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OLD SOLDIER 12 years ago

Source: Daily Guide...

All of a sudden nonentities want to portray to the world how close they were to the late President.

Those who had to chat with him for one hour everyday, those Deputy Ministers who had to call him ...
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Source: Daily Guide...

All of a sudden nonentities want to portray to the world how close they were to the late President.

Those who had to chat with him for one hour everyday, those Deputy Ministers who had to call him every morning before the man could even brush his teeth, and still those who would be called to the Castle by the late President to express his appreciation for job well done after they had gone to insult political opponents in the media on his behalf. Shameless id.iots raising their egos.
KOLA,LONDON MAIN 12 years ago

You should be specific on what you want to say. It looks like you beating about the bush or more so shooting yourself in the foot when the whole world knows that Kuffuor is not only a thief but an aggressive one.

Do you no ...
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You should be specific on what you want to say. It looks like you beating about the bush or more so shooting yourself in the foot when the whole world knows that Kuffuor is not only a thief but an aggressive one.

Do you not know that Akronfuor only came milk us dry thus the increase in poverty rate and Ghana as Cocaine hub in the world. Not mention arm robbery. Had Akronfuor gone a step ahead of Rawlings' Govt on issues of Accountability, Probity and Integrity, Ghana would have somewhat come near achieving it's vision 2020.
KOLA PROGRESSING FORWARD 12 years ago

"Not mention arm robbery."

WHO IS ROBBING ARMS IN GHANA, BOROFO KANKAN KOLA? It's ARMED ROBBERY. ARMED means you have weapons like guns, clubs, Machetes etc. ARM means your hand. means

"Do you not know that Akronfuor ...
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"Not mention arm robbery."

WHO IS ROBBING ARMS IN GHANA, BOROFO KANKAN KOLA? It's ARMED ROBBERY. ARMED means you have weapons like guns, clubs, Machetes etc. ARM means your hand. means

"Do you not know that Akronfuor only came() milk us" w'abon paa.

" Ghana would have somewhat come near achieving [it's] vision 2020."

IT IS VISION? hahahahahahaha, IT'S means IT IS, different from ITS that you should have used.
Gyaasihene Amoako 12 years ago

Okosomo you are right, the whole anxiety in Ghana over this hearing was caused by Afari Gyan

Okosomo you are right, the whole anxiety in Ghana over this hearing was caused by Afari Gyan
Yaw Amofa 12 years ago

NPP the ones who are panicking. Mahama is still calling the shots, and would continue to call even after the verdict.

NPP the ones who are panicking. Mahama is still calling the shots, and would continue to call even after the verdict.
Sankofa 12 years ago

“the Electoral Commissioner shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority”.

So why should the EC bow to the wishes of NPP to delay the declaration of the results of the elections?

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“the Electoral Commissioner shall not be subject to the direction or control of any person or authority”.

So why should the EC bow to the wishes of NPP to delay the declaration of the results of the elections?

Have you forgotten that NPP were allowed time to make any complaints to the EC before the results were declared? The complaints they made were then considered by the EC and dismissed before the declaration.

NPP went to court of their own volition, not at the instigation of the EC.

Stop living in a fool's paradise. Dr Afari-Gyan refuted all the allegations made against him and the EC by Addison, and concluded that he saw no reason to change the results of the elections. And why should he, given the unreliable, selective 'evidence' adduced by the petitioners and Addison's persistent attempts at deceiving the court through falsehood?
Karim 12 years ago

Afari Gyan probably did noy understand the seriousness of the proceedings at the supreme court. He came in as the EC chairman and ended up being the rigger in chief for the NDC. He is in for a big surprise and a heavy penalty ...
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Afari Gyan probably did noy understand the seriousness of the proceedings at the supreme court. He came in as the EC chairman and ended up being the rigger in chief for the NDC. He is in for a big surprise and a heavy penalty! He must be prosecuted and sentenced to a jail term to send a strong signal to all future EC Chairpersons that their actions have legal implcations!
otumfo osei tutu 12 years ago

were you actually wacthing the same court room proceedings as was being watched by all Ghanaians? If yes, then there must be something wrong with your head and need to see a doctor because what happened at the court is not w ...
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were you actually wacthing the same court room proceedings as was being watched by all Ghanaians? If yes, then there must be something wrong with your head and need to see a doctor because what happened at the court is not what you want people to believe. You are describing some section of ghanaians as ground nut sellers. what was your Mama selling before bringing you this far? if not her body, then it must piston "fufu womm" From the way npp are tearing away from ghanaian voters, it will take a very long time before they can win any elction in the country. Be wise and write sensibly. Thank you.
Ogidigidi 12 years ago

