Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie
Source: Africa Publicity
President John Dramani Mahama has appointed Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice of Ghana.
The appointment of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie follows the sacking of Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo by President Mahama.
Spokesperson of President Mahama and Minister of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, announced the appointment of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie in a statement on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
According to the statement, the appointment was made in line with Article 144(1) of the 1992 Constitution.
It said his name has been forwarded to the Council of State for consideration as the Chief Justice of Ghana.
The statement added that “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.”
It says Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s “invaluable contributions to the development of Ghanaian jurisprudence” and “unwavering commitment to justice” made him eminently qualified for the position.
