NPP Demands Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie's Resignation over Alleged Partisan Remarks | Discuss Ghana

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has issued a statement demanding the immediate resignation of Chief Justice His Lordship Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, accusing him of compromising judicial neutrality and functioning as an ally of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).

The demand, conveyed in a statement signed by NPP General Secretary Justin Kodua Frimpong on September 3, 2026, follows a viral video recorded during the Chief Justice's working visits to state institutions, including the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF) and SSNIT. In the footage, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie appeared to compare the performance of current state-owned enterprises with the prior eight years under the NPP administration.

Key Highlights of the NPP's Statement

Allegations of Partisan Bias:

Critical Remarks: The NPP took strong exception to comments attributed to the Chief Justice questioning the performance of the past administration. The party characterized the statements as "partisan political commentary" unacceptable for the head of the judicial arm.

"Two-Speed" Justice System: The opposition accused the Judiciary under Justice Baffoe-Bonnie's leadership of operating at "two speeds"—charging that cases involving opposition figures (such as Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako, "Wontumi") are fast-tracked with extraordinary haste via vacation warrants while matters involving government allies proceed leisurely.

Constitutional Oath & Pledges to the Executive:

Questions Over Executive Alignment: Citing previous statements where the Chief Justice pledged to do everything possible to ensure the success of President John Dramani Mahama's agenda, the NPP emphasized that a Chief Justice's sole oath is to the 1992 Constitution—not to any president, party, or executive program.

Call for Retraction or Resignation: The NPP demanded that Justice Baffoe-Bonnie immediately retract his remarks and pledge of support for the President's agenda or resign his office and formally join the NDC.

Neglect of Judicial Infrastructure:

"Leaking Roofs" Controversy: The party criticized the Chief Justice's unprecedented tours of state ministries and state-owned enterprises, arguing that he should focus on addressing leaking courtrooms, registry backlogs, and deteriorating judicial infrastructure nationwide.