Efua Ghartey
Efua Ghartey is a prominent Ghanaian lawyer and the leader of the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), known for her advocacy for the rule of law, human rights, and accountability in governance. She was recently in the news following a courtesy visit with President John Dramani Mahama, during which they discussed the vital role that the GBA plays in scrutinizing government policies and ensuring transparency in the administration.
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Mrs. Efua Ghartey is mentioned as leading the Ghana Bar Association, which the plaintiffs argue is discriminatory.
Dafaemekpor and 2 others initiate court action seeking to break monopoly of Ghana Bar Association referenced in 1992 Constitution
Ghana· 2025-09-25
Mrs Efua Ghartey, the President of the Ghana Bar Association, questioned the reliance on Idi Amin's quote in a legal context.
GBA questions why judge relied on Idi Amin's quote to remand Abronye in relation to 'free speech' and political insults [VIDEO]Ghana· 2025-09-16
Mrs Efua Ghartey has questioned the thriving business in Ghana that requires the importation of the many excavators.
Rivers and forests cannot speak, we as custodians of justice must raise our voices on their belalf to stop galamsey - GBA President [VIDEO]Ghana· 2025-09-16Efua Ghartey defended the Ghana Bar Association's position on the removal of the Chief Justice.
Attorney-General Dominic Ayine questions Ghana Bar Association's selectivity in advocacy roleGhana· 2025-09-15
Mrs Efua Ghartey has parried criticisms against the association on its advocacy role in recent times.
GBA President Efua Ghartey parries 'selectivity' criticism on advocacy roleGhana· 2025-09-15
Mrs Efua Ghartey is the National President of the Ghana Bar Association.
Ghana Bar Association dismisses Dafeamekpor's claims of snubbing President MahamaGhana· 2025-08-22
Efua Ghartey is the GBA President who condemned the incident during the observance.
43rd Martyrs Day commemorated - Graphic OnlineGhana· 2025-07-01
Efua Ghartey is the President of the Ghana Bar Association.
Be agents of legal reforms - Acting Chief Justice urges new lawyersGhana· 2025-05-10
Mrs. Efua Ghartey has raised the possibility of holding a public hearing in the ongoing proceedings concerning the petition for the removal of Chief Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo.
GBA President suggests public hearing of petition against Chief JusticeGhana· 2025-04-26
Mrs. Efua Ghartey called on Prof. Kuenyehia to publish her memoires which she believes will be a rich and inspiring masterpiece.
UG’s first female Dean of the School of Law Prof. Akua Kuenyehia honouredGhana· 2025-04-05
Mrs Efua Ghartey is the President of the Ghana Bar Association.
‘When will you replace your watch?’Ghana· 2025-04-04
The President made these remarks during a courtesy visit by the leader of the GBA, Efua Ghartey.
President Mahama urges Ghana Bar Association to uphold accountability in governanceGhana· 2025-03-27