If the independence of the judiciary can decline between 2017 and 2024 then we have a problem - Joseph Whittal

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Asonaba asiedu 4 months ago

Akuffo addo's tenure has been a total disaster. He only used the kume preko demonstration as a vehicle to the presidency.

Akuffo addo's tenure has been a total disaster. He only used the kume preko demonstration as a vehicle to the presidency.
FRANKIE 4 months ago

AKUFFO ADDO, the bedevilled master and executor of all that is evil and wicked, the Tasmanian devil has completely destroyed all the institutions that underpins our democracy. What he fails to realise is that if tyrants like ...
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AKUFFO ADDO, the bedevilled master and executor of all that is evil and wicked, the Tasmanian devil has completely destroyed all the institutions that underpins our democracy. What he fails to realise is that if tyrants like Bokasa, Mobutu, Ferdinand Marcos and Pol Pot were defeated, if dictators like Iddi Amin and Mussolini were deposed, if even entrenched systems like communism, apartheid and slavery were defeated then he's a small fry.
Ghana Observer 4 months ago

Torkornoo will take it down by another 50% in the next two months. The judiciary is spiraling downward at an accelerated speed like the vortex of a category 10 typhoon/hurricane.

Torkornoo will take it down by another 50% in the next two months. The judiciary is spiraling downward at an accelerated speed like the vortex of a category 10 typhoon/hurricane.
Rex@ Stephen the Slave 4 months ago

Stephen Donkey is such an unintelligent liar, whatever the montie 3 said was on a live tv show, so how can people plan to kidnap someone on a live show? Even your gyimigyimii junior brother wouldn't see any sense in what u ar ...
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Stephen Donkey is such an unintelligent liar, whatever the montie 3 said was on a live tv show, so how can people plan to kidnap someone on a live show? Even your gyimigyimii junior brother wouldn't see any sense in what u are insinuating, Akufo Addo is a tyrant, I have reiterated that here like a thousand times, that's wat tyrants do, they perpetrate all their wickedness under the guise of the law, so what a tyrant they do is to pack the judiciary with persons they can manipulate, people who will ever be ready to help subvert the laws in their favour, that's what we are witnessing today. Now back to the imbecile slave Stephen Donkor, The Montie 3 were on TV set bragging, in fact whatever they said could have just been an empty threat that they couldn't have ever carried out, here is a case that your terrorist Npp members, ransacked a law court, beat up the pregnant judge, and set free their fellow terrorist who were being prosecuted for commiting terrorist acts at the KMA office, nothing was done to these guys, people mistake the fine paid by those that they went to set free, as a punishment metted out to the terrorist who ransacked the court, juxtipose this with the people who only spoke on tv but were actually jailed, and u will understand why you are stupid and are still following the Npp,and why u will die a fool,u see an actual killer as a saint whilst the one who only said i will kill, rather is seen by you as the devil because of tribalism and stupidity.
Stephen Donkor, New York. 4 months ago

@ FRANKIE:
I REMEMBER THE “MONTIE 3” ATTEMPTED KIDNAP ON THE FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE. ( MRS THEODORE WOODS)

WHITTAL IS ANOTHER UNCIVILIZED IDIOT: THE JUDICIARY CAN NEVER BE REORGANIZED BY THE NDC BUGA BUGA PARTY!

W ...
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@ FRANKIE:
I REMEMBER THE “MONTIE 3” ATTEMPTED KIDNAP ON THE FORMER CHIEF JUSTICE. ( MRS THEODORE WOODS)

WHITTAL IS ANOTHER UNCIVILIZED IDIOT: THE JUDICIARY CAN NEVER BE REORGANIZED BY THE NDC BUGA BUGA PARTY!

