Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Emmanuel Tornyi
Published on 2024-03-26 06:35:00
Ghanaian women have made significant strides in various fields, including law and justice. In this article, we highlight some of the notable Ghanaian women luminaries who have made a mark in the legal realm.
**1. Her Ladyship Justice Mabel Maame Agyemang:**
Justice Agyemang is the Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands. With a distinguished career that has spanned judiciaries in Ghana, The Gambia, and Eswatini, she has made significant contributions to the legal field. Called to the Ghanaian Bar in 1987, she quickly transitioned to serving on the Bench, handling various cases across different divisions. Her expertise led to her appointment as an expert judge for the Commonwealth Secretariat, where she served starting in 2004. She has presided over crucial cases in Eswatini, addressing issues such as defamation, unlawful arrests, police brutality, and electoral disputes. Her journey in the legal realm culminated in her appointment as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands in February 2020.
**2. Betty Mould-Iddrisu:**
Betty Mould-Iddrisu made history in February 2009 when she became the first woman Attorney-General and Minister of Justice in Ghana. Her appointment by the late President John Evans Atta Mills signified a vote of confidence in her capabilities to enhance the operations of the Justice Ministry. With an educational background that includes prestigious institutions like the University of Ghana and the London School of Economics, Mould-Iddrisu has held notable positions, including Director of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Division of the Commonwealth Secretariat.
**3. Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong:**
Marietta Brew Appiah-Oppong, a former Attorney General of Ghana, was appointed by former President Mahama in 2013. As the second woman to hold this office after Betty Mould-Iddrisu, she has made significant contributions to the legal field. With over twenty years of experience, she has excelled in commercial law, transactions, and general corporate advice.
**4. Joyce Bamford-Addo:**
Joyce Bamford-Addo made history as the first female Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana from 2009 to 2013. She was also the first woman in the West African sub-region to assume this role. Additionally, she served as the first female Justice of the Supreme Court of Ghana from 1991 to 2004, leaving behind a legacy of progress and gender equality.
**5. Georgina Theodora Wood:**
Georgina Theodora Wood served as Ghana’s first female Chief Justice for five decades before retiring in 2017. She also sits on the Council of State and has had a distinguished career in the legal sector, starting with the Ghana Police Service before transitioning to the Judicial Service. Her tenure paved the way for other female leaders in Ghana.
**6. Sophia Akuffo:**
Sophia Akuffo served as Chief Justice of Ghana from June 19, 2017, until December 20, 2019. She had been a Judge in the Supreme Court of Ghana since 1995 and held various leadership roles in the legal field.
**7. Gertrude Torkornoo:**
Gertrude Torkornoo was nominated to the Supreme Court in November 2019 and later nominated for the position of Chief Justice in April 2023. With a background in private legal practice and a career that includes roles as a High Court judge and Court of Appeal judge, Torkornoo assumed office as a Supreme Court Justice on December 17, 2019.
**8. Gloria Akuffo:**
Gloria Akuffo served as the Attorney General of Ghana and Minister for Justice since 2017. She has had a distinguished career in private legal practice and various government positions, including Deputy Minister of Justice and Deputy Attorney General. Her contributions in the legal and justice sectors have been significant.
These Ghanaian women luminaries have blazed a trail in the legal field, breaking barriers and making profound impacts in their respective roles. Their dedication, expertise, and commitment to justice have set a precedent for future generations of female legal professionals in Ghana.
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