Don't Force Ghanaians to Accord Mahama Respect!

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Hamid 12 years ago

Too long a piece on an inconsequential topic. And too partisan.

The thing is that we should completely stop adding the title "His Excellency" to ALL our presidents no matter which party they represent, whether they stole ...
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Too long a piece on an inconsequential topic. And too partisan.

The thing is that we should completely stop adding the title "His Excellency" to ALL our presidents no matter which party they represent, whether they stole elections or not or what good they have done in office. We should also remove the title from all official documents. It is unnecessary to call them by that name. We should also stop calling MPs and Ministers Honourable. It is not necessary at all. It is enough to say "The President" or "President". Nothing more is needed.

We copied these things from the West and they have stopped using such terms long ago but we are still continuing that. Yet we cannot copy the West's work ethic, concept of time, tech acumen and all the other good things they do. We are only good at copying the bad and useless things the West engages in.

Nkrumah started this thing about "His Excellency", titles and accolades. He enjoyed them paa. And this thing has continued. We should respect our Presidents but there is no need to call them Excellencies. Not even on official ocassions.
HE IS A LIAR & A THIEF 12 years ago

That stupid fool called mahama has not respect for himself and so I have none for his stupid-ass.

That stupid fool called mahama has not respect for himself and so I have none for his stupid-ass.
tyra 12 years ago

you mind ur language here...uncouthed literates

you mind ur language here...uncouthed literates
KK 12 years ago

Whether you have respect for Mahama or not,Mahama is a President of Republic of Ghana.You cannot go to Presidency to remove him.

Whether you have respect for Mahama or not,Mahama is a President of Republic of Ghana.You cannot go to Presidency to remove him.
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 12 years ago

Good morning Katakyie, as usual, I agree with you on some points and disagree with you on others. Regarding the question of people insisting that the President should be not be referred to by his family name only, those peopl ...
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Good morning Katakyie, as usual, I agree with you on some points and disagree with you on others. Regarding the question of people insisting that the President should be not be referred to by his family name only, those people who are demanding that he is referred to as "His Excellency" or "President" are misguided. This is because it should not be compulsory. Though respect for the office and for the office holder is important, it does not necessarily require citizens to use it at all cost. Ghana is not a Communist country where citizens are forced to use titles. The problem in Ghana is that the use of titles have become irrelevant as any Dick, Tom and Harry is called "Honourable", even including the 'dishonourables'.

Having said that, protocol wise it is important for the appropriate titles to be used at certain occasions such as important national and international events.

Again, your definition of respect being earned is a bit problematic because it appears to me that you have redefined that to purposefully exclude President Mahama. In my view, irrespective of the presidential petition at the SC, since the President is recognised by the Constitution, the President should be accorded the due respect as President of the Republic. It's as simple as that and no redefinition of respect being earned will exclude him.

You claimed that "wherever he (the President) goes", people do not accord him respect because they know he is a thief or stealer. What is the basis of your information or conclusion? The "wherever" he goes... Which wherever are you referring to (Ghana or abroad) and if Ghana, which specific areas or places?

You also claimed that it is the "norm" for people who have been accused, charged for an offence or seen to have committed an offence to be presumed guilty and referred to as armed robbers, stealers or thieves. I hope my interpretation of your statements are accurate. I know as myself you are not a lawyer but which "norm" are you referring to because my understanding of the norm you are using is legal term. Where is this norm applicable (in Ghana or abroad). My understanding of the Ghanaian "norm", is innocent until proven guilty. The President stands accused by NPP of stealing the December 2012 Presidential Election. The case is still pending at the SC and until the SC makes a ruling, the President is innocent. There is no norm in Ghana that an accused person is guilty as charged.

