Tsatsu Tsikata To Deliver Keynote Address At Centre For Social Justice’s Leadership Dialogue

Tsatsu Tsikata To Deliver Keynote Address At Centre For Social Justice’s Leadership Dialogue

  • Tsatsu Tsikata will be addressing the 14th Leadership Dialogue Series of the Centre for Social Justice
  • Tsikata's address is set to be delivered on August 28 at the University of Ghana’s School of Law Auditorium
  • Tsikata’s address will provide an in-depth analysis of the systemic challenges limiting Ghana’s progress

Tsatsu Tsikata, one of Ghana’s most prominent lawyers and political figures, will speak at the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) 's 14th Leadership Dialogue Series.

The event on August 28 will take place at the University of Ghana’s School of Law Auditorium.

Tsatsu Tsikata Will Deliver A Speech At Centre For Social Justice’s Leadership Dialogue
Tsatsu Tsikata is the keynote speaker at the Centre for Social Justice Leadership Dialogue Series.
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The centre said the event would focus on issues concerning governance and economic transformation in Ghana.

Tsikata will deliver the keynote address titled, 'Can Ghana Rise from the Ashes?'

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The event organisers said Tsikata’s address will provide an in-depth analysis of the systemic challenges hindering Ghana’s progress.

The renowned lawyer will also offer strategic pathways toward national recovery.

Citi News reported that the event will also feature a documentary featuring the experiences, hopes, and aspirations of both young and elderly Ghanaians.

In addressing Ghana’s future, the dialogue will tackle the ongoing debate regarding the nation’s historical narrative, challenging the current government’s interpretation of critical events.

Dr. Christina Amoako-Nuama, a former Minister for Environment, Science, and Technology, will chair the event.

Tskata's recent legal work

Tsikata recently represented petitioners challenging the election of Peter Amewu as MP for Hohoe amid the disenfranchisement of the people of SALL, who were culled from the constituency.

He was also involved in defending James Gyakye Quayson, the MP for Assin North, who was challenged because of his dual citizenship status.

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Quayson eventually secured victory in the case while the petition against Amewu was unsuccessful.

Who is Tsatsu Tsikata?

YEN.com.gh reported that Tsikata served as the CEO of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation for more than 10 years.

In addition, he is a legal counsel for the National Democratic Congress and a well-known member of the political party.

Because of his constant involvement in the law and politics, Tsikata is considered one of Ghana's most influential figures.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Current Affairs Editor) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.