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 Mahama for the position of Chief Justice.
The vetting, scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m., was confirmed in an official notice issued by David Sebastian Damoah, Director of Media Relations at Parliament.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s nomination comes after the dismissal of Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, who had served as Chief Justice since 2023.
During the session, Members of Parliament are expected to assess Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s legal experience, judicial philosophy, and proposed reforms for Ghana’s justice system before making a recommendation to the full House.
Meanwhile, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has rejected a motion filed by Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin, who had called for the suspension of the vetting until court proceedings involving the former Chief Justice are concluded.
Mr. Afenyo-Markin argued that proceeding with the vetting could interfere with the ongoing judicial matters and potentially breach constitutional and procedural principles.
However, the Speaker dismissed the motion, ruling that there was no legal or constitutional basis to halt parliamentary proceedings due to a pending court case. He warned that allowing such a move could set a dangerous precedent and undermine the independence and continuity of Parliament’s work.
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