IT does not take much to diagnose certain illnesses. Even without medical training, one can so easily tell when a person’s mental balance is impaired that a proverb has been coined to make the point. The proverb says: “onipa a wabo dam no ani te a, na єnnyє kakra a כde behunahuna nkwadaa!”(“Even when a … Read more
Indeed, Monday, August 22, which happens to be the day the said purported pardon was granted, will surely be remembered as arguably, the darkest day in the annals of history relative to our democratization regime. And ultimately, President Mahama would forever be remembered as the president that has sacrificed the supreme interest of the nation … Read more
The three contemnors enjoying the air of freedom following a presidential intervention may be heading back to prison if a case challenging the president’s power of remission is upheld. A private legal practitioner Mr. Alfred Tuah Yeboah told Joy News he is not only seeking an interpretation of Article 72 which formed the basis of … Read more
A Sunyani-based lawyer has filed a fresh suit in court challenging the powers of the president under Article 72, with the ultimate aim of reversing the remission of three persons jailed for contempt. Article 72 of the 1992 Constitution gives the president the power to grant pardon or remit sentences of persons serving various jail … Read more
The National Democratic Party (NDP) has registered its disappointment and disapproval of President John Dramani Mahama’s pardon for the Montie trio who were convicted and jailed for contempt of the Supreme Court. In a press release, the NDP condemned the action of the President and described it as hypocritical on his part for condemning the … Read more
I did not believe my ears when I first heard the news. I did not know whether to laugh, cry, scream or hold my tongue. I just didn’t know what to do. “He is finally letting his attack dogs out,” I managed to say. The song that immediately came to mind was the hit by … Read more
The montie trio today Sunday, at the forecourt of Radio gold, Latebiokorshie held a thanksgiving service to show their gratitude to God for their release from jail. They were joined by family and friends who came to support them after their release from prison on the 26th August, 2016. The Montie trio were found guilty … Read more
The Leader and Flagbearer of the Great Consolidated Popular Party (GCPP), Dr Henry Herbet Lartey has commended president Mahama for releasing the montie trio, describing it as a sign of “victory”for the constitution. President John Mahama, upon a Council of State recommendation, on Monday granted remission to three-Mugabe Mase, who were sentenced to 4 month … Read more
Managing Editor of the Insight Newspaper Kwesi Pratt Jnr says Private legal practitioner, Maurice Ampaw’s one-week hunger strike set in protest of the release of the Montie trio is too short to yield him his desired results. A livid Maurice Ampaw claimed he’s on a 10-day hunger strike in protest of the pardon granted jailed … Read more
Legal practitioner, Maurice Ampaw has revealed that he will soon head to the Supreme Court and appeal for a review of the president’s pardon for the Montie trio. He argued that, the president’s powers to pardon do not include pardon for contemnors. Earlier, a leading member of pressure group – Occupy Ghana – Ace Ankomah … Read more
President John Mahama missed an opportunity to show moral fortitude and garner respect across the political divide with his pardon of the Montie three, a private legal practitioner, Moses Foh Amoaning has said. “Imagine the level of moral strength the president would have garnered if the pressure had been put and he would have waited … Read more
President John Mahama missed an opportunity to show moral fortitude and garner respect across the political divide with his pardon of the Montie three, a private legal practitioner, Moses Foh Amoaning has said. “Imagine the level of moral strength the president would have garnered if the pressure had been put and he would have waited … Read more
Hypocrisy and deceit have now become part of the idiosyncrasies of President John Dramani Mahama in his dealings with the good people of Ghana who gave him the mandate to manage the affairs of the country on their behalf. In President Mahama, we have a leader who says one thing and turns round to do … Read more
Private Legal Practitioner, Ace Anan Ankomah, has indicated that President John Mahama’s decision to grant remission to the Montie trio, could be challenged by an application for review at the Supreme Court. According to him, President Mahama’s use of his prerogative of mercy in this case has presented a legal opportunity for clarity on the … Read more
A Member of the Council of State -the body which advised President John Mahama to free the Montie three – has dared anyone who disagrees with their decision to go to court for redress. According to Nana Kodua Kesse, the Oyokohene of the New Juaben, their recommendation to the President was made after a careful … Read more
Hypocrisy and deceit have now become part of the idiosyncrasies of President John Dramani Mahama in his dealings with the good people of Ghana who gave him the mandate to manage the affairs of the country on their behalf. In President Mahama, we have a leader who says one thing and turns round to do … Read more
A private legal practitioner, Maurice Ampaw will begin a 10-day hunger strike in protest of the pardon granted jailed Montie FM presenter and two panelists. Maurice Ampaw said as part of the protest, he will go on a nationwide anti-Mahama campaign to thwart his second term bid in the upcoming elections. Two radio panelists, Alistair … Read more
”Man of sorrows!” what a name For the Son of God who came, Ruined sinners to reclaim! Hallelujah, what a Saviour Verse 2 Bearing shame and scoffing rude, In my place condemned He stood Sealed my pardon with His blood; Hallelujah, what a Saviour! Verse 3 Guilty, vile and helpless we, Spotless Lamb of God … Read more
God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus; He came to love, heal and forgive; He lived and died to buy my pardon, An empty grave is there to prove my Saviour lives! Because He lives, I can face tomorrow, Because He lives, all fear is gone; And now I know He holds the future, … Read more
Atinka FM’s sources at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Friday confirmed that New Patriotic Party (NPP) firebrand, Omari Wadie, has been granted bail after being arrested for threatening President John Dramani. “Omari Wadie was arrested, cautioned and bailed today,” the top CID official confirmed. In a recent radio discussion, Mr Wadie was alleged to … Read more