Where — Whittal is a fool! He is anti- democracy. He lacks what it takes to be a Human Rights Advocate. Do you how John Bull Mahama’s administration trampled down the Judiciary after the supreme court ruled in favor of his 2012 electoral victory over Akufo-Addo? Shortly after that the criminal kingpin Mahama called the bluffs on the Supreme Court by allowing his thugs “ those Montie 3 morons to threaten the then Chief Justice Mrs Theodora Woods; that “they would seize her and marry her by force”. Then after the Supreme Court convicted those three morons and sentenced them to serve six months jail time, John Mahama went ahead and released them with executive orders. He pardoned them against the advice of almost all stake holders, especially the BAR association. the Ghana Legal Council among many others. Even at the time most of the Justices at the Supreme Court were his appointees he refused to give them the due respect, when will the NDC allow the Judiciary to undertake their duties without fear of favor or interference?
Nzema K 4 months ago

A dictating democrat. Akuffo Addo

A dictating democrat. Akuffo Addo
Stephen Donkor, New York. 4 months ago

@NZEMA K.
THE FACT!

GHANAIANS WON’T TRADE IN OUR MERCEDES BENZ FOR ABOBO YAA!

What change? Ghanaians won’t trade in our Mercedes Benz for John Mahama’s pragia. Mahama is so daft to the extent he chose to introd ...
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@NZEMA K.
THE FACT!

GHANAIANS WON’T TRADE IN OUR MERCEDES BENZ FOR ABOBO YAA!

What change? Ghanaians won’t trade in our Mercedes Benz for John Mahama’s pragia. Mahama is so daft to the extent he chose to introduce Pragia to our Ghanaian transportation system instead of low consumption motor vehicles or hybrid electric vehicle that were already in use before Mahama left office. John Bull Crap Mahama is not fit to rule our beloved country again,
TRUTH 4 months ago

STUPID…….IF THE ECONOMY WAS GOOD FOR YOU WHY DIDN’T YOU STAY AND YOU RUN TO DO DONKEY JOBS IN THE US?
IDIOT DINALD THRUMP WILL CLAMP DOWN AND DEPORT YOU SOON

STUPID…….IF THE ECONOMY WAS GOOD FOR YOU WHY DIDN’T YOU STAY AND YOU RUN TO DO DONKEY JOBS IN THE US?
IDIOT DINALD THRUMP WILL CLAMP DOWN AND DEPORT YOU SOON
WSamePeople 4 months ago

Ndc jem protege

Ndc jem protege
Geeman 4 months ago

I told you people that nana is a disaster

I told you people that nana is a disaster
Jodi FORSON 4 months ago

For your information,he was appointed by this current government!
Truth is sublime and if you ignore it,the consequence is dire!

For your information,he was appointed by this current government!
Truth is sublime and if you ignore it,the consequence is dire!
OXYGEN 4 months ago

@Jodi FORSON, stop the propaganda Whittal was acting commissioner of CHIRAC. John Dramani Mahama confirmed him as commissioner in December 2016 after his historical loss in the elections on December 7th,2016.

@Jodi FORSON, stop the propaganda Whittal was acting commissioner of CHIRAC. John Dramani Mahama confirmed him as commissioner in December 2016 after his historical loss in the elections on December 7th,2016.
Kwesi 4 months ago

How did you get to your position? Stooge,boot licking, political patronage.

How did you get to your position? Stooge,boot licking, political patronage.
Otumfour 4 months ago

If there was no partiality in Ghana would you occupy your present position? Rubbish. Did you not meet an astute lawyer there in the person of Quayson but who was made a deputy to assist you?

If there was no partiality in Ghana would you occupy your present position? Rubbish. Did you not meet an astute lawyer there in the person of Quayson but who was made a deputy to assist you?
Zack 4 months ago

Court capture..

Court capture..
Kojo 4 months ago

Hmmmm how come birth certificate not valid only Ghana because of this judiciary

Hmmmm how come birth certificate not valid only Ghana because of this judiciary
AHIMADU 4 months ago

So sad after reading the Mo Ibrahim report.

