Naa Ashorkor’s Call to the Bar Sparks Laughter as Ghanaians Compare Law School to Travelling Abroad

The recent call to the bar of Ghanaian media personality Naa Ashorkor has sparked a wave of hilarious but pointed commentary online, with many Ghanaians using the moment to reflect on the gruelling nature of the Ghana School of Law. In a post that has since gone viral, social media users have drawn a witty comparison between the law school journey and travelling overseas, noting that in both cases, it is wiser to keep quiet until you actually arrive at your destination.

The joke, which references UTV’s Yaa Konama and Honourable A Plus, captures a sentiment shared by thousands of aspiring lawyers across the country. According to the now-viral post, the Ghana Law School journey follows an unspoken convention where you simply do not inform anyone of your ambitions until you have successfully passed and been called to the bar. The reasoning is both humorous and painfully accurate: you can be “deported” or fail the course, and the public humiliation that follows is something many prefer to avoid.

This comparison has resonated deeply with Ghanaians, who understand the notorious difficulty of the Ghana School of Law. The institution has long been criticized for its low pass rates, with hundreds of qualified candidates failing the bar exam each year despite years of study. The stress, financial burden, and emotional toll of the process have made it one of the most challenging academic pursuits in the country, and many who embark on the journey do so quietly, choosing to share the news only after success is guaranteed.

The timing of the viral post is no coincidence. Naa Ashorkor’s inspiring story of returning to law school 12 years after initially dropping out has reignited conversations about perseverance and the hidden struggles behind every success story. Her decision to keep her journey largely private until her call to the bar aligns perfectly with the “don’t announce until you arrive” philosophy, and Ghanaians have found both humour and wisdom in the observation.

Beyond the laughter, however, the post carries a serious message about the mental and emotional weight carried by law students in Ghana. The fear of failure, the pressure to succeed, and the stigma attached to dropping out or repeating the course are real challenges that many face in silence. The viral comparison, while funny, serves as a gentle reminder that behind every lawyer’s success is a story of quiet endurance, sleepless nights, and a journey that is anything but easy.

For now, Ghanaians continue to celebrate Naa Ashorkor’s achievement while sharing a collective laugh over the shared trauma of the law school experience. As one commenter put it, the journey to the bar is truly one best kept to oneself until the final destination is reached.