Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie appoints Justice Pwamang to act in his absence

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has appointed Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang to act in his position while he is away from the country. Justice Pwamang, the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court, will perform the duties of the Chief Justice from Thursday, November 12, to Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Petition for removal of Justice Pwamang dismissed According to a report by 3news.com, the arrangement was announced in a circular dated November 11, 2026. In the notice, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie informed judicial officers and other officials of his absence and named Justice Pwamang to act in his place. “I shall be away from the jurisdiction from Thursday, 12th November 2026 to Tuesday, 24th November 2026. I shall resume duty on Wednesday, 25th November 2026. “In my absence, His Lordship Justice Gabriel Pwamang, the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court, will act,” the circular read in part. The circular was distributed to Justices of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court, as well as Circuit Court judges, magistrates, directors, heads of units and court registrars. Copies were also sent to members of the Judicial Council, the General Legal Council and the Judicial Secretary. The appointment follows the Judiciary's practice of having the most senior Supreme Court Justice act as Chief Justice when the substantive officeholder is unavailable. 'I am aware you are lobbying' - Afenyo-Markin to Justice Pwamang Justice Pwamang will oversee the affairs of the Judiciary, including the administrative responsibilities of the Office of the Chief Justice, until Justice Baffoe-Bonnie returns to duty on November 25, 2026. MAG/BAI Who Is Responsible for Stray-Bullet Injuries and Deaths? Source: www.ghanaweb.com
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