Chief Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie faces backlash over comments comparing current and previous administrations
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe Bonnie has drawn significant criticism from social media users, particularly on X and Facebook, for remarks made during courtesy visits on September 2, 2026. The Chief Justice compared the performance of certain state institutions under the current administration to their performance during the previous eight years. He expressed surprise at the current achievements, stating, “Some of us keep wondering what we were really doing in the past eight years.” He cited SSNIT as an example, noting its past financial difficulties compared to its current state. Critics argue that his comments are inappropriate for the head of the judiciary, suggesting they endorse the current government and rebuke the New Patriotic Party NPP administration. Many online users accused him of partisan behavior, acting like an NDC national chairman, and undermining the independence and public confidence in the judiciary. Comments questioned whether his office had become a campaign platform and expressed disbelief that such statements would come from the country’s top judge, with some calling for his resignation.
