Former Jasikan Circuit Court Judge, Alfred Kwabena Asiedu, who was dismissed over misconduct, has taken legal action against the Judicial Service, Chief Justice Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, and the Attorney General.

His dismissal was a result of accusations of abusing his power and engaging in sexual exploitation of a client seeking legal redress in his court.

Initially denying the allegations as products of the petitioner's imagination, Mr. Asiedu has now filed a petition with the court, seeking a declaration that his removal from office was 'unlawful.'

Among the reliefs he is seeking, Mr. Asiedu is requesting a declaration that his removal from office, as stated in the letter dated November 13, 2023, signed by the 2nd Respondent (Chief Justice), is unlawful.

Furthermore, he is seeking declarations asserting that both the Disciplinary Committee and the Judicial Council exceeded their authority in finding him guilty of malicious prosecution.

Mr. Asiedu argues that these findings constitute a patent error of law on the record and should be quashed through the supervisory powers of the court.

Background

The controversy surrounding Judge Alfred Kwabena Asiedu initiated when Singari Diana Sadia filed a petition with the Chief Justice on January 16. The petition accused Judge Asiedu of various offenses, including abuse of power, sexual exploitation, malicious prosecution, and impropriety in a divorce case.

Following the submission of the petition, it was transferred to the disciplinary committee of the Judiciary Service. The committee conducted an investigation and subsequently recommended the dismissal of Judge Asiedu.

In response to the disciplinary findings, a letter from Chief Justice Torkornoo was issued, instructing Judge Asiedu to surrender all official properties. This included his official vehicle, dockets, and record books, to the Judicial Secretary.