Don’t approve Baffoe-Bonnie as Ghana’s CJ – Sammi Awuku tells Parliament

The Member of Parliament for Akuapim North, Sammi Awuku, has urged his colleagues in Parliament, particularly those on the Majority side, to reject the nomination of Paul Baffoe-Bonnie as the next Chief Justice of Ghana.

Speaking during the debate on the Appointments Committee’s report on the nominee’s vetting on Thursday, November 13, Mr. Awuku cautioned against rushing the approval process, stressing the need to fully exhaust all legal and procedural avenues before making a decision.

He raised concerns about the potential implications of pending court cases challenging the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, questioning what would happen if the court were to rule in her favour.

“We hold the view and in complete fidelity to the law that we believe that these processes we can hold onto and exhaust the process. It is on this basis that we join the House, and also call on the House as well to reject the nominee,” he stated.

However, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin dismissed the call, noting that despite the ongoing court cases, Parliament must continue to discharge its constitutional duties, including the consideration of nominations brought before it.