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Justice Baffoe-Bonnie to Be Sworn In as Chief Justice Today

President John Dramani Mahama will today, Monday, November 17, 2025, administer the oath of office to Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice, days after Parliament gave its approval to his nomination. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie was nominated on September 23, 2025, with President Mahama highlighting...

Reintroducing ‘Justice for All’ system key to decongesting prisons – Baffoe-Bonnie

In order to alleviate the overcrowding in Ghana's prisons, Chief Justice nominee Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has advocated for the implementation of community service punishments, a parole system, and the resuscitation of the "Justice for All" initiative. On Monday, November 10, 2025, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie appeared before...

Move elections to November to allow time for petitions — Baffoe-Bonnie

In order to give enough time for election petitions to be heard and decided upon prior to the inauguration of a new administration, Chief Justice Nominee Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has suggested that Ghana's general elections be held on November 7 rather than the customary December...

Mahama to Meet Chief Justice, AG Over Public Fund Mismanagement

President John Dramani Mahama will on today, October 9, meet with the Chief Justice, the Attorney General, and other key stakeholders to find lasting solutions to the repeated mismanagement of public funds highlighted in Auditor-General reports. Speaking at the 12th Annual Conference of Chairpersons of...

BREAKING NEWS: President Mahama Dismiss’ Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo From Office

President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution, removed the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, from office with immediate effect. This decision follows the submission of a report by the Committee constituted under Article...

BREAKING NEWS: President Mahama Dismiss’ Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo From Office

President John Dramani Mahama has, in accordance with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Constitution, removed the Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, from office with immediate effect. This decision follows the submission of a report by the Committee constituted under Article...