That is false and such belief is the result of vigilante, mob or instant justice where sometimes and unfortunately innocent people are lynched to death.
Katakyie, London 12 years ago

Kofi, not all Ghanaians are lawyers and not all issues could be described and discussed in legal terms.
When a group of people attacked a Bolga bound Yutong bus around Ejisu sometime ago, one Amina who blew the information ...
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Kofi, not all Ghanaians are lawyers and not all issues could be described and discussed in legal terms.
When a group of people attacked a Bolga bound Yutong bus around Ejisu sometime ago, one Amina who blew the information remarked that armed robbers attacked and raped them. All the discussions that followed were about armed robbers and armed robbery. No individual in Ghana, be it police, parent, government official waited for the muggers to be arrested and prosecuted before we labeled them armed robbers. When a person pickpockets you with the intension of depriving you off your money, you call him a thief naturally and do not wait for his conviction into prison.
Adongo 12 years ago

oh! This Katakyie monkey, again! Blame Nkrumah for letting these apes into civilized society!

Adongo

oh! This Katakyie monkey, again! Blame Nkrumah for letting these apes into civilized society!

Adongo
Kojo T 12 years ago

Katakyie do we need to accord the Asantehene respect or call him names. Dispect of the Asanatehene is a disrespect to Asanatefo so disrespect of the President is a disrepect the the State called Ghana . Your thinking is limit ...
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Katakyie do we need to accord the Asantehene respect or call him names. Dispect of the Asanatehene is a disrespect to Asanatefo so disrespect of the President is a disrepect the the State called Ghana . Your thinking is limited and is flawed
moyo 12 years ago

This is a complete trash by a cleaning spuervisor living in Enfield.

This is a complete trash by a cleaning spuervisor living in Enfield.
ALI 12 years ago

WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF TRASH? I PRAY FOR YOU. ITS SAD THAT PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO STRUGGLE THE MOST, ARE MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT THE NDC. MAY YOU CONTINUE TO STRUGGLE IN THIS LIFE.

KATAKYIE A KASA, TRUE TALK, HONEST ANALYSI ...
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WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF TRASH? I PRAY FOR YOU. ITS SAD THAT PEOPLE LIKE YOU WHO STRUGGLE THE MOST, ARE MOST PASSIONATE ABOUT THE NDC. MAY YOU CONTINUE TO STRUGGLE IN THIS LIFE.

KATAKYIE A KASA, TRUE TALK, HONEST ANALYSIS
KATAKYIE, MO NI JUMAPA WO YE

GOD BLESS YOU, GOD BLESS GHANA !!!

ASA 12 years ago

Katakyie is an Ambassodor for free SHS. SHS in Ghana and any other country is one of the important stages of training and educating future leaders. For Katakyie to say he will not accord the constitutionally elected and sworn ...
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Katakyie is an Ambassodor for free SHS. SHS in Ghana and any other country is one of the important stages of training and educating future leaders. For Katakyie to say he will not accord the constitutionally elected and sworn in President of Ghana his due is very unfortinate. The truth though is that a President is never liked by all his country men but it is in order to expect people to respect the office of the President. I believe Katakyie is lucky that he is given the Ghanaeweb platform to hurl insults at the President without any grounds. I hope one day Ghanaweb will wake up to enusre that people are held responsible for what they write in the name of free speach. I can only humbly ask Katakyie to keep dreaming.John Mahama is PRESIDENT MAHAMA CONTINUES TO BE PRSIDENT OF GHANA FOR FOUR YEARS. LET ME REMIND YOU THAT THE NEXT ELECTION IS FAST APPROACHING.
MAHAMA IS A PIG TOO 12 years ago

I WILL CALL HIM WHATEVER I WANT TILL HE EARNS THE RESPECT HE DESERVES. HE IS AN ANIMAL IN A HUMAN SKIN. HE WILL DIE SOON.

I WILL CALL HIM WHATEVER I WANT TILL HE EARNS THE RESPECT HE DESERVES. HE IS AN ANIMAL IN A HUMAN SKIN. HE WILL DIE SOON.
Bonne 12 years ago

If your fighting for your oen Father to become President, that is fine, but insulting another person for someonce father , i pitty U. you think tribal can send you some where continue be an insulter.

