The Ghana Bar Association says it will not interfere in any investigation concerning the 34 judges implicated in the recent corruption scandal.
Speaking to Viasat 1 News, the General Secretary of the Ghana Bar Association, Anthony Forson Jnr says the Bar will not shield anybody implicated by the video of investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas.
An investigative piece conducted by the ace journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas revealed some 34 court judges were caught on camera taking bribes and extorting money from litigants.
Over one hundred officials of the Judicial Service were also cited in the expose that took more than two years to execute.
Anas videotaped and audio recorded conversations with suspects or persons acting as agents for the judges.
After pieces of the investigation became public, the Judiciary through the disciplinary committee has started inviting officials implicated in the video.
General Secretary of the Ghana Bar Association Anthony Forson Jnr speaking to Viasat 1 News says the Bar will not shield anyone found culpable.
He warned that because of the sensitive nature of the matter and the strength of the bar association anything it says may constitute prejudice.
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Reports suggest some high profile judges are already putting in their resignations, whiles one judge is reported to have suffered stroke and another hospitalised.
There are currently 108 high court judges, with 64 circuit court judges and additional 190 at magistrate courts.
Report by: Richard Bright Addo, Viasat 1 News
