Both parties may be frustrated with the justices serving on the election fraud case because Ghana in general is a corrupt society ruled by corrupt politicians and hailed by corrupt people who could be bought in any way. We ca ... read full comment
Both parties may be frustrated with the justices serving on the election fraud case because Ghana in general is a corrupt society ruled by corrupt politicians and hailed by corrupt people who could be bought in any way. We cannot trust the electoral commission. We cannot trust the government. We cannot trust the judicial system. We cannot trust the security services. We cannot trust the social institutions including our school system and its leaders. We cannot even trust the spiritual institutions--pathetic. They have all been corrupted and they like it to be that way. That is the state of Ghana. People serve their conscience for pittance. They don't realize that dignity and honesty far exceed the money they receive from corruption. So sad.
Jane London 11 years ago
I have so much faith in the Judiciary, but Justice Atuguba shocked me yesterday.
His introduction speech was clouded by anger, frustration and BIAS.
He failed the test in a society where corruption is considered the nor ... read full comment
I have so much faith in the Judiciary, but Justice Atuguba shocked me yesterday.
His introduction speech was clouded by anger, frustration and BIAS.
He failed the test in a society where corruption is considered the norm, SAD.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 11 years ago
To be honest, as at the time I wrote the article (last night), I had suspicion of both NDC and NPP sympathetic Justices and potential relations on the SC. But the only ones I was aware of was that of the Chief Justice and Ju ... read full comment
To be honest, as at the time I wrote the article (last night), I had suspicion of both NDC and NPP sympathetic Justices and potential relations on the SC. But the only ones I was aware of was that of the Chief Justice and Justice Atuguba as reported in the media. I never knew that the family and political connections go that deeper.
If a national DNA is taken of every living Ghanaian, we will be shocked how closely related we are in one way or the other.
As I said in my conclusion, even if God, Allah, Yahweh or Jah sends down his Angel Justices from Heaven with Jesus Christ as the Presiding Justice, NPP and NDC will have something to object to some Justices, either because in a previous world they were affiliated to NDC/NPP or soemthing else. Let the Justices decide the case on its merits and give them the benefit of the doubt unless Ghana is prepared to import foreign Justices from Mars.
Kwame 11 years ago
Why was SCJ Atuguba so emotionally angry to that extent? was guilty conscience at play?
Why was SCJ Atuguba so emotionally angry to that extent? was guilty conscience at play?
Asiedu Nketia 11 years ago
stupid ass. never compare the U.S with sick Ghana and her thieves.
stupid ass. never compare the U.S with sick Ghana and her thieves.
NANA AMA SUNNY LOVE 11 years ago
Electoral fraud is corruption of democracy
(Support the fight against election rigging and corruption in Ghana)
Ghana Election Was Rigged. And possibly with help from the Electoral Commission. It is all fraud . It is al ... read full comment
Electoral fraud is corruption of democracy
(Support the fight against election rigging and corruption in Ghana)
Ghana Election Was Rigged. And possibly with help from the Electoral Commission. It is all fraud . It is all fraud. Election
rigging is illegal interference with the process of an election. Acts of fraud affect vote counts to bring about an election result, whether by increasing the
vote share of the favoured candidate, depressing the vote share of the rival candidates.
We must all come together to protest strongly against such act of fraud in Ghana and Africa. In a narrow election a small amount of fraud may be enough to change the result. Even if the outcome is not affected, fraud can still have a damaging effect if not punished or if the choose to ignore election frauds and rigging.
Election rigging as can reduce voters' confidence in democracy. This can lead to the breakdown of democracy in Ghana. Electoral frauds breeds corruption. Which makes it a crime and harmful to our economic growth. The future of Ghana depends on the kind of decisions we are making today.
The future and the destiny of Ghana belongs the youth. We must arise up against corruption and electoral rigging in Ghana, Therefore, I am asking all of you to come out to DEMONSTRATE MASSIVELY against election rigging and corruption in Ghana. WE MUST HOLD OUR LEADERS ACOUNTABLE for their actions. must we strive to achieve is to implant in our youth a desire to practise good sound morals and judgement.
We must be pro-active in standing tall and proud because of values that uplifts them and not degrades them. Now is the time more than ever to inspire a generation of future leaders in political fields . We must protest strong against election rigging .
