The General Legal Council (GLC) of Ghana has admitted 1,568 new lawyers to the profession, including two government ministers and several Members of Parliament. The admission ceremony took place in Accra on Friday, October 9, 2026. This development marks a significant milestone in the careers of these public officials, who are now qualified to practice law in Ghana.
Among the newly qualified lawyers are Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. Both ministers are also Members of Parliament, representing Ningo-Prampram and Ellembelle, respectively. Their qualification as lawyers adds to their existing responsibilities in Parliament and public service.
Other MPs who have qualified as lawyers include Davis Ansah Opoku, the MP for Mpraeso, and Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunor, the MP for Awutu Senya East. These individuals have fulfilled the requirements for entry into the legal profession and have been formally admitted to the Ghana Bar. Their admission marks the transition from legal education to professional practice.
Several media personalities have also joined the legal profession, including former JoyNews journalists Ayisha Ibrahim and Richard Kwadwo Nyarko, Channel One TV and Citi FM broadcaster Umaru Sanda Amadu, and TV3 presenter Naa Ashorkor Duodu. These individuals are among the many who have added legal training to their existing careers in the media.
Addressing the ceremony, Judicial Secretary Musah Ahmed reminded the newly qualified lawyers that their admission came with the responsibility of upholding the rule of law and discharging their duties with diligence and integrity. He emphasized the importance of their role in Ghana's justice system and the need for them to conduct themselves with professionalism and ethics.
The ceremony was attended by prominent figures in Ghana's justice system, including Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Dr Dominic Ayine, members of the judiciary, and other legal practitioners. The presence of these officials underscores the significance of the occasion and the importance of the role that the newly qualified lawyers will play in Ghana's legal system.
The latest cohort of lawyers brings together individuals from politics, public administration, and the media, many of whom are adding legal training to careers they have already established in their respective fields. This development is expected to enhance the delivery of justice and contribute to the growth of Ghana's legal system.
Key points
- Government ministers Samuel Nartey George and Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah are among the newly qualified lawyers.
- Several MPs, including Davis Ansah Opoku and Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunor, have also qualified as lawyers.
- Media personalities, including Ayisha Ibrahim and Umaru Sanda Amadu, have joined the legal profession.
