President John Dramani Mahama has officially nominated His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for the position of Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana.
The nomination, made in line with Article 144(1) of the 1992 Constitution, has been forwarded to the Council of State for consideration.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, a highly respected member of Ghana’s judiciary, has served with distinction across various levels of the legal system.
His career spans decades of service at the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and currently the Supreme Court, where he has built a reputation for diligence, integrity, and fairness.
Throughout his tenure, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie has made significant contributions to Ghanaian jurisprudence, shaping critical legal precedents and strengthening the rule of law.
His deep knowledge of the law, coupled with his impartiality and intellectual rigour, has earned him the respect of colleagues within the Bench and Bar, as well as the broader legal fraternity.
President Mahama emphasised that the wealth of experience of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie and long service on the Bench make him eminently qualified to occupy the highest judicial office of the land. His nomination comes after he had been serving as Acting Chief Justice since April 22, 2025, following the retirement of his predecessor.
If approved, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie will become the head of Ghana’s judiciary, tasked with upholding the Constitution, ensuring judicial independence, and safeguarding the delivery across the nation.
The nomination reflects the administration’s commitment to maintaining a strong, independent judiciary led by a figure with proven competence and unwavering dedication to justice.
