Anas Aremeyaw Anas, one of Ghana’s most prominent investigative journalists, has a reputation for revealing corruption and human rights abuses across Ghana and sub-Saharan Africa using a unique approach characterized by anonymity and courage. Serially acknowledged for his impactful exposés, Anas has been instrumental in unmasking malpractices in various sectors, notably the judiciary and sports. In his altruistic pursuit of justice, he harnesses his art of undercover journalism to shed light on pressing issues that hinder the development of the nation.
A Legacy of Investigative Works
Anas’s work is a crucial component of contemporary Ghanaian journalism. His stories often tackle themes of corruption, abuse, and exploitation, and he is renowned for his ability to engage audiences through compelling storytelling. Below is the list of key investigative works conducted by Anas Aremeyaw Anas, presented from the most recent to the least in chronological order:
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Corona Quacks and Thieves in Ghana – A recent exposé on the unscrupulous activities surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Number 12 – Released on May 6, 2018, this groundbreaking investigation uncovered widespread corruption within the Ghana Football Association, leading to dramatic reforms in the football administration.
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Ghana in the Eyes of God – An investigation into judicial corruption that resulted in the removal of numerous judges and judicial staff for bribery.
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Nigeria’s Baby Farmers – A deep dive into the underground baby trade in Nigeria, showcasing the exploitation of desperate couples and vulnerable young mothers.
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Ghana Judiciary Scandal – A focused investigation into the practices of bribery and corruption amongst judicial officials, leading to significant judicial reforms.
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Ghana’s Soul Takers – An exposé that addresses the issue of human trafficking and the dark underbelly of child exploitation.
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Ghana Sex Mafia – A study on the mafia-like networks involved in sex trafficking and exploitation in Ghana.
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Ghana’s Food For Thought – An investigation on food safety standards and the integrity of food supply chains.
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Al Jazeera Africa Investigates: Nigeria’s Fake Doctors – An exposé revealing the dangers posed by unqualified medical practitioners in Nigeria.
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Spirit Child – An investigative report on the traditional beliefs surrounding ‘spirit children’ and their consequences for innocent lives in Ghana.
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Al Jazeera – People and Power: How To Rob Africa – An investigative report that examines systematic exploitation across the continent.
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The Messiah of Mentukwa – An examination of political dynamics and corruption in local governance.
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The Prez’s Assignment – Stealing the People’s Power – An investigation focused on political corruption.
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Dons Of The Forest – An exploration of illegal logging and its environmental implications.
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Deadly Gold – An exposé on the hazardous conditions surrounding illegal mining in Ghana.
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Wild Ghana Project – A documentary aimed at advocating for wildlife conservation and environmental protection.
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Enemies Of The Nation – Focused on citizens who engage in actions detrimental to national security.
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Inside Ghana’s Madhouse – A hard-hitting look into the mental health care system in Ghana.
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In The Interest Of The State – An investigation into abuses of state power by officials.
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Orphans Home Of Hell – Osu – A haunting exposé of maltreatment in orphanages.
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Humans for Sale: DONS EXPOSED – A concerning report on human trafficking.
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Imam’s School of Shock – An investigation into unconventional teaching methods that raise ethical questions.
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Soja Bar Prostitution – An exposé of the rampant prostitution within urban centers.
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Eurofood Scandal – An investigation into food safety and regulatory compliance.
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Torture Chamber OF Bangkok Prisons – An exposé revealing the conditions of prisoners abroad.
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Passport Scandal – A report on corruption within the passport issuance process.
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April Bole Rebel Raid – An investigation into local criminal activity.
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Torture on The High Seas – An alarming exposé on maritime human rights violations.
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The Burger Story (1999) – One of Anas’s earlier works that laid the groundwork for his subsequent investigative style.
Impact and Legacy
Anas Aremeyaw Anas’s work represents a blend of courage, passion for justice, and deep commitment to the welfare of Ghanaian society. Through his investigations, he holds powerful institutions and individuals accountable, sparking much-needed dialogue about critical issues affecting citizens. His approach not only contributes to national development but also inspires a generation of journalists in pursuit of truth under challenging circumstances.
