President John Dramani Mahama has officially sworn in Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice of Ghana at a ceremony held at the Jubilee House on Monday, November 17, 2025.
The swearing-in follows Parliament’s approval of his nomination. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie was nominated by President Mahama on September 23, 2025, in recognition of his extensive experience and long service across the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court.
He has been serving as Acting Chief Justice since April 22, 2025, following the suspension and subsequent dismissal of Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.
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Before his confirmation, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie appeared before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on November 10, 2025, where he pledged an open-door, bipartisan leadership style and reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening judicial independence and expanding access to justice.
Parliament confirmed his appointment on November 13, with 163 votes in favour and 69 against, paving the way for his official swearing-in.
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