If your fighting for your oen Father to become President, that is fine, but insulting another person for someonce father , i pitty U. you think tribal can send you some where continue be an insulter.
Joyce 12 years ago

They will vomi all oneday

They will vomi all oneday
H.E. Attah Mills 12 years ago

Hahahahahaah i cant stop laughing. so we have Atta Ayi and Atta Ayitey? My question is who are their parents, and what name should be given to Gen. Mosquito?

Hahahahahaah i cant stop laughing. so we have Atta Ayi and Atta Ayitey? My question is who are their parents, and what name should be given to Gen. Mosquito?
Kofi Mensuo 12 years ago

Respect could only be EARNED period.

There is no two way about it; you could be filthy rich, could be president of USA, you could have the highest IQ in the whole world, be the most handsome or pretty in the whole wide wo ...
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Respect could only be EARNED period.

There is no two way about it; you could be filthy rich, could be president of USA, you could have the highest IQ in the whole world, be the most handsome or pretty in the whole wide world but respect will surely elude you if THE people perceive you as:-

1. A thief
2. A thug
3. Womanizer
4. Corrupt
5. Murderer
6. Incompetent
7. A traitor
just to mention a few

I am sure most Ghanaian elites including current president, rawlings and his wife, Afari Djan, most members of parliament, regional ministers and DCEs could be described by some or all of above adjectives.

Therefore respect will forever elude them, Good name they say is better than riches.
BAWA 12 years ago

It is no secret that these NPP ashantis hate we northerners.

It is no secret that these NPP ashantis hate we northerners.
BRIG. BAWA 12 years ago

If we're ungrateful to all what the Gentleman Kuffour did in his only eight years in power what do you expect his supportes to? To kiss Mahamas balls! Ashantis have business acumen,when it comes to the will to survive,they ar ...
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If we're ungrateful to all what the Gentleman Kuffour did in his only eight years in power what do you expect his supportes to? To kiss Mahamas balls! Ashantis have business acumen,when it comes to the will to survive,they are second to no one. For years they've employed notherners than any other tribe in Ghana and if that is called hate,then I'll leave you to your ignorance.
Man I never know that the Ashantis are such a successful hard workers until I studied and shared an appartment with some of them and a lot of other Ghanaians in Europe here.Some of them works as much as 16 hours a day. Bawa shut up, you're just a tribalist Ndc idiot b'cos I don't see any trace of a notherner in you.
Rocka 12 years ago

Mo! Barima yena.

Mo! Barima yena.
princewilly@ymail.com 12 years ago

Don’t walk as if you rule the world,
walk as if you don’t care who rules the world!
That’s called Attitude…! Keep on rocking!

Don’t walk as if you rule the world,
walk as if you don’t care who rules the world!
That’s called Attitude…! Keep on rocking!

phyllis uk 12 years ago

it is disgraceful how our political colours blind us . as ghanaians no matter our political allignment we must cherish our respect for each other and think of what we right about people,we have only one nation and we have to ...
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it is disgraceful how our political colours blind us . as ghanaians no matter our political allignment we must cherish our respect for each other and think of what we right about people,we have only one nation and we have to set good precedent for those after us to emulate. we cant stay comfortable here and create problems home. we should wrte responsible. we had rawlings,kuffuor mills and now mahama. there would be somebody after mahama so if you today it can be your turn tomorrow. ghana wont finsh there is future for ghana. we have had enough ghana first.after all we said moko aya ni moko aba.
GHANA FIRST 12 years ago

WHY? Did NPP promise this ANIMAL -called Kwame Opoku Agyemang,who lives Enfield, London
and clean Old whitemen/women bums as his first job and cleans the LONDON UNDERGROUND as his second job a fortune in Ghana (in case the N ...
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WHY? Did NPP promise this ANIMAL -called Kwame Opoku Agyemang,who lives Enfield, London
and clean Old whitemen/women bums as his first job and cleans the LONDON UNDERGROUND as his second job a fortune in Ghana (in case the NPP wins any elections)or what? This animal has never written any useful thing on the Ghanaweb.
ALI 12 years ago

