Central University has shared congratulatory graphics on social media, honouring more than 60 of its Central Law School alumni who were recently called to the Bar in Ghana. The call to the Bar took place at the ICGC Christ Temple on Teshie Bush Road in Accra on Friday, October 9, 2026. The event, organised by the General Legal Council, enrolled 1,568 new lawyers into the Ghanaian legal profession.
Several well-known Ghanaians were among those called to the Bar, including actress and TV3 presenter Naa Ashorkor Duodu and Citi FM journalist Umaru Sanda Amadu. Other notable personalities called to the Bar include Joy News broadcaster Ayisha Ibrahim and Rev. Nana Yaa Serwaa Sarpong, General Manager of EIB Network. Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George and Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah were also among the politicians called to the Bar.
Central University shared five congratulatory graphics on Facebook, labelled #CLS 1 to #CLS 5, honouring its Central Law School alumni. The first four graphics each featured 14 alumni, while the fifth showed 10, bringing the total to 66 photographs across the five posts. The university wrote: “Once again, we take a moment to celebrate the alumni of Central Law School who were recently called to the Bar in Ghana. Congratulations to our newest legal practitioners on this significant milestone!”
The university also wished the new lawyers success as they begin “this exciting journey in the legal profession.” The post drew warm responses from followers on Facebook, with one commenter noting that more alumni were missing from the lists. Elorm Tony Elton wrote: “Splendid. CLS doing the Lord’s work.” Nana Kweku Fosu commented: “There are still more people not on these lists. We are many!”
Kojo Tutu Mhab added: “CU is doing amazing indeed!!!” Nii OB said: “This is remarkable.” The comments section showed admiration for Central University's achievement. Mpraeso MP Davis Ansah Opoku and Awutu Senya East MP Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor were also listed among those called to the Bar.
According to an earlier report, 1,568 candidates were part of the General Legal Council’s event. The report also mentioned that the call to the Bar ceremony was a significant milestone for the new lawyers. Central University's celebration of its alumni's achievement was well-received by followers on social media.
The university's congratulatory post is a testament to its commitment to producing well-trained lawyers who are making a mark in the Ghanaian legal profession. With over 60 of its alumni called to the Bar, Central University is proud of its achievement, and the new lawyers are set to begin their exciting journey in the legal profession.
Key points
- Over 60 Central University alumni were called to the Bar in Ghana on October 9, 2026.
- The 63rd Call to the Bar enrolled 1,568 new lawyers into the Ghanaian legal profession.
- Central University shared congratulatory graphics on social media, honouring its Central Law School alumni.