To send a strong message to our leaders that the youth of Ghana cannot and will not accept any act of frauds in Ghana. Our youth all need role models that they admire and aspire to be like - let these role models rather be ones that are committed to positive change for all.
I know is going to be a difficult journey and very challenging and incredibly difficult at times, but it will also brought us tremendous honour to Ghana in the near future. !!!!!(WE MUST NOT GIVE UP THE PEACEFUL FIGHT AGAINST ELECTORAL FRAUDS AND CORRUPTION IN GHANA)!!!!!!.
We must encourage interaction, education and awareness on all levels of our natural diversity, promoting understanding and caring in society. Fostering the need for high standards of moral and ethical integrity, nurturing individual growth, and respect for others and a deeper appreciation for one's individuality. The freedom from victimisation and intimidation and the right to say NO We must fight against all types of odds in Ghana. Including CORRUPTION AND ELECTORAL FRAUDS. It is time for the youth of Ghana to say our bad corrupt leaders ENOUGH IS ENOUGH …. We cant take it anymore.
We must all do all we can to make ourselves heard and stand proudly as being pro-active. It is up to youth and the good people of Ghana now to make the choices. Let them count!!
WE MUST ACT NOW . WE MUST COME OUT IN TO DEMONSTRATE PEACEFULY AGAINST ELECTION RIGGING AND CORRUPTION IN GHANA.
----LONG –LIVE THE YOUTH & PEOPLE OF GHANA.----
---BY NANA AMA BOATEMA SUNNY LOVE
-(CORRUPTION AND ELECTION FRAUD IN GHANA)-
_________________________________________
Mounting evidence of fraudulent elections in Ghana and deliberate attempts by the Ghana electoral commission to deceive Ghanaian voters in the 2012 general election have struck at the very heart of our democracy and shaken Ghanaians to the core. This is a big shame to Ghana. Electoral fraud breeds corruption. We must fight against all kinds of election frauds in Ghana. -WAR AGAINST ELECTION FRAUD IN GHANA.
-LONG-LIVE GHANA-
--
-BY NANA AMA BOATEMAA SUNNY LOVE
Nana Yaw III 11 years ago
Crying fraud over and over is not the end of the game. The real game is proving the fraud. The keyword is the provision of irrefutable evidence.
Take a second look at the petition of the NPP to the supreme court and tell ... read full comment
Crying fraud over and over is not the end of the game. The real game is proving the fraud. The keyword is the provision of irrefutable evidence.
Take a second look at the petition of the NPP to the supreme court and tell me where you find accusations of real fraud. For the petitioners fraud metamorphosed to irregularities. These irregularities were poorly calculated by them (the petitioners) and can hardly be proved that it really affected the outcome of the results.
Be patient, and the hard truth will come out.
As for the protest, I will want to see atuguba to be recused, but that will pave the way for others, such as sophia Akuffo. Where will this lead us?
ADAMA 11 years ago
NDC IS FOR LIARS, FOOLS AND ANIMALS
NDC IS FOR LIARS, FOOLS AND ANIMALS
Ken Atta-Boakye 11 years ago
I was just wondering why the Chief Justice should stay out of a case of so much importance to Ghana and the whole of Africa. Thanks for the explanation. Georgie is a highly respected Justice. I take my hat down for her! The o ... read full comment
I was just wondering why the Chief Justice should stay out of a case of so much importance to Ghana and the whole of Africa. Thanks for the explanation. Georgie is a highly respected Justice. I take my hat down for her! The other Justices with integrity should follow suit.
brighton gang 11 years ago
you take you hat off not down.
you take you hat off not down.
Martin/PA 11 years ago
You are right in your observations. Justice Atuguba should recuse himself because of the conflict of interest. But equally are the concerns of the NDC. Two or more of the justices are directly connected to NPP and its leaders ... read full comment
You are right in your observations. Justice Atuguba should recuse himself because of the conflict of interest. But equally are the concerns of the NDC. Two or more of the justices are directly connected to NPP and its leadership. Should NDC object to these panel of justices, then we could be in deep crisis in the country.
Kwesi 11 years ago
Well said Martin. Both parties have grave concerns about the imapartiality of the judges. Did anyone ever consider the possibility of Justice Atuguba being an NPP sympathizer? Just because his cousin is a senior presidential ... read full comment
Well said Martin. Both parties have grave concerns about the imapartiality of the judges. Did anyone ever consider the possibility of Justice Atuguba being an NPP sympathizer? Just because his cousin is a senior presidential advisor does not mean the judge is an NDC supporter. A similar case may be made for Dr. Bawumia whose entire family is alleged to be NDC supporters.
