Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine has nominated three individuals to the General Legal Council in line with the Legal Profession Act, 1960. The nominees are Francis-Xavier Sosu, Clara Beeri Kasser-Tee, and Dr. Abdul-Bassit Aziz Bamba. The President has been informed of these nominations.
Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, has put forth the nomination of three individuals to serve on the General Legal Council. This action aligns with the stipulations outlined in Section 1(2) of the Legal Profession Act, 1960. The announcement was officially shared in a statement dated February 28, 2025, and signed by Dr. Ayine.
The nominated individuals include:
1. Francis-Xavier Sosu, Member of Parliament for Madina.
2. Clara Beeri Kasser-Tee, a Lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law.
3. Dr. Abdul-Bassit Aziz Bamba, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana.
The statement emphasized that His Excellency the President has been duly informed of these nominations.
In conclusion, the nominations made by Dr. Ayine serve to fulfill legislative requirements while appointing qualified individuals to the General Legal Council. The inclusion of a Member of Parliament and esteemed academics underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing the legal profession in Ghana.
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