Chief Justice nominee Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has pledged to champion a fair and transparent judicial system where justice is not influenced by status, wealth, or connections.
Appearing before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Monday, November 10, the CJ nominee, in his Opening remarks, vowed to restore public trust and strengthen confidence in the judiciary’s independence and integrity.
“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.”
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie assured the committee that, if confirmed, he would lead an 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.
He stressed that the Chief Justice’s duty goes beyond adjudicating cases to safeguarding the credibility of justice itself, promising to make the law both “a shield for the weak and a restraint upon the powerful.”
