Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has nominated Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang to act in his stead during his absence from duty from November 12 to November 24, 2026.
The appointment is contained in a circular dated November 11, 2026, sighted by 3News.
In the circular, Justice Baffoe-Bonnie informed members of the Judiciary that he would be away from the jurisdiction for the period and would resume duty on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
“In my absence, His Lordship Justice Gabriel Pwamang, the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court, will act,” the circular stated.
The notice was circulated to Justices of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court, as well as Circuit Court Judges, Magistrates, Directors, Heads of Units and Registrars of Courts.
Copies were also sent to members of the Judicial Council, the General Legal Council and the Judicial Secretary.
Justice Pwamang’s nomination follows established judicial practice, under which the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court acts as Chief Justice when the substantive officeholder is unavailable.
He is expected to oversee the administration of the Judiciary and perform the administrative responsibilities of the Office of the Chief Justice until Justice Baffoe-Bonnie resumes duty.
The Chief Justice heads Ghana’s Judiciary and is responsible for the administration and supervision of the country’s courts.