Legal Social

This week on Legal Social Season 2 Episode 10, we are joined by Sammani Zachary (Esq.), Senior Managing Counsel at Legal Ink (in association with Clyde & Co.) and Head of the Firm’s Dispute Resolution and Construction, Infrastructure & Projects practice groups. Called to the Ghana Bar in 2007, Sammani was the best graduating student in Company Law at the Ghana School of Law. His legal practice spa...

This week on Legal Social S2 Episode 9, we explore “Justice for Everyone” and break down how the courts work, why cases can take so long, and what happens behind the scenes before a case reaches its conclusion. Joining us is Samson, Samson is a lawyer, media practitioner, trainer and consultant, and holds an LL.M in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). He is a governance advocate who has worked w...

🎙️ LEGAL SOCIAL | SEASON 2, EPISODE 8 In Episode 8 of Season 2 of Legal Social, we sit down with Thaddeus Sory, Esq., FCIArb, founding and managing partner of Sory & Partners @Law to explore one of the Supreme Court’s most significant constitutional functions: its original jurisdiction. As a distinguished Ghanaian lawyer, seasoned litigator, arbitrator and lecturer at the Ghana School of Law, Mr....

In Episode 7 of Legal Social, we sit down with Winston Nelson Jr., CEO of Amber Securities Ltd. and President of the Ghana Securities Industry Association (GSIA), for an insightful conversation about Ghana’s capital market and the role the stock exchange plays in our economy. With over 22 years of experience in capital markets and financial advisory, Winston brings a wealth of knowledge and indust...

🎙️ LEGAL SOCIAL | EPISODE 6 SSNIT & You: Why It Is Compulsory, How It Works & What It Means for Workers In Episode 6 of Legal Social, we sit down with Ms. Jemimah Ofori, Head of External Communications at SSNIT, for an insightful conversation on social security, workers’ contributions, benefits and the value of the SSNIT Scheme. With over 13 years of experience at SSNIT and extensive expertise in...

This week on Legal Social, we sit down with Michael Adomako, Head of Product Development & Innovation and a seasoned insurance professional with 17 years of experience in insurance business management, operations and retail. With expertise spanning insurance management, financial analysis, business development, portfolio management, research and innovation, Michael brings a wealth of industry know...

This week on Legal Social, we are joined by Dr. Jemima Nunoo (PhD, MA (Res), MA, BSc (Hons)) an award-winning executive, academic, leadership and governance expert, and former Technical Director for Media and Strategic Communications at the Office of the President, Ghana. With over 20 years of tertiary-level teaching experience and extensive experience in leadership, governance, strategic communic...

This week on Legal Social, we are joined by Kofi Asmah, (Esq.) A seasoned lawyer with over 23 years of experience, leading real estate lawyer and investor, Co-Founder and Managing Solicitor of Gyandoh Asmah & Co., consultant to the World Bank Group and the African Union Diaspora African Forum, Chairman of the Ghanaian Hungarian Business Council and former marketing professional with experience at...

This week on Season 2, Episode 2 of Legal Social, we sit down with Dr. Angela Durowaa Frempong, Obstetrician and Gynecologist to discuss the realities behind Caesarean Sections and Understanding the Decision “When Medical Judgment, Maternal Choice and Safety Intersect”. 🎙️Streaming platforms @Legal Social on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe, follow, like, comment and share to engage i...

🎙️Topic: “INSIDE A CRIMINAL TRIAL” PART 2 Subtitle: Understanding the journey from arrest to judgment This week on Legal Social, Guest: Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, (Esq.) Senior Lawyer, Director for Legal Affiars: NDC and Chief Executive Officer, National Petroleum Authority elaborates what “INSIDE A CRIMINAL TRIAL” looks like helping us understand the journey from arrest to judgment in Ghana from a le...

This week on Legal Social, Guest: Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, (Esq.) Senior Lawyer, Director for Legal Affiars: NDC and Chief Executive Officer, National Petroleum Authority elaborates what “INSIDE A CRIMINAL TRIAL” looks like helping us understand the journey from arrest to judgment in Ghana from a legal and societal perspective. 🎬Season 2 Episode 1 Part 1 Trailer out now!! #legalsocial #crimetrial #...

1.  Definition  (Touching on actus reus, consent, mens rea – avoiding graphic details) * What is rape in law? * Is rape defined by force alone? * How does the law define consent?   2. What Is Consent — Legally? * Legal definition  * Can consent be withdrawn? * Is silence consent? * Does intoxication invalidate consent? * What about power imbalance (lecturer/student, boss/employee)?   3. Evidence &...

What does success really look like at 25? In this episode of Legal Social, we sit down with Carolyn Asante-Dartey, an employee at Google, to explore her remarkable journey from Alsyd Academy to Stanford University and one of the world’s biggest tech companies. 🎙️ “From Alsyd Academy to Stanford and Google.” Beyond the achievements and accolades, this conversation dives into the realities of ambiti...

In this episode of Legal Social, we are joined by Kwabena Bempah Tandoh, former Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Education Service (GES), to explore the historical foundations of educational rights before the 1992 Constitution and the role successive governments have played in shaping Ghana’s education system. 🎙️ “Educational Rights: How it Started, Pre-The 1992 Constitution.” This conversatio...

In this episode of Legal Social, we are joined by Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Hon. MP for Ofoase-Ayirebi and former Minister for Information and Works & Housing, to examine how social media has transformed the way information is created, shared, and consumed. 🎙️ “What is Misinformation?” From fake news and viral headlines to manipulated narratives and public perception, this conversation explores the gro...

Single parenting is often praised, judged, misunderstood, and rarely discussed honestly. In this episode of Legal Social, we sit down with Akua Boahemaa Boate, CEO of Food Pharmacy, to unpack the realities behind raising children alone. From the emotional and financial pressures to the resilience, sacrifices, and hidden costs, this conversation explores what single parenting truly looks like beyon...

In this episode of Legal Social, we are joined by Paa Kwesi Hagan (Esq.), Founder and Head of Globetrotters Legal, to explore the legal and practical meaning of citizenship in today’s world. In “Citizenship, Government and You: Power, Borders and Belonging”, we unpack how citizenship shapes your rights, responsibilities, identity, and access, while also examining the realities of borders, migratio...

In this episode of Legal Social, we are joined by Fatimatu Abubakar, Lawyer and former Minister for Information, to explore the legal and political dynamics of parliamentary election disputes. In “When Elections Go to Court: Parliamentary Elections and the Rule of Law”, we examine how the judiciary handles election petitions, the role of the courts in upholding democratic principles, and the broad...

In this episode of Legal Social, we are joined by Frank Agyare (Esq.), Chartered Accountant and Partner at Oak and Wuuds Law, to break down the legal realities of inheritance and estate distribution. In “What is a Will: What Happens When Someone Dies Without Making a Will?”, we explore how the law steps in when there is no will, what this means for family members and dependents, and the potential...

In this episode of Legal Social, we are joined by Ama Opoku Amponsah, Partner at Kulendi@Law, to unpack the realities behind the words “I do.” In “Marriage: Romance, Law and Reality”, we explore what marriage truly means from a legal perspective—breaking down the rights, responsibilities, and expectations that come with it. From property and financial obligations to the broader legal framework tha...

In this episode of Legal Social, we sit down with Prof. Abdallah Ali-Nakyea, Lawyer and Associate Professor of Tax Law and Policy at the University of Ghana School of Law, to break down one of the most important—but often misunderstood—parts of everyday life: taxes. From the deductions on your salary to the prices you pay for goods and services, taxes affect everyone. But what exactly are we payin...