KATH 11 years ago
He was Victor Owusu friend and stood as PFP MP for Bolgatanga seat but lost the election.
He was Victor Owusu friend and stood as PFP MP for Bolgatanga seat but lost the election.
Afranie 11 years ago
Lets be frank. Before the Chief Justice empaneled the judges he should have checked how each voted in the elections. You see, this morning I have read that a big man in the PNC actually campaigned for the NPP. The Chief Just ... read full comment
Lets be frank. Before the Chief Justice empaneled the judges he should have checked how each voted in the elections. You see, this morning I have read that a big man in the PNC actually campaigned for the NPP. The Chief Justice should have been on. The whole Ghana knows how she would have voted. And if she were the chairman she would call the court in session in the middle of the night. She has done that before. Let the NDC also object to some of the judges and we shall wait until December 2016 to hear the courts decision.
jim 11 years ago
Addendum, the sentence Justice Dotse was......... Sould read as follows, Justice Dotse was a former regional chairman of the NPP Volta Region.
Thank you.
Addendum, the sentence Justice Dotse was......... Sould read as follows, Justice Dotse was a former regional chairman of the NPP Volta Region.
Thank you.
Kwadwo 11 years ago
An excellent analysis of judicial conflict of interest. Before the hearing, Justice Atuguba himself should have disclosed his family ties to the Presidential appointee, Dr Atuguba, and then left it to the parties to motion if ... read full comment
An excellent analysis of judicial conflict of interest. Before the hearing, Justice Atuguba himself should have disclosed his family ties to the Presidential appointee, Dr Atuguba, and then left it to the parties to motion if Justice Atuguba should recuse himself from the case.This is what is done in most jurisdictions. I am surprised he failed to do so.
The Pragmatic Socialist 11 years ago
What about Justice Dotse who was an NPP Chairman, what about Justice Anim Yeboah who is a couson of Kuffour, what about Baffour Bonnie who is a couson of bafur Bonnie who is a presidential staffer.
What about Justice Dotse who was an NPP Chairman, what about Justice Anim Yeboah who is a couson of Kuffour, what about Baffour Bonnie who is a couson of bafur Bonnie who is a presidential staffer.
kk 11 years ago
ataachia is married to the chief justice sister how about that . that is why the npp got to know the judges on the case
ataachia is married to the chief justice sister how about that . that is why the npp got to know the judges on the case
Nii 11 years ago
If every judge had to recuse themselves in cases because they have a distant relation somewhere (Raymond is his nephew), the cour system in Ghana would collapse.
Georgina Woode is the sister in law of Atta Akyea of NPP. S ... read full comment
If every judge had to recuse themselves in cases because they have a distant relation somewhere (Raymond is his nephew), the cour system in Ghana would collapse.
Georgina Woode is the sister in law of Atta Akyea of NPP. Should she recuse herself too?
Roce Koran 11 years ago
Nii, I totally agree with you. Kofi Atta I can't believe this crap is coming from you. Why should NPP of all, who are demanding cameras in the court open the flood gates for possible objections to court panell when they know ... read full comment
Nii, I totally agree with you. Kofi Atta I can't believe this crap is coming from you. Why should NPP of all, who are demanding cameras in the court open the flood gates for possible objections to court panell when they know that the NDC too can do same. NPP is simply misbehaving in Ghana and we are all urging them on. A very simple case, where NPP who is alleging fraud, is to prove with concrete evidence has been turned into objection to the sitting of judges. I thought Sir John said that the NDC would lose this case if Aseidu-Nketia is made a judge in the case, why are they afraid of Justice Atuguba. This nonsense should stop in Ghana.
