Immediate past Chief Justice, Justice Sophia Akuffo has promised to use her retirement to mentor young people, especially women. Sharing the story of her life, intertwined with challenges and hurdles, Madam Akufo Addo said everything is achievable with determination.
The outgone Chief Justice made the vow when she spoke at the International Central Gospel Church, Christ Temple on Sunday, She said that her doors are opened to the youth who need advice on life choices.
The Chief Justice retired on December 20, 2019. Sophia Akuffo, had earlier indicated that there may be no drastic changes to Ghana’s legal education system even after her exit.
Speaking at a sending-off ceremony held in her honour at the Supreme Court, Justice Sophia Akufo noted that the incoming Chief Justice, Anin Yeboah, is one who believes in high standards and will not also compromise on legal standards.
During Sophia Akuffo’s tenure as Chief Justice, there were a number of agitations at the Ghana School of Law over the mass failure of students in the Bar Examination.
Source:Fiilafmonline/CitiNews
