Armah-Kofi Buah, Sam George, other MPs among newly qualified lawyers
Two government ministers and other Members of Parliament are among 1,568 newly qualified lawyers called to the Ghana Bar. The new lawyers were admitted to the profession at a ceremony organised by the General Legal Council (GLC) in Accra on Friday, October 9, 2026. The government appointees include Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, […]
Two government ministers and several Members of Parliament are among 1,568 newly qualified lawyers admitted to the Ghana Bar, according to a ceremony held in Accra on October 9, 2026. The General Legal Council (GLC) organized the event, which saw the entry of prominent figures into the legal profession. Among the government appointees were Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, as well as Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah.
Both men serve as Members of Parliament, representing Ningo-Prampram and Ellembelle respectively. Other MPs who joined the ranks of lawyers include Davis Ansah Opoku from Mpraeso and Phyllis Naa Koryoo Okunor of Awutu Senya East. The admission of these individuals, alongside numerous media personalities, marks a significant milestone in their professional journeys.
The Judicial Secretary, Musah Ahmed, emphasized that the ceremony signified the transition from legal education to active practice within Ghana’s legal system.
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