Martin 11 years ago
From the above article and justifications, the writer has indicated that since the Chief Justice is connected to one member of the NPP through her sister's marriage, the Chief Justice freely decided not to be part of this par ... read full comment
From the above article and justifications, the writer has indicated that since the Chief Justice is connected to one member of the NPP through her sister's marriage, the Chief Justice freely decided not to be part of this particular case by not sitting in as one of the judges. Unfortunately, the write skipped one step in the argument. Assuming that the argument above is true, the Chief Justice has conflict of interest. She has gone ahead to select judges for the case. How can we believe that her conflict of interest did not manifest in the composition of the nine judges? For example 5 judges for NPP and 4 judges or NDC, or 6 judges for NPP and 3 judges for NDC or vice verse. I will therefore advocate that since it is known from the writer's view point that the Chief Justice has an interest in this case, she should not be made to select judges for the case and the substantive cases which is yet to start.
Thank you
osei hwedie 11 years ago
I find the statement from Kofi Atta extremely naive and nonsense. The body language, the facial expression and the words he uttered lateron are all indications that the man is not only biased but also living on the moon. When ... read full comment
I find the statement from Kofi Atta extremely naive and nonsense. The body language, the facial expression and the words he uttered lateron are all indications that the man is not only biased but also living on the moon. When one listens to what Babgin says it reminds me of that ashanti HATER THAT IDIOT ATTA MILLS GOD SHOULD CURSE HIM WHERE EVER HE MIGHT BE who was not capable of realising that witrhout the ashanti FACTOR GHANA has no RESOURCES. WE shall BREAK away SOON. and hope they will continue to dance naked in the heat UP there. GOD bless THEM
Nana Yaw III 11 years ago
Take a look at the Netherlands. Take a look at Singapore. Even take a look at Togo. How much natural resources do these countries have? What is their economic situation? Talking about Togo, do you have any idea as to how ... read full comment
Take a look at the Netherlands. Take a look at Singapore. Even take a look at Togo. How much natural resources do these countries have? What is their economic situation? Talking about Togo, do you have any idea as to how many Ghanaian traders cross the border to buy goods imported from europe and sell in Ghana to make profits? Do you know how many Ghanaians go to Togo to buy cars and come and sell here in Ghana?
The reason for these questions is to make you understand that natural resources are not a guarantee for development. To use that to argue for a breakaway state is to behave like a fool.
Learn to be tolerant and accomodating.
The Pragmatic Socialist 11 years ago
KOFI I disagree with you on this occassion Do you aso know that Justice Baffo Bonnie brother works with President Mahama at present? Do also know that Mrs Justice Akufo is a relative of Akufo addo? Do you also know Justice An ... read full comment
KOFI I disagree with you on this occassion Do you aso know that Justice Baffo Bonnie brother works with President Mahama at present? Do also know that Mrs Justice Akufo is a relative of Akufo addo? Do you also know Justice Anim Yeboah is a relative of Kuffour? Do you also know that Justice Dotse was a former NPP chairman in the Volta region. Please come again
C.Y. ANDY-K 11 years ago
So Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie's brother works in the Castle but is a proven NDC supporter, or a technical staff? At the same time, he Paul is a bosom friend and roommate at Legon of Sir John, the NPP General Secretary. Can we ... read full comment
So Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie's brother works in the Castle but is a proven NDC supporter, or a technical staff? At the same time, he Paul is a bosom friend and roommate at Legon of Sir John, the NPP General Secretary. Can we read a conflict of interest into these links too and ask him to recuse?
I raised this matter of recusing him and some judges in order to pacify some NDC persons who have no trust in the obviously pro-NPP justices. Now it is the NPP raising the first alarm even though 6 of the 9 empanelled justices have been claimed now to be linked to NPP!
Is the case going to be judged on political biases or factual evidence presented on its own merit? If the judges cannot judge fairly on merit, then all of them are not fit to be in the SC and must be retired compulsorily!
Andy-K
brighton gang 11 years ago
if you have a good case who the justices are should not matter unless you want to rig the results in your favour
if you have a good case who the justices are should not matter unless you want to rig the results in your favour
KOKI 11 years ago
W'akasa, Kofi! Your analysis really hit the nail on the head. They, the judges, are after all also humans and citizens of this country...but as you rightly said..."their ABILITY to decide on MERITS OF THE CASE BEFORE THEM".. ... read full comment
W'akasa, Kofi! Your analysis really hit the nail on the head. They, the judges, are after all also humans and citizens of this country...but as you rightly said..."their ABILITY to decide on MERITS OF THE CASE BEFORE THEM"...is the acid test and what matters most. Emphasis mine.
Will they pass the test? We all are watching with high expectation and much passion just for the good of mother Ghana and not for any one party's grandeur
jim 11 years ago
Probably someone has to let know the composition of the Supreme Court for you to be wiser.
