Parliament has approved Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, following a unanimous endorsement by members of the House on Thursday, November 13, 2025, following a formal head count.
The majority had 163, and the minority had 69 after the headcount.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, who has served on the Supreme Court since 2012, was nominated by President John Dramani Mahama to succeed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, who was removed from office under Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution.
Her removal followed the submission of a petition by Ghanaian citizen Daniel Ofori and the subsequent report of a Committee established under Article 146(6) to investigate the matter.
The Committee found that the grounds of stated misbehaviour under Article 146(1) had been established and accordingly recommended her removal.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s appointment followed a rigorous vetting by Parliament’s Appointments Committee, where he addressed issues concerning judicial reforms, case backlogs, access to justice, and judicial independence.
During the vetting, he pledged to prioritise efficiency within the judiciary, strengthen ethical standards among judges, and ensure the timely delivery of justice nationwide.
He also underscored the importance of digitising court processes to promote transparency and restore public confidence in the justice system.
The Majority Leader, Mahama Ayariga, in supporting his approval, described Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as a “distinguished jurist whose long service and integrity make him well-suited to lead the judiciary.”
With parliamentary approval secured, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is expected to be sworn in by President Mahama at the Jubilee House in the coming days.
He brings to the office over three decades of judicial experience, having previously served as a High Court and Court of Appeal judge before his elevation to the Supreme Court.
His appointment marks a new chapter in Ghana’s judicial leadership, with high expectations for continued reform, accountability, and the efficient delivery of justice.
