Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Hon. Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has strongly criticised the government over the reintroduction of entrance examinations into the Ghana School of Law, describing the decision as a betrayal of trust and a setback for aspiring legal practitioners.
His comments follow a directive from the Faculty of Law at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), which indicated that the Independent Examination Committee of the General Legal Council has scheduled July 31, 2026, for the reinstated entrance examination.
Hon. Assafuah argued that the reversal undermines earlier assurances made to law students and weakens public confidence in reforms within Ghana’s legal education system. He said the decision raises fresh concerns about fairness, accessibility, and predictability in the admission process.
“This decision is not merely administrative; it strikes at the heart of trust between policymakers and the young people they serve,” he stated, stressing the need for consistency and transparency in educational policy formulation.
The MP further warned that the move could revive long-standing challenges surrounding limited access to professional legal training, as well as perceived bottlenecks in admissions to the Ghana School of Law.
He has therefore called on the government and the General Legal Council to urgently clarify the rationale behind the decision and engage stakeholders, particularly law students, to prevent further tension within the academic community.
The Ghana School of Law entrance examination has for years been a subject of national debate, with critics arguing it limits access for qualified graduates, while proponents insist it is necessary to maintain standards in the legal profession.
As reactions continue to mount, stakeholders in the education sector are urging a balanced and transparent approach that ensures both quality and fairness in legal training in Ghana.