Chief Justice dismisses judge for having affair with petitioner in divorce case; causing her arrest

Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo acting on a decision by the Judicial Council has dismissed the Circuit Court for Jasikan, Alfred Kwabena Asiedu.

Myxyzonline has chanced on his dismissal letter dated 13th November, 2023 in which the Chief Justice clearly stated the decision by a Disciplinary Committee, whose report established abuse of power, malicious prosecution and impropriety by Justice Alfred Asiedu.

It said the Judicial Council, upon review of the findings at a meeting held on 25th October, 2023, agreed his conduct constituted misbehaviour, in the case involving one Singari Daina Sadia and subsequently resolved unanimously to dismiss him, (Justice Alfred Kwabena Asiedu), from office as a Circuit Court Judge with immediate effect, in line with Article 151(1) of the 1992 Constitution.

He is to hand over all official properties including official vehicle, records and docket books to the Judicial Secretary.

Find attached the dismissal letter

 

 

 

 

Source: Ghanaweb

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