So sad after reading the Mo Ibrahim report.
Jodi FORSON 4 months ago

That tells you that the country is heading in the wrong direction and towards doom!
We shall hold the judiciary accountable when the day of reckoning comes!

That tells you that the country is heading in the wrong direction and towards doom!
We shall hold the judiciary accountable when the day of reckoning comes!
James 4 months ago

What do you mean ? You people have chosen to disregard the SC. When they become so hard you turn round to say it's witch hunting.......

What do you mean ? You people have chosen to disregard the SC. When they become so hard you turn round to say it's witch hunting.......
Stephen 4 months ago

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
The commissioner joined the commission in bolga in 1994 as a legal officer and later he was transferred to Accra in 2008. In 2012 he was appointed as a deputy commissioner. He was elevated to his current po ...
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
The commissioner joined the commission in bolga in 1994 as a legal officer and later he was transferred to Accra in 2008. In 2012 he was appointed as a deputy commissioner. He was elevated to his current position in December, 2016.
Otumfour 4 months ago

So what? Quayson also a lawyer was there before him.
He had that position because he is a friend of Mahama and also because he is ndc and not by merit.

So what? Quayson also a lawyer was there before him.
He had that position because he is a friend of Mahama and also because he is ndc and not by merit.
Enyo 4 months ago

Which loss of confidence and by who? Only you and your NDC folks have lost confidence!! Can you cite one example of miscarriage of justice? Moron!!

Which loss of confidence and by who? Only you and your NDC folks have lost confidence!! Can you cite one example of miscarriage of justice? Moron!!
Mawriz 4 months ago

That is exactly what they are reporting. Can't you read and understand?

That is exactly what they are reporting. Can't you read and understand?
John 4 months ago

Enjoy us an illiterate moron whose IQ us far below that of a village donkey. He doesn't understand what they are talking about.

Enjoy us an illiterate moron whose IQ us far below that of a village donkey. He doesn't understand what they are talking about.
ABREWA 4 months ago

Satanic NDC is running down all institutions in this Country.
God is not asleep.
God will send the NDC into the abyss and restore this nation .
Ameeen and. Amen .

Satanic NDC is running down all institutions in this Country.
God is not asleep.
God will send the NDC into the abyss and restore this nation .
Ameeen and. Amen .
John 4 months ago

The problem is only from the overly arrogant but profoundly misguided President. The current highly pliant and unprofessional stooge ss Chief justice is a major contributor. She is the worst thing to have happened to our jud ...
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The problem is only from the overly arrogant but profoundly misguided President. The current highly pliant and unprofessional stooge ss Chief justice is a major contributor. She is the worst thing to have happened to our judiciary.
Frimpo 4 months ago

Talk is cheap! Look at this fool and a snake eater who is doing the bidding of his masters. Ndc will forever remain in opposition forever. Nkwasia fuo) party

Talk is cheap! Look at this fool and a snake eater who is doing the bidding of his masters. Ndc will forever remain in opposition forever. Nkwasia fuo) party
Agya Koo 4 months ago

JDM’s classmate. Hmmm

JDM’s classmate. Hmmm
Edward 4 months ago

This is what happens when persons like Gertrude Torkonoo and others decide to owe allegiance to Akuffo Addo

This is what happens when persons like Gertrude Torkonoo and others decide to owe allegiance to Akuffo Addo
Ghana Hard 4 months ago

NPP have destroyed all the institutions in Ghana. God will punish NPP and Akufo Addo and Bawumia.

NPP have destroyed all the institutions in Ghana. God will punish NPP and Akufo Addo and Bawumia.
Owusu j 4 months ago

Useless trying to pay off your indebtedness to Mahama. It will not work, he will be retired this year

Useless trying to pay off your indebtedness to Mahama. It will not work, he will be retired this year
Owusu j 4 months ago

Useless trying to pay off your indebtedness to Mahama. It will not work, he will be retired this year

Useless trying to pay off your indebtedness to Mahama. It will not work, he will be retired this year
Sage 4 months ago

Who is this toothless ignorant Nonentity ?

