Accra, Ghana – President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the 16th Chief Justice of Ghana, urging him to uphold the constitutional mandate and ensure the independence of the judiciary. The ceremony, held at the Jubilee House on Monday, November 17, 2025, was attended by Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and other dignitaries.
In his address, President Mahama emphasized the significance of the occasion, stating that the Chief Justice is not only the head of the judiciary but also the symbol and guarantor of justice for the Ghanaian people. He stressed that the judiciary must be above reproach and that one act of corruption can undermine years of hard work and erode public confidence.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, who was the most senior Supreme Court Justice, has been acting as Chief Justice for the past seven months following the removal of Lady Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo. He expressed gratitude to the President and pledged to uphold the rule of law, respect the separation of powers, and protect the constitution.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
