KOW ABAKA ESSUMAN, FORMER COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA; NANA ADDO DANKWA AKUFO-ADDO.
Former counsel to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Kow Essuman, has urged the newly sworn-in leadership of the Law Students Network (LSN) to be courageous, principled and disciplined as they pursue their legal education and lead the affairs of the Network.
Mr Essuman gave the charge as Special Guest of Honour at the Annual General Conference of the LSN held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), where newly elected executives of the Network for the 2025/2026 academic year were sworn into office.
According to him, courage remains a defining attribute of the legal profession, and young lawyers must be bold in upholding the law, building scholarship and maintaining credibility, both on campus and beyond. He advised the new leadership to conduct themselves with integrity in and outside the classroom, noting that character and discipline are as important as academic excellence.
Mr Essuman further encouraged the LSN to strategically engage lawyers within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) by organising programmes that would allow experienced practitioners to interact with and mentor students. He stressed that the Network must effectively leverage the expertise within the Party to strengthen its intellectual base and professional relevance.
“I wish the new executives well, I wish the LSN well, and I pray that there will be many more engagements for us to build a network, connect, and get to know each other better,” he said.
He also encouraged members of the Network to distinguish themselves through hard work, sound legal reasoning and respect for the rule of law, noting that political affiliation should never overshadow professional responsibility.
Mr Essuman further urged the LSN to position itself as a credible intellectual force capable of contributing meaningfully to policy debates, legal reforms and governance within the country.
The LSN conference, held under the theme “Holding Together, Building Together, and Winning Together: A Brighter Future for Young Patriots,” also featured contributions from the Director of Legal Affairs of the NPP, Gary Nimako Marfo, who urged students to show fidelity to the law and demonstrate mastery in their chosen field, and the Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Sammi Awuku, who assured members that their efforts and loyalty would not be in vain under a future NPP government.
The Annual General Conference marked the official handover from the outgoing executives, led by Irene Addo, to the newly sworn-in leadership of the Law Students Network for the 2025/2026 academic year.
