Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the minority leader, has told Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie was handed the Chief Justice job on a silver platter.
Addressing a press briefing on January 26, 2026, Afenyo-Markin issued a stern warning to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie and the judges of the Supreme Court.
Speaking at a press briefing, Afenyo-Markin stated, “We have heard that certain people have filed processes at the court. We also have this to tell my Lord Baffoe-Bonnie; we know that this job was handed to you on a silver platter. We know that you have your masters to please, but my Lord Baffoe-Bonnie, in the end, when history is being written, it will be your name”
The Minority reminded the Supreme Court judges of the commitments they made during their vetting, adding that their actions will be closely monitored.
He added, “To our judges at the Supreme Court, Ghanaians are watching how you determine the matters that are coming before you, requesting your own integrity.”
“When you came for vetting, you made certain commitments to the people of Ghana. Ghanaians heard you, so again, the mighty Minority is watching you,” he added.
“We will not be silenced by threats of contempt. If, by criticising the judiciary, they decide to march us into Nsawam, we are ready to become prisoners of conscience,” he declared.
Also, the Minority in Parliament criticised Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie over his recent visits to government ministries and agencies.
“We have seen that my Lord Baffoe-Bonnie and his management are all over the various ministries, including Jubilee. Is he on a thank you tour? Is my Lord Baffoe-Bonnie thanking the government for appointing him as Chief Justice?” the Minority asked.
“And we hear today he is coming to Parliament. We, the Minority, don’t see him as a tolerant head of the judiciary because members of the Minority came under attack when we criticised the processes leading to his nomination. We would therefore not be part of his thank you tour,” they added.
“If he wants to engage us, our offices are open. He should come and engage us, and we’ll let him know the things that we find wrong,” they said.
Meanwhile, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has revealed his plans for Ghana’s justice system.
According to Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, he envisions a judicial system where justice is neither delayed nor denied.
Speaking at his swearing-in as Chief Justice on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Jubilee House in Accra, Baffoe-Bonnie stated, “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 because independence without responsibility risks entitlement and erosion of public trust.
Our judiciary must be independent, impartial, and accessible. It must not serve the powerful or the connected at the expense of the weak and vulnerable. It must resist any incursions on its freedoms but also embrace accountability, transparency, and continuous reform,” he said.