Ghana Bar — professional body through which lawyers are called and admitted to legal practice in Ghana.
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… Until her death, Araba Tettey was said to be working with O & A Legal Consult, having been called to the Ghana Bar as a qualified lawyer earlier this year. …
Jubilant Lawyer Dies Over Ghana -Panama MatchJoy Online
… Ms Tettey, who was called to the Ghana Bar earlier this year, was working with O & A Legal Consult and was widely regarded by colleagues and friends as one of the country’s promising young legal professionals. …
Tragedy as young lawyer dies during Ghana-Panama World Cup celebrationJoy Online
The heated debate surrounding junior counsel appearing before the Supreme Court, reignited by the recent incident involving Serwaa Amihere, has exposed a profound misunderstanding of the structural, statutory, and practical frameworks governing the Ghana Bar. …
The Apex Court and Junior Counsel: Distinguishing Right of Audience from Professional MaturityJoy Online
… He is a member of the Ghana Bar, holding a Qualifying Certificate in Law from the Ghana School of Law. …
TOR MD honoured for outstanding Public Sector Leadership at 10th Ghana CEOs SummitJoy Online
… So it’ll be fine.” Since its establishment in 1958, the Ghana School of Law has been the sole institution authorised to run the professional law course required for admission to the Ghana Bar. …
Mahama signs Legal Education Reform Bill into law, ending Ghana School of Law’s 66-year monopolyJoy Online
… (Distinction), was Valedictorian of the 2025 Masters Cohort, participated in the ICC Summer School at Utrecht University, and was awarded Best Student in Law of Evidence at her call to the Ghana Bar in 2012. …
Time’s up for justice? Why Ghana’s human rights “expiry date” must goNana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei, former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and MP for Akuapem North, has been called to the Ghana Bar as one of 1,568 newly qualified lawyers admitted on Friday. She said her legal training has broadened her understanding of governance, business and people's rights, giving her another opportunity to serve society.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei, former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry and MP for Akuapem North, has been called to the Ghana Bar as one of 1,568 newly qualified lawyers admitted on Friday. She said her legal training has broadened her understanding of governance, business and people's rights, giving her another opportunity to serve society.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Richard Kwadwo Nyarko, a former JoyNews journalist and Central Regional correspondent, has been called to the Ghana Bar on October 9, 2026, earning the title of Barrister and Solicitor. His fellow former JoyNews colleague Ayisha Ibrahim was also called to the Bar on the same day.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ayisha Ibrahim, a former JoyNews journalist, has been called to the Ghana Bar after completing legal training at Ghana School of Law. Ibrahim holds a Master of Laws from the University of Ghana and a Master of Public Administration from KNUST.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former Vice President and NPP presidential candidate Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has mourned Samuel Arthur Odoi-Sykes, a founding NPP member and former National Chairman who died on October 5, 2026. Bawumia acknowledged Odoi-Sykes's role in the party's 2000 presidential and parliamentary election victory and his service as NPP National Chairman from 1998 to 2001, Member of Parliament for Ashiedu Keteke, and Ghana's High Commissioner to Canada.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Samuel Arthur Odoi-Sykes, a lawyer, diplomat and former Member of Parliament for Ashiedu Keteke, has passed away. He was a founding member and former National Chairman of the NPP (1998–2001) and served as Minority Leader in 1980.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana High Commission in the United Kingdom has congratulated Her Excellency Mrs Sabah Zita Benson on the 20th anniversary of her call to the Ghana Bar, describing her two-decade journey as marked by leadership and distinguished public service.
6 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Foster Kwesi Asante, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, was named the Overall Best Graduating Student of the Master of Science in Defence and International Politics/Master of Science in Security Studies Class of 2026 at the Ghana Armed Forces Command and Staff College's graduation ceremony on Friday.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, MP for Ofoase Ayirebi, has filed a writ at the Supreme Court challenging the Chief Justice's decision to allow judges to hear selected criminal cases during legal vacation, arguing it violates constitutional provisions on equality, fairness, and workers' rights, and constitutes selective justice.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ofoase-Ayirebi MP Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has filed a writ at the Supreme Court challenging the Chief Justice's directives requiring selected judges to conduct criminal trials during the legal vacation, arguing the arrangement raises questions about equality before the law and access to justice.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Naa Amerley Bortei-Doku, a lawyer with more than 18 years of experience and Co-Managing Solicitor of Amarteifio & Co., has been sworn in as a Notary Public of the Supreme Court of Ghana, authorising her to perform official notarial acts recognised both domestically and internationally.
22 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Sara Araba Tettey, a 26-year-old lawyer in Kumasi, collapsed and died at KNUST Hospital while celebrating Ghana's 1-0 victory over Panama in a World Cup match on Thursday. Sources suspected cardiac arrest due to over-excitement, though she had no known heart condition.
19 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Sara Araba Tettey, a 26-year-old newly qualified lawyer, suffered cardiac arrest and died while celebrating Ghana's victory over Panama in an opening World Cup match on June 17. She collapsed at a student hostel near KNUST in Kumasi and was rushed to hospital, where she was pronounced dead despite CPR efforts lasting approximately 45 minutes.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that the debate over junior counsel appearing before Ghana's Supreme Court conflates legal entitlement with professional maturity. Under the Legal Profession Act, pupils do not have independent right of audience and must complete mandatory pupillage before practising independently, a safeguard to prevent harm from inexperienced advocates.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Tema Oil Refinery Managing Director Edmond Kombat was honoured for exceptional leadership and strategic vision at the 10th Ghana CEOs Summit. The recognition follows TOR's recent receipt of one million barrels of Bonga crude oil and efforts to revitalise refinery operations.
29 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama has signed the Legal Education Reform Bill (2025) into law, dismantling the Ghana School of Law's 66-year sole authority over professional legal education in Ghana. The new law allows accredited universities to offer professional law programmes, aimed at maintaining quality standards while expanding access to legal education.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that Order 67 Rule 3 of Ghana's High Court Civil Procedure Rules, which requires fundamental human rights applications to be brought within six months of violation or three months of discovery, may unconstitutionally expire constitutional protections guaranteed by Article 33 of the 1992 Constitution.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →