Four Members of Parliament (MPs) and three prominent media professionals are among the 1,568 newly qualified lawyers who have been officially admitted to the Ghana Bar.
The formal admission ceremony was held on Friday, October 9, 2026, after the successful candidates fulfilled the academic, professional and practical requirements for entry into Ghana’s legal profession.
The development brings together professionals from politics, broadcasting and journalism who have completed the necessary training to begin practising law.
Four Ghanaian MPs Qualify as Lawyers
The four parliamentarians admitted to the Ghana Bar are Samuel Nartey George, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, Davis Ansah Opoku and Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunor.
Samuel Nartey George, the Member of Parliament for Ningo-Prampram and Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, was among the newly admitted lawyers.
Also admitted was Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, MP for Ellembelle and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources.
The other two parliamentarians are Davis Ansah Opoku, who represents Mpraeso, and Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunor, the MP for Awutu Senya East.
Their admission adds a new professional qualification to their existing political and public service responsibilities.
Three Media Personalities Join Ghana’s Legal Profession
The list of newly qualified lawyers also includes three well-known media professionals who have completed the requirements to enter the legal profession.
They are Umaru Sanda Amadu of Channel One TV and Citi FM, Naa Ashorkor Duodu, a TV3 presenter with Media General, and broadcast journalist Ayisha Ibrahim.
Their admission to the Ghana Bar marks a significant professional milestone, combining their experience in journalism and broadcasting with formal legal qualifications.
General Legal Council Explains Bar Admission Process
Addressing participants at the ceremony, Judicial Secretary Musah Ahmed explained that admission to the Ghana Bar represents the beginning of professional legal practice following years of academic study and practical preparation.
He noted that the General Legal Council (GLC) is responsible for organising the formal enrolment and admission of qualified applicants in accordance with Section 7 of the Legal Profession Act, 1960 (Act 32).
According to him, the occasion represents more than an academic accomplishment, as newly admitted lawyers are entering a profession that demands dedication, discipline, hard work and integrity.
Mr Ahmed also acknowledged the important role played by families and supporters throughout the candidates’ legal education and professional training.
New Lawyers Urged to Uphold the Rule of Law
The Judicial Secretary urged the newly admitted lawyers to understand the responsibilities associated with their new professional status, particularly their duty to protect the rule of law and carry out their legal obligations with integrity.
He reminded them that becoming a lawyer involves more than meeting demanding academic and professional standards, as legal practitioners also serve as officers of the court.
“As you prepare to receive your certificates, you do not only do so as an individual who has met an exacting standard, but also as officers of the court,” he said.
Following his remarks, Mr Ahmed invited Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who chairs the General Legal Council, to officially open the ceremony.
The admission of the 1,568 candidates represents another milestone for Ghana’s legal profession, with the new lawyers expected to uphold professional ethics, promote access to justice and contribute to the administration of justice in the country.
Source: newsthemegh.com