Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has been sworn in today, November, 17 as Ghana’s new Chief Justice at the Jubilee House in Accra.
On 22nd April, he assumed the position of Acting Chief Justice after Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo was suspended to allow for investigations into allegations of misconduct.
Subsequently, President John Dramani Mahama nominated him on September 23 to fully take the responsibility of a Chief Justice pending the approval of Parliament.
He was approved by Parliament on November 13 with the minority staying out of the vetting process.
The New Chief Justice underwent a thorough assessment, demonstrating exceptional legal acumen and proposing methods he believes could enhance the effectiveness of the Judiciary.
He becomes the 16th Chief Justice of Ghana since independence.
As Chief Justice, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie now takes on all duties and is responsible for directing Ghana’s judiciary and maintaining the rule of law.
