Accra: Mr. Alban Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, has officially referred the nomination of Supreme Court Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice of Ghana to Parliament's Appointments Committee for vetting. This step follows the nomination by President John Dramani Mahama, who announced the decision on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
According to Ghana News Agency, the nomination was made in line with Article 144(1) of Ghana's 1992 Constitution, subsequent to the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. In an official communication from the President to Parliament, read by Speaker Bagbin on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, to the House in Accra, it was stated that the House had received formal correspondence from the Presidency concerning the nomination. The matter has been forwarded to the Appointments Committee as per parliamentary procedures.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is currently serving at the Supreme Court and is recognized for his extensive judicial career, having previously worked at the High Court and the Court of Appeal. The Presidency, in its statement, highlighted his unwavering commitment to justice and his contributions to the development of Ghanaian jurisprudence, noting that these attributes make him well suited for the nation's highest judicial office.
The Appointments Committee is anticipated to arrange a public vetting session in the forthcoming days, after which a recommendation will be made to the full House for approval or otherwise. If confirmed by Parliament, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie will succeed Justice Gertrude Torkornoo as Ghana's next Chief Justice.
