The National Association of Licensed Paralegals and Legal Executives (NALPLE) has been officially unveiled as a professional body in Ghana, marking what stakeholders described as a milestone in strengthening the country’s justice delivery system.
The unveiling, which coincided with the induction of new members, took place at the Ghana-India Kofi Annan Centre of Excellence in ICT (AITI-KACE) in Accra.
Dr. Ebenezer Teye Dzabaku-Ocansey, Co-Founder and President of NALPLE, speaking at the launch, said the event symbolised the realisation of a vision to institutionalise the role of paralegals and legal executives in the justice system.
“Paralegals are not lawyers, but their contributions are critical to ensuring access to justice. Just as nurses support doctors in healthcare, paralegals form a distinct but vital pillar of the legal structure alongside judges and lawyers,” he said.
Dr. Dzabaku-Ocansey stressed that the recognition of paralegals as a professional group would promote excellence, professionalism, and integrity in their practice while creating opportunities for wider participation in legal support services.
He urged newly inducted members to uphold the highest standards of service. “As the first induction ceremony of its kind in Ghana, I urge all of us to make NALPLE a model for Africa,” he added.
Mr. Isaac Asare, Secretary of NALPLE, also traced the association’s journey to its legal registration on May 6, 2025, under the Professional Body Registration Act, 1973 (NCRD 143).
He recalled that the process began with the 2024 Paralegal Conference, which resolved to create a professional body to advance the interests of paralegals and legal executives in Ghana. That decision led to the drafting of a constitution, nationwide membership mobilisation, and eventual registration.
“NALPLE now stands committed to advocating for recognition, standardising practice through codes of ethics and certification, and building capacity through continuous professional development,” Mr. Asare noted.
A total of 81 members were inducted into the association, comprising nine fellows, 68 members, and four institutional members. Interim officers who steered the affairs of the association were also confirmed for a four-year term.
They include Dr. Dzabaku-Ocansey (President), Mr. Asare (Secretary), Mr. Anthony Addy, Ms. Mina Mensah, Mrs. Cassandra Ampofowaa VonBackustein, Mr. Innocent Atsu Adamadu, and Mrs. Kezia Peace M. Kenneth Azumah as Legal Advisor.
The association said it would collaborate with justice sector institutions, civil society, and international partners to improve access to justice and strengthen Ghana’s legal framework
NALPLE was established with support from the Centre for National Interest and Research (CNIR), the Institution of Paralegals and Legal Executives, and the Africa Centre for Collaborative Dispute Resolution (AfCCoDR).
Source: GNA
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