President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice of Ghana, marking a significant transition in the country’s judicial leadership. The ceremony took place on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the Jubilee House in Accra.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s appointment follows Parliament’s approval on November 13, where he secured 163 votes in favour and 69 against, sealing his elevation to the highest judicial office in the country.
President Mahama, speaking at the ceremony, praised the new Chief Justice for his “unwavering dedication to justice, integrity, and institutional reform,” adding that “Ghana’s judiciary will benefit greatly from his experience and steady leadership.”
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Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie was nominated on September 23, 2025, in recognition of his extensive service across the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. He had been serving as Acting Chief Justice since April 22, 2025, following the suspension and eventual dismissal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on November 10, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie pledged to run an open and transparent administration.
“My leadership will be open-door and strictly bipartisan. I am committed to protecting judicial independence and ensuring that justice is accessible to every Ghanaian, regardless of status or location,” he told the committee.
With his confirmation now complete, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie assumes full responsibility for steering the judiciary at a time of heightened public demand for accountability and faster justice delivery.
President Mahama expressed confidence that the new Chief Justice will “uphold the rule of law and restore trust in Ghana’s justice system.”
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is expected to announce key administrative reforms in the coming weeks as he settles into his new role.