The Supreme Court of Ghana will witness a temporary leadership transition as Justice Gabriel Pwamang assumes the role of Acting Chief Justice, following the announcement by Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie of his planned absence from Monday, August 18, to Thursday, August 28, 2025.
In a circular dated August 13, 2025, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie, who has been serving as Acting Chief Justice after the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, confirmed that the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court will take over responsibilities during his time out of the country.
“During my absence, the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court, His Lordship Justice Gabriel Pwamang, will assume responsibility as Acting Chief Justice,” the notice read.
The circular, addressed to all Justices of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, and heads of judicial divisions and units, was also copied to members of the Judicial Council, the General Legal Council, and the Acting Judicial Secretary.
The temporary arrangement ensures continuity at the highest levels of Ghana’s judiciary, as Justice Pwamang, widely respected for his legal expertise and seniority on the bench, steps into the role in the interim.
Justice Baffoe-Bonnie extended his compliments and reassurances to colleagues across the judiciary in the official communication, highlighting the importance of a seamless transition and the uninterrupted administration of justice.
