Lawyers' groups must not become extensions of partisan contests - Chief of Staff
He also acknowledged the historical role of the Ghana Bar Association, insisting that the Ghana Law Society does not need to diminish the older body to establish its own relevance.
Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has cautioned legal professional organizations against aligning themselves with partisan politics. He warned that such associations risk losing their credibility by becoming extensions of political disputes. At the inaugural Annual Bar Conference of the Ghana Law Society, Dr Debrah emphasized that the creation of another legal body should enhance opportunities for scholarship, mentorship, and policy involvement, rather than exacerbate political rivalries.
On September 30, he stated, "It loses when professional associations become extensions of partisan contests."
Dr Debrah urged the Ghana Law Society to maintain its credibility by demonstrating consistency, service, and fairness. "This society will therefore be judged by its conduct. It must welcome intellectual disagreement, resist political capture, and apply the same standards of fairness regardless of who holds power," he said. He acknowledged the historical role of the Ghana Bar Association and stated that the Ghana Law Society does not need to diminish the existing organization to establish its own relevance.
Dr Debrah noted that ordinary citizens are primarily concerned with whether the legal profession contributes to the functioning of justice, rather than engaging in institutional disputes.
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