{"id":216775,"date":"2024-09-11T19:37:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T19:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/11\/efua-ghartey-elected-first-female-president-of-ghana-bar-association\/"},"modified":"2024-09-11T19:37:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T19:37:57","slug":"efua-ghartey-elected-first-female-president-of-ghana-bar-association","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/09\/11\/efua-ghartey-elected-first-female-president-of-ghana-bar-association\/","title":{"rendered":"Efua Ghartey Elected First Female President Of Ghana Bar Association"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In a groundbreaking moment for the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Efua Ghartey, wife of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan, Joe Ghartey, has been elected as the first female president of the association.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. Ghartey, a seasoned lawyer with over 30 years of experience, made history by winning the GBA presidential elections held in Kumasi on Wednesday, September 11, 2024.<br \/>She polled 1,278 votes to beat her closest contender, Agbesi Dzakpasu, who polled 1,060 votes.<\/p>\n<p>This marks a significant milestone in the association\u2019s history, as Mrs. Ghartey becomes the first female to hold the enviable position of president.<\/p>\n<p>Her election is being hailed as a transformative moment for the GBA, as it ushers in new leadership that is expected to bring fresh perspectives to the legal profession in Ghana.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. Ghartey\u2019s journey to the presidency was not an easy one.<\/p>\n<p>She had previously run for the position twice, losing by narrow margins of 67 and 65 votes, respectively.<\/p>\n<p>However, she remained undeterred and spent the past six years consistently voicing her intention to lead the GBA.<\/p>\n<p>Her determination and perseverance have finally paid off, and she is now set to lead the association into a new era.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. Ghartey\u2019s election is seen as a significant step forward for women in the legal profession, and it is expected to inspire more women to take on leadership roles.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Mrs. Ghartey\u2019s election, Victoria Barth was also elected as the vice president of the GBA, polling 1,624 votes to defeat Ebenezer Kwaitoo, who polled 495 votes.<\/p>\n<p>The elections took place at the GBA\u2019s annual congress in Kumasi, which brought together lawyers from across the country.<\/p>\n<p>The congress provided a platform for lawyers to discuss key issues affecting the legal profession and to elect new leaders to guide the association.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. Ghartey\u2019s election is a testament to her hard work and dedication to the legal profession.<\/p>\n<p>She has been a member of the GBA for over 30 years and has served in various capacities, including as a member of the association\u2019s national executive committee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BY Daniel Bampoe<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0 In a groundbreaking moment for the Ghana Bar Association (GBA), Efua Ghartey, wife of New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Essikado-Ketan, Joe Ghartey, has been elected as the first female president of the association. 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