Ghana’s Parliament has approved Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as Chief Justice after a tense session marked by Minority resistance and a decisive 163–69 vote. Speaker Bagbin urges the new CJ to draw lessons from the contentious process.

Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has raised concerns about Ghana’s shortage of lawyers and called for the expansion of law school access to improve justice delivery nationwide.

The vetting of Chief Justice nominee Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie turned chaotic as minority MPs led by Alexander Afenyo-Markin walked out, citing constitutional breaches while Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga insisted the vetting must proceed.