Ashanti bias at display. Oyiwa!

Ashanti bias at display. Oyiwa!
princewilly@ymail.com 12 years ago

A guy found himself unable to satisfy his wife. He tried hundreds of methods but just wasn't able to do the job. He finally went to his best friend and asked for advice. His friend told him not to worry because he knew a meth ...
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A guy found himself unable to satisfy his wife. He tried hundreds of methods but just wasn't able to do the job. He finally went to his best friend and asked for advice. His friend told him not to worry because he knew a method that was 100% successful.

He says, "Hire a big strong black man to stand near your bed and wave a huge towel over both of you while you are having sex. This way your wife will be stimulated and have an orgasm."

The guy hired the strong man, but all efforts were in vain. He went back to his friend and told him what happened. So his friend suggested that they switch places.

"Why don't you wave the towel while the strong man does the job in bed," says the friend.

He agreed and said that he would do anything to satisfy his wife. He hires the same guy again and this time they trade positions. Naturally, the woman has a divine orgasm.

The husband leans over to the black guy and says, "You see!! That's how you wave the towel."

AKUFFO ADDO THE HUSBAND SHOWING HOW TO WAVE THE TOWEL.
THE COMMON MAN IS NOW IN CONTROL.

Cash, NY 12 years ago

It was rather unfortunate that you had to result to degrading young hausa (girl) peanut seller to make your point. Next time, refrain from such act.

It was rather unfortunate that you had to result to degrading young hausa (girl) peanut seller to make your point. Next time, refrain from such act.
ASIEDU NKETIA 12 years ago

Mr. Cash NY,I don't know how u think. Is the Housa girl "GOD"?Is it a sacred name? Even GOD who created you , his name is as reference.Is house girl s holy name? Next time think before you write.

Mr. Cash NY,I don't know how u think. Is the Housa girl "GOD"?Is it a sacred name? Even GOD who created you , his name is as reference.Is house girl s holy name? Next time think before you write.
Kwaku Manu 12 years ago

Your script is interesting, but your Hausa girl example is in bad taste.

Your script is interesting, but your Hausa girl example is in bad taste.
ST SIMON 12 years ago

ANY JOKE WITH THE EWES OR THE HAUSA IS GREETED WITH UNPLEASANT REACTION. YOU PEOPLE MUST LEARN FROM THE FANTI CONCERTMAN AND ASHANTI KOKOOASE NI.

ANY JOKE WITH THE EWES OR THE HAUSA IS GREETED WITH UNPLEASANT REACTION. YOU PEOPLE MUST LEARN FROM THE FANTI CONCERTMAN AND ASHANTI KOKOOASE NI.
DODOWA 12 years ago

Why don't you wait for the Supreme Court to render its verdict before you write such pieces? It appears you are getting ahead of yourself. You might be buoyed by the evidence that has gone in but history is replete with bizar ...
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Why don't you wait for the Supreme Court to render its verdict before you write such pieces? It appears you are getting ahead of yourself. You might be buoyed by the evidence that has gone in but history is replete with bizarre results in cases hitherto thought to be a slam dunk. Although the judges have sworn to render an impartial verdict, they are humans whose interpretation of the law or evidence might be diametrically opposite to that of the main stream. This is not an ordinary case, it is an epoch forming phenomenon, so I suspect the judges will have a hard time insulating the evidence from their inbuilt biases. The proverbial Ga aphorism; SOLO BONI KYINA NAA SIKLII is succinct to this scenario. Let’s not be carried away by what we assume to be a foregone conclusion. Let’s abide by the unwritten code of Detectives or intelligence officers, “ASSUMPTION IS THE MOTHER OF ALL FUCK UPS” Just keep your fingers crossed.
Ekuma 12 years ago

In 2008 a GOAT chewed the poster of Nana Akuffo Addo . As for that dwarf , I believe he has committed some secret and abominable SIN for which GOD has prevented him from being the President of Ghana.

