Advisory Council Chairman, Nana Kwasi Asuman-Frimpong, Esq., (left) and Executive Secretary, Ellen Ofosu Asieduaa, Esq.,
The Iustum Center for Democracy and Governance (ICEDEG Africa LBG) has congratulated its Advisory Council Chairman, Nana Kwasi Asuman-Frimpong, Esq., and Executive Secretary, Ellen Ofosu Asieduaa, Esq., on their successful call to the Ghana Bar.
The two were among 1,568 newly qualified lawyers formally enrolled and admitted as Barristers and Solicitors of the Supreme Court of Ghana by the General Legal Council on October 9, 2026.
The congratulatory message was contained in a statement released by Bright Philip Donkor, Director of Corporate Communication and Branding of ICEDEG Africa, who described the achievement as a significant professional milestone for the two officials and a source of pride for the organisation.
According to the statement, their admission to the legal profession represents the culmination of years of academic preparation, professional training, dedication and perseverance.
Commitment to Justice and Good Governance
ICEDEG Africa noted that the achievement was particularly significant given the organisation’s commitment to promoting the rule of law, constitutional governance, consumer protection and institutional accountability.
The Centre expressed confidence that the legal training and professional qualifications of the two officials would further strengthen their contributions to its research, policy advocacy and institutional development.
It noted that their admission to the Bar also presents opportunities for them to contribute more meaningfully to national conversations on justice, legal reforms, consumer rights and democratic governance.
The organisation further emphasised the importance of lawyers using their professional knowledge and expertise not only to advance their individual careers but also to promote access to justice, protect constitutional rights and strengthen public institutions.
Professional Milestone
ICEDEG Africa commended Mr Asuman-Frimpong and Ms Ofosu Asieduaa for successfully combining their academic and professional pursuits with their responsibilities within the organisation.
It described their achievement as an encouragement to young professionals seeking to contribute to national development through multidisciplinary expertise, public service and professional excellence.
The Centre expressed optimism that their admission to the legal profession would further enhance their ability to contribute to public policy discussions, particularly in areas involving legal and institutional reforms.
ICEDEG Africa also congratulated the other newly qualified lawyers admitted to the Ghana Bar and encouraged them to uphold the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity and commitment to justice.
The organisation urged the new lawyers to approach their professional responsibilities with humility, diligence and respect for the rule of law, while contributing to the development of Ghana’s legal system.
It wished Mr Asuman-Frimpong, Ms Ofosu Asieduaa and their colleagues success as they begin the next phase of their professional journeys.
