Chief Justice nominee, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has pledged to uphold a fair and transparent judicial system where justice is not influenced by status, wealth, or power.
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, November 10, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, in his opening remarks, expressed his determination to rebuild public trust and strengthen the independence and integrity of the judiciary.
“The nation needs a judiciary that does not merely interpret the law but elevates the nation’s conscience. With your guidance and cooperation, and that of all stakeholders, I pledge to restore confidence in our judiciary and leave it stronger than I found it,” he stated.
He assured the Committee that, if confirmed, he would usher in a new era marked by transparency, efficiency, and accessibility — ensuring that justice serves every Ghanaian equally.
“I am mindful of the judiciary’s constitutional role not as a political actor, but as a guardian of rights, a check against abuses, and the final arbiter of the rule of law. Access to justice should not depend on who you are or your connections,” he said.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie further stressed that the Chief Justice’s role goes beyond adjudicating cases, explaining that it also involves safeguarding the credibility and moral authority of the justice system. He vowed to make the law both “a shield for the weak and a restraint upon the powerful.”