The Minority in Parliament has criticised the Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, describing his leadership of the judiciary as intolerant.
The caucus said its comments follow what it views as attacks on its members after they raised concerns about the procedures leading to Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s appointment by the President.
Speaking to journalists on Monday, January 26, 2026, Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin announced that the group would boycott the Chief Justice’s scheduled engagement with the Speaker of Parliament.
“We have noted that the Chief Justice and his management are visiting various ministries, including the Jubilee House. Is he on a Thank You Tour? Is my Lord Baffoe-Bonnie on a tour appreciating the government for his appointment as Chief Justice?” he asked.
Mr. Afenyo-Markin added: “As he heads to Parliament today, we, as the Minority, do not see him as a tolerant head of the judiciary. Members of the Minority came under attack when we criticised the processes leading to his nomination.
“We will therefore not be part of his Thank You Tour. If he wants to engage with us, he should come to our offices, and we will outline the issues we have with him.”
