Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie
President John Mahama has nominated the current Acting Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie for confirmation by Parliament as the substantive head of the Judiciary.
This was announced by the Minister in Charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu on September 23.
Here is the profile of the Chief Justice nominee:
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie is a seasoned Ghanaian jurist with an extensive legal career spanning over three decades.
Born on December 26, 1956, He has had a distinguished career serving in various capacities across Ghana’s judicial system, culminating in his appointment as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana seventeen years ago in 2008 – a position he still holds.
He previously served as a Justice of the Court of Appeal and High Court and a Circuit Court Judge.
Before joining the Bench in 1992, he worked as a Principal Inspector of Taxes, and Head of Legal – Eastern and Volta Regions at the IRS. And before then, Deputy Superintendent of Prisons and Head of Legal at the Prisons Service -Headquarters.
A graduate of the University of Ghana and the Ghana School of Law, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, is an alumni of Konongo-Odumase Secondary School where he obtained is O’ and A’ level certificates.
Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie is an influential figure in legal education and judicial reform who has served on several committees.
Currently, he chairs the Disciplinary Committee of the General Legal Council, the Election Management Committee of the Judicial Service and the Finance Committee of the Judicial Service.
He is also actively involved in national and international discourse, attending numerous conferences and contributing to judicial publications particularly in Election Law.
His expertise spans constitutional law, judicial ethics, taxation, prison administration, election law and legal education with special emphasis on election and electoral laws.
His experience also extends to international judicial cooperation, having participated in global conferences and capacity-building initiatives.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is known for his excellent leadership skills, dedication to judicial excellence, and commitment to upholding the rule of law in Ghana.
He is renowned for his integrity, commitment to justice, and leadership in judicial reforms. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is a mentor to many within the judiciary and an advocate for continuous professional development and ethical practice.
Source:Lovinghananews.com
