Legal Green Association partners with GISD to host inaugural Social Democrats' Convocation
Legal Green Association (LGA) has partnered with the Institute of Social Democracy (GISD) to host the inaugural Social Democrats' Convocation on Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Moot Court of the GIMPA Law School. According to the LGA, this initiative underscores its commitment to fostering social democratic principles among law students in Ghana, while empowering the next generation of legal professionals.
The convocation will feature a lecture on social democracy delivered by Dr. William Ahadzi, Rector of the Ghana Institute of Social Democracy, titled "The Philosophy of Social Democracy." Lawyer Benedicta Lasi, Chairperson of the Africa Governance Centre, will provide insights on "Social Democracy, the Law, and the Architecture of the State." An address is expected to be read on behalf of the Chief of Staff of Ghana, Mr. Julius Debrah, on the theme "Social Democracy in Government Policy and Programs." The forum is expected to attract social democrats, including prominent figures from the National Democratic Congress (NDC), government officials, law students, and members of the public.
Festus Matey, Leader of the Legal Green Association, said, "This marks the beginning of a meaningful partnership, and we plan to hold this forum annually, along with other focused discussions with students and various groups throughout Ghana." Mr. Matey also said, "We therefore invite everyone interested to participate in this important event, which promises to be both enlightening and transformative for the future of legal education and practice in Ghana."
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The Legal Green Association- a centre-left association of law students- is partnering with the Institute of Social Democracy to host the inaugural Social Democrats' Convocation. The event aims to foster social democratic principles among law students in Ghana- empowering the next generation of legal professionals.
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