In November 2022, she was denied the call to the Ghana Bar even though she had completed the law program, passed her exams and scaled her interview session.
Some Ghanaians on social media started an online petition against the General Legal Council. They protested the suspension of Ama’s call to Ghana’s Bar and called the petition “Justice for Ama Governor”. However, in 2023, she was denied a call to the Ghanaian Bar again over “misconduct on public behavior,” according to the general legal council.
Ama Governor has for a year now been engaged in a legal battle with the General Legal Council over its attempts to stop her call to the BAR.
Who is Ama Governor?
Ama Governor, Elorm Ama Ababio, is a Ghanaian YouTuber, social media influencer, and lawyer-in-waiting.
Ama Governor’s journey as a lawyer-in-waiting has been met with obstacles, as revealed in a letter dated October 18, 2023, signed by Justice Cyra Pamela C. A., which was obtained by Yebekagh.
Ama Governor’s journey to becoming a certified lawyer has encountered a roadblock. The General Legal Council’s denial of her Call to the Bar for the second time has sparked discussions and debates within the legal and social media communities.
Ama Governor’s case has become a focal point of interest, not only for her avid social media followers but also within the legal profession and Ghana’s broader society.
Why was Ama Governor denied a call to the bar?
The decision to not call Ama Governor to the bar was made following a careful examination of her conduct in the period leading up to her application, as revealed in a letter dated October 18, 2023, signed by Justice Cyra Pamela C. A. Koranteng, the Judicial Secretary.
While the specific details surrounding the decision have not been disclosed publicly, it is apparent that the General Legal Council scrutinized her behavior and qualifications in relation to the prerequisites for obtaining a legal license.