In 2008 a GOAT chewed the poster of Nana Akuffo Addo . As for that dwarf , I believe he has committed some secret and abominable SIN for which GOD has prevented him from being the President of Ghana.
Kojo T 12 years ago

Nana has committed no sin but he is just useless

Nana has committed no sin but he is just useless
' and Jesus wept ' 12 years ago

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It wont be long and some folks will wake up from a very terrible dream to find themselves gnashing teeth. In the meantime, they can continue to dream till kingdom come.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It wont be long and some folks will wake up from a very terrible dream to find themselves gnashing teeth. In the meantime, they can continue to dream till kingdom come.
JA 12 years ago

One sided n d most stupid article written by an inadequate psychopath

One sided n d most stupid article written by an inadequate psychopath
Kwobia ( Toronto ) 12 years ago

The EC made the right call.The NPP was merely trying to bully their way to power.In any case the SC will reaffirm the the EC declaration,hopefully.

The EC made the right call.The NPP was merely trying to bully their way to power.In any case the SC will reaffirm the the EC declaration,hopefully.

pulinjasco 12 years ago

Amen.NDC will surely Wine.

Amen.NDC will surely Wine.
KOKU AMEVOR 12 years ago

That's how biased you are, like your spellings

That's how biased you are, like your spellings
Kalira 12 years ago

Oh npp stop deceiving your souls

Oh npp stop deceiving your souls
razak seini 12 years ago

why this disdain for a hausa girl chewing a gum description of afari djan. you are simply xenophobic.

why this disdain for a hausa girl chewing a gum description of afari djan. you are simply xenophobic.
tiger shark 12 years ago

Only a fool will go to court without having very strong evidence to Support his Claims.It is childish,foolishamb imsanity to take a case to court because someone said so,Followung this Statement and soing to court was not a w ...
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Only a fool will go to court without having very strong evidence to Support his Claims.It is childish,foolishamb imsanity to take a case to court because someone said so,Followung this Statement and soing to court was not a wise decision because Npp couldnt Support their Claims,That their suppporters Claim there wa a heap of ecidence is just foolish,there was absolutely no evidence
Ekuma 12 years ago

Foolish man. Afar Gyan was chewing gum like Bawumia's sister who sells peanuts at Zongo junction.

Foolish tribal idiot . U hate and mock Northerners but want their votes ? Animals who hate faeces but eat the maggots in t ...
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Foolish man. Afar Gyan was chewing gum like Bawumia's sister who sells peanuts at Zongo junction.

Foolish tribal idiot . U hate and mock Northerners but want their votes ? Animals who hate faeces but eat the maggots in them Fools .

Go tell ur prostitute sisters @ Circle to go sell peanuts. That's better trade . Kwasiato
GREAT NANA ANTWI 12 years ago

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Abukari Fuseini (Fuzzy Bouru) Npp Yen 12 years ago

People of Ghana have giving their mandate to the NPP flagberrah. Now it stands out clearly the truth has expose and can never hide any longer.
Dr. Afari Gyane is practical criminal, a blessed land Ghana is bigger than every ...
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People of Ghana have giving their mandate to the NPP flagberrah. Now it stands out clearly the truth has expose and can never hide any longer.
Dr. Afari Gyane is practical criminal, a blessed land Ghana is bigger than every individual in it not to talk of our personal interest so what Afari Gyane did is criminal and selfish and Suprem court must stand firm to deliver the justice and without fear or fouvar Afari Gyane must be prosecuted for trying to burn down the country for his selfish interest. The NPP stand to move forward that is why we choose to go to court instead of opossite violance that we can equarlly choose as a solution to thesame criminal offence.
We must love as people of Ghana because home is sweet and no place like home. God bless our home land Ghana.
Barima Yaw 12 years ago

True

True
Kofi Ata, Cambridge, UK 12 years ago

Mr Nyantakyi, after writing a one sided article, you still have the audacity to accuse Dr Afari-Gyan of being bias against NPP because he declared the NDC candidate winner? Was he bias against NDC when he declared NPP candida ...
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Mr Nyantakyi, after writing a one sided article, you still have the audacity to accuse Dr Afari-Gyan of being bias against NPP because he declared the NDC candidate winner? Was he bias against NDC when he declared NPP candidate winner in other elections?

