Submit Your Credentials Or Face The Consequences – GLC Warns NDC Candidate Accused Of Being A ‘Fake Lawyer’

The General Legal Council (GLC) has issued a directive to Lawyer Blay Nyamekye Armah, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Parliamentary Candidate for the Sekondi Constituency, to submit his enrollment certificate for verification. This follows allegations questioning his legal qualifications, despite his public presentation as a lawyer.

The directive, dated August 15, 2024, was signed by Justice Cyra Pamela C. A. Koranteng, Secretary of the General Legal Council, on behalf of the Chief Justice, who also serves as Chairperson of the Council. The GLC’s action stems from a complaint suggesting that Mr. Armah may be practicing law without the necessary credentials.

In its letter, the GLC warned that failure to comply with the directive would result in the matter being escalated to the Office of the Attorney-General for possible prosecution under Section 9(2) of the Legal Profession Act, 1960 (Act 32).

The letter states, “A complaint received by the General Legal Council indicated that you publicly hold yourself as a lawyer even though you are allegedly not qualified within the jurisdiction to do so. I have been directed by the Honourable Lady Chief Justice and Chairperson of the General Legal Council to request you to submit your Enrollment certificate for verification, failing which you will be referred to the Office of the Attorney-General for prosecution pursuant to Section 9(2) of the Legal Profession Act, 1960 (Act 32). Please take note for your strict compliance.”

The case has sparked public interest, especially within the Sekondi Constituency, where Mr. Armah is actively engaged in his parliamentary campaign for the NDC. The verification process by the GLC is crucial, as it could determine the validity of his legal status and potentially impact his political aspirations.

Source: GhanaFeed.Com