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President John Dramani Mahama has formally nominated Supreme Court Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to become the next Chief Justice of Ghana.
The nomination, announced on Tuesday, September 23, 2025,in accordance with Article 144(1) of the 1992 Constitutio, a key step in filling the nation’s top judicial position. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie has been serving as Acting Chief Justice since April 22, 2025, following the retirement of his predecessor, Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah.
President Mahama has submitted the nomination to the Council of State for review, as required by the Constitution. The Council’s approval is the final step before the official appointment is made.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is a seasoned judge with a career spanning the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. The Presidency cited his “wealth of experience and long service” as key qualifications for the role, which heads the judiciary and supervises the administration of justice in Ghana.
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