Judge dances for TB Joshua

An elated High Court Judge, Justice John Ajet-Nasam, captured in a video clip celebrating the birthday of the Nigerian Man of God, TB Joshua, whom he describes as his mentor, is trending on social media.

The clip has been given special impetus by the judge’s implication in the high-profile corruption scandal which has afflicted the judiciary after an exposé by investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas.

Twelve High Court judges including Ajet-Nasam and Charles Quist as well as 22 Circuit Court judges and magistrates have so far been indicted in the latest bribery scandal that has hit the judiciary. Some of the judges were seen allegedly receiving bribe money in various video clips put together by Anas.

Justice Ajet-Nasam, spotting a northern smock and a cap from a similar fabric, was shown dancing to a tune he had obviously composed himself.

“Happy birthday prophet,” which he sang six times followed by an unusual idolisation of the man he appears to owe a lot of good things in his life to.

“Happy Birthday, My Mentor; Happy Birthday My All In All; Happy Birthday My Prophet.”

Justice John Ajet-Nasam’s spectacular dance to commemorate the birthday of TB Joshua reminded many about his partnership with the Synagogue Church of All-Nations (SCOAN).

The embattled judge is said to be the right-hand man of the controversial charismatic evangelist, with the Church describing the judge as a partner of its popular satellite television Emmanuel TV.

Justice Ajet-Nasam has led many charity missions for the Synagogue Church across the country, events which have made various headlines given the stature of the two personalities.

The currently raging bribery scandal has prompted many to recall events in which the judge and the Church have participated in charity activities.

In 2012, the judge made a donation worth thousands of Cedis to the Ghana Prisons Service.

The Savelugu School for the Deaf in the Northern Region benefitted from a GH?23000 pipe-borne water project he initiated on behalf of the church last year December, having earlier presented an assortment of items to the same school.

His recent joint activity with the Church was in June when he led a delegation to present an assortment of items to the National Disaster Management Organisation, as their contribution towards relief efforts for the June 3 flood and fire disaster in Accra.

He is said to have offered to resign his position immediately the scandal was brought to his notice. Reports say the Judicial Council and the office of the Chief Justice refused to accept his resignation.

However, Justice Ajet-Nasam, who controversially set free NDC financier Alfred Agbesi Woyome in the GH¢51 million judgement debt debacle, is said to have handed in his official vehicles.

Justice Charles Quist was also seen receiving GH?4000 to free a hardened armed robber.