Who is this toothless ignorant Nonentity ?
Kwaku Asamoa 4 months ago

Where was Mo Ibrahim Foundation when Atuguba was harassing people for expressing their views in 2013? Where was Mo Ibrahim Foundation when people were burning lorry tires on the streets because they have lost an election. Whe ...
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Where was Mo Ibrahim Foundation when Atuguba was harassing people for expressing their views in 2013? Where was Mo Ibrahim Foundation when people were burning lorry tires on the streets because they have lost an election. Where was Mo Ibrahim Foundation when people were supplying arms and ammunition to fuel ethnic conflicts? And why is Mo Ibrahim himself not commenting on the situation in his native Somalia? Sorry but people give recognition to useless organizations in Africa. Nonsense
Total nonsense 4 months ago

Mo Ibrahim or whoever’s baseless report and opinions cannot represent the views of every Ghanaian. It is the useless NDC and its illiterate members who believe in this nonsense

Mo Ibrahim or whoever’s baseless report and opinions cannot represent the views of every Ghanaian. It is the useless NDC and its illiterate members who believe in this nonsense
Alberto 4 months ago

We also know who appointed you last minute of his term of office so the independence of CHRAJ
was also compromised.

We also know who appointed you last minute of his term of office so the independence of CHRAJ
was also compromised.
Slim 4 months ago

Stupid. You have sleeping on your job, stupid!

Stupid. You have sleeping on your job, stupid!
Kojois 4 months ago

Look another stupid man using public office for political gain. I don't blame you. Day one the president should sack you with your back door appointment.

Look another stupid man using public office for political gain. I don't blame you. Day one the president should sack you with your back door appointment.
'@@@0 4 months ago

If you ran to courts claiming the election was rigged without evidence, do you expect the courts to rule in your favour? If your supporters are not happy because you lost that case and has no confidence in the judiciary then ...
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If you ran to courts claiming the election was rigged without evidence, do you expect the courts to rule in your favour? If your supporters are not happy because you lost that case and has no confidence in the judiciary then so be it.
SON OF GOD 4 months ago

THE REPORT CAME FROM IMO IBRAHIM FOUNDATION OF AFRICA.
STOP ATTACKING THE CHIRAC FOR EXPOSING THE REVEALED TRUTH.

THE REPORT CAME FROM IMO IBRAHIM FOUNDATION OF AFRICA.
STOP ATTACKING THE CHIRAC FOR EXPOSING THE REVEALED TRUTH.
Kwesi Selorm 4 months ago

Sir I highly disagree with you. Don't be lazy and don't be so blinded by your love for the party you support other than the ruling government. You can still have your party of choice and still do the public good by being obje ...
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Sir I highly disagree with you. Don't be lazy and don't be so blinded by your love for the party you support other than the ruling government. You can still have your party of choice and still do the public good by being objective.

If you are not so blinded by the party you support and want to do a critical analysis you will realize this accusations and criticism of the judiciary didn't start today or from 2017. Is so annoying when those appointed to be impartial blatantly become very partisan and throw truth to the dogs.

