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Kwobia ( Toronto ) 12 years ago

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Kwobia ( Toronto ) 12 years ago

It is well known that sometimes it is possible to use the legal process to "steal".This petition is about using the legal process to deny the legal
Rights of voters.How is nullifying 6 million plus votes right?

It is well known that sometimes it is possible to use the legal process to "steal".This petition is about using the legal process to deny the legal
Rights of voters.How is nullifying 6 million plus votes right?
Apoopoo 12 years ago

To some extent. It is not right to nullify any "legal" vote. The Constitution defines what a "legal" vote is and unfortunately it does not boil down to a vote cast, is a "legal" vote. There is no perfect electoral process any ...
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To some extent. It is not right to nullify any "legal" vote. The Constitution defines what a "legal" vote is and unfortunately it does not boil down to a vote cast, is a "legal" vote. There is no perfect electoral process anywhere, the is no constitution that is perfect anywhere. But, in a democracy, you have the opportunity to keep on refining it.
KKO 12 years ago

What a waste of space! You either did not read or else you did not understand Nana's article. Either way you are disgrace to Toronto, if indeed it is the place where you live.

The state of Ghana spent a lot of money on a ...
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What a waste of space! You either did not read or else you did not understand Nana's article. Either way you are disgrace to Toronto, if indeed it is the place where you live.

The state of Ghana spent a lot of money on a bunch of people to deliver a service, an election. the leaders of this group either deliberately condoned or looked the other way while their appointees falsified official records.

This would have caused mayhem in any other jurisdiction. But some civilised democrats decided to use the law rather the gun. That is what Nana is saying.

Those who knowingly by-passed biometric verification or put in more than their legal share of ballot papers have themselves to blame and no one else.
Apoopoo 12 years ago

The petition was not brought by the NPP, that would be unconstitutional. The 3 petitioners may well be of the NPP, but that is rather immaterial. Your article took a wrong turn as soon as you made reference to NPP pursuing. T ...
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The petition was not brought by the NPP, that would be unconstitutional. The 3 petitioners may well be of the NPP, but that is rather immaterial. Your article took a wrong turn as soon as you made reference to NPP pursuing. This is a civil case, not political, and I really wish that Ghanaians could understand that. It was just 3 Ghanaian citizens exercising their constitutional rights. But, knowing how obsessive-compulsive Ghanaians are, some fool will make this comment political.
Obibini 12 years ago

Mr Constitutionalist can you explain why the NDC the third Respondent was allowed to join the case ? Jake did not contest any office so why is he in court ? If the NPP is not in court is he challenging the results?

Mr Constitutionalist can you explain why the NDC the third Respondent was allowed to join the case ? Jake did not contest any office so why is he in court ? If the NPP is not in court is he challenging the results?
Dr. John 12 years ago

Only a Ghanaian citizen can bring such as case before court, not a political party. That is what he/she is saying. Not to cast dispersions your way, but if you read the constitution you may have just known that.

Only a Ghanaian citizen can bring such as case before court, not a political party. That is what he/she is saying. Not to cast dispersions your way, but if you read the constitution you may have just known that.
Apoopoo 12 years ago

Fool of the day, had to make it political. Obviously, you have not read the petition. Especially the "Petitioners" declarative. You should probably read the Constitution as well. By the way, I like "Mr. Constitutionalist", it ...
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Fool of the day, had to make it political. Obviously, you have not read the petition. Especially the "Petitioners" declarative. You should probably read the Constitution as well. By the way, I like "Mr. Constitutionalist", it fits just fine.
Obibini 12 years ago

Excellent commentary. What those who do not care for Nana Akuffo Addo fail to recognize is he and his team's commitment to the principles of Freedom and Justice. That a country where disputes are resolved peacefully through t ...
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Excellent commentary. What those who do not care for Nana Akuffo Addo fail to recognize is he and his team's commitment to the principles of Freedom and Justice. That a country where disputes are resolved peacefully through the frame work of laws is better than one where injustice is sanctioned as a normal way of life and violence becomes the established order for dispute settlement. Just take a look on our current currency. Jake's father and that of Nana and his two grand Uncles JB Danquah and Paa Willie life work was to fight for our Independence from colonial rule. It was they who recruited Nkrumah who came to finish the job of making us a free nation legally.

For Nana Addo the Rule of Law is paramount for a civil society. It is a part of hi pedigree. His Grand father Nana Sir Ofori Atta of the Abuakwa State had courts established for the adjudication of disputes during his reign. And it was his great ancestor Ofori Payin who sent his nephew Safori to fight the Akwamus and clear them from Akwuapim to cross the Volta due to the Akwamu's injustice against the Guans (the Kyrepongs),

Like Nana and his team we must all fight against injustice wherever we find it but must do so peacefully under the Rule of Laws.

Whatever the outcome of this court case we must come together as a people to fight blatant corruption and to also work together to develop our people and land. God Bless Ghana and its people to their potential.
Maxwell Agbleke 12 years ago

@ I agree, where does the constitution define what a legal vote is?

@ I agree, where does the constitution define what a legal vote is?

tiger shark 12 years ago

Nana Akufo Addo is no statesman but a cheat who has bribed his way through the ranks.No matter how you Frame and Change your postings just as it is with your petions you will achieve nothing.Lies remain lies

Nana Akufo Addo is no statesman but a cheat who has bribed his way through the ranks.No matter how you Frame and Change your postings just as it is with your petions you will achieve nothing.Lies remain lies
Paul Amuna 12 years ago

I am afraid your characterisation of the "People (the NPP) is wholly wrong and grossly misleading, and should be retracted from your opinion piece. It is always important to be truthful yourself if you claim you are seeking t ...
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I am afraid your characterisation of the "People (the NPP) is wholly wrong and grossly misleading, and should be retracted from your opinion piece. It is always important to be truthful yourself if you claim you are seeking truth,fairness and justice!!!

It is the NPP (petitioners) who brought the case against the respondents, not the "PEOPLE" of Ghana. Furthermore, you have prejudiced your own statement by calling for those in the "EC (and their collaborators)" by which you are suggesting guilt already, to be brought to justice. Your choice of words and language leaves much to be desired.

What if I may ask, is the primary purpose of your article and what message are you trying to convey?
Kirk Morris 12 years ago

The problem with many who comment on articles do not read objectively or have biases. Is the NPP as party made of non-humans or humans?

The problem with many who comment on articles do not read objectively or have biases. Is the NPP as party made of non-humans or humans?
Paul Amuna 12 years ago

It appears you have not understood my comment.

It appears you have not understood my comment.
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Osuo_Abrobuor 12 years ago

Were "bullied" in 2008 when they held power? Contrary to all the 'praises' being headped on the SC, certain glarring shortcomings of our administration of Justice were laid bare as a result of these proceedings.
To date, nob ...
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Were "bullied" in 2008 when they held power? Contrary to all the 'praises' being headped on the SC, certain glarring shortcomings of our administration of Justice were laid bare as a result of these proceedings.
To date, nobody has offered any plausible explanation as to why and how the 'mess' uncovered by the KMPG report came about? And yet a Justice on the panel has been quoted as saying the petitioners did "over-file" the exhibits they have sought to rely on,really? After the the numerous contortions we have all been taken through,has Philip Addison been able to estblih that 'mythical' figure of 11,842 'unique' pinks as outlined in paragraphs 44-67 of their peadings? To be honest, many of the officials we saw on the TV screens,who are charged with ensuring the intergrity of the court process, can be said to be properly trained,or above reproach!
The CJ and her team have a lot of work to do in bringing about needed reforms in the administation of justice in this country!

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