The University of Professional Studies Accra (UPSA) Law School has conferred a Lifetime Achievement in Law Award on Tsatsu Tsikata in recognition of his distinguished career, teaching and enduring impact on Ghana’s legal landscape.
Mr Tsikata was celebrated for his remarkable lifetime achievements as a distinguished lawyer, public servant and legal academic, with the honour highlighting decades of contribution to constitutional development and public interest advocacy.
The award ceremony, the third edition of the UPSA Law School’s Honorific Lecture and Award series, acknowledged his exceptional service to the legal profession and his influence in shaping generations of legal practitioners and scholars in Ghana and beyond.
The event drew a high-profile audience comprising members of the Bench and Bar, academia, the diplomatic corps and other stakeholders, underscoring Mr Tsikata’s standing within the legal community.
Among the dignitaries present were Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, as well as prominent legal and public figures including Francis Emile Short, Anna Bossman, Joshua Alabi, George Akilakpa Sawyerr and Larry Gbevlo-Lartey.
Paying tribute, former Attorney-General Betty Mould-Iddrisu described Mr Tsikata as a symbol of resilience and excellence, noting that his career had been defined by an unwavering commitment to justice and the rule of law.
She highlighted his steadfastness in the face of personal and professional challenges, including periods of ill health and legal battles, emphasising that his belief in due process never wavered.
According to her, such conviction demonstrated the importance of trust in legal institutions, which she said was essential for sustaining democratic governance and political leadership.
She further described Mr Tsikata as a brilliant legal mind whose influence extended beyond courtroom advocacy to mentorship and intellectual engagement, inspiring many to approach legal practice with rigour, honesty and ethical responsibility.
The Chief Justice, Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, also commended Mr Tsikata for a lifetime dedicated to legal excellence, stating that the recognition was well deserved.
“Excellence in law is achieved through sustained dedication over time,” he said.
He noted that Mr Tsikata’s contributions had left a lasting imprint on Ghana’s jurisprudence and the development of legal thought, urging young lawyers to emulate his discipline, commitment and ethical grounding.
The Chief Justice added that Mr Tsikata’s legacy remained an enduring source of inspiration, reinforcing the principles of justice, accountability and the rule of law.
GNA
