The Chief Justice of the Republic of Ghana, Justice Gertrude Sackey Torkornoo, has extolled the contributions of Professor Akua Kuenyehia to legal education, gender equality, and international justice.
Speaking at a special event held at the University of Ghana School of Law (UGSoL) on March 3, 2025, to publicly adopt the Gender Equality in Law Model Policy and honour Professor Kuenyehia with the African Women in Law Legacy Award, Justice Torkornoo described the honouree as a "profoundly empowering" force whose mentorship and leadership have shaped the legal profession in Ghana and beyond.
Recalling her first encounter with Professor Kuenyehia as a law student, Justice Torkornoo shared how the distinguished legal scholar and mentor greatly influenced her career.
She praised Professor Kuenyehia's intellect, composure, and leadership, noting that her ability to balance academic, professional, and family responsibilities served as an inspiration for many young female lawyers. "Her subsequent appointment as the first female dean of the Law Faculty stands as a testament to the respect and admiration she garnered among her predominantly male colleagues at the time," Justice Torkornoo remarked. "She taught us, more through example than speech, how a good lawyer works," Justice Torkornoo said. "She has demonstrated that every individual, regardless of gender, can attain their dreams and aspirations and that any undertaking can be raised to the stars with the utmost diligence," the Chief Justice stated.
