Former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei has been formally admitted to the Ghana Bar, joining 1,567 other newly qualified lawyers at a ceremony held by the General Legal Council in Accra on Friday, October 9, 2026. This significant professional development comes after her exit from politics in January 2025 following the New Patriotic Party's defeat in the December 2024 general elections.
Nana Ama Dokua's journey into law began well before her exit from politics. She enrolled in a distance-learning Bachelor of Laws programme at University College London in 2014, at a time when she was actively building her legislative career. She represented Akuapem North for two consecutive terms and served in two ministerial roles under former President Nana Akufo-Addo, first as Deputy Minister of Information and later as Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry.
Asiamah-Adjei performed particularly well in Evidence, Family Law, and Interpretation of Statutes during her professional legal training. Her academic background spans several disciplines, including an undergraduate degree in psychology and sociology from the University of Ghana and postgraduate studies in logistics and supply chain management at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom.
Before entering Parliament in 2017, Nana Ama Dokua held management roles in several private companies. Her training in areas such as legislation, governance, business regulation, and public policy positions her for a range of future professional engagements, whether in legal practice or public life.
Asiamah-Adjei was not the only high-profile figure admitted on Friday. Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George and Lands and Natural Resources Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah were among those called to the Bar at the same ceremony, drawing considerable public attention to the event. Others included broadcasters Naa Ashorkor Mensah-Doku and Umaru Sanda.
The admission to the Ghana Bar marks a new dimension to Asiamah-Adjei's professional profile, which already encompasses more than a decade of experience across business, public administration, and politics. Her legal qualification adds another opportunity to serve society beyond politics, as she noted that her legal training has broadened her understanding of governance, business, and people's rights.
Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei's call to the Bar is a notable achievement, reflecting her dedication to expanding her professional horizons. With her extensive experience in public service and now a qualified lawyer, she is poised to make significant contributions in her future endeavors.
Key points
- Former Deputy Minister Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei has been admitted to the Ghana Bar, joining over 1,500 new lawyers.
- Asiamah-Adjei's journey to the Bar began in 2014 when she enrolled in a distance-learning law program at University College London while still in politics.
- The admission ceremony also saw other high-profile figures, including Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George and Lands Minister Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, being called to the Bar.
