Former circuit court judge and lawyer, isaac akwantey esq, wa, reveals how he was wrongfully accused by anas. Ghana has, thus, been instructed not to take any further measures against the. He cautioned, the judges action is tantamount to gagging the voice of the people the media. Anas aremeyaw anas latest investigation on ghanas corrupt. Anas aremeyaw anas number 12 full videobbc version finally. Akufoaddo fires justice dery, two other judges over anas expose. Advertisement in fact, the anas incident is known worldwide, and it dented seriously the image of the judiciary, justice domakyaareh revealed on the show wednesday. The committee to protect journalists called on ghanaian member of parliament kennedy agyapong to stop threatening investigative journalist anas aremeyaw anas and those perceived as close to his undercover investigative film, number 12, about corruption and football in ghana. Sep 23, 2015 daniel pryce, anas aremeyaw anas and the judges. Ghanas top undercover journalist masters disguise to.
Kofi annan, president jimmy carter, the 39th president of the usa and the noble peace price laureate and mary robinson, former. The trade exploits couples desperate for a baby and young pregnant single mothers often stigmatised in a country where abortion is illegal except. Jefferson report on anas aremeyaw anas joy news duration. Scandal of our time judiciary neckdeep in corruption. Ghana suspends high court judges after anas aremeyaw anas. Im naturally a reggae music fun because thats what urges me to do more in my trying times, saminis my own is my all time favourite he said. Sep 24, 2015 anas aremeyaw anas, one of africas most intrepid undercover journalists, has a range of tools he uses when he tries to expose corruption he owns an array of wigs, prosthetic masks and tiny. We hope to relax you down with this article where we discuss things about.
In the video, a man was seen accusing another man of being investigative journalist, anas aremeyaw anas around tse addo. Anas aremeyaw anas latest expose will end the npp prophet cosmos walker lizbeth brown november 27, 2019 popular ghanaian prophet known as his grace cosmos walker affran has made a prophecy about the ruling new patriotic party npp. Jun 10, 2018 more than 100 members of staff of the judicial service were then investigated after anas submitted a petition and videos showing the affected staff receiving bribes to compromise cases. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Following the release of the explosive investigative documentary titled number 12 on wednesday in ghana, anas aremeyaw anas has become the name on everyones lips. The film captured the judges on tape allegedly taking bribes. They were among the 22 high and lower court judges captured by investigative journalist anas aremeyaw anas, in audio and video recordings in 2015, showing them collecting bribes from litigants. Jun 07, 2018 meanwhile, the first section of the expose is over and many people are still trooping in to watch the anas videos for the second batch and those who could not watch due to the weather change. But reports indicate he was not the person who took the money in the video.
In fact, the anas incident is known worldwide, and it dented seriously the image of the judiciary, justice domakyaareh revealed on the show wednesday. More than 100 members of staff of the judicial service were then investigated after anas submitted a petition and videos showing the affected staff receiving bribes to compromise cases. Jun 05, 20 more of anas aremeyaw anas stories can be found at african news and through africa investigates. Massive turnout for anas aremeyaw anas ghana in the eyes of god premiere. Anas added me to the judges scandal because i jailed his. Anas paid a visit to holy trinity lutheran school at kwadaso estate, kumasi in the asanti region to met the student, and other pupils. In the video, kwesi nyantakyi the president of the gfa is filmed appearing to be soliciting for bribes from some football investors using the name of the president, vice president and other senior members in. In 2015 anas aremeyaw anas and his tiger eye team implicated 34 judges and magistrates in its undercover investigations meant to expose corruption in ghanas legal system. Anas aremeyaw anas, better known as anas, is a ghanaian investigative journalist born in the late 1970s. Twentyone of the 32 judges involved in the recent corruption bust by ghanaian investigative journalist anas aremeyaw anas have been sacked by. Anas aremeyaw anas exposes ghanas corrupt judges filla tv. The lead investigator in the judicial bribery scandal, anas aremeyaw anas, has stated that some judges were more than ready to put him behind prison bars for even coming to speak to them about a case. Anas aremeyaw anas, one of africas most intrepid undercover journalists, has a range of tools he uses when he tries to expose corruption he owns an array of wigs, prosthetic masks and tiny. Jun 08, 2018 anas aremeyaw anas number 12 full videobbc version finally released the bbc has telecast its version of tiger eyes expose on corruption in ghana football.
