The Minority Caucus in Parliament has formally written to President John Dramani Mahama requesting information on the status of a petition seeking the removal of Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie from office over alleged “stated misbehaviour.”

In a letter signed by Mr. Jerry Ahmed Shaib (Esq.), Second Deputy Minority Whip, the caucus invoked Article 21(1)(f) of the 1992 Constitution and Section 18 of the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989) to demand transparency regarding the handling of the petition.

The petition, filed by Mr. Gbandi Nabin Yussif on October 6, 2025, and received at the Jubilee House a day later, calls for the removal of Justice Baffoe-Bonnie in accordance with Article 146(1) of the Constitution.

The Minority is seeking clarification on three key points:

The current status or progress of the petition;

Whether the President has referred the matter to the Council of State, as required by constitutional procedure; and

Any actions or decisions taken by the Council of State in response to the petition.

The caucus stressed that the matter has become even more urgent due to Justice Baffoe-Bonnie’s nomination for the position of Chief Justice and his upcoming vetting by Parliament.

To this end, the Minority is requesting a copy of any investigative report or decision related to the petition, emphasising that such disclosure is essential to uphold transparency and public confidence in the judiciary.

“The Minority Caucus respectfully requests that this matter be addressed expeditiously to maintain transparency and accountability within our democratic institutions,” the statement said.

The letter, dated November 7, 2025, concludes with an appeal for prompt action from the President to ensure due process and clarity on the issue before Parliament proceeds with the vetting process.