Bribery 22 ghanian judges suspended

You're referring to the recent news about the suspension of 22 Ghanaian judges over allegations of bribery.

According to reports, the Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah, announced the suspension of the 22 judges on January 12, 2023, pending the outcome of investigations into allegations of corruption and bribery.

The allegations against the judges were made by a private citizen, who claimed that he had been offered bribes by some of the judges in exchange for favorable judgments. The allegations were investigated by a committee set up by the Judicial Council, which is the highest governing body of the judiciary in Ghana.

The suspended judges include High Court judges, Circuit Court judges, and Magistrate Court judges, and they come from various parts of the country. The suspension is seen as a major blow to the judiciary in Ghana, which has been facing criticism over corruption and lack of transparency.

The Chief Justice has assured the public that the judiciary is committed to upholding the principles of justice, fairness, and integrity, and that the suspension of the judges is a necessary step to ensure the integrity of the judiciary.

The development has sparked a lot of debate and discussion in Ghana, with many calling for greater transparency and accountability in the judiciary. It remains to be seen what the outcome of the investigations will be and what measures will be taken to address the allegations of corruption and bribery.