President John Dramani Mahama has forwarded the name of His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to the Council of State for consideration as Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana.
The President forwarded the name in accordance with Article 144(1) of the 1992 Constitution, a statement issued by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Government Spokesperson, said.
He described the nominee as someone who has, through his distinguished judicial career, served with diligence and integrity at the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and currently, the Supreme Court.
According to the statement, the Supreme Court judge has made invaluable contributions to the development of Ghanaian jurisprudence.
“He has earned the esteem of the Bench, the Bar, and the wider legal fraternity for his intellect, impartiality, and unwavering commitment to justice.
His wealth of experience and long service on the Bench render him eminently qualified for the high office of Chief Justice. His Lordship has been serving as Acting Chief Justice since April 22, 2025,” the statement added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
