Ghana’s president sacks two corrupt judges caught on tape
for bribery
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| Justice Ernest Obimpeh |
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the
immediate removal of Justice John Ajet-Nasam and Justice Ernest Obimpeh from
the office of Justice of the High Court. Reports say this is a
result of revelations from the leaked videos made public by anti-corruption
crusader, Anas Aremeyaw Anas. as well as President Mahama’s acceptance of the
recommendations of a 5-member Impeachment Committee which investigated the
conduct of the indicted justices.
A statement from the presidency indicated that the two High
Court judges are being dismissed in accordance with Article 146 of the 1992
Constitution for misconduct.
In August 2015, the Chief Justice, Mrs. Theodora Georgina
Woode received two petitions from Tigereyepi, Anas’ outfit regarding 12 High
Court Judges and 22 Circuit Court Judges and Magistrates caught on tape
receiving bribes in return for diverting the natural course of justice.
The petition against the High Court Judges requested that
the President initiate impeachment proceedings against these judges in order to
fulfill Article 146 of the Constitution.
President Mahama has also directed the removal of Justice
Ringo Cass Akurugu Azumah from office as a Justice of the High Court on grounds
of stated misbehavior and incompetence.
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