Accra: Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has extended her warmest congratulations to Mr. Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie on his appointment as the Chief Justice of Ghana.
According to Ghana News Agency, Vice President Professor Opoku-Agyemang acknowledged Mr. Baffoe-Bonnie's elevation as a testament to his decades of discipline and unwavering commitment to the rule of law. She expressed confidence that he will uphold the timeless values of fairness, independence, and justice without fear or favor.
The Vice President emphasized the importance of an impartial judiciary for the strength of democracy, expressing confidence that Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie's leadership will further deepen public trust in Ghana's institutions. She noted that the nation looks forward to a legacy of enduring justice under his guidance.
Mr. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, who was sworn into office at the Presidency in Accra by President John Dramani Mahama, becomes the 16th Chief Justice of Ghana. His inauguration follows Article 144 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Baffoe-Bonnie was the most senior Supreme Court Justice and had served as the Acting Chief Justice for the past seven months. His acting role followed the suspension and subsequent removal from office of Lady Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, based on the recommendations of the Justice Gabriel Pwamang Committee.