The Presidency has praised the service of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, describing him as a judge who has served with “diligence and integrity” throughout his judicial career.
This was contained in a communique issued on Tuesday, confirming his nomination to the Council of State for consideration as Chief Justice.
“Justice Baffoe-Bonnie has, throughout his distinguished judicial career, served with diligence and integrity at the High Court, the Court of Appeal, and currently, the Supreme Court,” the statement noted.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, who has been Acting Chief Justice since April 2025, is regarded as having made significant contributions to Ghanaian jurisprudence and is widely respected within the legal fraternity.
Born on 26 December 1956, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie had his basic education at Goaso before continuing to Konongo Odumase Secondary School, where he obtained both his Ordinary and Advanced Level certificates.
He studied law at the University of Ghana and later at the Ghana Law School, where he was called to the Bar in 1983.
He rose through the ranks of the judiciary, serving as a Circuit Court Judge in Kumasi, a High Court Judge at Duayaw Nkwanta, and later as an Appeals Court Judge before his elevation to the Supreme Court.
His nomination follows the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo from office on grounds of stated misbehaviour.