Schedule of activities for Ghana Bar Conference 2025

The 2025 Ghana Bar Conference is would be held at the Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Studies (SDD-UBIDS) New Auditorium in Wa, from 14th to 19th September 2025.

About 1,265 lawyers are expected to join the conference, both virtually and in person.

This year’s Conference is on the theme:

“SUSTAINING THE 4TH REPUBLICAN CONSTITUTIONAL DEMOCRACY: THE ROLE OF THE JUDICIARY AND THE LEGAL PROFESSION.”

Below is the line-up of activities and events for the Conference:

SUNDAY, 14TH SEPTEMBER 2025

Arrival of participants and collection of Conference materials and tags at SDD-UBIDS, Wa — 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Yaani (Welcome) Night at First and Last Gardens, Wa — 7:00 pm

MONDAY, 15TH SEPTEMBER 2025

Opening Ceremony at SDD-UBIDS — 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
(Dress Code: Strictly Business Suit, Conference Tags)

Legal Outreach to selected Senior High Schools in Upper West — 12:50 pm – 5:00 pm

Commissioning of Borehole Project at Dodiyiri (8 miles from Wa)

Cocktail Reception at the Residency of the Regional Minister — 7:00 pm
(Dress Code: Smart Casual, Conference Tags)

After Party at Fugitive Night Club

TUESDAY, 16TH SEPTEMBER 2025

(Dress Code: Strictly Business Suit, Conference Tags)

Lecture on the Conference Theme at UBIDS Central Auditorium by H.E. Anna Bossman, Former Ambassador to France — 9:00 am

CLE Plenary Sessions at UBIDS Central Auditorium — 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Breakout Sessions at Fanco Hotel and UBIDS Hall 3

CLE Topics:

From Policy to Practice: What Every Lawyer Must Know About the New Environmental Protection Act, 2025 (Act 1124) — Prince Osisiadan, Robert Smith Law Group

AI and Legal Practice: Prospects and Challenges — Panelists: Kwaku Boadu (UG Law), Dickson Tweneboa-Koduah (1st Chamber Law Consult), Nana Ama Boama Botchway (N. Dowuona & Co.)

Affirmative Action (Gender Equity) Act, 2024 (Act 1121): Implications for the Legal Profession — Nana Oye Bampoe (University of Ghana)

Restorative Justice Practice in Ghana: Prospects and Challenges — Prof. Ernest Uwazie (California State University, Sacramento, USA)

Recent Developments in Ghana’s Capital Market: Evolving Regulatory Framework and the Securities Industry Bill — Caliis Nii Oman Badoo (SEC Ghana)

Cocktail Reception at Fanco Hospitality — 7:00 pm
(Dress Code: Smart Casual, Conference Tags)

After Party at Fugitive Night Club

WEDNESDAY, 17TH SEPTEMBER 2025

(Dress Code: Strictly Business Suit, Conference Tags)

Health Walk from the Ministries through the principal streets to B.K. Adama Sports Complex — 6:15 am

Health Talks at UBIDS Central Auditorium — 10:00 am

Health Talk Topics:

Steps to Living Longer: Do Not Leave Anything to Chance — Dr. Emmanuela Tagoe, Physician Specialist/Fellow Cardiologist

Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer — Dr. Dominic Akaateba, Physician Specialist, Upper West Regional Hospital

Plenary Sessions on Matters of the GBA at UBIDS Central Auditorium — 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Consideration and adoption of minutes of the previous conference

General Council Report and matters arising

Regional Bar/Fora Reports

Bar Committee Reports

Reports of GBA Representatives on Statutory Bodies

Matters affecting the Bar and Legal Profession

Matters affecting the Nation

Report of the National Treasurer and Audited Accounts (2024/2025)

Black Tie Dinner at A & QS Grand View Hotel — 7:00 pm
(Dress Code: Strictly Formal Dinner Wear, Conference Tags)

After Party at Fugitive Night Club

THURSDAY, 18TH SEPTEMBER 2025

Morning (Tours) — All Roads Lead to Jirapa Dubai — 8:00 am

Jirapa Full Safari Game Drive

Mushroom Rocks and Caves Tour

Smock Weaving & Shea Butter Making Exhibition

Board Games

Lunch at Jirapa Dubai

Evening

Artiste Night at A & QS Grand View Hotel — 7:00 pm

After Party at Fugitive Night Club

FRIDAY, 19TH SEPTEMBER 2025

Food Bazaar at First and Last Gardens — 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Departure of Participants