The newly-elected President of the Greater Accra Regional branch of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Mrs Efua Ghartey, has entreated members of the association to undertake free legal cases for the marginalised and the poor in society.
She observed that pro bono services would enable those who could not afford to seek justice in court to do so at a time when the cost of filing legal cases had been increased.
“Even though we already have a legal aid committee and board which ensures that the marginalised and the poor are given the necessary support, it is time we did more of pro bono cases,” she admonished.
Mrs Ghartey was speaking at the induction into office of a four-member executive for the association in Accra last Wednesday.
The other members, who will steer the affairs of the association for a year, are Mr Owusu Nyanpong, Vice-President; Mr Aurelius Awuku, Secretary, and Mrs Perpetual Yankson, Assistant Secretary.
Licence
“We are considering that in the future when it comes to the granting of licences to members called to the bar, we will look at a lawyer’s ability to handle a remarkable number of pro bono cases,” Mrs Ghartey indicated.
According to her, “at our last conference in Ho, we recognised and appreciated lawyers who have done remarkable pro bono cases and this is something we really endorse and will encourage our members to do”.
Appreciation
She was grateful to the members for electing the new executive members to serve them and called for continued support to build a vibrant association.
“We believe the Greater Accra Regional branch of the GBA abounds in skills and resources to make the association a beacon in the nation by being a true voice for the voiceless,” she stated.
She added that “the time has come for the true identity and potential of the Greater Accra Regional branch to be realised”.
GBA President
The President of the GBA, Nene Amegatcher, congratulated the newly elected executive members of the Greater Accra Regional branch of the GBA and advised them to come up with innovative ideas to enhance the fortunes of the profession.
“We want to revitalise the GBA and, therefore, we urge members to help initiate new ideas that will help build a strong and vibrant association,” he said.
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