Following the removing of former Chief Justice, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, President John Dramani Mahama is anticipated to nominate the Performing Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, because the substantive head of Ghana’s judiciary.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, probably the most senior among the many 9 remaining justices of the Supreme Courtroom, was appointed Performing Chief Justice on 22 April after the suspension of Justice Torkornoo.
On Monday, 1 September, President Mahama, appearing in accordance with Article 146(9) of the 1992 Structure, eliminated Justice Torkornoo from workplace with quick impact. The choice adopted the submission of a report by the Committee constituted underneath Article 146(6) to analyze a petition filed by a Ghanaian citizen, Mr Daniel Ofori.
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A press release signed by the Minister of Authorities Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, confirmed that after assessing the petition and proof, the Committee decided that the grounds of acknowledged misbehaviour underneath Article 146(1) had been established and due to this fact advisable her dismissal.
In response to reviews by The Law Platform, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is anticipated to transition into the vacant place, following the suspension and subsequent removing of Justice Torkornoo by the President on the recommendation of the Justice Pwamang Committee of Inquiry.
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In his capability as Performing Chief Justice, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie has already overseen a number of reforms throughout the judiciary. These embrace modifications to courtroom officers on the Supreme Courtroom Registry and changes within the management of the Ghana College of Legislation. Moreover, the banking preparations on the Registry of the Supreme Courtroom have been revised underneath his interim stewardship.
Barring any unexpected developments, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is anticipated to proceed his administrative duties and implement pending reforms, topic to his formal nomination, vetting, and swearing-in as the subsequent Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana.
