Accra: Nana Susubribri Krobea Asante, Paramount Chief of Asokore Traditional Area, has urged members of the legal profession to consistently uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics to safeguard the legal system. He emphasized that such standards are grounded in trust and integrity, which are essential for protecting client interests, ensuring fair and impartial justice, and upholding the rule of law.
According to Ghana News Agency, Nana Krobea Asante made these remarks on Tuesday at a programme titled 'An Evening with the Legends', organized in Accra by Lancaster University Ghana. The engagement is part of a series designed to enable distinguished personalities to interact with law students, sharing insights on their achievements and service to the nation and beyond.
Nana Krobea Asante urged lawyers to conduct themselves with honesty, trustworthiness, and integrity in all professional dealings, even when unobserved, to uphold the profession's image. He also welcomed ongoing legal education reforms aimed at expanding access and ending the monopoly of the Ghana School of Law. He noted that the Legal Education Reform Bill, 2025, is expected to be passed by Parliament by the end of 2026, with key aspects including abolishing the Ghana School of Law monopoly, introducing a standardised national bar examination, and reducing professional training from two years to one year.
While expressing openness to forming new professional bodies such as the Law Society of Ghana, Nana Krobea Asante emphasized that maintaining high standards must remain the priority. He also commended the Constitution Review Committee for addressing gaps in the country's constitutional framework, urging the public to offer constructive criticism and suggestions to improve the Constitution.
Nana Krobea advised students to resist the temptation of quick wealth acquisition, urging them instead to uphold the legal profession's core values for lasting success. Dr. Emmanuel Arthur, CEO of Lancaster University Ghana, remarked that the programme offered students an opportunity to understand the origins of the law and the factors that shaped its development, allowing them to appreciate past developments and reflect on the legal profession's future direction.
Professor Francis Botchway, Head of the Department of Law, highlighted the initiative's focus on mentorship and learning from experienced professionals. He stated that the programme aims to produce distinctive graduates who are highly sought after by exposing students to the experiences of seasoned professionals. Prof. Botchway also noted that the programme seeks to deepen students' awareness of developments in Ghana and across Africa, acknowledging that about 50 per cent of students are from other African countries, including Nigeria and Sierra Leone, which underscores the importance of understanding the broader environment in which they will operate.