A shocking message has, once again, come out of recent screening by the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board. For the umpteenth time, the citizens looking to courts for fairness have been reminded that rogue elements could still be running the show in the corridors of justice.
That’s the stark message that came out in the open when eight magistrates – out of 36 vetted so far - were shown the door for failing the integrity test.
In a country where civil servants go on strike over salary delays and pastors perform all manner of miracles to earn extra cash, some magistrates have never touched their pay in two years.
In the absence of proper explanation, it can only be assumed that alternative cash comes from people they interact with in the course of discharging their duties.
And the details of the charges, ranging from open bribery to unexplained bank deposits, reveal justice on sale. More shocking details are set to emerge as the Board continues with its vetting. Read more
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