As Anas continues to engage with various pressing issues, his work remains significant, fortifying the role of investigative journalism as a force for transparency and social justice in Ghana and beyond.
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This article provides a detailed exploration of Anas Aremeyaw Anas’s investigations as part of his impactful journalism career, highlighting the importance of accountability and social justice in Ghana.
Ghana judiciary scandal
On 23 September 2015 Anas premiered, in four showings, in front of a record-breaking audience of more than 6500 people, at the Accra International Conference Center, his new – and perhaps most significant to date – undercover film “Ghana In The Eyes Of God”. It exposed the widespread corruption within the judiciary and graphically showed court workers like clerks and bailiffs connive with a number of respected judges to influence court cases through bribes. 34 judges and magistrates were caught on a hidden camera receiving enticements of money, goats, sheep and even foodstuff. As a result, presumed robbers, murderers, drug traffickers, rapists and litigants in land cases went free. The film effectively created a deep and destabilizing crises of conscience in Ghanaian society.
A disciplinary committee of the Judicial Council was set up to probing the allegations of bribery and extortion against the thirty-four judges and magistrates. At one point it had to have suspended its sittings following a suit by 14 Circuit Court judges at the Fast Track High Court challenging the legality or otherwise of the procedure adopted by the committee to investigate the matter.
More than 100 members of staff of the Judicial Service were then investigated after Anas submitted a petition and videos showing the affected staff receiving bribes to compromise cases. Anas has asked for the dismissal of the affected persons and as a result, the Judicial Council has begun investigations into the matter once again. The affected judges have since been suspended. Anas was given protection from prosecution but the situation remains tense. The effect of his documentary film was heightened by a number of pop songs cartoons and other public shows of support.
On 7 December, The Council unanimously decided to remove from office 20 out of the 21 Judges and Magistrates cited in the petition. Some were removed from office without benefits and others with benefits. Those removed with benefits were remorseful when they appeared before the Committee and apologized profusely to the people of Ghana and the Judiciary for bringing the name of the institution into disrepute by their conduct. The Council, where Anas is personally presenting the evidence, resumed sitting mid-January 2016 to continue probing into the rest of the cases.
Ghana’s Soul Takers
On April 2014, the Ghana’s Soul Takers investigative work was released for the general public to show the corruptions happening on the road.
This was a three-part investigative documentary that was centered on road safety. The first part looked at driver licensing and the corruption and fraud it is fraught with.
The second installment entitled ‘Doom – the silent killer next door, tells three social interest stories of how families lost loved ones to the carnage on our roads. it also highlighted some of the dangers associated with commercial transport.
The third part examines police corruption and the tacit contribution of Ghana’s traffic police (the Motor Traffic and Transport Department, MTTD) of the Police Service.
Ghana Sex Mafia
The Ghana Sex Mafia video was released by Anas on March 2014 — detailing how Chinese girls were trafficked into the nation Ghana.
The film was built on the Chinese Sex Mafia story of February 2009 by Anas, telling the story of how Chinese girls were trafficked into Ghana and how Anas went undercover to bust the ring and testified in court leading to the prosecution of the traffickers
Ghana’s Food For Thought
The Ghana’s Food For Thought undercover story was released in December 2014 by Ace investigative journalist Anas.
Focuses on the problem of stealing and corruption in the process of getting donated food to the starving to whom it is destined. Anas went undercover to expose the activities of the Ghana Health Service officers who ran a corrupt business by commercially selling specialized foods donated by the World Food Program (WFP) and destined free-of-charge to malnourished children in the north. It resulted in the dramatic arrest of three persons. All the suspects captured in the act of committing this crime are currently in police custody.
AL Jazeera Africa Investigates – Nigeria’s Fake Doctors
In November 2014, Anas released the report on the AL Jazeera Africa Investigates confirming Nigeria’s Fake Doctors who prioritize money over humanity.
