Citi FM’s Umaru Sanda Amadu Carries Daughter to Call to the Bar Ceremony

Broadcast journalist Umaru Sanda Amadu arrived at his Call to the Bar ceremony in full barrister attire on October 9, 2026The CNN Africa journalist was seen holding his baby daughter, dressed in white and pink, ahead of his formal admission to the Ghana BarFans and colleagues flooded the comments with congratulations after footage from the ceremony surfaced on InstagramPAY ATTENTION: Mark YEN.com.gh as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!

Broadcast journalist Umaru Sanda Amadu marked a major milestone on October 9, 2026.

He arrived at his Call to the Bar ceremony dressed in full barrister attire alongside his family, as footage of the occasion quickly spread on social media.

Citi FM’s Umaru Sanda Amadu Carries Daughter to Call to the Bar Ceremony Source: InstagramUmaru Sanda Amadu gets call to the BarIn a viral Instagram post, he captured the moment Umaru Sanda Amadu, wearing the traditional black gown, white jabot, and curled white wig of a newly admitted lawyer, held his baby daughter close.

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The little girl was dressed in a white and pink outfit complete with matching pink bow accessories, making the moment all the more heartwarming for those who came across the clip.

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Amadu is widely recognised as one of Ghana's most prominent broadcast journalists, having built a reputation for sharp political reporting and interviews over the years.

His decision to pursue a legal qualification while maintaining a career in journalism speaks to an ambition that stretches well beyond the studio.

The Call to the Bar is the formal ceremony through which qualified law graduates are admitted as members of the Ghana Bar Association, granting them the right to practice as lawyers in the country.

Being called to the bar is widely regarded as one of the most significant moments in a legal professional's career.

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The video drew warm congratulations from fans and followers across Instagram. YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:

Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Awutu Senya East MP Phillis Naa Koryoo Okunor’s appearance at Ghana’s Call to the Bar ceremony, where she was admitted to the legal profession alongside about 1,500 candidates.

A video of her elaborate hairstyle and heavy makeup drew mixed reactions online, with some praising her look and others criticising it.

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