1. G. Wood ------ appointed by Kuffour
2. Atuguba ------- " " " "" " Rawling
3. S. Akuffo ------ " " Rawlings
4. Da ... read full comment
Probably someone has to let know the composition of the Supreme Court for you to be wiser.
Take note also of the following facts:
1. Justice Dotse was a former regional chairman fr the Volta Region.
2. Justice B. Bonnie's junior brother is the special assistant to president Mahama at the castle.
The panel for yesterday's sitting were by their numbers above as follows:2,3,5, 6,7,8,9, 10, 11 and 12
This is fact within my personal knowledge the others I will not guess.
Now with tis information available to you, can you kindly empanel a team on behalf of the Chief Justice my brother.
I wish you well.
Ko 11 years ago
Your suggestion that Justice Atuguba should have stepped down because of perceived conflict of interest poses a huge problem for our judiciary.In America the political leanings are known but they allowed to sit on cases.The s ... read full comment
Your suggestion that Justice Atuguba should have stepped down because of perceived conflict of interest poses a huge problem for our judiciary.In America the political leanings are known but they allowed to sit on cases.The sc when it comes to matters relating to our Constitution must have a free hand to operate otherwise the judicial machinery will come to a stand still.I am told that all the members of the supreme are connected in one way or the other to some one in the ndc or npp and i can foresee a crisis soon in the judiciary.The supreme court must be presumed to be above suspicion and be given the benefit of doubt for fairness to all when it comes to matters relating to the constitution.
Ghana First 11 years ago
Justice Atuguba was a close friend to Victor Owusu and stood as PFP MP for Bolgatanga constituency and lost the seat to PNC candidate for Dr Hilla Liman.
The PFP is now NPP and also Justice Dotse was NPP Chairman for Kpandu ... read full comment
Justice Atuguba was a close friend to Victor Owusu and stood as PFP MP for Bolgatanga constituency and lost the seat to PNC candidate for Dr Hilla Liman.
The PFP is now NPP and also Justice Dotse was NPP Chairman for Kpandu.
Justice Sophia Akufo is a sister to the lead counsel gLORIA Akuffo and trained under Akufo Addo for NPP in this case.
NPP General Secretary also has a sister among the judges.
Seymour Gray, LL.B. (USA) 11 years ago
THE PEOPLE OF GHANA MUST TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION HOW CLOSELY THE WORLD IS WATCHING GHANA AND GHANA'S SUPREME COURT. VERY FEW SUPREME COURT DECISIONS FROM GHANA WILL HAVE THE ATTENTION THAT THE DECISION ON THE APPLICATION FOR ... read full comment
THE PEOPLE OF GHANA MUST TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION HOW CLOSELY THE WORLD IS WATCHING GHANA AND GHANA'S SUPREME COURT. VERY FEW SUPREME COURT DECISIONS FROM GHANA WILL HAVE THE ATTENTION THAT THE DECISION ON THE APPLICATION FOR VOTING JUSTICE THAT IS NOW BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT.
Nana Yaw III 11 years ago
THE CASE OF THE NPP IS A LOOSER FROM THE START FOR WANT OF CREDIBLE EVIDENCE.
THE CASE OF THE NPP IS A LOOSER FROM THE START FOR WANT OF CREDIBLE EVIDENCE.
Jane London 11 years ago
Yes, the Supreme Court FALTERed on its first Leap!!
For Justice Atuguba to hit his table and lose it, is a very bad start.
A very very bad start indeed. He is already angry and will not deliver a good service.
He sh ... read full comment
Yes, the Supreme Court FALTERed on its first Leap!!
For Justice Atuguba to hit his table and lose it, is a very bad start.
A very very bad start indeed. He is already angry and will not deliver a good service.
He should be changed, afterall, there are other Judges around.
Nana Yaw III 11 years ago
AND MANY OTHERS HAVE TO BE CHANGED AS WELL. THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND SOPHIA AKUFFO TO START WITH, FOR THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE NPP'S TOP BRASS. THEN THERE IS THIS OTHER ONE WHO WAS VOLTA REGIONAL CHAIRMAN OF THE NPP.... FO ... read full comment
AND MANY OTHERS HAVE TO BE CHANGED AS WELL. THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND SOPHIA AKUFFO TO START WITH, FOR THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE NPP'S TOP BRASS. THEN THERE IS THIS OTHER ONE WHO WAS VOLTA REGIONAL CHAIRMAN OF THE NPP.... FOLLOWING THIS TRAIL, CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE WE WILL BE HEADED?
