On Monday, July 28, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II graciously handed over a 1.12 acre parcel of prime land at Adum, Kumasi, to the Ghana School of Law. Nestled just behind the ministries area, this site will soon host a permanent legal education campus, marking the institution’s second facility in the country after its Makola headquarters in Accra.
The idea of dedicating this Adum plot dates back to 2003, but it wasn’t until the Asantehene’s intervention in 2010 that the Kumasi campus first opened, albeit temporarily at KNUST. Now, with land officially secured, plans can move forward for state of the art lecture halls, staff offices, a moot court, student hostels, a banking outlet, legal supply shops, and even an on site clinic.
Speaking at the handover ceremony, Nana Samgba Gyafla II, on behalf of Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, emphasized how much the Ashanti Region values legal education. Acting Chief Justice Paul Baffoe‑Bonnie noted that while the existing Kumasi campus has admirably served as a branch at KNUST, this new site will bring training and the courts themselves closer together, enriching practical learning for aspiring lawyers. He called it a milestone not just for Kumasi, but for all of Ghana, one that will keep professional legal training both accessible and deeply rooted in the rule of law.
Nana Barima Yaw Kodie Oppong, Director of the Ghana School of Law, reflected on the old reality: after completing their LLB at KNUST, students still had to relocate to Makola for their professional studies, making Accra the de facto heart of Ghana’s legal training.
Thanks to approval secured in 2010, the Kumasi campus at KNUST marked the first step toward change and this year, it celebrates its 15th anniversary. With these new grounds at Adum, that evolution continues, ensuring future generations of lawyers can learn, grow, and serve their communities without leaving their region.
Source: Graphic.com.gh
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