Parliament has officially approved Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana.
The approval followed a formal headcount in the House, where the majority side secured 163 votes and the minority recorded 69, confirming Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s elevation to the highest judicial office.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, a Justice of the Supreme Court since 2012, was nominated by President John Dramani Mahama to succeed Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, who was removed from office following an investigation into allegations of stated misbehaviour.
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The decision came after a Committee established under Article 146(6) of the Constitution concluded that the grounds of the petition, filed by Ghanaian citizen Daniel Ofori, had been substantiated, leading to a recommendation for her dismissal.
Appearing before the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie impressed lawmakers with his honesty, deep legal insight, and clear vision for judicial reform.
He pledged to enhance efficiency, strengthen ethical conduct among judges, and accelerate case management to reduce delays in the justice system.
“My focus will be to restore public confidence in the judiciary through transparency, discipline, and the swift delivery of justice,” he said during his vetting.
He also underscored the importance of digitisation and technology integration in court operations, saying it would promote transparency and accessibility in the administration of justice.
Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga lauded the appointment, describing Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as a seasoned jurist of integrity and vision.
“His vast experience from the High Court through to the Supreme Court, combined with his commitment to reform, makes him the right person to lead our judiciary into a new era,” Ayariga stated.
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie’s judicial career spans more than three decades, having served with distinction across multiple levels of Ghana’s court system.
He is expected to be formally sworn in by President Mahama at the Jubilee House in the coming days.