Ghana Law Society President Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has dismissed allegations that the Society's accreditation was influenced by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) returning to power. The Ghana Law Society was incorporated in 2022 and secured accreditation in January 2025, shortly after the NDC won the 2024 general elections. Dafeamekpor, also the Majority Chief Whip, rejected any connection between the two developments.
According to Dafeamekpor, the Society had applied for accreditation long before it was eventually granted and had remained patient throughout the process. He explained that accreditation goes through a process and that the Society's accreditation in 2025 was not a coincidence. Dafeamekpor stated that the Society had been working towards accreditation and had been involved in activities supporting law students and pushing for improvements in legal education even before obtaining formal accreditation.
The Ghana Law Society had been assisting students who encountered challenges with examinations and other issues within legal education. Dafeamekpor pointed to the Society's collaboration with Madina MP Francis-Xavier Sosu on proposed reforms to legal education as evidence of its advocacy efforts. The two legislators sponsored a private member's bill aimed at addressing challenges surrounding the legal education system, including the entrance examination process.
Dafeamekpor maintained that the Society's accreditation process was subject to the required procedures and that delays did not mean the application had been abandoned. He urged organisations seeking accreditation to remain patient and follow the established process rather than interpret delays as political interference. According to him, if an organisation applies for accreditation and is told to wait, it should not take it casually but rather wait patiently.
The GLS President disclosed that the Society has grown significantly, with more than 1,500 professional members and over 15,000 student members. He said the figures reflected the Society's expanding role in representing legal professionals and students and advancing discussions on reforms within Ghana's legal education system. This growth is a testament to the Society's hard work and dedication to its members.
Dafeamekpor's comments come amid concerns that the accreditation process may have been influenced by political factors. However, he insisted that the Society's accreditation was the outcome of a long-standing process pursued by the Society. The Society's efforts to improve legal education and support law students have been ongoing, and its accreditation is a significant milestone in its development.
The Ghana Law Society's accreditation has significant implications for the country's legal education system. With its growing membership and advocacy efforts, the Society is poised to play a crucial role in shaping the future of legal education in Ghana. As the Society continues to work towards its goals, it remains committed to its mission of promoting excellence in legal education and supporting its members.
Key points
- Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor denies allegations of political influence in Ghana Law Society accreditation
- The Ghana Law Society was incorporated in 2022 and secured accreditation in January 2025
- The Society has over 1,500 professional members and 15,000 student members
