Fallacies from the bench

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okofo 12 years ago

These SC judges are acting like they are the LAW.

Very soon journalists and social commentators will have to seek approval from The SC jugdes before expressing their opinions. Why don't they publish a list of what Ghanai ...
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These SC judges are acting like they are the LAW.

Very soon journalists and social commentators will have to seek approval from The SC jugdes before expressing their opinions. Why don't they publish a list of what Ghanaians are allowed to say, or not say?
IDRIS PACAS alias Pink Sheet 12 years ago

There are nine judges sitting on the case. Atuguba is merely the chair, therefore, he cannot impose his decisions on them. All that he says are the decisions of the Supreme Court. nPP members, leave us alone. Use your time to ...
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There are nine judges sitting on the case. Atuguba is merely the chair, therefore, he cannot impose his decisions on them. All that he says are the decisions of the Supreme Court. nPP members, leave us alone. Use your time to help your party to sort out the duplicated pink sheets.
Mohammed Dimbie 12 years ago

Another stupid NPP frustrated fool raving and ranting for nothing. Is the case before the Supreme Court not of a political nature to warrant the comments you are attributing to the honorable Justice Atuguba? What, hen, is wro ...
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Another stupid NPP frustrated fool raving and ranting for nothing. Is the case before the Supreme Court not of a political nature to warrant the comments you are attributing to the honorable Justice Atuguba? What, hen, is wrong if he made politically justified statements?
Kobena 12 years ago

Good write-up Dennis,
I am sure the idiots on this forum who do not understand what democracy and the rule of law is all about are going to throw their vitroil at you but don't worry. There are many others who understand the ...
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Good write-up Dennis,
I am sure the idiots on this forum who do not understand what democracy and the rule of law is all about are going to throw their vitroil at you but don't worry. There are many others who understand the dangerous road on which Atuguba is taking Mother Ghana.

According to the Auditor-General's yearly reports, Ministers, their Chief Directors and others have have been fleecing the poor Ghanaian taxpayer of billions, for the past twenty years. Lawyers in private practice and the Attorney-General's Department have aided local and foreign crooks to defraud poor Ghanaians of bilions. Ghanaian lawyers aided Mahama, Amissah-Arthur and Kwabena Duffuor to inflate aircraft prices by 300%. Where has Atuguba been all this while, as the poor Ghanaian suffered increased transport and utility costs as a result of this thievery?

People paid with their lives to break the "Culture of Silence." Now we have one incoherent mumbling ididot of a judge trying to roll all that back. That is why patriots must stand up to be counted. Well done.
Nana Yaa 12 years ago

FYI, the idiots on this forum are certainly more educated and patriotic than you are. They sure do understand what an ignorant elite like you can't wrap your head around. If you are bold SOB as you brazenly did here, why don' ...
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FYI, the idiots on this forum are certainly more educated and patriotic than you are. They sure do understand what an ignorant elite like you can't wrap your head around. If you are bold SOB as you brazenly did here, why don't you go to the SC and tell the Judge the things you called him here. COWARD
Kobena 12 years ago

It is idiotic dummies like you that I wrote about. You do not even know that you don't know. Atuguba opened the floodgates to people like Ken Kuranchie, Sammy Awuku and Atubiga to question their integrity by allowing the crim ...
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It is idiotic dummies like you that I wrote about. You do not even know that you don't know. Atuguba opened the floodgates to people like Ken Kuranchie, Sammy Awuku and Atubiga to question their integrity by allowing the criminal Tsatsu and Tony Lithur to do as they pleased in the courtroom.

But of course, people like you are not intelligent enough to realise that.

Yes, it was dummies like you were used for the electoral fraud, doing pink sheets without signing hoping that you would get away with the fraud. Unfortuntely for your kind there are "elitist" geeks who like to do things properly. It is that group that will eventually save Mother Ghana. Mark my words!
Dey 12 years ago

This is the most useless article I have ever read in this website. I am surprise that he says he is a lawyer. You mean the judicial system in Ghana cannot curtail irresponsible and sinister conundrums emanating from the airw ...
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This is the most useless article I have ever read in this website. I am surprise that he says he is a lawyer. You mean the judicial system in Ghana cannot curtail irresponsible and sinister conundrums emanating from the airwaves to save our dear country? Some of you are writing as if you are alien to Africa. Reason up
AMA 12 years ago

People like you always thinking of your self interest , why not come down and burn the sea.

