Kumasi: Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to liberalizing and strengthening legal education in the country. To this end, the government is in the process of introducing the legal education reform Bill and presenting it to parliament to pass a law aimed at strengthening legal education.
According to Ghana News Agency, the Bill, when passed, would establish a comprehensive framework to ensure that all legal training institutions adhere to global standards, thereby promoting consistency, rigor, and excellence in legal education. Dr. Amoakohene made these remarks during the formal handover of documents pertaining to 1.12 acres of land donated by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II for the construction of a Law School in Kumasi.
The Regional Minister stated that this transformative legislation aims to enhance professional legal education by streamlining accreditation processes and recognizing certified law faculties. This would augment access to legal education and enable a greater number of qualified LLB holders to pursue careers in law. Dr. Amoakohene noted that the donation of the parcel of land was a testament to Asantehene's commitment to education and justice.
Dr. Amoakohene emphasized that by providing the site, the Asantehene had laid a solid foundation for cultivating legal professionals who uphold the rule of law and contribute to Ghana's social advancement. The Ghana School of Law stands as a premier institution dedicated to producing highly skilled and ethical professionals who are crucial to the judicial system.
The Minister highlighted that the establishment of this state-of-the-art independent facility in Kumasi would significantly enhance the learning experience, offering students modern resources and advanced research facilities. His Lordship Justice Baffoe Bonnie, the Acting Chief Justice and Chairman of the General Legal Council, stated that the success of the new campus hinged on collective commitment and called upon stakeholders to collaborate for the project's full realization.
The Acting Chief Justice remarked that the campus would not merely be a structure of bricks and mortar but would embody the collective aspirations for a Ghana governed by the rule of law. He also expressed gratitude to the Asantehene for his significant contributions to the legal counsel over the years.
