The Ghana Bar Association (GBA) has firmly rejected reports alleging that it failed to invite President John Dramani Mahama to its 2025 Annual Conference, calling the claims inaccurate and deceptive.
In an official statement, the Association clarified that President Mahama was duly invited to serve as Guest of Honour at the event, which is set to be held in Wa, the capital of the Upper West Region. The President has since confirmed his attendance.
The GBA explained that the Bar Council initially extended a verbal invitation during a courtesy visit to the President in March 2025, followed by a formal written invitation dated July 21.
The Presidency acknowledged receipt of the invitation on July 29 and later confirmed the President’s participation through a letter dated August 1, 2025.
The Association noted that its early conference announcements were issued while awaiting formal responses from invited dignitaries, including the President, in accordance with its established procedures.
“Upon receipt of confirmation by the GBA that the President of the Republic would honour the invitation to attend this year’s Annual Conference at Wa, the Association, in line with its practice, published and circulated another notice stating that the Conference shall be under the distinguished patronage of H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, as Guest of Honour,” the statement said.
The Association also addressed concerns regarding the inclusion of the Chair of the Bar Council of England and Wales, reiterating that such participation is not unusual. It cited the Council’s previous involvement in the 2022 Annual Conference held in Ho as evidence of ongoing international engagement.
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