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Anas releases names of 11 judges who refused bribe

Some of these judges were “more than ready to put me behind bars” he said after attempts to bride them failed.

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Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has submitted a list of 11 judges who demonstrated that in a judicial scandal that has shaken public confidence.

"Some of these judges were “more than ready to put me behind bars” he said after attempts to bride them failed.

For those that Anas’ investigative team Tiger Eye succeeded in bribing, 22 circuit court judges and magistrates have been suspended.

The Judicial Council has set up a five-member committee to discipline those implicated after outcome of the investigations.

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Managing Editor of the New Crusading Guide Abdul Malik Kweku Baako who groomed Anas Aremeyaw during his early days as a journalist revealed on NewsFile Saturday, the investigations also found some principled judges who Anas recommends must be celebrated by the state.

He said Anas has written to the Chief Justice presenting a list of “good and moral” judges.

Presenting the names of these judges, Kweku Baako said it is a matter of fairness to celebrate those who were not lured by money and goats.

Justice Kwesi Boakye                    HC, Wa

Bright Mensah                                 HC, Accra

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Constance hometorwu                  HC, Accra

Georgina mensah                           HC, Accra

Afia serwaa ASARE                         HC, Accra

Anthony oppong                               HC, Accra

Felicia                                                DC, Abeka

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Charles Kwesi Acheampong        DC, Dodowa

Samuel Quartey                               DC, Ejiusu

Abdul Abullaih                                  DC, Tuobudom

Bright Ajosagi                                   DC,

*HC= High Court, *DC = District Court

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Ghana has about 400 judges. In the yet-to-be-released investigative video that has sparked judicial inquiry, nearly 10% of judges were alleged to be corrupt.

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