20th December 2023 1:13:15 PM
1 min readJustice of the Appeals Court, Anthony Henry Cofie, has refuted claims of corruption within the judiciary, stating that certain perceptions of corruption associated with the judiciary are unfounded. Speaking during his appearance before the vetting committee in parliament, Justice Cofie highlighted the challenge of judges not being able to hold press conferences to clarify their positions.
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He acknowledged that addressing the perception of corruption is complex, particularly because discussions around judges can be subjective. Justice Cofie shared insights into the efforts made within the judiciary, stating that there is an association of judges that conducts regular seminars on corruption and ethics for its members. He explained that judges receive training on ethical matters and corruption prevention almost every year.
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Nominated by President Akufo-Addo, Justice Cofie has been put forward for consideration to join the Supreme Court.
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