… He has worn a political jersey, and we have to say it for what it is,” Mr Tampuli said.The MP’s comments follow remarks made by the Chief Justice during visits to state institutions on September 2, 2026, where he praised the performance of the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MII …
… His comments followed the Chief Justice’s visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) on Wednesday, September 2, during which he praised the performance of MIIF and other state institutions. …
… His comments follows criticisms of the Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) on Wednesday, September 2, praised the performance of the MIIF and other public institutions under the current administration, saying some of …
… The Chief Justice, during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) on Wednesday, September 2, praised the performance of MIIF and other state institutions. …
… The Chief Justice, during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) on Wednesday, September 2, praised the performance of MIIF and other state institutions. …
… The Chief Justice, during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) on Wednesday, September 2, praised the performance of MIIF and other state institutions. …
… Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) on Wednesday, September 2, praised the performance of the MIIF and other public institutions under the current administration, saying some of the developments he has witnessed have left …
… nal and Legal Affairs Committee and Manhyia South MP, Nana Adjei Baffour Awuah, has described comments by the Chief Justice on the performance of state institutions as “extremely unfortunate.” Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund …
… The Chief Justice, during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) on Wednesday, September 2, praised the performance of MIIF and other state institutions. …
… The Chief Justice, during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) on Wednesday, September 2, praised the performance of MIIF and other state institutions. …
The Majority Chief Whip has accused the IMF of showing political bias against the NDC government following the Fund's assessment of governance in Ghana's state-owned enterprises, arguing that the IMF criticises NDC administrations over practices also prevalent under NPP rule. The IMF report identified the politicisation of board and chief executive appointments as a major weakness, noting that appointments remain highly political and centralised in the Presidency despite Ghana's framework intended to make them merit-based.
The Majority Chief Whip has accused the IMF of showing political bias against the NDC government following the Fund's assessment of governance in Ghana's state-owned enterprises, arguing that the IMF criticises NDC administrations over practices also prevalent under NPP rule. The IMF report identified the politicisation of board and chief executive appointments as a major weakness, noting that appointments remain highly political and centralised in the Presidency despite Ghana's framework intended to make them merit-based.
President John Dramani Mahama has directed state-owned enterprises and public institutions to recruit and promote staff strictly on merit, warning that political connections, personal relationships and proximity to power must not substitute for competence, integrity and performance. He also warned boards and managements against conflicts of interest, abuse of office and wasteful expenditure, directing that procurement be lawful and competitive.
President Mahama told Ghana's state-owned enterprises that they must convert financial gains into lasting operational efficiency and demonstrate credible evidence of value created for citizens, stressing that public ownership must produce public value and that persistent losses can no longer be quietly transferred to the national budget.
Ghana's Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has faced scrutiny following comments comparing the performance of state institutions under the current administration with the previous eight years, drawing criticism from the opposition NPP and civil society over concerns about judicial neutrality. The Judicial Service clarified that the observations were made in good faith and were not intended to undermine judicial independence.
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference said there was nothing improper about Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie visiting public institutions and commending improvements, but expressed concern that his reference to "the past eight years" during visits to SSNIT and MIIF could be interpreted as a political comparison between administrations.
International corporate lawyer Vicky Bright has described calls for Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to resign over recent comments on state institutions as "a little bit excessive," noting that while his remarks raise legitimate concerns about judicial restraint and appearance of bias, they do not automatically constitute misconduct warranting removal.
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has urged Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to avoid comparing successive governments' records when commenting on public institutions, saying his reference to the "past eight years" during September 2 visits to SSNIT and MIIF could be seen as a political comparison that risks weakening confidence in judicial impartiality.
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has rejected calls for Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's resignation over political remarks made during visits to public institutions, though it acknowledged that his reference to "the past eight years" could reasonably be understood as partisan and damage the appearance of judicial impartiality.
The Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference has cautioned Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie against public remarks that could create doubts about the political neutrality of the Judiciary. The Bishops said the Chief Justice's reference to "the past eight years" during visits to SSNIT and MIIF on September 2, 2026 could reasonably be understood in a political context and took on the character of a partisan judgment, though the Judicial Service later clarified the remarks were made in good faith.
Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to refrain from publicly commenting on political matters that could later become the subject of litigation, warning that such pronouncements risk creating a perception of judicial bias. Domelevo said that holders of sensitive constitutional offices, particularly in the Judiciary, must exercise caution in public statements to protect the courts' neutrality and independence.
CDD-Ghana's Director of Programmes says the Chief Justice's recent comparison of state institutions' performance under the current administration was ill-advised, and warns the Judiciary must be more sensitive in public engagement to protect public confidence in justice delivery.