Ahmed was the brain behind the whole scam that trapped menyantakyi. Journalist anas aremeyaw anas has broken dozens of stories of corruption and organized crime all over ghana without ever revealing his. For years, james xu jin, chou xiou ving and sam shan zifan have eluded law enforcement officials with their tricks. Anas s motto is name, shame and jail, and he is famous for utilizing his anonymity as a tool in his investigative arsenal. Kennedy agyapong according to the outspoken honorable, he wants everyone to see the other side of anas and put him into a judge if he really deserves to say someone has even taken. This is a list of investigative works by ghanaian undercover journalist anas aremeyaw anas. Jun 28, 2018 ghanaian investigative journalist, anas aremeyaw anas has revealed that reggae music is what urges him on, and that my own by samini is one of his personal favourites. Awardwinning investigative journalist, anas aremeyaw anas is shocked the government of ghana and the attorney general have no intentions of prosecuting former ghana a. To save the case i decided to call anas aremeyaw anas to give his evidence since it was his investigation which led to the arrest in the first place and this information could help our case. Goal throws the spotlight on the mysterious investigative journalist anas aremeyaw anas, whose latest work has made him ghanas most favorite and controversial figure. Sometimes it takes a spark, just a spark, and i think anas has. Investigative works of anas aremeyaw anas wikipedia. Anas aremeyaw anas drama is unfolding over the anas aremeyaw anas video capturing judges and court clerks allegedly receiving bribes to influence court decisions some of the judges, while rushing to court to sue anas for what they have termed as entrapment, are also engaging in behindthescenes negotiations with him anas to manipulate the audiovisual recordings in order to mitigate the. The three judges, in addition to justice charles quist, were initially suspended in may.
According to the honorable member of parliament, anas is corrupt so he has no right naming others as corrupt. Meanwhile, the judges involved are fighting their suspension whilst also seeking an injunction against the public airing of the video. In this talk in which his face remains hidden anas shows grisly footage from some of his investigations and demonstrates the importance of facing injustice. Aremeyaw anas speaks about his documentary in which he filmed judges allegedly. Anas aremeyaw anas cant show you his face, but his name carries enough weight. Stories of or related to ace investigative journalist anas aremeyaw anas. Scandal of our time judiciary neckdeep in corruption over 180 judges and judicial staff involved. Sensational soul singers are adored by judges amazing auditions.
A member of parliaments constitutional and legal affairs committee, rockson dafiamekpor says there is the need for the judges who were dismissed following the judges expose by anas aremeyaw. Kennedy agyapong full video against anas aremeyaw anas. Anas aremeyaw anas latest investigation and exposes yen. Over the course of two years, acclaimed investigative journalist anas aremeyaw anas secretly filmed 12 high court judges, 22 other judges, and 140 other court officials accepting bribes. Multiple international awardwinning undercover reporter, anas aremeyaw anas, goes undercover in this riveting documentary to expose a highly organized human trafficking ring working across the west african subregion. Journalist anas aremeyaw anas says he has nearly 500 hours of video evidence on tape, showing judges alleging asking for bribes and demanding sex. Retired state attorney demands apology from kennedy agyapong over anas video. The application was filed against the investigative reporter and four others. Anas, whose work exposed 34 judges allegedly accepting bribes to set criminal free, is hopeful the. Anas aremeyaw anas finally removes his mask watch full video. Anas expose severely damaged image of ghanas judiciary judge 20200219. Twentyone of 32 indicted judges in anas scandal sacked in. May 29, 2018 member of parliament for assin central, kennedy ohene agyapong, is pleading with president akufo addo to immediately reinstate judges who were fired or interdicted or are being prosecuted of the works of investigative journalist, anas aremeyaw anas and tiger eye pi.
