Some of the stakeholders at the event
The Greater Accra Regional Bar Association (GARBA) has unveiled activities for its Law Week 2026 celebration, with this year's programme centred on the theme, "Corporate Governance Rebooted: From Rules to Transformation."
Speaking ahead of the week-long event on July 9, 2026, the President of the Greater Accra Regional Bar Association, Isabel Boateng, said the theme reflects the critical role of corporate governance in driving business growth, innovation and national development.
According to her, lawyers who serve the corporate sector understand that effective governance remains at the heart of sustainable businesses, making it necessary to reassess existing governance structures to meet the evolving needs of Ghana's business environment.
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"We as lawyers who serve industry understand that corporate governance is at the crux of how businesses grow, evolve and innovate. Therefore, we are taking a fresh look at how corporate governance can better serve our businesses and our country's development," she said.
Boateng announced that the highlight of the Law Week celebrations will be a major conference bringing together stakeholders from the telecommunications, financial services, fashion and other industries alongside both young and experienced legal practitioners.
The intergenerational dialogue is expected to produce practical recommendations for a governance framework that responds to the realities of Ghana's business community while supporting national development.
Beyond corporate governance discussions, the association has outlined a series of public interest activities aimed at improving access to justice.
From July 10 to July 13, members of the Greater Accra Regional Bar Association will embark on a Prison Case Support Programme, during which volunteer lawyers will visit correctional facilities across the region to provide free legal assistance to inmates.
Boateng explained that many inmates remain incarcerated because they lack legal representation and are unable to effectively present their cases before the courts.
"Sometimes the reason why somebody is behind bars is because they did not have representation."
The association will also hold a Legal Outreach Programme, originally scheduled for July 11 but rescheduled to comply with the government's special directive on nationwide sanitation exercises. The outreach will be organised in partnership with the Judiciary as part of activities marking the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Supreme Court of Ghana.
Meanwhile, the Vice President of the Greater Accra Regional Bar Association, Andrew Appau Obeng, expressed confidence in the implementation of the proposed Community Service Sentencing Bill, saying the law would include adequate safeguards to ensure effective enforcement.
Responding to concerns about monitoring compliance, Appau Obeng said Parliament is expected to establish the appropriate institutions to supervise community service sentences and verify compliance.
"I believe the lawmakers are aware of these concerns and that the necessary enforcement mechanisms will be built into the law. It will not simply become an avenue for offenders to avoid punishment," he said.
He explained that community service would primarily apply to misdemeanour offences rather than serious crimes, noting that similar sentencing models have proven effective in other jurisdictions.
Law Week 2026 will climax on July 14 with the Corporate Governance Conference, followed by a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) session.
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