Anas teamed up with colleague Rosemary Nwaebuni to blow the lid off the activities of quack doctors who are risking the lives of vulnerable people in Africa’s most populous nation. The film led to the arrest of two such bogus medics who were using pharmacy shops and even beer parlours as operating theaters for persons who were in desperate need of medical attention. It presents persons who have no medical qualification or knowledge whatsoever placing women in need of abortion under the knife with the resultant fatal injuries.
Spirit Child
The Ace investigative journalist did the undercover on the “Spirit Child” in January 2013 in the Northern Region of Ghana.
Filmed in Northern Ghana, where Anas exposed the barbaric sacrifices of children who were believed to bring ill luck to their families. The story led to the arrest of some fetish priests, with Anas advocating for the prosecution of such persons.
Al Jazeera – People and Power, How To Rob Africa
The Al Jazeera – People and Power, How To Rob Africa investigative work was released in January 2013 by Anas — concerning how most African leaders plan to rob their countries.
This was a film on how African businesses fleece their governments and stash these stolen funds in off-shore accounts. With journalist Stanley Kwenda.
The Messiah of Mentukwa
In May 2013, Anas Aremeyaw Anas released the undercover video on the “The Messiah of Mentukwa” — in a remote village in Ghana.
The story of how one woman Helen Jesus Christ, set up a church in a remote village in Ghana’s hinterland and convinced members that Jesus Christ was coming soon and they could only be saved if they cut themselves off the rest of the world. With that came physical abuse and children being denied access to school
The Prez’s Assignment – Stealing the People’s Power
In January 2012, Anas released another investigative work done on the The Prez’s Assignment – Stealing the People’s Power to expose various sectors in Ghana — under the leadership of Former President of Ghana, John Mahama.
A three-phase investigation into the power distribution sector in Ghana. Exposed acts of corruption on the part of employees of power distribution company ECG (electricity company of Ghana) and indebtedness on the part of individuals and companies
Dons Of The Forest
In June 2012, Anas released everything that was happening in the Ghanaian agric sector with the title “Dons Of The Forest”.
A follow-up to “In The Interest of The State” operation to busted a ring of people who diverted and sold fertilizers meant for the cocoa farmer.
Deadly Gold
The investigative works on the Deadly Gold was released by Anas on July 2012 — exposing the illegal mining activities in the country.
The “Deadly Gold” was an investigation into the negative effects of illegal gold mining in Ghana.
Wild Ghana Project
In September 2012, the “Wild Ghana Project” project was released by the investigative journalist Anas about “Abortion Lord” having sex with female clients.
A look at how gullible and vulnerable customers can be exploited, featuring the “Abortion Lord” who had sex with his female clients when they came to him for abortions.
Enemies Of The Nation
The investigative works of Anas on the “Enemies Of The Nation” was released on February 2011.
Anas went undercover to expose fraud and corruption at one of Ghana’s key points of entry, the Tema harbor.
Al Jazeera Africa Investigates (Four films)
The Al Jazeera Africa Investigates (Four films) was released by Anas on December 2011 with detailed below.
- Sierra Leone – Timber
- Ghana’s Gold
- Fools’ Gold
- Spell of the Albino -Tanzania
Inside Ghana’s Madhouse
The Inside Ghana’s Madhouse investigative work was released on January 2010 — to expose how patients were maltreated in psychiatric hospital in Ghana.
Undercover in Ghana’s biggest psychiatric hospital Anas exposed patient’s human rights abuses.
In The Interest Of The State
On the “In The Interest Of The State” — the undercover works were released by Anas on April 2010.
Anas went further to expose cocoa smugglers and their cohorts in Ghana’s security system.
Orphans Home Of Hell – Osu
The “Orphans Home Of Hell – Osu” was released by Anas on the September 2010 on how children were abused by corrupted personalities.
Undercover in Ghana’s biggest state run orphanage. Exposed corruption and abuse of children in the facility
Humans for Sale: DONS EXPOSED
The “Humans for Sale: DONS EXPOSED” was released by Anas in 2008.
