Also known as: Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie · Justice Baffoe-Bonnie
Chief Justice of Ghana overseeing digital transformation of courts and advocating for integrity-based leadership and judicial credibility.
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The Ghanaian Times
… The court, presided over by the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie held that the Electoral College system or delegates vote system breaches Article 55(5) of the 1992 Constitution, and therefore unconstitutional. …
SC landmark ruling: All card-bearing members can vote • NDC, NPP welcome decisionJoy Online
… Speaking in an interview on Channel One TV on Wednesday, July 29, Dr Asante said he was impressed by the Supreme Court’s 5–2 majority decision and the reasoning of Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. …
CDD-Ghana’s Kojo Asante hails Supreme Court ruling on delegate systemJoy Online
Ghana’s Judiciary will introduce electronic filing, authentication and service of court processes from October 1, 2026, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has announced. …
Judiciary to roll out electronic court processes from October – Chief JusticeThe Chronicle
… The celebration also saw the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, announce a major digital transformation of the Judiciary, revealing that electronic filing, electronic authentication and electronic service of court processes would commence on October 1, 2026. …
Government is committed to justice sector reforms -VeepThe Chronicle
… In a landmark 5-2 majority decision delivered on Wednesday, a seven-member panel of the court, presided over by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, held that restricting voting rights to a limited group of delegates, executives and party officials violates Article 55(5) of the 1992 …
Supreme Court Declares Political Parties’ Delegate System UnconstitutionalJoy Online
… A seven-member panel of the apex court, chaired by Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, dismissed a suit filed by private legal practitioner Noah Adamtey, who challenged the constitutionality of provisions in the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959). …
OSP can prosecute independently, but AG has power to terminate cases – Supreme CourtJoy Online
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has announced the introduction of electronic filing, electronic authentication and electronic service of court processes as the new standard for justice delivery in Ghana, beginning in October this year. …
E-filing, electronic service to become new norm in Ghana’s courts from October – Chief JusticeJoy Online
… In his remarks, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the Chief Justice, stated that while integrity demanded personal sacrifice, corruption exacts a far heavier toll on the entire nation, as he endorsed the newly launched National Integrity Awards Scheme. …
Bagbin launches National Integrity Awards to honour honestyJoy Online
Chief Justice of the Republic, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has stressed the need for Ghana to move beyond merely condemning corruption and instead actively celebrate individuals who demonstrate integrity in their service to the nation. …
Chief Justice calls for consistent celebration of integrity to fight corruptionJoy Online
Chief Justice of the Republic, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has called on Ghanaians to stop celebrating wealth without questioning how it was acquired, saying the country must instead place greater value on integrity and ethical conduct. …
We’ve celebrated wealth without knowing its source for too long – Chief JusticeGhana's Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that the Electoral College system for selecting parliamentary and presidential candidates is unconstitutional, allowing all registered party members to participate instead of just delegates. The NDC and NPP have welcomed the decision.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that the Electoral College system for selecting parliamentary and presidential candidates is unconstitutional, allowing all registered party members to participate instead of just delegates. The NDC and NPP have welcomed the decision.
30 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Dr Kojo Asante, Director of Policy Engagement and Partnerships at CDD-Ghana, has praised the Supreme Court's decision declaring the delegate system unconstitutional, calling it a bold judgment that could reshape internal party democracy and accelerate reforms in political parties. He noted the ruling's timing coincides with Ghana's constitutional review process and expressed optimism it would catalyse democratic reforms and reduce money's influence in internal elections.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Judiciary will introduce electronic filing, authentication and service of court processes from October 1, 2026, under the E-Justice Plus Agenda, with phased automation of courts nationwide beginning with the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie described the reforms as an institutional step to ensure access to justice is no longer constrained by geography or avoidable delay.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening Ghana's justice sector as an investment in democratic future, stating that proposed constitutional reforms will be pursued in collaboration with the Judiciary, Parliament, academia and civil society. The Chief Justice also announced a major digital transformation of the Judiciary, with electronic filing, authentication and service of court processes to commence on October 1, 2026.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Supreme Court has declared that the delegate system used by political parties to elect presidential and parliamentary candidates violates the 1992 Constitution, directing all parties to adopt a more inclusive process allowing every eligible member to vote within one year. The 5-2 majority ruling held that restricting voting rights to delegates, executives, and party officials breaches Article 55(5) of the Constitution.
