Evidently, law is regarded as one of the most 'chased after' professions, particularly in Ghana.
Aside the prestige attached to it, it builds one's confidence, coupled with the creation of an enabling inner atmosphere to always be on top of your game at all times.
The manner in which some renowned lawyers like Tsatsu Tsikata (Law Book), Tony Lithur, Nii Ayikoi Otoo, Samuel Cudjoe, Gloria Akuffo, Justin Amenuvor, among others, interpret the law sends an appetizing and attractive signal for those who do not even have interest in law to join the profession without hesitation.
In the political arena, some ministers under the second term of Akufo-Addo-led administration have set a great pace by registering their names in the Ghanaian Law Profession.
Follow me and let's together explore these personalities.
The first personality on the list is Sarah Adwoa Safo - Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection.
Born on December 28, 1981 in Accra, Ghana, Hon. Sarah Adwoa Safo attained her Advanced Level Certificate in 1998, and further gained admission into the University of Ghana to study Bachelor of Law.
She then proceeded to the Ghana School of Law for her Barrister-at-Law certificate, and in 2004, she was called to the Ghana Bar.
Sarah Adwoa Safo additionally obtained an LLM from George Washington University, United States.
She is currently the Member of Parliament for the Dome Kwabenya of the Greater-Accra Region of Ghana.
2. Kwasi Amoako Atta - Minisiter of Roads and Highways
Born on August 5, 1951 at Akyem-Awenare in Ghana's Eastern Region, Kwasi Amoako Atta obtained his Ordinary Level Certificate and Advanced Level Certificate from Abuakwa State College and Tarkwa Senior High School respectively.
He then gained admission into the University of Ghana, Legon, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration.
Amoako furthered his education at the Ghana School of Law, Makola, and in 2002, he was called to the Ghanaian Bar.
Amoako Atta, Esq also holds an Executive Master of Business Administration from the University of Ghana, Legon.
3. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey - Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration
Born on February 8, 1963 in Accra, Ghana, Hon. Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey obtained both her Ordinary Level Certificate and Advanced Level Certificate from St. Mary's Girls'Senior High School, Korle-Gonno, Accra, Ghana.
Shirley holds a Bachelor of Law Degree, Diploma in Public Relations and Advertising, Certificate in Marketing Management, Master of Arts in Public Communication and an Executive MBA (Project Management Option).
She is an alumnus of University of Ghana, Ghana Institute of Journalism, Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, University of London, University of Westminster and the Pitman's Central College.
She is currently serving as the Member of Parliament for the Anyaa Sowotuom Constituency of Ghana's Greater-Accra Region.
4. Godfred Yeboah Dame - Attorney General and Minisiter for Justice
Born on June 5, 1979 in Ghana, Godfred Yeboah Dame is proudly an old student of Adisadel College, where he obtained both his Ordinary Level Certificate and Advanced Level Certificate.
In 2001, he graduated with a Bachelor of Law Degree from the University of Ghana, Legon, and continued his studies at the Ghana School of Law.
In 2003, he obtained his Barrister-at-Law certificate and was called to the Ghana Bar in October same year.
He was further awarded Society Initiative Fellowship to pursue a Programme in Comparative Media and Policy (PCMLP) at the Centre for Socio-Legal Studies, University of Oxford.
5. Hon. Ambrose Dery - Minister of Interior
Born on August 23, 1956 in Ghana, Hon. Ambrose Dery obtained both his Ordinary Level Certificate and Advanced Level Certificate from Navrongo Secondary School.
He further gained admission into the University of Ghana, Legon, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Law Degree.
He then proceeded to the Ghana School of Law for his Barrister-at-Law certificate, and in 1982, he was called to the Ghana Bar.
6. Ebenezer Kojo Kum - Minister of Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs
Born on April 17, 1967 in Ghana, Hon. Ebenezer Kojo Kum initially obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree and Diploma in Education from the University of Cape Coast before proceeding to the Ghana School of Law for his Barrister-at-Law certificate.
He currently serves as the Member of Parliament for the Ahanta-West Constituency of Ghana's Western Region.
7. Kojo Oppong Nkrumah - Minisiter of Information
Born on April 5, 1982 to Mr. Kwame Oppong Nkrumah and Mrs. Felicia Oppong Nkrumah in Koforidua in Ghana's Eastern Region, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah obtained his secondary education from Pope John Senior High School and Minor Seminary.
He then proceeded to the University of Cape Coast for his Bachelor's Degree in Commerce.
Oppong Nkrumah further obtained an MBA in Marketing from the University of Ghana, Legon in 2012; and in 2014 he obtained a Bachelor of Law Degree from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration Faculty of Law.
He was then called to the Ghana Bar in 2016 as a Barrister and Solicitor of the Apex Court.
8. Alan John Kwadwo Kyeremanten - Minister of Trade and Industry
Born on October 3, 1955 to Mr. Alexander Atta Yaw Kyerematen and Mrs. Victoria Kyerematen in Kumasi, Ghana, Alan John Kwadwo Kyeremanten had his secondary education initially at Adisadel College, and then proceeded to Achimota School for his Sixth Form.
He further gained admission into the University of Ghana, Legon, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics.
Alan additionally obtained a Bachelor of Law Degree from the Ghana School of Law, where he received a qualification as a Barrister-at-Law. He was then called to the Ghana Bar.
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