This was an investigation Anas carried out over an eight-month period. It spanned over five countries in West Africa and Europe. He worked to penetrate an international trafficking ring, gathered evidence to prosecute a political figure, rescued 17 girls about to be trafficked, exposed corrupt immigration officials, and stood as a witness in the trial.
Imam’s School of Shock
The “Imam’s School of Shock” investigative video was released on August 2008 by Anas, detailing how slave masters were trafficking kids in Ghana and Togo.
This is a story of a slave master who trafficked and abused 15 kids in Ghana and Togo using an Islamic school as a bait. He recruited these young victims into a life of begging and amassed significant wealth from their sweat and toil. Anas gathered evidence about these inhumane acts through the use of a hidden camera. This led to the arrest of the slave master.
Soja Bar Prostitution
The “Soja Bar Prostitution” investigative work was released by Anas on September 2007.
An investigation into one of the largest brothels in Ghana at the time. Anas went undercover by posing as a cleaner. He exposed how some teenagers were forced into prostitution.
He also exposed Soja Bar as a place for hardened criminals and the exploitation of women. Soja Bar was later demolished by Ghanaian authorities and some of the under-aged prostitutes were taken in by Ghana’s Social Welfare.
Eurofood Scandal
The “June 13 – Eurofood Scandal (2006)” investigative video was released by Anas on the June 13, 2006.
An investigation by Anas in which he went undercover as menial worker at Eurofood, a biscuit and confectionery factory in Ghana. Eurofood was using expired and maggot-infested flour to produce biscuits for public consumption in Ghana and other parts of Africa.
Torture Chamber OF Bangkok Prisons
The “Torture Chamber OF Bangkok Prisons” investigative works by Anas was released in 2006 — stating how some Ghanaian and West African prisoners were maltreated.
An Anas undercover investigation where he travelled to Thailand to infiltrate its prisons as a Catholic Priest. He interviewed some Ghanaian and West African prisoners about the maltreatment and deaths of foreign prisoners in jail. He thereby exposed the abuse of Ghanaians and other expatriate prisoners in Thai prisons.
As a result of Anas’ work, the government of Ghana successfully negotiated (with the government of Thailand) the transfer of all convicted Ghanaians prisoners in Thailand to Ghana.
Passport Scandal
The Passport Scandal was released by Anas on April 2006.
Posing as a rich businessman, Anas worked to expose officials within Ghana’s passport office who provided Ghanaian passports to non-citizens for a fee. He made hundreds of passports using fake identities. Passports were done in the name of the then President, the Inspector General of Police and other high political and national characters to prove the system was corrupt. This led to the fast track introduction of biometric passport for Ghanaians.
April Bole Rebel Raid
The April Bole Rebel Raid investigative video was released in 2005 — by the Ace investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas.
An investigative story which exposed how Ivorian rebels invaded Ghanaian territories in 2005, made incursions into some northern communities, and subjected the inhabitants to constant torture and abuse.
In this story Anas went undercover at “Saru” and “Walata” among other villages where Ivorian rebels had invaded and captured the chief of Saru and some of his elders. As part of the investigation, Anas went as ‘Prince of Walata’ and managed to meet the rebel leader. He got information about the rebels’ camp and operations.
After the story was reported, the government of John Kufuor took steps to address the lack of security in the affected communities. This led to the release of the chief and his elders. The government provided adequate security for the affected Ghanaian communities and secured the borders.
Torture on The High Seas
In July 2003, Anas Aremeyaw released an investigative work on “Torture on The High Seas (2003)”.
Anas went undercover aboard a shipping vessel of Afko fisheries to expose the maltreatment of Ghanaian workers by a Korean employer.
The Burger Story (1999)
In an attempt to go beyond borders, Anas took the journalism work to another level by conducting investigative journalism instead of normal journalism of reporting news. Anas performed his first undercover work.
He worked as a street hawker to expose police officers who took bribes from unlicensed traders on a major highway in Accra.
With reference to Wikipedia and other news reporting websites, here are all the investigative works done by the Ace investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas.
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