Anas anas aremeyaw anas reports, supreme court, accraghana. In exclusive interview on net2 tv owned by honorable kennedy ohene agyapong, the dismissed judge, his honour isaac b. Anas aremeyaw anas investigation on ghanas corrupt judges taking bribes. Anas aremeyaw anas, better known as anas, is a ghanaian investigative journalist born in the.
The documentary among other things shows the rot overseen by various officials in the ghana football association and the national sports authority. Meanwhile, the first section of the expose is over and many people are still trooping in to watch the anas videos for the second batch and those who could not watch due to the weather change. A presenter with net 2 tv has confirmed the identity of a man in a video making rounds social media. Journalist anas aremeyaw anas has broken dozens of stories of corruption and organized crime all over ghana without ever revealing his identity. Anas video on corrupt judges shouldve been blocked. Investigative journalist anas aremeyaw anas has submitted a list of 20 judges who demonstrated that justice has no price in a judicial scandal that has shaken public confidence. Investigative journalist anas aremeyaw anas has submitted a list of 11 judges who demonstrated that justice has no price in a judicial scandal that has shaken public confidence. Oct 03, 2019 anas aremeyaw anas in september 2015 released a video documentary of an investigation which showed more than 100 judicial staff including court clerks and 34 judges at the countrys high courts, district and magistrate courts allegedly taking bribes from litigants to compromise justice delivery in cases before them in the various courts. Nov, 2015 dozens of judges in ghana are being investigated following the release of a documentary by investigative journalist anas aremeyaw anas. This investigative work by anas focuses on corruption in the ghana football association gfa. May 25, 2018 anas aremeyaw anas is a ghanaian investigative journalist born in the late 1970s.
Dec 20, 2018 the three justices were part of over 30 judges caught taking bribes in an undercover investigation done by journalist anas aremeyaw anas in 2015. Anas aremeyaw anas in september 2015 released a video documentary of an investigation which showed more than 100 judicial staff including court clerks and 34 judges at the countrys high courts, district and magistrate courts allegedly taking bribes from litigants to compromise justice delivery in cases before them in the various courts. Ashietey is asking for an apology letter from the plaintiff, anas aremeyaw anas. Download the anas of thomas jefferson download online. Download the anas of thomas jefferson download online video. Anas aremeyaw anas shows his real face in a recent interview. Undercover journalist anas aremeyaw anas conducts his investigations using a simple motto. The female judges who refused anas bribe photos social. Ghana has suspended seven of 12 high court judges implicated in allegations of bribery stemming from a documentary made by an investigative journalist.
Dismissed court judge exposes anas criminality youtube. Anas aremeyaw anas secretly filmed 12 of the countrys high court judges. Filmatography yeartitleproduction company 2018number 12, part 2, african editiontiger eye pi 2018salisu yusuf exposetiger eye. Ace investigative journalist anas aremeyaw anas has released a video teaser into corruption in sports billed to send shivers down the spine of some politicians and sports administrators. Anas aremeyaw anas and investigative film crew face death. Sep 08, 2015 anas aremeyaw anas latest investigation on ghanas corrupt judges public opinion duration. Ghanaian undercover reporter anas aremeyaw anas says his team face daily death threats. Journalist anas aremeyaw anas says he has nearly 500 hours of video evidence on tape, showing judges alleging asking. Sep 10, 2015 general news of thursday, 10 september 2015. Cj swears in high court judges to replace anas judges. I urge all to take a careful relisten and download copies of. More than 100 members of staff of the judicial service were also investigated after anas submitted a petition and videos showing the affected staff receiving bribes to compromise cases. Retired state attorney demands apology from kennedy.
