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Law practice is not a business of promises; don’t guarantee outcomes – Chief Justice...
The Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has called on newly enrolled lawyers to uphold truth and integrity in their professional lives, cautioning against the temptation...
Legal education reforms won’t dilute standards — Chief Justice
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has assured that the integrity of Ghana’s legal profession will not be compromised following Parliament’s passage of the Legal Education...
Chief Justice commissions High Court in Goaso
The Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has officially commissioned the High Court in Goaso, Ahafo Region, in a move aimed...
Chief Justice declares March 16–20 as ADR Week nationwide
The Judicial Service of Ghana has announced that Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20, 2026, will be observed as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)...
“I’m happy” – Sulemana Braimah on Chief Justice’s decision on petitions against EC, Kissi...
The Executive Director of the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), Sulemana Braimah, says he is pleased with the dismissal of removal petitions against...
Election Watch Ghana criticises Chief Justice’s decision on EC petition
Election Watch Ghana has expressed disappointment and concern over the Chief Justice’s decision not to establish a prima facie case in a petition filed...
Chief Justice finds no prima facie case in petitions seeking removal of EC bosses,...
The Presidency has announced that petitions seeking the removal of the Electoral Commission Chairperson, Jean Mensa, her deputies, and the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng,...
Chief Justice flags Chinese involvement in galamsey, calls for stronger institutional collaboration
The Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has expressed concern over the increasing involvement of foreign nationals, particularly Chinese, in illegal mining activities across the country,...
Minority rejects Chief Justice’s engagement, cites concerns over intolerance
The Minority in Parliament has criticised Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, describing him as an intolerant head of the judiciary.
The caucus said its stance follows...
Abuse of judicial authority erodes public trust in courts – Chief Justice warns new...
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has cautioned judges against the misuse of judicial authority, warning that such conduct weakens public confidence in the courts and...
Chief Justice pays courtesy call on Finance Minister
The Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie, on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, as part...
Judiciary to roll out court decongestion measures, galamsey courts – Chief Justice
Chief Justice Pual Baffoe-Bonnie has announced a series of reforms aimed at decongesting Ghana’s courts, expanding access to justice and strengthening the efficiency of...
Presidency forwards petitions against EC bosses, Kissi Agyebeng to Chief Justice
The Minister in Charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has announced that ten petitions filed against Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng and the Chairperson...
CRC proposes 10-year single term for Chief Justice
The Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) has proposed far-reaching reforms to the tenure and removal procedures for the Chief Justice and other Justices of the...
Gov’t confirms petitions against EC Chair, deputies and Special prosecutor forwarded to Chief justice
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has confirmed that petitions seeking the removal of the Electoral Commission (EC)...
Manhyia South MP warns against setting ‘dangerous precedent’ in Chief Justice removal
The Member of Parliament for Manhyia South, Nana Agyei Baffour Awuah, has warned that Ghana risks setting a “dangerous precedent” in its handling of...
Executive overstepped its authority by swearing in new Chief Justice – Ayikoi Otoo
Lead Counsel for former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, Ayikoi Otoo, has criticised the government for swearing in a new Chief Justice despite unresolved petitions...
Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie vows to tackle delays, restore public confidence in judiciary
Ghana’s newly sworn-in Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, says his tenure will focus on building a judicial system that is independent, fair, and accessible to...
Paul Baffoe-Bonnie is new Chief Justice
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has been officially sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana.
The ceremony took place today, Monday,...
Mahama swears in Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as new Chief Justice today
President John Dramani Mahama is set to swear in Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice today, Monday, November 17, 2025, following Parliament’s recent endorsement...
Parliament approves Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as new Chief Justice
Parliament has approved Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the new Chief Justice of Ghana following his vetting by the Appointments Committee earlier this week.
His confirmation...
We have no doubt that Mahama appointed the right person as Chief Justice –...
The Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for appointing Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana’s new Chief Justice, describing him as...
A Chief Justice guided by feelings is dangerous – John Boadu warns
Former NPP General Secretary, John Boadu, has described as dangerous the conduct of the newly vetted Chief Justice, warning that rulings based on personal...
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie defends nomination as Chief Justice, dismisses claims of political reward
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has defended his nomination as Chief Justice by President John Mahama, dismissing claims that the appointment is a political reward for...
Chief Justice Nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, vows to uphold integrity, justice and fairness
Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has reaffirmed his unwavering integrity and commitment to justice and fairness, highlighting that his 33 years of service...
Minority boycotts vetting of Chief Justice nominee Paul Baffoe-Bonnie
The Minority in Parliament has announced a boycott of the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, by the Appointments Committee, citing unresolved...
Afenyo-Markin and Ayariga clash again during Chief Justice nominee vetting
Tensions erupted between Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin and Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga during the vetting of Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, on Monday,...
NPP raises constitutional concerns over nomination of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly opposed the nomination of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice, describing the decision as a violation of...
Chief Justice nominee Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to face Appointments Committee today
The Appointments Committee of Parliament is set to vet Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie today, Monday, November 10, 2025, following his nomination by President John Dramani...
Acting Chief Justice mourns Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings
The Acting Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, together with the entire Judiciary and the Judicial Service of Ghana, has expressed deep sorrow...
Minority condemns removal of Chief Justice, calls process unconstitutional and opaque
The Minority in Parliament has opposed the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo by President John Dramani Mahama, describing the decision...
If a Chief Justice takes benefits she denied others, that’s misbehaviour – Thaddeus Sory...
Private legal practitioner and law lecturer, Thaddeus Sory, says a Chief Justice who takes benefits she has denied others engages in “stated misbehaviour” under...
Mahama meets Ag. Chief Justice, Attorney-General, and Auditor-General on enforcement of audit reports
President John Mahama has held a high-level meeting with the Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the Attorney-General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, and the Auditor-General to...
Torkonoo files suit to halt vetting and appointment of Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice
Former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo has filed a legal action seeking to stop the vetting and subsequent appointment of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie as the next...
Acting Chief Justice urges new lawyers to serve with integrity and compassion
Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie on Friday administered the oath of office to 824 newly qualified lawyers, urging them to uphold the highest standards...
Acting Chief Justice calls for integrity, efficiency as legal year opens
The 68th Legal Year has opened with a charge on judges, lawyers, staff of the judicial service and other stakeholders to promote accessibility, integrity...
Lawyers must have a certificate from GLC to be in good standing – Ag....
Acting Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, says that practising lawyers in Ghana must obtain certification from the General Legal Council (GLC) to be...
Galamsey crisis: The time to act is now without further delay – Ag. Chief...
The acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has called on political leaders to take bold and far-reaching measures to end the illegal mining menace...
Atuguba slams NPP over Chief Justice’s removal, dismisses ‘payback’ claims
Retired Supreme Court Judge, Justice William Atuguba, has taken a swipe at the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for condemning the removal of Chief Justice...
Clement Opoku Gyamfi: In Ghana, you are more secured and safer as assemblyman than...
On September 1, 2025, the President of the Republic signed a warrant removing the then suspended Chief Justice, of the Republic of Ghana, Her...