85% of Ghanaians perceive judges and magistrates as corrupt – Afrobarometer report
An Afrobarometer survey by the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) indicates that 85% of Ghanaians perceive judges and magistrates as corrupt. According to the report, more than eight in 10 Ghanaians say at least some judges and magistrates are corrupt, including 40% who say almost all court officials are corrupt. Fewer than half of the…
An Afrobarometer survey by the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) indicates that 85% of Ghanaians perceive judges and magistrates as corrupt.
According to the report, more than eight in 10 Ghanaians say at least some judges and magistrates are corrupt, including 40% who say almost all court officials are corrupt.
Fewer than half of the respondents say they somewhat trust the courts.
While most Ghanaians endorse the legitimacy of the courts, they also see court officials as corrupt and untrustworthy and believe people are treated unequally under the law.
The findings show that among those who had contact with the justice system during the previous year, many rate the system as high on corruption and low on fairness and transparency.
The survey also said the courts are biased and tend to favour the rich.