Whatever 11 years ago
Any judge ought to be very angry or livid with an attempted abuse of its processes by a litigants. Is it not highly irritating and vexatious when a litigant tells a president judge in words to recuse himself on the basis of u ... read full comment
Any judge ought to be very angry or livid with an attempted abuse of its processes by a litigants. Is it not highly irritating and vexatious when a litigant tells a president judge in words to recuse himself on the basis of unrelated matters which cannot hold water? What is Kufour's nephew also doing at the supreme court panel as one of the judges? Had it been I, I would thrown the gavel at the NPP
Whatever 11 years ago
The other judges on the panel, one of them is an ex-constituency executive of the NPP in the volta region, another judge is a nephew of ex-president Kufour who is an elder in the NPP. Should those judges on the panel also rec ... read full comment
The other judges on the panel, one of them is an ex-constituency executive of the NPP in the volta region, another judge is a nephew of ex-president Kufour who is an elder in the NPP. Should those judges on the panel also recuse themselves? Georgina Woods who empannelled those judges is the sister in-law of Atta Akyea who is a lawyer of Akuffo Addo. Let all those judges recuse themselves and let Georgina Woods not empanel the judges for this case because the temptation is there for her to be bias. Do this and your reservations will stand on the basis of principle
Ato 11 years ago
That's right. The articles last paragraph makes sense. The NDC said that they may also have objections to some members of the panel. In fact I have my own objections. So where do we stop? I guess even if Jesus Christ were emp ... read full comment
That's right. The articles last paragraph makes sense. The NDC said that they may also have objections to some members of the panel. In fact I have my own objections. So where do we stop? I guess even if Jesus Christ were empaneled some people will raise objections because on his way to the Supreme Court he passed somebody's strong hold or that there some particular party colors in his gown.
Yaw Afriyie, New York 11 years ago
So now we all see what can of worms the NPP, with their initial objections, have opened. The links of the Justices to personalities in both Parties (NPP & NDC) will make any decision that the court arrives at difficult to ac ... read full comment
So now we all see what can of worms the NPP, with their initial objections, have opened. The links of the Justices to personalities in both Parties (NPP & NDC) will make any decision that the court arrives at difficult to accept if these objections don't stop. It is very intersting that the NPP should be the first to raise this objection when they know that such relationshps/links between their (NPP's) party and some of the Justices could be brought to the fore as well. No wonder thay want their objections held in camera.
We are in for a long drawn out struggle, if these early days are any indication. Good luck my people!!!
DR QUADRATIC 11 years ago
I agree with the writer in some points and not in others.Even if the CJ recuses herself,she can still select justices who she knows will deliver the case in the direction she wants if she wants to be partial.We all know our c ... read full comment
I agree with the writer in some points and not in others.Even if the CJ recuses herself,she can still select justices who she knows will deliver the case in the direction she wants if she wants to be partial.We all know our country and the level of corruption but that is all we have now;trust those in charge. Who says being cousins means belonging to same party??Bawumia's entire family is NDC.Is somebody aware of this?If his brother were a member,would that be in thier favor. I agree with the last portion of the article which enjoins us not to tag the justices as NDC/NPP even if we know it for a fact.It is a hearing and logical conclusions by the lawyers which will bring the jugments(may still be partial).Whatever we do,someone is married to or went to school with the wife's brother/sister of another person's husband's younger brother's mother/father. If both the CJ and Atuguba didnt see anything wrong with his inclusion,then we should leave it at that,if not,then NDC will also take a look at Justices that they think/know are NPP and object publicly and then we are back to where we started from.
GOAHEAD 11 years ago
There two to three NPP guys at SC, if NDC decide to change them, this case will go SINE DIE. NPP must be very careful because they will lose this case one touch.
There two to three NPP guys at SC, if NDC decide to change them, this case will go SINE DIE. NPP must be very careful because they will lose this case one touch.