BECAUSE HE HAS PAID HIS DUES, HE WORKS HARD AND EARNS EVERY DIME HE MAKES. HE HASN'T STOLEN A DIME FROM ANYONE. HE IS A TRUE EMBODIMENT OF HARDWORK, HONESTY AND INTEGRITY. HE WILL MAKE A BETTER PRESIDENT THAN MAHAMA ANY DAY. ...
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BECAUSE HE HAS PAID HIS DUES, HE WORKS HARD AND EARNS EVERY DIME HE MAKES. HE HASN'T STOLEN A DIME FROM ANYONE. HE IS A TRUE EMBODIMENT OF HARDWORK, HONESTY AND INTEGRITY. HE WILL MAKE A BETTER PRESIDENT THAN MAHAMA ANY DAY. HE HASN'T RAPED ANYONE, HE IS NOT A LIAR OR THIEF. HE DOESN'T HAVE KIDS ALL OVER THE PLACE THAT HE DOESN'T KNOW ABOUT. KATAKYIE IS GHANA'S SHINNING STAR. REMEMBER, KWAME NKRUMAH CLEANED DISHES IN ABROAD BEFORE BECOMING PRESIDENT !!! I RESPECT A CLEANER THAN A THEIF WHO USED THE TAX PAYERS' MONEY TO STEAL THEIR RIGHT, THEIR VOICE, THEIR FUTURE! GOD BLESS GHANA
Vodoo Xebieso 12 years ago

YOU ARE ANOTHER SWINE.

YOU ARE ANOTHER SWINE.
ALI 12 years ago

KWASIA BA, STINKING BREATH FOOL. GET A JOB AND GET A LIFE... IDIOTIC FOOL....

KWASIA BA, STINKING BREATH FOOL. GET A JOB AND GET A LIFE... IDIOTIC FOOL....
Vodoo Xebieso 12 years ago

Could you please ask your stupid dad to show you your mum?

Could you please ask your stupid dad to show you your mum?
ABU OKYEMAN .KYEBI 12 years ago

THANK YOU MR.ALI.WHEN YOU LEAVE YOUR LAND OF BIRTH TO ANY PART OF THE WORLD YOU AUTOMATICALLY BECOMES A SLAVE.EVEN THE UNEDUCATED SPANISH MAN OR WOMAN ,CHINESE ,OR WHAT EVER COCAISION COLOR HAS NO RESPECT FOR US ,HOW MUCH MOR ...
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THANK YOU MR.ALI.WHEN YOU LEAVE YOUR LAND OF BIRTH TO ANY PART OF THE WORLD YOU AUTOMATICALLY BECOMES A SLAVE.EVEN THE UNEDUCATED SPANISH MAN OR WOMAN ,CHINESE ,OR WHAT EVER COCAISION COLOR HAS NO RESPECT FOR US ,HOW MUCH MORE IN A WHITE MENS COUNTRY(AS WE CALL IT ).TAKE IT OR LEAVE ,AFRICAN,.
Mavis 12 years ago

u and your Nana Addo are the thieves, go to hell with Nana.

u and your Nana Addo are the thieves, go to hell with Nana.
MAHAMA MORE CORRUPT NOW 12 years ago

WHO WILL RESPECT MAHAMA THIEVES,CORRUPTS,STOLED GHANA GOLD TO TURKEY,IRAIN,WOYOME CHOP FREE,MAHAMA BOUGHT SHIP,JET,MORE DEPTS FOR GHANIANS,SO HOW CAN MOST GHANIANS RESPECT HIM,ONLY NDC WILL,FOR THEIR CORRUPTS,CHOPING OUR MONE ...
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WHO WILL RESPECT MAHAMA THIEVES,CORRUPTS,STOLED GHANA GOLD TO TURKEY,IRAIN,WOYOME CHOP FREE,MAHAMA BOUGHT SHIP,JET,MORE DEPTS FOR GHANIANS,SO HOW CAN MOST GHANIANS RESPECT HIM,ONLY NDC WILL,FOR THEIR CORRUPTS,CHOPING OUR MONEY,PERIOD
Doris 12 years ago

It is rather Nana who will die. All those who insult the President are fools.