As soon as the NDC took over power in 2009, they appointed Betty Mould-Iddrisu to go after all Kuffour's appointee they considered corrupt, this wild goose chase ended in disgrace because they were so ill-prepared and didn't have evidence to make their prosecutions successful, with superior mindset from the accused lawyers, one-by-one, all their cases crumbled like a piece of meat pie. Betty Mould was a total failure as attorney general. Some of us even were disappointed she couldn't successfully convict even one appointee under Kuffour because they were not saints themselves. At least we expected Weriku Brobbey to be convicted because you guys made us believe so.
The NDC turned their anger on Betty Mould and again with their babies with sharp teethes lashed out at her and eventually got her fired. Amidu as well couldn't do the job he resigned or was fired after arguing with his then boss, the late President Mills.
Instead of the NDC doing retrospection and correcting their crude and unproductive ways and learning the practice of law as against the textbook understanding of law, they went on rampage insulting Georgia Wood and the Judiciary when it was NDC that was in power. Why did you leave that part out sir? Pathetic dishonest soul. Since then, anytime the NDC has lost a case in court due to ill preparation they go after the Judiciary and the Chief Justice. Same Georgina Wood and the Judiciary were highly praised when the 2012 election petition verdict went in your party's favor, what has changed since then?Atubiga, a known NDC justice was allowed to chair that case and as expected didn't rule in the NPP's favor Akufo- Addo showed leadership by stating that though he didn't agree with the ruling he respects the courts decision that is how a nation and it's institutions are built. Compare that to the NDC's election 2020 petition, their own Chairman then General Secretary came out to tell us that, they went to court empty handed, had zero evidence to back their case yet they misled their followers to think otherwise and criticized the court heavily, as a responsible citizen and CHIRAJ CZAR what have said about that? And you think deliberately denigrating the judiciary for not supporting your party's crying baby tantrums the Judiciary will flourish? Do you think people trust you and the institution who head? Anna Bossman did a far better job than we're seeing, she was so non-partisan. You indeed lost credibility in the eyes of right thinking Ghanaians and others.
Again I'm not surprised, you and your party don't have the DNA of hard work, perseverance, godliness and tolerance. Your history tells us so when your forebearers behaving in this same manner, filled with hatred and lacking deep thinking and self-reflection, abducted and killed our cherished justices.

Note of caution: this time of you guys make any attempt, hahaha, you will all sing "nearer my God"
Be objective for God and Country' seek
Jacob 4 months ago

When judgement goes your way judiciary is independent. NDC saw nothing wrong w the 2013 decision for Mahama, and they hailed the judiciary and Atugugwa.quite interesting

When judgement goes your way judiciary is independent. NDC saw nothing wrong w the 2013 decision for Mahama, and they hailed the judiciary and Atugugwa.quite interesting
TonyB 4 months ago

Our president has politicized all institutions in the country. Sad indeed

Our president has politicized all institutions in the country. Sad indeed
Lante 4 months ago

Any case without merit you send to court how will you win.

Any case without merit you send to court how will you win.
Kwame 4 months ago

Mahama has a lot to do if he wins the election. These will include:
1. Drastically restructuring the Judiciary with a lot of dismissals and replacements;

2. Drastically restructuring the Security Services;

3. All the r ...
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Mahama has a lot to do if he wins the election. These will include:
1. Drastically restructuring the Judiciary with a lot of dismissals and replacements;

2. Drastically restructuring the Security Services;

3. All the remaining sectors of the country need a drastic reset.
Sage 4 months ago

Who is this unknowned ugly Idiot ?

Who is this unknowned ugly Idiot ?
Paul 4 months ago

We see dealing with figures here. Those talking are being unfair if they are have much mre than giving us. I would want to see figures for just 2017 @ 95.3 and down to 64.3 in 2024. Hon. Whittal please come again. What were t ...
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We see dealing with figures here. Those talking are being unfair if they are have much mre than giving us. I would want to see figures for just 2017 @ 95.3 and down to 64.3 in 2024. Hon. Whittal please come again. What were the figures for 2016 and 2023 respectively or better still 2014 and 2021 respectively? Educate us don't politicise us.
Kay 4 months ago

Even highly educated Ghanaians lack comprehension. Go and find out the meaning of perception before you carrry this report as your gospel truth. What is happening in our judiciary that hasn't happened before. Because of polit ...
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Even highly educated Ghanaians lack comprehension. Go and find out the meaning of perception before you carrry this report as your gospel truth. What is happening in our judiciary that hasn't happened before. Because of politics NDC and it's allies bastardized our course to create this perception which is capture in the report. Interestingly, these same people keep.mute when they win cases in court. What most of you lack is THINKING.

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If the independence of the judiciary can decline between 2017 and 2024 then we have a problem - Joseph Whittal

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