The victorious GIMPA Law School delegation to the 2026 Christof Heyns All-African Moot Court Competition has formally presented its winning plaques to the Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), Professor Samuel Kwaku Bonsu, following the team’s historic triumph on the continental stage.
The competition, held from 26 July to 2 August 2026 at the Institut Universitaire d’Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire, brought together leading law schools from across Africa to compete in one of the continent’s most prestigious human-rights advocacy contests. Demonstrating exceptional legal research, written advocacy and oral argumentation skills, GIMPA Law School advanced through the preliminary rounds, quarter-finals and semi-finals before emerging champions in the grand finale.
Led by Amanda Nelson, the delegation included Emily Selasie Aseye Ametri, Susuana Kukuwa Ayele Dsane, Esli Kojo Kesseh, Sena Shikah Abla Kusime, Gabriel Tetteh Lawerteh, Mildred Nhyira Opoku, Wealthy Brempoma Owusu, Kojo Edumadzie Quayson, Steve Afoko, Jehoshua Kuma and Papa Yaw Adom. Final-round advocates Gabriel Tetteh Lawerteh and Papa Yaw Adom joined their colleagues in presenting the honours secured at the competition.
The team first visited the Office of the Dean of the GIMPA Law School, Dr Kwaku Agyeman-Budu, where they were received by the Head of Department for Public Law and Governance, Desmond Israel, Esq. In welcoming the delegation, the Head of Department highlighted the significance of the victory for the Law School’s advocacy programme and growing reputation across the continent.
Congratulating the students and faculty representatives, Dr Agyeman-Budu praised their dedication and commitment to excellence. He expressed appreciation to the Management of GIMPA for its support and encouraged the team to build upon the achievement as they pursue even greater success in future national and international competitions.
During the engagement, members of the team appealed for increased institutional support, incentives and visibility for moot court participation. They emphasised that sustained investment in coaching, research, preparation, travel and student recognition would strengthen GIMPA’s ability to remain competitive on major national, continental and international platforms.
Professor Bonsu expressed profound delight at the team’s accomplishment and commended the students, coaches and Law School administration for bringing honour to the Institute. He encouraged the School to sustain the momentum generated by the victory and reaffirmed the importance of supporting activities that enhance practical legal training and academic excellence.
Also speaking at the engagement, Dr Agyeman-Budu assured Management of the Law School’s commitment to strengthening advocacy training and producing graduates capable of excelling on both national and international stages. He urged the students to regard the victory not as the culmination of their efforts but as a foundation for even greater achievements.
The engagements were formally concluded by the Senior Assistant Registrar of the Law School, Mrs Nana Akosua Afrakomah Botsio, who delivered votes of thanks on behalf of the delegation and expressed appreciation to all those whose support contributed to the team’s success.
More than a celebration of trophies, the presentation affirmed GIMPA Law School’s growing reputation for practical legal education, human-rights advocacy and competitive excellence across Africa. The plaques are home, the champions have returned, and the Greenhill Pride marches on.
