The newly sworn-in Chief Justice of Ghana, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, has vowed to uphold the rule of law and respect the separation of powers in his new role.<\/p>\n
Speaking during his swearing-in ceremony on Monday, November 17, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie said he would protect the Constitution and safeguard judicial independence.<\/p>\n
He added that he would respect the independence of every judge, ensure the judiciary remains free from undue influence, and maintain a strong focus on accountability.<\/p>\n
The Chief Justice promised, \u201cMr. President, in accepting this office, I give my solemn word that I will uphold the rule of law. Respect the separation of powers and protect the Constitution. I will respect the independence of every judge and ensure that the judiciary remains free from improper influence. I will also insist on accountability.\u201d<\/p>\n
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie now assumes full responsibility as Chief Justice, tasked with leading Ghana\u2019s judiciary and preserving the integrity of the judicial system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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