You described Dr Bawumia's evidence as watertight? You described Addison's cross examination as disgraceful to Afari-Gyan? What about Addison's doggy evidence he attempted to use and was compelled to withdraw?

You made comparison with the US case. That is a case the US Supreme Court itself ruled that it should not be referred to in the future. The Justice got it wrong because Al Gore won both the electoral college as well as the popular vote.

For me, Ghanaians should be grateful to both the petitioners and Afari-Gyan for this petition because it will improve the management and organization of future elections in Ghana.

New Sherrif in Town 12 years ago

Stop this "middle-of-the road" approach to this issue, and save yourself from being knocked down by an Atta Wuton Bus. Have you considered that the NDC and Afari Gyan tried to accuse the petitioners of introducing "duplicates ...
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Stop this "middle-of-the road" approach to this issue, and save yourself from being knocked down by an Atta Wuton Bus. Have you considered that the NDC and Afari Gyan tried to accuse the petitioners of introducing "duplicates, triplicates and quadruplicates" of pink sheets but in the end it came out that the EC itself (perhaps, in collaboration with the NDC) had printed these pink sheets in multiples with same serial numbers? The issue is not about "doggy" evidence but evidence of "over-voting", "duplicated serial numbers of pink sheets", pink sheets not signed by EC officials at polling stations, no biometric verification before voting, and how it impacted Afari Djan's declaration of Mahama as president. By the way did Al Gore win Florida that was in contention in the 2000 US elections? No! Al Gore won in more states and the popular votes but lost Florida in the court case. The judges decision may have been wrong but that is what he decided. With all the court experience you claim to have you will accept the court will have to rule one way or the other. They cannot take your middle-of-the road stance because counsel for petitioners attempted to use a "doggy" evidence that he was prompted to withdraw. They will weigh the evidence as set out in their initial directions and make a ruling. Did you see any evidence as adduced by petitioners in terms of "over-voting", "duplicated serial numbers", "no biometric verification" and "presiding officers not signing declaration sheets"? Did Afari Djan, the returning officer, admit to any of these after his initial lecturing posture? Did Afari Djan even lied on oath and got exposed through Addison's cross-examination? . Remember, Nyantakyi's accusation of Afari Djan is borne out of the latter's (and his counsel's) demeanor in court. Afari Gyan should have accepted the weakness in the system and stay neutral instead of the adversarial position he took against the petitioners and NDC respectively. Every level headed Ghanaian knows Afari Gyan disgraced himself and the Afari Abusua in Bono with his "twenty-seven-zero" he tried to introduce. Call his senior brother Dr. Addai and listen to what he says about Afari Gyan
PLUMBER 12 years ago

"In the Dec 7 and 8th general election NPP special committee “found numerous malpractices and statutory violations and irregularities as evidenced in the primary record of the elections at the polling station called pink sh ...
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"In the Dec 7 and 8th general election NPP special committee “found numerous malpractices and statutory violations and irregularities as evidenced in the primary record of the elections at the polling station called pink sheets" I did not need to read through the article to notice the insincerity and bad faith shown by the writer, a common trait of NPP. The quotation used above could not have been possible at the time the 3 NPP men approached. This statement was exactly what the SC directed the petioners to do after the failure of the counsel of the parties failed to agree on points of contest. So how could jake and co have amassed all this information on the second day of voting. If that was the case why did it take them 21 days to gather same.No body should twist the facts, what was presented to Afari Gyan was not prima facie evidence to cause the stoppage of the declaration and the NPP knew this. Secondly where was the writer in 2008 when the same EC chairman Afari Gyan was taking all the necessary precautions, the same Jake called a news conference to declare the results? Is this not double standards for Jake to be hijack the work of the EC on one occasion when he felt it was delaying, and now to accuse it of too much haste? NPP, your insincerity may not end with this case but may cause you in coming elections.
holy smoke 12 years ago