29 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Supreme Court has ruled that the Office of the Special Prosecutor can independently investigate and prosecute corruption offences, but the Attorney-General retains constitutional power to discontinue such prosecutions through nolle prosequi. The seven-member panel rejected a challenge to the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act 2017, which grants the agency prosecutorial authority without prior Attorney-General approval.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie announced that Ghana's courts will introduce electronic filing, electronic authentication, and electronic service of court processes starting 1 October. The automation will begin with the Supreme Court in the new legal year and extend to the Court of Appeal and High Courts across the country.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Speaker of Parliament on Monday launched the National Integrity Awards Scheme to celebrate ethical leadership and restore public trust in governance. He said Ghana must be a nation where honesty is celebrated, ethical leadership is valued, and integrity is the foundation of public life.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called for Ghana to actively celebrate individuals demonstrating integrity rather than only condemning corruption, arguing that building a corruption-free society requires promoting honesty, accountability and ethical behaviour. Speaking at the launch of Parliament's National Integrity Awards Scheme, he said the country must create a culture where honest and ethical conduct are publicly recognised and held up as role models.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called on Ghanaians to stop celebrating wealth without questioning its origins, saying the nation must place greater value on integrity and ethical conduct instead of admiring material success without considering whether it was obtained honestly. Speaking at the launch of Parliament's National Integrity Awards Scheme, he urged a shift towards recognising honesty, accountability and lawful conduct as core national values.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has urged Ghanaians to embrace integrity through honest lives free from corruption, describing true integrity as retiring from public service with only legitimate earnings accumulated during one's career. He noted that while an honest public officer may retire without unexplained wealth, corruption impoverishes an entire nation.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has warned that vote-buying undermines democratic institutions and leaves voters worse off, stressing at the National Integrity Awards Scheme launch that integrity must remain the foundation of leadership even at personal or political cost.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie said Ghana's Judiciary's credibility depends on public confidence and that courts command respect only when citizens believe judges and judicial institutions operate with integrity. He stressed that trust is the foundation of institutional authority, noting that people obey court orders because they believe justice has been fairly administered, not because judges have physical enforcement power.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has maintained that Parliament cannot transfer the Attorney-General's constitutionally mandated prosecutorial powers to the Office of the Special Prosecutor through ordinary legislation, arguing that only the person to whom the Constitution grants authority can delegate it.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai argues that Ghana cannot establish an independent prosecutorial authority or give the Office of the Special Prosecutor independent prosecutorial powers without amending Article 88 of the 1992 Constitution, which vests prosecutorial authority in the Attorney-General.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai defended the High Court's ruling that the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, as ordinary legislation, cannot alter constitutional powers vested in the Attorney-General under Article 88 of the 1992 Constitution. He stated that only formal constitutional amendment procedures can change constitutional provisions, not ordinary parliamentary acts.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has stated that the Office of the Special Prosecutor was established through ordinary legislation under Article 106 of the 1992 Constitution, not a constitutional amendment, and that the OSP Act cannot alter the constitutional powers of the Attorney-General or create an independent prosecutorial authority outside the Constitution's framework.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie commended traditional leaders for their roles in maintaining peace and order and peacefully adjudicating community disputes, which he said has reduced the burden on courts. He called for closer collaboration between the chieftaincy institution and judiciary to improve justice delivery.
22 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed APSL's application to overturn a High Court decision that nullified a US$33.3 million arbitral award against Justmoh Construction Limited, ruling that APSL lacked legal and corporate capacity to initiate arbitration for the Boankra Inland Logistics Terminal Project.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Supreme Court dismissed the Republic's appeal in a $270,000 gold export fraud case, finding that Detective Chief Inspector George Kingsley Adu showed real likelihood of bias by cultivating a close relationship with the foreign complainant while treating the original investigator with suspicion, leading to the acquittal of Kwame Amponsah and Christopher Obareke on charges of conspiracy to defraud, defrauding by false pretence, and money laundering.
20 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has said the Supreme Court and chieftaincy institution, though different in form and authority source, exist for the same purpose: to preserve justice, secure peace, and protect personal dignity. Speaking in Kumasi at a lecture marking the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court, he noted that one institution operates through the constitution while the other operates through custom, yet both meet at the same point of purpose.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has urged students to prioritize character and integrity alongside academic achievement, warning that knowledge without moral discipline can harm rather than benefit society. He made the remarks while inaugurating Justice Clubs in selected Senior High Schools in the Ashanti Region to promote legal literacy, civic responsibility and respect for the rule of law.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie said the Supreme Court and the institution of chieftaincy, despite deriving authority from different sources, share the same enduring purpose of preserving justice and securing peace. Speaking in Kumasi at a lecture marking the 150th anniversary of the Supreme Court, he noted that while the Supreme Court speaks through the Constitution and chieftaincy through custom, both institutions remain united by a shared commitment to justice.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Supreme Court dismissed the Republic's appeal to overturn the acquittal of two men charged with conspiracy to defraud, defrauding by false pretence, and money laundering in a $270,000 gold export scam, citing a police investigator's improper closeness with the foreign complainant that created a real likelihood of bias.
18 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie said at the Supreme Court's 150th anniversary celebration that public trust—not buildings or history—is the judiciary's greatest strength, and stressed that fair and impartial justice must be assured to all who appear before the courts.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has said the confidence Ghanaians place in the Supreme Court is the judiciary's greatest asset, stressing that trust in the courts' fairness and impartiality must not be betrayed. He made the remarks at the opening of a lecture series in Kumasi marking the court's 150th anniversary.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has cautioned that Ghana's justice system must remain accessible to every citizen and not serve only influential individuals and large organisations, stressing that the true strength of the legal system should be measured by the protection it offers ordinary Ghanaians in their daily lives.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ashanti Regional Minister has appealed to the Chief Justice to establish a specialized sanitation court to accelerate prosecution of environmental sanitation offences and address persistent filth across the country. The Minister argued that judicial delays weaken enforcement and that a dedicated court would enable swift adjudication and timely sanctions for violators.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie called on judiciary members to protect Ghana's justice system's integrity while embracing reforms to strengthen the Supreme Court for future generations. He spoke at the court's 150th Anniversary Celebrations in Kumasi, saying each generation must preserve what endures and reform what needs change.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie told the Supreme Court's 150th Anniversary Celebrations in Kumasi that justice belongs to the people, not judges, and that public confidence in the judiciary is the court's most valuable inheritance. He stressed that courts' credibility depends on the trust Ghanaians place in them, and that trust built over generations must be carefully guarded.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →