Attorney-General Nominates New Members for General Legal Council

Attorney-General Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine has nominated three individuals, including Francis-Xavier Sosu, to the General Legal Council. The nominations comply with the Legal Profession Act of 1960 and have been communicated to the President.

The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, has officially nominated three individuals for positions on the General Legal Council, as mandated by Section 1(2) of the Legal Profession Act of 1960. This announcement was made in a statement dated February 28, 2025, which Dr. Ayine personally signed.

The nominated individuals are:
1. Francis-Xavier Sosu, Member of Parliament for Madina;
2. Clara Beeri Kasser-Tee, Lecturer at the University of Ghana School of Law;
3. Dr. Abdul-Bassit Aziz Bamba, Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana.

The statement further confirmed that “His Excellency the President has been duly informed of the nomination of the three persons named above.”

In conclusion, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine’s nominations to the General Legal Council reflect significant appointments within the legal framework of Ghana. The nominated individuals are expected to contribute their expertise to the council, thereby enhancing the legal profession in the country. The announcement underscores the ongoing collaboration between the Attorney-General’s office and the presidency regarding important legal appointments.

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