CJ Baffor-Bonnie was part of ‘grand conspiracy to remove Torkornoo – Afenyo-Markin alleges
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has accused Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie of being part of what he describes as a “grand conspiracy” against former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. According to the Effutu MP, the alleged plot was motivated by Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s ambition to eventually occupy the position of Chief Justice. “My Lord Baffoe-Bonnie was part of the grand conspiracy…
Former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo's removal in September 2025 sparked controversy, with Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin alleging a "grand conspiracy" involving Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie. Torkornoo was dismissed following Article 146 proceedings triggered by misconduct petitions. The removal committee, chaired by Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, conducted the inquiry.
Afenyo-Markin claimed Baffoe-Bonnie's ambition to become Chief Justice motivated the alleged plot, as Torkornoo described. He emphasized the conspiracy, stating his and others' knowledge of Supreme Court judges' involvement. Afenyo-Markin also called for Torkornoo's reinstatement, calling the process a "travesty of justice". He questioned the vetting of Baffoe-Bonnie for the Chief Justice role in November 2025, raising concerns about procedural issues and petition handling.
The NPP has accused the NDC government of undermining judicial independence, while the government defends the constitutional process. Baffoe-Bonnie was later approved by Parliament and assumed the Chief Justice position, despite opposition from Afenyo-Markin's party.
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