Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has criticised the government over its decision to reintroduce entrance examinations for admission into the Ghana School of Law. He described the move as a “shocking and unacceptable U-turn.”
In a statement, Assafuah said the government had earlier promised to abolish the exams ahead of the 2024 general elections. According to him, the policy was presented as a way to remove barriers to legal education and expand access for qualified students.
He argued that many students relied on this promise when making academic and career decisions. As a result, the sudden reversal has created uncertainty and frustration among prospective law students and their families. He described the decision as poorly communicated and unfair.
Assafuah also criticized some government officials. He alleged that figures such as Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor and Francis-Xavier Sosu had previously suggested that students would not need to prepare for entrance exams.
He warned that the policy shift could weaken public trust in government commitments. He also cautioned against turning legal education into what he described as “political experimentation.”
The lawmaker has called on the government to either withdraw the directive or issue a public apology. He added that the Minority Caucus and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) will continue to demand accountability on the issue.
