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'I do not accept bribes': Judge issues strong warning to public

By Mutala Yakubu
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'I do not accept bribes': Judge issues strong warning to public
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A strong warning has been sent out to litigants and accused persons by a High Court Judge that she does not accept bribes.


The notice can be visibly seen at the Koforidua High Court.

The notice said “I do not accept bribes and gifts. Do not give them out.”

A second part of the notice read “You do not need to ‘see me’ to get justice. Do not approach me directly or indirectly in that regard.”

Ghana's judicial system has often been subject of bribery and corruption and this move by the judge will deter the public from trying to bribe her.

In 2015, some 20 Magistrates and Circuit Court judges were implicated and sacked following the judicial corruption scandal.

The judges, who were part of the 32 implicated in a case of bribery and other offences, were dismissed for violating provisions of the 1992 Constitution.

About 12 high court judges were also indicted in the scandal.