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Maurice Ampaw alleges judicial corruption, claims some judges accept bribes and advise appeals
via GhanaWeb1 day ago1 min read
Legal practitioner Maurice Ampaw has alleged that some judges in the country accept bribes from both complainants and accused parties in cases they preside over. He claimed that judges may rule against one party, then advise them to file an appeal, sometimes offering guidance on how to overturn the decision. Ampaw maintained that some judges use political influence to engage in these practices. He stated, "There are cases where a judge takes a bribe from the guilty party and also from the innocent party." He added that a judge might intentionally rule against a party, pointing out loopholes and encouraging an appeal, sometimes citing political motivation. These comments were made in a snippet from an interview on Lawson TV, shared on social media on April 14, 2026. Ampaw's remarks follow recent controversies involving Justice Justin Dorgu regarding a divorce settlement case.
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