Ama Governor
| Ama Governor | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Education | Ghana School of Law |
| Occupation | YouTuber |
Elorm Ama Governor-Ababio (popularly known as Ama Governor)[1] is the owner of the Swim With Ama Swimming School, a Ghanaian YouTuber, social media influencer and lawyer-in-waiting.[2][3][4] In November 2022, she was denied the call to the Ghana Bar even though she completed the law program, passed her exams and scaled her interview session.[5][6][7]
Early life and education[edit]
Ama was born on 22 August 1998.[8] She attended Corpus Christi School and completed in 2013. She also completed Achimota Senior High School in 2016. She also attended and completed the University of Ghana School of Law in 2020, obtaining her L.L.B degree. Finally, she completed the Ghana School of Law in 2022.[9]
Controversy[edit]
In November 2022, the General Legal Council of Ghana decided to put on hold Ama's call to Ghana's Bar due to a petition that was filed against her by an unidentified Petitioner. It is stated in the petition Ama was seen in videos that were making rounds and were described as "conduct unbecoming of an applicant to be called to the Bar. Ama's call to the bar has till date been suspended despite the fact that Ama had not broken any school rules, nor had she broken any of the laws of Ghana. This was also the case despite the fact that she had successfully completed six years of law school and had passed the 2022 Bar Exam. "[10][11]
Aftermath[edit]
Some Ghanaians on social media started an online petition against the General Legal Council.[12] They protested the suspension of Ama's call to Ghana's Bar and called the petition "Justice for Ama Governor".[2][13][14]
Criticism[edit]
Francis-Xavier Sosu criticized the General Legal Council for deciding not to call a 'qualified' law student to the bar due to a bad character and that she has a freedom of speech and expression in her private spaces.[15]
Support[edit]
Ghanamanti Wayo who is a lawyer backed the decision of the General Legal Council claiming some images of Ama in her private life were 'inappropriate' and that Ama could be compromised after she becomes a judge.[15]
Fatimatu Abubakar also claimed people faced similar fates in previous years due to law students' failure to show character expected of them.[16]
Lawyer Moses Foh-Amoaning, also claimed he is in support of the decision of the General Legal Council.[10]
Haruna Amaliba, a member of the National Democratic Congress also claimed to support the decision of the General Legal Council.[17]
References[edit]
- ^ "Richard Sky Denies Involvement In Ama Governor's Call To Bar Complaint | AmeyawDebrah.com". 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ a b "'Justice for Ama Governor' online petition to General Legal Council gathers storm". GhanaWeb. 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ bmensah (2022-11-11). "Ama Governor: General Legal Counsel in search of good character or moral uprightness? Ghanaian youth wonder". YFM Ghana. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ "5 sultry photos of embattled law student Ama Governor (Photos)". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ Yidana, Waterz. "Call Ama Governor to the Ghana Bar now". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ Crabbe, Nathaniel (2022-11-10). "Beauty and brains: 5 beautiful photos of Ama Governor slaying in spicy outfits". Yen.com.gh – Ghana news. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ MyNewsGH (2022-11-09). "Law Student who passed all exams allegedly denied GH Bar Call over 'sexy' TikTok image, piercings". MyNewsGh. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ Amoah, Geraldine (2023-08-23). ""Beauty with brains": Ama Governor posts Law School results on her birthday". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-09-11.
- ^ Atsui, Elsy (2022-11-10). "5 sensitive photos of embattled law student Ama Governor". The Independent Ghana. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ a b "Ama Governor saga: I support GLC 100% - Moses Foh-Amoaning". GhanaWeb. 2022-11-11. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ "Ghanaian YouTuber's call to the Bar on hold for 'lack of good character' – MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ Online, Peace FM. "On The Issue Of Ama Governor: The Law And The Facts". Peacefmonline.com – Ghana news. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ "Ghanaians petition General Legal Council against suspending YouTuber's call to the bar – MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ "'Justice for Ama Governor' petition gathers social media storm as GLC suspends YouTuber's bar calling for 'lacking good character'". www.classfmonline.com. 2022-11-09. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ a b "Suspending Ama Governor's call to the Bar on character grounds arbitrary – Sosu". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2022-11-11. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ Okyere, Gertrude (2022-11-11). "Fatima Abubakar's take on Ama Governor and Law School saga". Adomonline.com. Retrieved 2022-11-19.
- ^ "Ama Governor Saga: Your petition is useless – Amaliba to online petitioners". Happy Ghana. 2022-11-11. Retrieved 2022-11-19.