People like you always thinking of your self interest , why not come down and burn the sea.
Kojo T 12 years ago

You are right. These NPP are just anumber of bumbs

You are right. These NPP are just anumber of bumbs
Mohammed Dimbie 12 years ago

Whois curtailing what? Do you people not think stall to know what the judges are dealing with? Wait for your turn to appear before them and we shall all see whether you have alls or not.

Whois curtailing what? Do you people not think stall to know what the judges are dealing with? Wait for your turn to appear before them and we shall all see whether you have alls or not.

Adwoa Argo 12 years ago

It's unfortunate the truth hurts so bad,so some ignorant people will insult you for writing about the truth . We have forgotten so fast about tyrants? Is this the true meaning of freedom and justice? Are we to keep quiet b ...
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It's unfortunate the truth hurts so bad,so some ignorant people will insult you for writing about the truth . We have forgotten so fast about tyrants? Is this the true meaning of freedom and justice? Are we to keep quiet because we will be jailed? Where is the justice? It is 3 days in prison when you cower! 10 days when you stand for what you believe! Shame on justice! Where are our brave men? Kwaw Ansah, Adu Boahen? Thank God some great men still talk. Write on son of justice
Sym 12 years ago

Some body should investigate this law certificate of this writer. An imposter and certificateless person like his own concaine boss who has sniffed so much of it and is perpetually dazed.

Some body should investigate this law certificate of this writer. An imposter and certificateless person like his own concaine boss who has sniffed so much of it and is perpetually dazed.
Adwoa Argo 12 years ago

you are ignorant! can you substantiate your comments? Have you read the other articles too?On Woyome, The fraud in our Embassies etc.? Get some knowledge from this gentleman

you are ignorant! can you substantiate your comments? Have you read the other articles too?On Woyome, The fraud in our Embassies etc.? Get some knowledge from this gentleman
Bernard 12 years ago

Dennis, your views are welcomed but sorry, the poor and silent who forms the majority of Ghana support the Supreme Court Judges action. The elite like you are only interested in protecting your ill gotten wealth. When anar ...
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Dennis, your views are welcomed but sorry, the poor and silent who forms the majority of Ghana support the Supreme Court Judges action. The elite like you are only interested in protecting your ill gotten wealth. When anarchy breaks, you will be the first to run off to enjoy your loot. So, please back off and allow the Justices to instil discipline in our society which has been lacking for far too long. Thank you.
Akwasi Kankam 12 years ago

Well said Bernard, an apt summary, only self-centered ignorant fools will see red with the action of the SC

Well said Bernard, an apt summary, only self-centered ignorant fools will see red with the action of the SC
A. Nyamaa 12 years ago

Bernard
How did you find that majority are in support?

The judges are on this occasion only asked the adjudicate a petition and it is a reasonable expectation that they will come to a correct judgement.

Is it also thei ...
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Bernard
How did you find that majority are in support?

The judges are on this occasion only asked the adjudicate a petition and it is a reasonable expectation that they will come to a correct judgement.

Is it also their duty to ensure that the judgement does not result in a war?
The honourable Justice Atugubah appears to think that the duty of the panel is to save Ghana from an imminent war. How is he going to achieve that?
Afua Boakyewaa 12 years ago

Benard, the thieves are your types! Shallow mind!

Benard, the thieves are your types! Shallow mind!
Oyokoba Anokye 12 years ago

Much ado over nothing! Storm in a tea cup!

Much ado over nothing! Storm in a tea cup!
Akwasi Kankam 12 years ago

When people who are supposed to know better behave like this, i understand why Africa and Ghana is going nowhere. If the politicians, journalists, etc chose to meddle in the affairs of the Judiciary, they will be humbled, PER ...
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When people who are supposed to know better behave like this, i understand why Africa and Ghana is going nowhere. If the politicians, journalists, etc chose to meddle in the affairs of the Judiciary, they will be humbled, PERIOD. If you have problems understanding this, get EDUCATED.
Kwobia (Torono) 12 years ago

The SC adjudicates on behalf of all the people.We elect citizens who in turn appoint our judges on our behalf.Hence the judges derive their power from the citizens.

The SC adjudicates on behalf of all the people.We elect citizens who in turn appoint our judges on our behalf.Hence the judges derive their power from the citizens.

