It is possible for Justice Baffoe Bonnie to implicate the current Chief Justice—Ekow Assafuah

A recent statement by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Old Tafo, Hon. Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has sparked heated discussions about possible power struggles within Ghana’s judiciary. Speaking on Oyerepa Radio, Assafuah suggested that former Justice Baffoe Bonnie might have an interest in implicating the current Chief Justice, Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, as a means to facilitate her removal and advance his own standing.

“It is possible for Justice Baffoe Bonnie to implicate the current Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo since he will benefit from the removal of the current Chief Justice,” Assafuah claimed. His remarks have since gained traction, with legal analysts and political observers weighing in on the implications of such an assertion.

Justice Baffoe Bonnie, a long-serving Supreme Court judge, was appointed by President John Agyekum Kufuor in 2008 and is currently the senior-most judge on the bench. Chief Justice Torkornoo, who was sworn into office in 2023, holds a position of authority over the judiciary. Given this dynamic, Assafuah’s claims have raised questions about internal judicial politics and possible succession interests.

While neither Justice Baffoe Bonnie nor Chief Justice Torkornoo has responded to the allegations, legal experts have urged caution, emphasizing the need for evidence before making such serious claims. Some have warned that baseless accusations could undermine public confidence in the judiciary, while others have called for greater scrutiny of power structures within the Supreme Court.

The unfolding debate has brought renewed attention to the transparency and integrity of Ghana’s judicial system. As speculation continues, many are keenly watching whether this controversy will lead to further revelations or fade amid ongoing political discourse.

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