It is rather Nana who will die. All those who insult the President are fools.

Vodoo Xebieso 12 years ago

What do you expect from the product of unnatural mating between man and beast?

Katakyie Kwame Opoku Agyemang, you are that end product because you don't know your mother (a raped giant she-ape) who should have given you th ...
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What do you expect from the product of unnatural mating between man and beast?

Katakyie Kwame Opoku Agyemang, you are that end product because you don't know your mother (a raped giant she-ape) who should have given you that motherly training which you clearly and regrettably lack. And because of that, you lack manners which explains why you have no respect for your stupid father who defiled the giant she-ape in the first place.

Take note therefore that President Mahama does not need your dirty stinking respect. Keep that stupid respect for your stupid father. Esia?
ALI 12 years ago

ABOA BA, HOW DARE YOU INSULT ANYONE ON THIS FORUM. YOU NEED FREE EDUCATION. YOU ARE THE REASON WHY OUR COUNTRY IS STRUGGLING. YOU HAVE BEEN BLINDED BY TRIBALISM, PARTISANSHIP AND SHEER STUPIDITY. GROWN UP, MAKE SOME SENSE WHE ...
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ABOA BA, HOW DARE YOU INSULT ANYONE ON THIS FORUM. YOU NEED FREE EDUCATION. YOU ARE THE REASON WHY OUR COUNTRY IS STRUGGLING. YOU HAVE BEEN BLINDED BY TRIBALISM, PARTISANSHIP AND SHEER STUPIDITY. GROWN UP, MAKE SOME SENSE WHEN YOU HAVE ANY COMMENTS TO POST ON HERE!!! SWINE? THATS ALL YOU HAVE TO SAY? WO HO KAI KAI....ABOA !!!
Vodoo Xebieso 12 years ago

Your stupid father who raped a giant she-ape is the aboa. When swines like you fan tribalism and get punched in the face, you start to blame unknown and unseen enemies. Once more, you and your father idiots and swines fit for ...
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Your stupid father who raped a giant she-ape is the aboa. When swines like you fan tribalism and get punched in the face, you start to blame unknown and unseen enemies. Once more, you and your father idiots and swines fit for the dunghill. Gbemela.
Sunkwa 12 years ago

What respect?--a thief doesn't need one or expect to get one---I can assure Ghanaians this case if not properlydisposed of has the potential of causing a civil war--no two ways about it.

What respect?--a thief doesn't need one or expect to get one---I can assure Ghanaians this case if not properlydisposed of has the potential of causing a civil war--no two ways about it.
Vodoo Xebieso 12 years ago

Swine. Mahama does not need your dirty respect. Call him any name you like, he is the President of this country while your stupid father is his errand boy. You can go and get drowned in River Pra if you like.

Swine. Mahama does not need your dirty respect. Call him any name you like, he is the President of this country while your stupid father is his errand boy. You can go and get drowned in River Pra if you like.
ALI 12 years ago

I'M GLAD YOU GOT ONE OF THOSE FREE LAPTOPS, THANK GOD YOU CAN COMMENT ON HERE? WE'LL BURN YOUR CORPSE WHEN YOU DROWN IN RIVER PRA. YOU DON'T MAKE ANY SENSE ON HERE, YOU THINK YOU CAN JUST RAIN INSULTS ON HERE. MAHAMA DOES NOT ...
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I'M GLAD YOU GOT ONE OF THOSE FREE LAPTOPS, THANK GOD YOU CAN COMMENT ON HERE? WE'LL BURN YOUR CORPSE WHEN YOU DROWN IN RIVER PRA. YOU DON'T MAKE ANY SENSE ON HERE, YOU THINK YOU CAN JUST RAIN INSULTS ON HERE. MAHAMA DOES NOT DESERVE ANY RESPECT, HE EARNED NOTHING. I CAN'T WAIT FOR HIM TO GO TO JAIL. KWASIA LIKE YOU !!!! PRESIDENT FOR WHERE????
Vodoo Xebieso 12 years ago

A swine like you must be fed to the crocs. Once you don't respect your village head, the next thing to happen is to have your dirty tongue cut into two.

