Mahama nominates Baffoe-Bonnie as next Chief Justice

President John Dramani Mahama has nominated His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to serve as the next Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana.

In a statement issued by the Presidency on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, the nomination was made in accordance with Article 144(1) of the 1992 Constitution and has been formally forwarded to the Council of State for consideration.

Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, who has been acting as Chief Justice since April 22, 2025, has had a judicial career spanning the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court. He is widely recognised for his “intellect, impartiality, and unwavering commitment to justice,” according to the Presidency.

“Justice Baffoe-Bonnie has, throughout his distinguished career, served with diligence and integrity. His wealth of experience and long service on the Bench render him eminently qualified for the high office of Chief Justice,” the statement read.

The President’s spokesperson, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, emphasised that the judge’s contributions to Ghana’s jurisprudence have earned him “the esteem of the Bench, the Bar, and the wider legal fraternity.”

If approved, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie will succeed Justice Gertrude Araba Torkornoo, who was removed earlier this month under controversial circumstances.