Dr Bernard Tutu-Boahene has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to retract and apologise for remarks he made during visits to the Minerals Income Investment Fund and the Social Security and National Insurance Trust on 2 September, arguing that the Bangalore Principles governing judicial conduct require impartiality and propriety. Tutu-Boahene said such observations should have been kept private given the Chief Justice's office, though he acknowledged the Chief Justice is entitled to share his views as a Ghanaian citizen.
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie made an observation during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund, wondering what Ghana had been doing "in the past eight years," a comment that drew political attention. The remark has been interpreted by the opposition as a critique of the Akufo-Addo administration's record, highlighting how even neutral statements become politically charged in Ghana's context.
Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy said Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie does not need ethical laws to recognise that his recent comments about state-owned institutions were inappropriate, and questioned whether the CJ is worthy of office if he does. The Chief Justice had praised SSNIT and MIIF performance during visits on September 2, questioning what Ghana had accomplished over the previous eight years.
Political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has urged Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to stop touring state-owned enterprises and redirect his efforts toward addressing challenges within Ghana's Judiciary, saying such tours and remarks about SOE performance fall outside the proper scope of the judicial leader's role.
Political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to apologise for comments made during visits to state-owned enterprises, saying the remarks were beneath his office's dignity and risked creating the impression of taking a political position. The Chief Justice faced criticism after praising the Minerals Income Investment Fund and other public institutions during recent visits, questioning what Ghana had been doing over the previous eight years.
The Judicial Service reaffirmed Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's commitment to judicial independence after public criticism of remarks he made during outreach visits to SSNIT and MIIF, where he praised improvements in their operations and questioned Ghana's performance over the previous eight years.
The Judicial Service clarified that Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's recent comments about state-owned enterprises during visits to SSNIT and MIIF were made in good faith and not intended to undermine judicial independence, following mixed public reaction to his observations.
Ghana's state-owned enterprises swung from a GH¢2.2 billion loss in 2024 to a GH¢19.8 billion net profit in 2025, attributed to higher revenues, lower finance costs and improved foreign-exchange performance. President Mahama has dissolved the governing boards of nine major state institutions including BOST, VALCO, CBG, GNPC, Ghana Post, TDC and the National Sports Authority.
State-owned enterprises reported a GH¢19.8 billion net profit in 2025, a turnaround from a GH¢2.2 billion loss in 2024. President Mahama has dissolved the governing boards of nine major state institutions, including BOST, VALCO, CBG, GNPC, Ghana Post, TDC, and the National Sports Authority.
The Ghana Center for Democratic Development has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to exercise restraint in public engagements, warning that recent comments comparing the current administration's performance with its predecessor could create a perception of political bias and undermine judicial independence.
The Ghana Centre for Democratic Development has called on Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to exercise restraint in public engagements, following comments he made comparing current and previous administrations at MIIF and SSNIT visits. CDD-Ghana said the remarks could be interpreted as partisan political endorsement and risk compromising the Judiciary's non-partisan mandate.
University professor Isaac Boadi has questioned Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie's recent praise of public institutions under the current administration, arguing that the Chief Justice must be seen as an ultimate symbol of neutrality and impartiality in Ghana's constitutional democracy.
Political activist Dr Arthur Kobina Kennedy has criticised Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for remarks made during visits to state-owned institutions, arguing that praising their performance and questioning Ghana's progress over the previous eight years constitute inappropriate political commentary from the head of the Judiciary.
Governance expert Professor Baffour Agyemang Duah has criticised the Chief Justice's official visits to state institutions, saying such public engagements could undermine judicial neutrality and confidence in the separation of powers. Prof Duah said he had not seen a sitting Chief Justice undertake official visits to Executive institutions in this manner in Ghana's republics.
Governance expert Professor Baffour Agyemang Duah has criticised the Chief Justice's official visits to executive institutions, saying such public engagements raise questions about the Judiciary's neutrality and undermine confidence in separation of powers. Prof Duah said the Chief Justice's position as head of the Judiciary demands restraint, and he could not recall any previous instance in Ghana where a sitting Chief Justice had undertaken official visits to institutions under the Executive in this manner.
Gushegu MP Alhassan Tampuli has criticised Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for visiting state institutions and commending their performance, calling it "scandalising" and arguing the judiciary head should avoid creating perceptions of political alignment. Tampuli expressed concern that such comments could compromise the Judiciary's impartiality when politicians' disputes come before the courts.
Gushegu MP Alhassan Tampuli has urged Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie to stay out of Ghana's political arena and allow politicians to engage in political contestation, saying the Judiciary must protect its independence and neutrality. Tampuli's comments follow remarks by the Chief Justice during a visit to the Minerals Income Investment Fund, in which he praised the performance of public institutions under the current administration.