Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie is Chief Justice nominee
Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has rejected suggestions that his nomination by President John Dramani Mahama is a political reward linked to the 2013 election petition.
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, November 10, 2025, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie said he could not speak to the president’s motivations but maintained that his judicial record alone justifies the nomination.
“I wouldn’t know what goes on in the president’s mind since I’m not there. But I would be disappointed if my only qualification for the Chief Justice nomination were that I voted for the president in 2013. That is on a lighter note, but I believe I am qualified for the position,” he stated.
He highlighted his extensive experience on the bench, noting that he has served on the Supreme Court for 17 years.
“To say I am the best-qualified person in the Supreme Court now, I would say that. The person who served nearest to me has been there for 10 years, another from 2005, and others from 2019 and 2020. So, I believe I qualify for the position,” he indicated.
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Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s nomination has attracted public interest, with sections of the public and civil society linking the appointment to political considerations.
The vetting process is expected to assess his track record, judicial philosophy, and suitability to lead the country’s judiciary.
If approved by Parliament, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie will replace former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, who was removed from office earlier this year.
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