A new generation of legal minds was ushered into the legal profession on Friday, October 10, as 824 newly qualified lawyers were called to the Ghana Bar in a ceremony marked by celebration, diversity, and determination.
The event, held at the Accra International Conference Centre, saw a notable presence of journalists and media professionals among the new lawyers, underscoring the evolving landscape of law and public service in Ghana.
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Among them were Emmanuel Ebo Hawkson of Graphic Online, Serwaa Amihere of the EIB Network, Joseph Ackah-Blay of Media General, Sixtus Don-Ullo of 3News, and Yvonne Asare-Offei of the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. Their call to the bar highlights a growing intersection between law and journalism in shaping national discourse and upholding justice.
The ceremony was led by Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who administered the professional oath and personally presented the qualifying certificates to the new lawyers. The auditorium was filled with proud families, friends, and well-wishers witnessing this important milestone.
