Africa-Press – Ghana. Mr Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, the newly inaugurated Chief Justice of Ghana, has expressed gratitude to the Almighty God for elevating him to the high office of Chief Justice of the land
“It is with a deep sense of humility gratitude and solemn responsibility that I stand before you today on this historic occasion of my investiture as Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana,” Mr Justice Baffoe-Bonnie stated in his inaugural speech at the Presidency in Accra.
“I wish first to thank the Almighty God for the wisdom, grace and courage he has bestowed on me.”
Mr Baffoe-Bonnie, who was sworn into office by President John Dramani Mahama thus becomes the 16th Chief Justice of Ghana.
The inauguration is in line with Article 144 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana.
Prior to his inauguration, Mr Baffoe-Bonnie who is the most senior Supreme Court Justice has been the Acting Chief Justice for the past seven months following the suspension and subsequent removal from office of Lady Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo, based on the recommendations of the Justice Gabriel Pwamang Committee.
The Chief Justice expressed his deepest gratitude to the President for appointing him to th high office.
He also thanked the Council of State for advising the President and Parliament, for graciously endorsing him.
“I would like to dedicate this honour to all who have walked this path with me,” Mr Justice Baffoe-Bonnie said.
“My mentors, my family and my colleagues. I thank my wife and children for their love, patience and understanding.”
He also acknowledged with respect and appreciation the many jurists, lawyers, court staff and members of the public who had laboured sometimes silently to uphold the rule of law and deliver justice in their land.
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