On december 7, 2015, the council unanimously decided to remove from office 20 out of the 21 judges and magistrates cited in the petition. Anas aremeyaw anas 20150910 anas aremeyaw anas story on corrupt judges part 1. Anas aremeyaw anas frames judicial corruption in ghana by selecting some aspects of a. Investigative journalist, anas aremeyaw anas early this week met a 3year old girl who was dressed like him for a career day at school. Anas is also the rather public figurehead of a private investigation firm tiger eye, based in accra, and the coowner of the new crusading guide. Pm express personality friday with anas aremeyaw anas part 1 duration. Some of these judges were more than ready to put me behind bars he said after attempts to bride them failed. In september 2015, investigative journalist anas aremeyaw anas revealed covertly gathered audiovisual evidence of judicial corruption in ghana. Justice paul uuter dery, one of the high court judges indicted in the anas aremeyaw anas bribery and corruption scandal, has filed another suit at the supreme court seeking to prevent justice gertrude torkornoo a court of appeal judge from hearing his case involving the ace investigative journalist and four others, on claims of bias. The seven had a case of misbehaviour to answer, an official statement said. These films, jingles and interactive social media posts brought together 22 nonaligned ghanaian.
Anas aremeyaw anas recent revelation that a large number of ghanas stateappointed judges are as corrupt as the criminals on the receiving end of the whip of justice must be as disappointing as it is earthshattering. Anas aremeyaw anas is an undercover journalist, attorney and private detective working in ghana and across the african continent. Member of parliament for assin central, kennedy ohene agyapong, is pleading with president akufo addo to immediately reinstate judges who were fired or interdicted or are being prosecuted of the works of investigative journalist, anas aremeyaw anas and tiger eye pi. Anas aremeyaw finally releases judges video youtube.
Anas expose severely damaged image of ghanas judiciary. We are keeping our eyes and ears open awaiting the next truth anas aremeyaw anas will serve to the table. Famous in ghana for his investigative journalism, anas stories like enemies of the nation, about corruption at customs in the port of tema, have blown the cover on crime all over africa. The other two, kaakyire atta owusu and kofi ahiabor were cleared because they had not sat on the said cases mentioned by the journalist. Anas aremeyaw anas has mde headlnes after the premiere of his latest investigative piece dubbed number 12 multiple awardwinning investigative journalist, anas aremeyaw anas, has shocked the whole country with a surprise move at a recent interview as he decided to take off his beaded mask and show his real face to the public. Anas aremeyaw anas is a ghanaian investigative journalist with many disguisesfrom addict to imamand one overriding mission. In the video, kwesi nyantakyi the president of the gfa is filmed appearing to be. Reinstate all anas judges now ken tells akufo addo.
Ghanaweb, general news, corrupt judges must face full rigours of the law clergy, 22 september 2015. Anas aremeyaw anas investigates football in africa. Anass motto is name, shame and jail, and he is famous for utilizing his anonymity as a tool in his investigative arsenal. How we nabbed over 180 corrupt judges and judicial staff. The maverick member of parliament, kennedy agyapong has finally released his muchanticipated video evidence against an investigative journalist, anas aremeyaw anas.
Anas has asked for the dismissal of the affected persons and as a result, the judicial council has begun investigations into the matter once again. Public viewing of anas video on corrupt judges newsfile. Akufoaddo fires justice dery, two other judges over anas. Ghanas top undercover journalist masters disguise to expose. According to mr agyapong, the investigative methods used by anas are evil and unlawful. Anas new expose to shame top politicians, administrators. The anas aremeyaw anas judges video is a sign that goes to show this man is willing to do whatever it takes to bring justice even when it means exposing the corrupt justice system.
Portions of the investigative piece were shown privately to president nana akufoaddo. In this episode of africa investigates, journalist anas aremeyaw anas and investigative reporter rosemary nwaebuni went undercover to identify and expose some of those behind nigerias baby trade. Investigative journalist, anas aremeyaw anas seems not disturbed by moves of some judges to stop the screening of his video on judicial corruption. Massive turnout for anas aremeyaw anas ghana in the eyes of god premiere highlights duration.
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