The Ombudsman Commission has referred Justice Sir Bernard Sakora, a judge of the National and Supreme Court, to the Public Prosecutor for alleged misconduct in office.
In a statement released today, the OC said it decided to refer Sir Bernard to the Public Prosecutor for an independent deliberation following its investigation of alleged misconduct in office.
Chief Ombudsman Michael Dick said in the statement that the referral is now in the hands of the Public Prosecutor, who has the discretion either to bring, or decline to bring, the proceeding, under the Leadership Code, for alleged misconduct in office in accordance to section 177(1)(b) of the Constitution.
The Commission’s investigation arises from alleged breaches of duties and responsibilities of office, as required under section 27 of the Constitution and the Organic Law on the Duties and Responsibilities of Leadership.
The Commission said it has notified Sir Bernard of its intention to refer him to the Public Prosecutor as required under section 20(2) of Organic Law on the Duties and Responsibilities of Leadership.