President John Mahama has nominated His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the next Chief Justice of Ghana following the removal of Gertrude Torkornoo.
The announcement was made on Tuesday, September 23, by Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu. According to the Presidency, the nomination was made in line with Article 144(1) of the 1992 Constitution.
His name has been forwarded to the Council of State for consideration as the Chief Justice of Ghana.
“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,” the statement noted. It added that his “invaluable contributions to the development of Ghanaian jurisprudence” and “unwavering commitment to justice” made him eminently qualified for the position.
