The one-week memorial event for Akoto Ampaw, a distinguished lawyer, human rights advocate, and anti-corruption campaigner, is currently taking place in Accra.

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Akoto Ampaw passed away on October 20, 2023, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC).

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Mr. Ampaw was renowned for his role as the lead lawyer in President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's legal team during the 2020 election petition. He was also a key member of the New Patriotic Party's legal team in the 2013 Electoral Petition.

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Affectionately referred to as "Sheey Sheey" since his university days at the University of Ghana, he was a partner in the law firm Akufo-Addo, Prempeh & Co., co-founded by President Akufo-Addo.

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Akoto Ampaw left an indelible mark in the legal profession, particularly in advocating for human rights and equitable justice. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 1973 with an LL.B. and earned a B.L. from the Ghana School of Law in 1993. His legal expertise covered various areas, including commercial law, company law, industrial law, litigation, constitutional and human rights law, media law, labor law, and investment law.

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As a committed human rights activist, Akoto Ampaw collaborated with other individuals and civil society groups to voice his opposition against the anti-LGBTQ+ Bill, currently being considered by Parliament. He vehemently criticized the bill, which was introduced through a Private Member's motion led by Ningo Prampram MP, Sam George.

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