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Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK Celebrates Inna Mariam Patty’s Call to the Bar at Lincoln’s Inn
London, United Kingdom — 26th November 2025 — Distinguished Ghanaian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and now barrister Inna Mariam Patty was officially called to the Bar of England and Wales on Tuesday, 25th November 2025, at the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. Patty graduated with Distinction from the University of Law, marking a remarkable milestone in her academic and professional journey.
The Call ceremony and the private celebratory dinner drew an exceptional gathering of dignitaries, family members, and guests who travelled from Ghana, Dubai, Uganda, South Africa, and across the United Kingdom to honour her accomplishment.
A notable moment of the evening was the attendance and tribute by Her Excellency Mrs. Zita Benson, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom & Ireland, Permanent Representative to the IMO, accompanied by her husband, Mr. Bobby Benson.
In her address, H.E. Mrs. Benson praised Miss Patty’s trajectory and impact, stating:
“I am immensely proud of Inna. I have followed her journey since her days as Miss Ghana and watched her champion women’s empowerment with passion, commitment, and grace. Her work has uplifted countless young women and inspired many more. Seeing her achieve this milestone—called to the Bar with Distinction—is deeply fulfilling. And let me say this clearly: the sky is not the limit for Inna. Who knows? One day she could be Ghana’s Chief Justice—or even President. Her potential knows no bounds.”
The distinguished guests in attendance included:
Ambassador Youssif Patty and Mrs. Jameelah Patty, proud parents of Miss Patty
Her siblings and cousins
Mr. Kwabena Osei-Danquah, Chief of Staff, Commonwealth Secretariat, London
Ms. Eileen Baguma, HR & Corporate Affairs Director, EACOP Uganda
Ms. Philippa Pepera, CEO, Pippa’s Health Centre, Accra
Mrs. Vangie Mari Patty, Regional Engineering Manager, Puma Energy;
Nana Yaa Serwa Sarpong, General Manager, EIB Network; Founder & President, Women in Sustainability Africa.
Reflecting on the honour of being called to the Bar, Patty shared:
“This milestone is a continuation of my purpose—to use law as a tool for empowerment, justice, and social impact, especially for children, women and vulnerable communities.”
Before pursuing law, Patty established herself as a transformative leader in Ghana. As CEO of Exclusive Events Ghana Ltd and Chairwoman of the Miss Ghana Foundation, she led impactful initiatives in education, healthcare, and community development, including:
Scholarships for over 40 students
Water projects in northern Ghana
Life-changing medical support for children with scoliosis through FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital
National advocacy campaigns with UNAIDS
Her achievements have earned her several awards, including:
Overall African Woman Achiever (CSR Consultant), African Women Awards 2023
Top 50 Young CEOs in Ghana, Avance Media 2023
International Arch of Europe Award (2017)
Patty’s Call to the Bar marks a new chapter—strengthening her capacity to combine law, leadership, philanthropy, and advocacy for national development.
About Inna Mariam Patty
Inna Mariam Patty is a Ghanaian business executive, lawyer, and philanthropist. She is CEO of Exclusive Events Ghana Limited, Chairwoman of the Miss Ghana Foundation, and a Board Member of FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital. Patty holds an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and a GDL & BPC with Distinction from the University of Law.
National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Executive Committee member and Volta River Authority (VRA) Board Member, Wonder Victor Kutor, has described calls for the resignation of Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa as premature and unjustified.
He argued that there was no evidence to establish that the minister had committed any wrongdoing to warrant such demands.
Speaking on Joy News in Accra on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Mr Kutor questioned what had changed to justify the growing calls for the minister to step down.
He recalled that the Ranking Member on Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Samuel Abu Jinapor, had earlier indicated that the opposition was not accusing Mr Ablakwa of any wrongdoing.
Mr Kutor, therefore, challenged those demanding the minister’s resignation to provide fresh evidence to support their position.
“The call for the Minister to resign is premature, it is untenable. There is no evidence. I mean, what has he done wrong?” he questioned.
He added that documents, including boarding passes, airline receipts and flight manifests relating to the minister’s return journey, had been provided.
Mr Kutor expressed concern that the calls for Mr Ablakwa’s resignation could discourage young politicians from speaking out against corruption and advocating transparency.
According to him, politicians should not be targeted or maligned for demanding accountability, warning that such treatment could create the impression that speaking against corruption could later become a liability when one is appointed to public office.
He maintained that calling for accountability and transparency should not be used as grounds to target public officials without evidence of wrongdoing.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana will host the Africa Festival of Arts, Culture and Creatives (AFESTAC) 2026 alongside Industrial Skills Week Africa (ISWA) 2026 in Accra from December 9 to 12, 2026.
On the back of these programmes, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has called on corporate Ghana, the media and the general public to support the initiative through partnerships, sponsorships and active participation.
The events, supported by the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), will bring together stakeholders to celebrate Africa’s rich cultural heritage, strengthen the creative economy, promote industrial skills development and create employment opportunities for young people.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
