Akufo-Addo to act both as President and Vice-Prsidentwhen both are out of the country.
Eric Jackson 11 years ago

The travelling is too much. not from this government alone but from the previous one too, aaaaaba, eye., the begging is too much and we cant even account for the proceeds. shame on us all.

The travelling is too much. not from this government alone but from the previous one too, aaaaaba, eye., the begging is too much and we cant even account for the proceeds. shame on us all.
Kofi 11 years ago

Both the CJ and the Speaker are right this time.. Pls read the laws on Oaths and write about the challenges facing our country and stop wasting time writing nonsense.

Both the CJ and the Speaker are right this time.. Pls read the laws on Oaths and write about the challenges facing our country and stop wasting time writing nonsense.
Peekee 11 years ago

THEY ARE TAKING US FOR A RID THIS NDC GUYS.

THEY ARE TAKING US FOR A RID THIS NDC GUYS.
SAKARA 11 years ago

Mr. Baako feel he knows what ever is happening in Ghana, that's not the best be'cos he knows very thing. That's how the Npp also feel thy know the LAW more than any body in Ghana

Mr. Baako feel he knows what ever is happening in Ghana, that's not the best be'cos he knows very thing. That's how the Npp also feel thy know the LAW more than any body in Ghana
CORNEY 11 years ago

This illiterate Kweku Baako is now a Constitutional Lawyer,he put himself in the shoes of that so called Lawyer called Kwame Akuffo who ignorantly said the Speaker committed treason as if treason is a traffic violation.
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This illiterate Kweku Baako is now a Constitutional Lawyer,he put himself in the shoes of that so called Lawyer called Kwame Akuffo who ignorantly said the Speaker committed treason as if treason is a traffic violation.
What happen to mother Ghana that these idiots are the ones we have to listen to.
Just scrap that crap in our constitution,Ghana is not the only country in the world where presidential government is practiced,we are just making mockery of ourselves.
Leave the Speaker and the Chief Justice alone,that article in the constitution is bogus.
PK 11 years ago

It's bcos of the coups of Rawlings that made this man think he knows everything in the world

It's bcos of the coups of Rawlings that made this man think he knows everything in the world
Neutral Concerned Citizen. 11 years ago

Lawyer are talking Kweku Baako is also trying to do here say.

Lawyer are talking Kweku Baako is also trying to do here say.
PK 11 years ago

It's only in Ghana that people like this guy will be paneled to talk on issues. What is his expertise? What background does he have on constitutional law? Thanks to Rawlings people like this have been imposed on Ghana. The Ch ...
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It's only in Ghana that people like this guy will be paneled to talk on issues. What is his expertise? What background does he have on constitutional law? Thanks to Rawlings people like this have been imposed on Ghana. The Chief Justice is not stupid. Lawyer Okujeto is not stupid. Unless Kwaku want to tell us he knows constitutional law more than anybody please tell this barfon of a journalist to shut up. I am tired of his nonsense. Gone are the days when as a teenager I used to think he was truthful and honest until he could not produce any single evidence for us to convict the Rawlings' the pain they have caused this country. All along he was just trying to sell newspaper to feed himself. Nonsense!
John Mahama 11 years ago

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Angel Braim 11 years ago

What has kweku Baako n nana akuffo addo have in common? Both are DEDICATED wee/ganja/shish smokers...Their brains are toasted

What has kweku Baako n nana akuffo addo have in common? Both are DEDICATED wee/ganja/shish smokers...Their brains are toasted

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