Kaketonti 11 years ago
NO COURT.OPERATION SUCCESSFUL,BUT THE PATIENT IS DEAD.THIS CASE IS DEAD;CAUSE-NATURAL DEATH.AND MUST BE BURIED.LONG LIVE GHANA
NO COURT.OPERATION SUCCESSFUL,BUT THE PATIENT IS DEAD.THIS CASE IS DEAD;CAUSE-NATURAL DEATH.AND MUST BE BURIED.LONG LIVE GHANA
Paul Amuna 11 years ago
Kofi, once again your analysis makes a lot,of sense. I suspect the SC justices had spent sometime making a careful selection of the panel, unaware of the president's intentions and ordinarily one would have hoped that Justice ... read full comment
Kofi, once again your analysis makes a lot,of sense. I suspect the SC justices had spent sometime making a careful selection of the panel, unaware of the president's intentions and ordinarily one would have hoped that Justice Atuguba would have recused himself.
That said, the panel selection probably considered issues of balance in respect of 'political leanings' of the justices. My worry is just as yours.
What objections will be raised by both sides and if that were to be the case, where would it all end? This is very tricky indeed but let's hope all sides will tread carefully and put the nation first in all they do.
Both parties may be frustrated with the justices serving on the election fraud case because Ghana in general is a corrupt society ruled by corrupt politicians and hailed by corrupt people who could be bought in any way. We ca ...
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I have so much faith in the Judiciary, but Justice Atuguba shocked me yesterday.
His introduction speech was clouded by anger, frustration and BIAS.
He failed the test in a society where corruption is considered the nor ...
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To be honest, as at the time I wrote the article (last night), I had suspicion of both NDC and NPP sympathetic Justices and potential relations on the SC. But the only ones I was aware of was that of the Chief Justice and Ju ...
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Why was SCJ Atuguba so emotionally angry to that extent? was guilty conscience at play?
stupid ass. never compare the U.S with sick Ghana and her thieves.
Electoral fraud is corruption of democracy
(Support the fight against election rigging and corruption in Ghana)
Ghana Election Was Rigged. And possibly with help from the Electoral Commission. It is all fraud . It is al ...
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Crying fraud over and over is not the end of the game. The real game is proving the fraud. The keyword is the provision of irrefutable evidence.
Take a second look at the petition of the NPP to the supreme court and tell ...
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NDC IS FOR LIARS, FOOLS AND ANIMALS
I was just wondering why the Chief Justice should stay out of a case of so much importance to Ghana and the whole of Africa. Thanks for the explanation. Georgie is a highly respected Justice. I take my hat down for her! The o ...
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you take you hat off not down.
You are right in your observations. Justice Atuguba should recuse himself because of the conflict of interest. But equally are the concerns of the NDC. Two or more of the justices are directly connected to NPP and its leaders ...
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Well said Martin. Both parties have grave concerns about the imapartiality of the judges. Did anyone ever consider the possibility of Justice Atuguba being an NPP sympathizer? Just because his cousin is a senior presidential ...
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He was Victor Owusu friend and stood as PFP MP for Bolgatanga seat but lost the election.
Lets be frank. Before the Chief Justice empaneled the judges he should have checked how each voted in the elections. You see, this morning I have read that a big man in the PNC actually campaigned for the NPP. The Chief Just ...
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Addendum, the sentence Justice Dotse was......... Sould read as follows, Justice Dotse was a former regional chairman of the NPP Volta Region.
Thank you.
An excellent analysis of judicial conflict of interest. Before the hearing, Justice Atuguba himself should have disclosed his family ties to the Presidential appointee, Dr Atuguba, and then left it to the parties to motion if ...
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What about Justice Dotse who was an NPP Chairman, what about Justice Anim Yeboah who is a couson of Kuffour, what about Baffour Bonnie who is a couson of bafur Bonnie who is a presidential staffer.
ataachia is married to the chief justice sister how about that . that is why the npp got to know the judges on the case
If every judge had to recuse themselves in cases because they have a distant relation somewhere (Raymond is his nephew), the cour system in Ghana would collapse.
Georgina Woode is the sister in law of Atta Akyea of NPP. S ...
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Nii, I totally agree with you. Kofi Atta I can't believe this crap is coming from you. Why should NPP of all, who are demanding cameras in the court open the flood gates for possible objections to court panell when they know ...
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From the above article and justifications, the writer has indicated that since the Chief Justice is connected to one member of the NPP through her sister's marriage, the Chief Justice freely decided not to be part of this par ...
