How Dr. Banja sold a ‘flourishing career’ to Chinese for D50,000
In delivering his judgement in the landmark Dr Bamba Banja trial, High Court Judge, Justice Bakre did not lose sight of the topical nature of corruption in the country, describing Dr Banja’s case as ‘a reflection of the decadence of our society’.
“Corruption has eaten so deep into our fabrics that it has now become a cankerworm,” he added.
Turning his attention to Dr Banja, he said, “indeed there is cause to be sad, that the accused, a Doctor of Science, and a permanent secretary of a government establishment, with so many years in the civil service will allow himself to be used for such demeaning act of D100,000 out of which evidence shows he will be keeping only D50,000.”
But if the Ministry of Justice could be taken for their words, maybe – just maybe – the case against Dr Banja will not for long enjoy the unfortunate reputation of being an exception.
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