‘Failure was never an option’ — 67-year-old Samuel Victor Addo becomes a lawyer

Samuel Victor Addo, a 67-year-old retired professional, took on the challenge of becoming a lawyer at an age when many would retire. With determination and resilience, he became the first person in his family to attend the Ghana Bar at such a later stage in life. Speaking on Joy FM's Personality Profile with Lexis Bill, Mr Addo revealed that his younger classmates were not an obstacle, but rather an inspiring aspect of his legal education.

He explained that the demanding nature of legal studies required discipline, sacrifice, and dedication to extensive reading and comprehension of complex legal concepts. Despite the rigorous nature of his studies, Mr Addo was not deterred, citing a personal rule that failure or quitting was never an option for him. He recalled waking up early for 7 a.m. lectures, often finding himself as the sole student in class, yet he remained focused and committed to his goal.

Mr Addo's journey to becoming a lawyer at 67 serves as a reminder that professional ambitions and learning are lifelong pursuits, even after retirement.