3) On 6 October 2009, the Commission invited Mr Maruwa to show reason why a decision to provisionally suspend him from duty pending the outcome of an investigation into his fitness to hold office should not be taken. 4) Having considered the allegations and his representations, the Commission at its meeting held on 26 November 2009 resolved to provisionally suspend Mr Maruwa from office on the following grounds: . The allegations against him are of such a serious nature that it would justify his removal from office, should he be found guilty of the misconduct charges against him. . The conviction of fraud on eleven counts by a court of law are of such a serious nature as to make it inappropriate for him to perform the functions of a magistrate while the outcome of an investigation into his fitness to hold office is investigated. . It is inappropriate for a judicial officer, convicted of fraud, to sit on the Bench. This undermines the dignity and image of the Bench.