A swine like you must be fed to the crocs. Once you don't respect your village head, the next thing to happen is to have your dirty tongue cut into two.
Adongo 12 years ago

That's it, Xebieso! Fire with fire. Keep ringing hard your adodo at them !

Adongo

That's it, Xebieso! Fire with fire. Keep ringing hard your adodo at them !

Adongo
Paul Amuna 12 years ago

You know every coin has two sides. Simply flick the coin and you will see what is on the other side. It is either a "tail or a head". Respect must be EARNED by all and elections MUST also be WON to earn respect. I suspect you ...
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You know every coin has two sides. Simply flick the coin and you will see what is on the other side. It is either a "tail or a head". Respect must be EARNED by all and elections MUST also be WON to earn respect. I suspect your candidate Nana is yet to do either.
PAT SAY 12 years ago

DON'T BE STUPID PAUL ! WHAT ARE YOU DRIVING HOME ? BE KONWLEDGEABLE.

DON'T BE STUPID PAUL ! WHAT ARE YOU DRIVING HOME ? BE KONWLEDGEABLE.
Adwoa Peadzeyei,NY 12 years ago

In as much as I dont believe in these titles,we should not describe them condescendingly either.We should at least respect the office that they hold.I believe we were raised to respect each other especially,our elders and peo ...
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In as much as I dont believe in these titles,we should not describe them condescendingly either.We should at least respect the office that they hold.I believe we were raised to respect each other especially,our elders and people in authority.However,the insults that are hurled at people in political positions in the name of democracy is unbecoming of a nation purported to be religious.As it is said"charity begins at home".Therefore,how can people brought up in religious homes be this insolent and disrespectful?I must admit many politicians,contributors,and writers including this very writer are so full of insults.Regardless,some have to remain resolute in their conviction not to tow that line.From my observations,these people have misconstrued arrogance and disrespect for confidence.Moreover,such people perceive humility as low self-esteem and feeble mindedness.I think parents have to do more in raising up their children,and instill discipline in their young ones.We the parents owe it as a duty to ensure that we raise more responsible people as a nation.Thank you all.
O. ANSAH 12 years ago

SOMETIMES, YOU CAN'T HELP BUT WONDER WHERE THEY GO AND DIG UP IDIOTS LIKE THE WRITER OF THIS ARTICLE.

SOMETIMES, YOU CAN'T HELP BUT WONDER WHERE THEY GO AND DIG UP IDIOTS LIKE THE WRITER OF THIS ARTICLE.
Fred 12 years ago

Sore loser

Sore loser
Fred 12 years ago

Shove your respect into our aaaaa. Manama doesn't need it.

Shove your respect into our aaaaa. Manama doesn't need it.
Nyamebapa Yaw 12 years ago

People like you Katakyie are the ones who think Ghana belong to you and your party leadership have the right to rule. Anything short of that is a taboo."Nkwasiasem"!! Who do you think you are deceiving? Look here, His Excelle ...
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People like you Katakyie are the ones who think Ghana belong to you and your party leadership have the right to rule. Anything short of that is a taboo."Nkwasiasem"!! Who do you think you are deceiving? Look here, His Excellency J. D. Mahama whether you like him, his tribe, or his party is the President of the country. The short dwarf you were yearning to become the President was rejected by more sensible good people of our dear land. "Eshiwoa ko wu" Idiot.
Blackman4 12 years ago

You're literate but not educated. What does the Constitution say in all this? Essentially it says until the case is decided, whoever is declared the President by the Electoral Commissioner after elections is the President--wh ...
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You're literate but not educated. What does the Constitution say in all this? Essentially it says until the case is decided, whoever is declared the President by the Electoral Commissioner after elections is the President--which goes without saying he should be accorded respect deserving of the presidency. Period!

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