President John Dramani Mahama has nominated His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the next Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana.
In line with Article 144(1) of the 1992 Constitution, the President has forwarded Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s name to the Council of State for consideration.
A statement signed today, Tuesday, September 23, by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, MP and Spokesperson to the President, said Justice Baffoe-Bonnie “has, throughout his distinguished judicial career, served with diligence and integrity at the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and currently, the Supreme Court.”
The statement further noted that the nominee “has made invaluable contributions to the development of Ghanaian jurisprudence” and is widely respected for his “intellect, impartiality, and unwavering commitment to justice.”
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie has been serving as Acting Chief Justice since April 22, 2025. His wealth of experience and long service on the Bench, the Presidency believes, make him “eminently qualified for the high office of Chief Justice.”
