Gabriel Scott Pwamang named acting Chief Justice during Baffoe-Bonnie's leave

Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has nominated Supreme Court Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang to serve as the acting Chief Justice of Ghana. This temporary appointment follows the Chief Justice’s scheduled absence from the country, during which Justice Pwamang will take over the leadership of the nation’s judiciary. The acting period is set to begin on November 12 and will continue through November 24, 2026.

The decision was formally communicated through a judicial circular issued on November 11, 2026. In the document, Chief Justice Baffoe-Bonnie directed that Justice Pwamang, who is currently the most senior Justice of the Supreme Court, oversee the administration of the judicial branch. This transition aligns with long-standing judicial protocols in Ghana, which mandate that the most senior member of the apex court bench assumes the responsibilities of the Chief Justice when the substantive holder is unavailable.

During this twelve-day period, Justice Pwamang will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative oversight of the courts and the broader judicial system. This ensures continuity in the management of the third arm of government while the Chief Justice is on leave. Justice Baffoe-Bonnie is expected to return to his official duties on November 25, 2026, at which point Justice Pwamang will relinquish the acting role and resume his regular duties on the Supreme Court bench.