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I find the statement from Kofi Atta extremely naive and nonsense. The body language, the facial expression and the words he uttered lateron are all indications that the man is not only biased but also living on the moon. When ...
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Take a look at the Netherlands. Take a look at Singapore. Even take a look at Togo. How much natural resources do these countries have? What is their economic situation? Talking about Togo, do you have any idea as to how ...
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KOFI I disagree with you on this occassion Do you aso know that Justice Baffo Bonnie brother works with President Mahama at present? Do also know that Mrs Justice Akufo is a relative of Akufo addo? Do you also know Justice An ...
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So Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie's brother works in the Castle but is a proven NDC supporter, or a technical staff? At the same time, he Paul is a bosom friend and roommate at Legon of Sir John, the NPP General Secretary. Can we ...
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if you have a good case who the justices are should not matter unless you want to rig the results in your favour
W'akasa, Kofi! Your analysis really hit the nail on the head. They, the judges, are after all also humans and citizens of this country...but as you rightly said..."their ABILITY to decide on MERITS OF THE CASE BEFORE THEM".. ...
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Probably someone has to let know the composition of the Supreme Court for you to be wiser.
1. G. Wood ------ appointed by Kuffour
2. Atuguba ------- " " " "" " Rawling
3. S. Akuffo ------ " " Rawlings
4. Da ...
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Your suggestion that Justice Atuguba should have stepped down because of perceived conflict of interest poses a huge problem for our judiciary.In America the political leanings are known but they allowed to sit on cases.The s ...
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Justice Atuguba was a close friend to Victor Owusu and stood as PFP MP for Bolgatanga constituency and lost the seat to PNC candidate for Dr Hilla Liman.
The PFP is now NPP and also Justice Dotse was NPP Chairman for Kpandu ...
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THE PEOPLE OF GHANA MUST TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION HOW CLOSELY THE WORLD IS WATCHING GHANA AND GHANA'S SUPREME COURT. VERY FEW SUPREME COURT DECISIONS FROM GHANA WILL HAVE THE ATTENTION THAT THE DECISION ON THE APPLICATION FOR ...
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THE CASE OF THE NPP IS A LOOSER FROM THE START FOR WANT OF CREDIBLE EVIDENCE.
Yes, the Supreme Court FALTERed on its first Leap!!
For Justice Atuguba to hit his table and lose it, is a very bad start.
A very very bad start indeed. He is already angry and will not deliver a good service.
He sh ...
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AND MANY OTHERS HAVE TO BE CHANGED AS WELL. THE CHIEF JUSTICE AND SOPHIA AKUFFO TO START WITH, FOR THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE NPP'S TOP BRASS. THEN THERE IS THIS OTHER ONE WHO WAS VOLTA REGIONAL CHAIRMAN OF THE NPP.... FO ...
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Any judge ought to be very angry or livid with an attempted abuse of its processes by a litigants. Is it not highly irritating and vexatious when a litigant tells a president judge in words to recuse himself on the basis of u ...
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The other judges on the panel, one of them is an ex-constituency executive of the NPP in the volta region, another judge is a nephew of ex-president Kufour who is an elder in the NPP. Should those judges on the panel also rec ...
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That's right. The articles last paragraph makes sense. The NDC said that they may also have objections to some members of the panel. In fact I have my own objections. So where do we stop? I guess even if Jesus Christ were emp ...
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So now we all see what can of worms the NPP, with their initial objections, have opened. The links of the Justices to personalities in both Parties (NPP & NDC) will make any decision that the court arrives at difficult to ac ...
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I agree with the writer in some points and not in others.Even if the CJ recuses herself,she can still select justices who she knows will deliver the case in the direction she wants if she wants to be partial.We all know our c ...
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There two to three NPP guys at SC, if NDC decide to change them, this case will go SINE DIE. NPP must be very careful because they will lose this case one touch.
NO COURT.OPERATION SUCCESSFUL,BUT THE PATIENT IS DEAD.THIS CASE IS DEAD;CAUSE-NATURAL DEATH.AND MUST BE BURIED.LONG LIVE GHANA
Kofi, once again your analysis makes a lot,of sense. I suspect the SC justices had spent sometime making a careful selection of the panel, unaware of the president's intentions and ordinarily one would have hoped that Justice ...
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