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Otumfuo donates land for Ghana’s 2nd Law School
Kumasi is set to receive a permanent campus of the Ghana School of Law, following the official hand over of a 1.12-acre parcel of land by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
The land, situated in Adum behind the Ministries area, was formally handed over on July 28, 2025, to facilitate the construction of the country’s second law school campus.
The initiative marks a major milestone in the expansion of legal education in Ghana.
Although plans to allocate the land in Adum for this purpose dated back to 2003, the Kumasi campus currently operates from the premises of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) following its establishment in 2010 through the efforts of the Asantehene.
When completed, the new facility will boast of lecture halls, staff offices, a moot court, hostel accommodation, a banking facility, law firms, legal shops, a clinic, and other essential amenities to support professional legal training.
Speaking on behalf of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Nana Samgba Gyafla II, Paramount Chief of the Sampa Traditional Area, emphasised the Ashanti Region’s commitment to legal education and its significance in national development.
The Acting Chief Justice, Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, welcomed the development as a transformational step in legal education.
He noted that the Kumasi campus had long served as a branch of the Ghana School of Law at KNUST, but the new facility would mark a new era of access and practical training for aspiring lawyers.
The Director of the Ghana School of Law, Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, highlighted the challenges faced by students who had to relocate to Accra for professional training after completing LLB programmes in Kumasi.
He noted that until recently, becoming a lawyer without passing through the Makola campus in Accra was unthinkable.
“Approval was secured in 2010 to begin the Kumasi campus, and this year marks the 15th anniversary of that important achievement,” he said, expressing optimism that the new facility will further decentralise legal education and promote equity in access across Ghana.
The new Kumasi campus is expected to become a hub for nurturing future legal professionals rooted in integrity, service, and leadership.
For generations of graduates, the University of Ghana has shaped some of life’s most meaningful moments.
It is where lifelong friendships were formed, marriages began, business ideas took shape, partnerships were built, entrepreneurs nurtured, and identities discovered.
UG became a shared home, one that inspired pride and a deep sense of belonging. Yet, as the years pass and life takes alumni into different careers, countries, and seasons, many gradually lose touch with the University and with one another.
On 28 May 2026, the University of Ghana will officially launch the University of Ghana Global Alumni Network (UGA Network) App, a digital platform designed to foster and strengthen lifelong connections between the University and its alumni worldwide.
The launch, scheduled to take place at the University of Ghana, marks a significant shift in alumni engagement and development, from fragmented, informal networks to a single, trusted, and official digital home for all Legonites.
For years, alumni engagement has largely depended on WhatsApp groups, social media pages, and independent alumni groups.
While these channels have kept conversations alive, they have also created fragmentation, making it difficult to maintain accurate records, share official updates, and mobilise alumni for mentorship, networking, and institutional development.
The UGA Network App was developed to address this gap.
It provides a secure platform where alumni can register, verify their alumni status, update their profiles, reconnect with classmates and year groups, and stay informed about university and alumni initiatives, all in one place.
At the heart of the UGA Network App is a simple idea: alumni should never feel like outsiders to the University they helped build.
Designed with alumni experiences in mind, the platform makes it easy to rediscover old bonds, build new professional relationships, participate in alumni events, and contribute meaningfully to the University’s advancement.
Whether a recent graduate navigating early career decisions or a seasoned professional seeking to give back, the app creates space for every alum to belong and participate.
The UGA Network App is the official alumni engagement platform of the University of Ghana, managed by the Institutional Advancement Directorate, in collaboration with the Information Technology Directorate.
Built on a verified and secure alumni database, the platform protects personal information while ensuring credibility and trust for users.
As the University prepares to unveil the UGA Network App, alumni are invited to register, reconnect, and belong.
The Bank of Ghana has directed Mobile Money Fintech Limited (MMFL) to suspend the implementation of its proposed 0.75 percent fee on direct wallet-to-bank transfers pending further consultations.
The proposed charge was scheduled to take effect on June 1, 2026.
In a press release issued by its Communications Department, the central bank said the decision to halt the implementation was to allow for further engagement on the matter.
According to the Bank of Ghana, the move forms part of efforts to ensure that any changes in charges within the mobile financial services sector are introduced fairly and in a way that protects consumers.
The Bank said it remains committed to safeguarding the financial wellbeing of users of mobile money and other digital financial services.
The proposed fee had generated public discussions ahead of its planned implementation date.
However, the Bank of Ghana did not indicate when a final decision on the proposed charge would be announced.
By: Jacob Aggrey
