In a significant boost to legal education in Ghana, the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, has generously handed over 1.12 acres of prime land in Adum, Kumasi to the Ghana School of Law. The land is earmarked for the construction of an ultramodern campus, which is expected to decentralise legal education and bring it closer to aspiring legal professionals in the Ashanti Region and beyond.
The handing-over ceremony took place on Monday, July 28, and marked a historic moment for legal education in Ghana. The new campus will not only make legal education more accessible but also promote high standards in legal training and practice.
Speaking at the event, His Lordship Justice Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, a Justice of the Court of Appeal and Director of Legal Education, expressed profound gratitude to the Asantehene for his unwavering support for education and national development.
“Once again, the King of Ashanti has demonstrated selflessness, commitment to education and infrastructure by graciously handing over to us approximately 1.12 acres of prime land in the heart of Kumasi for the construction of an ultramodern facility to serve as the Kumasi campus of the Ghana School of Law,” Justice Oppong stated.
This move is seen as a major step towards decentralising legal education, which has historically been concentrated in Accra. The new Kumasi campus will allow more students from the northern and middle belts of the country to pursue legal studies without the burden of relocating to the capital.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II’s donation reaffirms his longstanding commitment to the advancement of education in Ghana. Over the years, the Asantehene has supported numerous educational initiatives, scholarships, and infrastructure projects aimed at uplifting communities and empowering the next generation.
The Ghana School of Law’s new campus in Kumasi is expected to be a state-of-the-art facility, incorporating modern lecture halls, libraries, moot courts, and student support services to ensure a conducive environment for legal training.
This project marks a new chapter for legal education in Ghana and serves as a reminder of the pivotal role traditional leadership can play in national development.
