I guess if you cannot stand the heat…

One of the justices indicted in the recent corruption scandal of the Judiciary, Justice John Ajet Nassam, has been nowhere to be found the entirety of this week despite scheduled committee hearings.

The Judicial Committee looking into the case had scheduled the judge to appear on Monday, but he has been nowhere to be found. He failed to appear on Tuesday as well, prompting a public notice to be put out for him.

The notice, put out in the state-owned Daily Graphic titled: ‘In the investigative committee (Article 146), In the matter of a petition by Anas Aremeyaw Anas for the removal from office of Justice John Ajet Nassam.’

‘To: His Lordship Justice John Ajet Nassam – You are hereby notified that following the prima facie case established against you on allegations of misconduct for: Ex parte discussions with one party on a case pending before you contrary to Rule 3 (7) and 4(A) of the (CCJMG), Bribery and corruption contrary to S. 244 of the Criminal Offences Act and Rule (2) of the (CCJMG).

You are to appear before the said Committee on Thursday, 22nd October, 2015, when the matter will come on for hearing at the Conference Room of the Administration Block, Judicial Service, Accra, at 10.00am.

You are to note that the committee will proceed on its work if you fail to appear on the said date.

You are entitled to call witnesses. You are also entitled to be represented by a lawyer.’

By order of the Committee Secretary to the Committee

The National Security apparatus have also indicated they are on the lookout for the judge. However, failure to turn up later today would lead to a wider search for the judge.