3 d. ago Chief Justice urges judicial staff to uphold compassion and professionalism

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called on all judicial officers to demonstrate compassion, courtesy, and professionalism in their interactions with court users, stressing that such conduct is fundamental to the Judiciary’s mission of delivering accessible, high-quality justice.

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4 d. ago Chief Justice inaugurates Justice Clubs in 13 senior high schools 

Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has inaugurated and sworn into office executives of the Justice Clubs for 13 senior high schools in the Western and Central Regions.  

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7 d. ago Special Prosecutor Faces Multiple Removal Petitions Amid Efficiency Questions

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/special-prosecutor-faces-multiple-removal-petitions-amid-efficiency-questions/Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor confronts mounting pressure as ten separate petitions seek the removal of Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng, while critics including the International Monetary Fund question whether taxpayers receive adequate value for resources allocated to the anti corruption agency. The presidency has forwarded all ten petitions to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/special-prosecutor-faces-multiple-removal-petitions-amid-efficiency-questions/

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1 week ago ADR will not take your fees away – Chief Justice urges lawyers to embrace system

The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has urged lawyers across the country to fully embrace Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), assuring them that ADR poses no threat to their income but rather enhances early settlement of cases for the benefit of clients and the justice system.

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2 w. ago JUSAG congratulates newly appointed Chief Justice Paul Baffoe

The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG) has extended warm congratulations to the Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie on his appointment as the 16th Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana.

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3 w. ago New Chief Justice Inherits Judiciary Scarred by Political Turbulence

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-chief-justice-inherits-judiciary-scarred-by-political-turbulence/Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie assumed leadership of Ghana’s Supreme Court Monday amid a constitutional storm that threatens judicial independence and raises fundamental questions about whether the country’s democracy can shield its courts from political manipulation. President John Dramani Mahama administered oaths to Baffoe-Bonnie during a Jubilee House ceremony that formalized what had been an acting appointment […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/new-chief-justice-inherits-judiciary-scarred-by-political-turbulence/

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3 w. ago Strengthen integrity within the judiciary—Mahama tells Baffoe

“President John Dramani Mahama has urged the new Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, to prioritise integrity within Ghana’s judiciary as he assumes the country’s highest judicial office.”

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3 w. ago Majority Caucus wins parliamentary headcount to approve Justice Baffoe

Parliament has approved the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice after a headcount vote ended with 163 Members of Parliament (MPs) voting in favour and 69 against. However, the approval process was briefly thrown into contention when Habib Iddrisu, the MP for Tolon, challenged the accuracy of the headcount and called for a division — a secret vote requiring the clearing of the lobbies and non-MPs from the chamber.

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3 w. ago CJ nominee demonstrated outstanding competence during vetting – Appointments Committee Chair

Chairperson of Parliament’s Appointments Committee, Bernard Ahiafor, has commended Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for demonstrating exceptional competence and a deep understanding of the law during his vetting.

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3 w. ago Full Statement: Minority calls for a pause in approval of Justice Baffoe

The Minority in Parliament has urged a pause in the approval of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice, citing ongoing judicial proceedings related to the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo.

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3 w. ago Speaker Bagbin Promises Firm Discipline After Heated Chief Justice Vetting Clash

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/speaker-bagbin-promises-firm-discipline-after-heated-chief-justice-vetting-clash/Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has vowed to restore order and discipline in the House following the chaotic scenes that erupted during the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie on Monday, November 10, 2025. Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, November 11, Bagbin warned that future misconduct would be met with firm action, declaring he […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/speaker-bagbin-promises-firm-discipline-after-heated-chief-justice-vetting-clash/

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3 w. ago John Boadu blasts Parliament over CJ vetting saying ‘We’re endorsing illegality’

Former NPP General Secretary, John Boadu, has taken aim at Parliament over the vetting of Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, describing the process as an endorsement of "illegality."

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3 w. ago Minority didn’t intend to obstruct CJ vetting – Ejisu MP blames Speaker

The Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Kwabena Boateng, has dismissed claims that the Minority in Parliament sought to obstruct the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, insisting that the confusion surrounding the process was due to procedural lapses from the Speaker of Parliament.

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3 w. ago Bagbin Apologises to Judiciary After Heated Chief Justice Vetting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bagbin-apologises-to-judiciary-after-heated-chief-justice-vetting/Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin has apologised to the Judiciary on behalf of Parliament for heated exchanges that occurred during the vetting of Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. Addressing the House on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Bagbin said his attention was drawn to comments and conduct by a few Members of Parliament […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/bagbin-apologises-to-judiciary-after-heated-chief-justice-vetting/

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3 w. ago Speaker Alban Bagbin apologizes to Judiciary after heated Chief Justice vetting

Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has issued a formal apology to the Justices who witnessed a heated clash between Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga during the vetting of President Mahama’s Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, on Tuesday.

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3 w. ago Minority Denies Walkout During Chief Justice Nominee Vetting Session

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minority-denies-walkout-during-chief-justice-nominee-vetting-session/The Deputy Minority Whip and Member of Parliament (MP) for Weija Gbawe, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, has disputed characterizations of the Minority caucus walking out during the vetting of Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, describing the incident as a case of power abuse by the Majority. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Tuesday, Ahmed […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/minority-denies-walkout-during-chief-justice-nominee-vetting-session/

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3 w. ago Ghana cannot wait for a substantive Chief Justice when some parliamentarians mistake politics for performance

Congratulations, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, you’ve done it! Not only have you been nominated as Ghana’s Chief Justice, but you’ve also survived what might be the longest and most theatrical vetting session in parliamentary history. While others were trading verbal punches and quoting the Constitution like scripture, you sat through it all with the patience of Job and the silence of a monk. If resilience were a legal qualification, you’d already be Chief Justice for life.

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3 w. ago Minority walkout on vetting was unplanned, meant to prevent disorder — Manhyia South MP

Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour-Awuah, has defended the Minority’s decision to walk out during the vetting of Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, describing it as a peaceful and strategic action.

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4 w. ago CJ nominee proposes community sentences, parole system to decongest prisons

Chief Justice nominee, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has called for urgent reforms to tackle Ghana’s chronic prison congestion, proposing community service sentences, a parole system, and the revival of the “Justice for All” programme to ensure fair and humane justice delivery.

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4 w. ago I’ll ensure the law remains a shield for the weak, restraint upon the powerful – CJ nominee

Chief Justice nominee, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, has vowed to champion a justice system that protects the vulnerable and upholds accountability, pledging to restore public trust in Ghana’s judiciary if confirmed.

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