The Minister for the Interior, Mubarak Muntaka Mohammed, has expressed strong confidence in the competence and leadership of Chief Justice nominee Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, describing him as one of Ghana’s most experienced judges.
Speaking during the parliamentary debate on the Appointments Committee’s report on Thursday, November 13, Mr. Muntaka said Justice Baffoe-Bonnie has served diligently under successive administrations and deserves the position.
The nominee, if you look at his experience, has been there for 17 years. Mr. Speaker, if you look at his impeccable record, you will wonder why he has not been Chief Justice long ago,” the Minister stated.
He added that the nominee’s long service and professionalism make him well-suited for the role, stressing, “He has run his career through almost all governments.
He’s one of the very experienced persons we have. Everybody marks his time, and this is his time — the time for Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. We must support him and encourage him to give his best.”
Mr. Muntaka also proposed that the Committee’s report be amended to reflect that Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s approval was reached by consensus rather than by a majority decision.
He argued that although the Minority walked out during the vetting, their names remained on the committee’s records, and no formal vote was taken.