I guess this my be our first experience of a court case. You show lack of understanding how things are done in court. Just hold your peace in a matter of weeks we shall know who had watertight evidence

I guess this my be our first experience of a court case. You show lack of understanding how things are done in court. Just hold your peace in a matter of weeks we shall know who had watertight evidence
Paul Amuna 12 years ago

Given the level of accusations leveled against the president, EC and the NDC by the opposition NPP following the declaration of election results, and given the fact that they INSISTED that their figures were right and their G ...
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Given the level of accusations leveled against the president, EC and the NDC by the opposition NPP following the declaration of election results, and given the fact that they INSISTED that their figures were right and their General Secretary had even announced some figures giving Nana Addo a 51 to 47% margin of victory, it is my candid opinion that the NPP left Dr Afari Gyan no other choice but to ask them to take the matter to court.

The level and depth of accusations and ridiculous claims were not things that could have been resolved by simply calling the parties together for even one week or two.

I believe very strongly that but for the fact that Dr Gyan called it right by asking the petitioners to go to court, and the fact that Ghana has a judicial system that can adjudicate fairly in these matters, there would have been chaos. Indeed some irate supporters on both sides - NDC and NPP had already started disturbing the peace.

This article gives a misleading picture and once again is written with a myopic partisan slant that serves simply to misinform and does not add to intellectual debate on the subject.
Whatever 12 years ago

No iota of truth in this same old message which has been discredtied in court time and agian. This whole article which has been woven around the repetitive falsehood Sir John has being peddling since day one is just worthles ...
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No iota of truth in this same old message which has been discredtied in court time and agian. This whole article which has been woven around the repetitive falsehood Sir John has being peddling since day one is just worthless. Did you need Afari Gyan to tell you go to court before you went to court when your mind is already made up to seek power at all cost.
GENERAL DeGAULE 12 years ago

"Afari Gyan arrogantly told the NPP representative to ‘go to court” convincing himself and the people of Ghana that he had answers to every complaint by the petitioners."

Repeating a lie a thousand times will never eve ...
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"Afari Gyan arrogantly told the NPP representative to ‘go to court” convincing himself and the people of Ghana that he had answers to every complaint by the petitioners."

Repeating a lie a thousand times will never ever make it true. The NPP delegation was asked to provide evidence. They went and came back with the same baseless allegation of vote padding. there was a meeting with the National Peace Council. No outcome would have ever pleased the NPP having announced that they had won the election. let us stick with the facts and not the NPP make believe fairy tales.
New Sherrif in Town 12 years ago

Did you hear Afari Gyan in court admitting the NPP brought results from seven constituencies from which he saw difference in five but two were as he had declared? Even if the NPP provided evidence to back only one constituenc ...
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Did you hear Afari Gyan in court admitting the NPP brought results from seven constituencies from which he saw difference in five but two were as he had declared? Even if the NPP provided evidence to back only one constituency, eg. Dome-Kwabenya that should have given a food for thought to Afari Gyan to tread slowly instead of the fool-hardiness he barricaded himself with. Listen to Justice Atuguba "now you see go to court go to court is not easy". Was Atuguba repeating a lie?
ECOMINI 12 years ago

Let us wait for the supreme court verdict. It will surely talk about the electoral commissioner and the conduct of the elections. Why are we trying to jump the gun. The verdict is not too far away.

Let us wait for the supreme court verdict. It will surely talk about the electoral commissioner and the conduct of the elections. Why are we trying to jump the gun. The verdict is not too far away.
PB 8 years ago

Very nicely addressed key political concerns in a non-objective fashion. Perhaps tight centralization is present?

Very nicely addressed key political concerns in a non-objective fashion. Perhaps tight centralization is present?

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