Baffoe-Bonnie was part of ‘grand conspiracy’ against Torkornoo – Afenyo-Markin

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie of being part of a "grand conspiracy" against his predecessor, Gertrude Torkornoo, according to Afenyo-Markin. Torkornoo was removed from her position in September 2025 following proceedings under Article 146 of the 1992 Constitution. The removal process was carried out by a committee of inquiry led by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang.

Afenyo-Markin contends that Baffoe-Bonnie's ambition to become Chief Justice was the driving force behind the alleged plot. The Minority Leader made these allegations while discussing the circumstances surrounding Torkornoo's removal and Baffoe-Bonnie's subsequent appointment as Chief Justice. Afenyo-Markin also asserted that some Supreme Court judges were involved in the events leading to Torkornoo's dismissal, suggesting that the entire truth will eventually be revealed.

Additionally, Afenyo-Markin has called for Torkornoo's reinstatement, expressing his belief that she should be returned to her previous role. He criticized the committee's handling of the proceedings, describing it as a "travesty of justice." During the vetting process for Baffoe-Bonnie's appointment to Chief Justice in November 2025, Afenyo-Markin raised concerns about procedural issues and questioned the handling of the petitions filed against Torkornoo.

The NPP has accused the NDC government of undermining judicial independence by removing Torkornoo, whereas the government maintains that the constitutional process was followed in her removal. Despite opposition from the Minority, Baffoe-Bonnie was approved by Parliament and became Chief Justice.