Samson 12 years ago

It is only a fool that refuses to learn from the mistakes of other but wait for his own calamities.HOW CAN YOU JUSTIFY THAT THE PRESIDING JUDGE HAS TAKEN ON POLITICAL COLOUR IF YOU ARE SUED OR INVITED?

It is only a fool that refuses to learn from the mistakes of other but wait for his own calamities.HOW CAN YOU JUSTIFY THAT THE PRESIDING JUDGE HAS TAKEN ON POLITICAL COLOUR IF YOU ARE SUED OR INVITED?
Huhuhuhu_Ny3hu 12 years ago

The ball big time on this one! Why do you and your friends like Kwaku Azar single out Justice Atubuga for sanctions by the CJ and the judicial council? From the safe confines of perhaps some of the upscale environs of NY City ...
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The ball big time on this one! Why do you and your friends like Kwaku Azar single out Justice Atubuga for sanctions by the CJ and the judicial council? From the safe confines of perhaps some of the upscale environs of NY City,you have preferred charges and passed judgement against one of the country`s most experienced Jurists;and I hope you`ll have the courage and forsight to come back,upon sober reflection,and render an unconditional aoplogy to the learned Jurist! This is free advice;take it or leave it.
KOKI 12 years ago

It's truly necessary to curtail irresponsible and sinister conundrums emanating from the airwaves as well as the electronic media. Ignoring a couple of friendly warnings in the interest of orderliness and doing just what one ...
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It's truly necessary to curtail irresponsible and sinister conundrums emanating from the airwaves as well as the electronic media. Ignoring a couple of friendly warnings in the interest of orderliness and doing just what one is warned against is just too much of disrespect and carries a weight of undermining the Court's authority.

But the question is: are we clearly witnessing a just modus operandi in ordering the "disobedient"? Second, who defines irresponsible and sinister conundrums? The Constitution or a person(or a group of persons)? If it's the latter can we trace no shade of subjectivity? Thirdly, are we sure in a bid to see a dignified sort of freedom of speech where people would place premium on respect for authority whilst speaking their minds we are copiously mindful of the inherent danger of overstepping the power to curtail? We wouldn't want to witness a dignified authoritarian society cloaked in legal garb with the potential to stiffening diverging ideas.

But let's face it; the distinguished sons and daughters of the Bench have a difficult job on their hands. I think they need our sympathy and not outright condemnation.Tough scenario, or is it not?
Tomas 12 years ago

Brenya you are a very stupid fool.What is wrong with the caution of the president of the court? A very stupid NPP idiot like you.Go and arrest him! Naniama!

Brenya you are a very stupid fool.What is wrong with the caution of the president of the court? A very stupid NPP idiot like you.Go and arrest him! Naniama!
KOKI 12 years ago

The nation doesn't opinions like yours, Tomas! Better stay clear of such blatant expression of hatred for opinions! Too bad if we continue this way I can bet you the nation will stutter in her development! But it must not stu ...
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The nation doesn't opinions like yours, Tomas! Better stay clear of such blatant expression of hatred for opinions! Too bad if we continue this way I can bet you the nation will stutter in her development! But it must not stutter!
KOKI 12 years ago

The nation doesn't need....

The nation doesn't need....
NANA HAKIM 12 years ago

Hello Dennis,

If I were you I'd think of what you OWE EX-NKORANZA NPP MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT MR. AMOATENG, rather than becoming a intermeddler in the affairs of Ghana Supreme Court.

Dennis, remember your disastrous perfor ...
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Hello Dennis,

If I were you I'd think of what you OWE EX-NKORANZA NPP MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT MR. AMOATENG, rather than becoming a intermeddler in the affairs of Ghana Supreme Court.

Dennis, remember your disastrous performance in a New York courtroom sent Hon. Mr. Amoateng to jail. Remember that you promised to defend him to prevent him from going to jail but, you woefully failed to do that.

The family members of Mr. Amoateng are anxiously waiting for YOU to come down to Ghana to enable them to retrieve the colossal amount of money you collected from to defend Mr. Amoateng. Shame unto you. You're a fluke lawyer!

LONG LIVE AFRICA! GOD BLESS GHANA!! FORWARD EVER!!!
Whatever 12 years ago

A writer who has a problem with judges determination to care for ordinary citizens everywhere. Your evil article doesn't even deserve any serious comment

A writer who has a problem with judges determination to care for ordinary citizens everywhere. Your evil article doesn't even deserve any serious comment

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