Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the longest-serving judge on the Supreme Court, has stepped in as Acting Chief Justice following the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo.
Appointed to the bench in 2008 by former President John Agyekum Kufuor, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is now tasked with holding the fort as the country embarks on a high-stakes probe into the judiciary’s top office.
Meanwhile, President John Dramani Mahama has constituted a five-member committee to investigate three separate petitions brought against the suspended Chief Justice.
The decision followed consultations with the Council of State, and the President acted upon a prima facie case established in accordance with Article 146(6) of the Constitution.
The committee brings together experience from the highest levels of the judiciary, academia, public accountability, and the military — a blend analysts say reflects the seriousness of the allegations and the need for a balanced and transparent process.
At the heart of the investigation are accusations of misconduct, abuse of office, and constitutional breaches. Among those who filed petitions is constitutional law scholar Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare, who has been vocal about the need for judicial integrity.
A statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Minister for Government Communication and spokesperson for the President, reiterated that the committee’s formation strictly adheres to constitutional provisions and aims to restore public confidence in the justice system.
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