A 21-year-old from Breman Asikuma in the Central Region, Nana Danquah Adjei Domson, has made history by becoming the youngest person ever to be called to the Bar in Ghana.
Born on April 12, 2004, Nana Danquah completed his basic education at Breman Asikuma Colonel Baidoo Basic School at the age of 12 and proceeded to Life International College in Tema, where he completed his secondary education at 15.
In 2019, he gained admission to the University of Cape Coast (UCC) to study law and graduated with First Class Honours after four years. He later attended the Ghana School of Law and was called to the Bar on October 10, 2025.
His achievement breaks the record previously held by Akpene Darko Cobbina and Sarah Adwoa Safo, who were both called to the Bar at age 22.
Journey
In an interview with the Daily Graphic, Nana Danquah described his journey as one marked by discipline, faith and family support.
“Breman Asikuma is different from city life. It’s a community where everyone is family. That sense of togetherness instilled in me respect, empathy and a deep appreciation for people.
It made me who I am today,” he said.
He explained that his interest in law was inspired by his fascination with social studies and governance.
“I realised that the greatest changes in history came through laws.
Independence was achieved through an Act of Parliament.
Slavery was abolished through a law.
So if I wanted to change my society, I thought, why not read law?” he said.
Nana Danquah credited his parents, Emmanuel and Isabella Domson, for their support and guidance.
“I didn’t start off as a bright student,” he said.
“I had aggregate 12 in the BECE and was home-schooled by my mother to improve.
My father directed me when I couldn’t see it myself.”
At UCC, he combined academic excellence with student leadership, serving as Electoral Commissioner of the Students’ Union and Secretary of the Law Christian Fellowship.
“I was so engaged in leadership work that I didn’t think I’d make a First Class. But by God’s grace, I did,” he recalled.
He described law school as his toughest academic experience. “Law school stretches you to your limits.
The reading load is massive, and the exams are make-or-break.
I lost a lot of weight in law school, but giving up was not an option,” he said.
Historic
When news of his historic achievement broke, he said he was overwhelmed by the support from his hometown.
“I was filled with joy. But what moved me most were the calls from Breman Asikuma.
People said I had made them proud.
To me, that was everything,” he said.
Nana Danquah, who hopes to specialise in constitutional, human rights, international and commercial law, said his goal is to serve his country with integrity.
“Dr Kwame Nkrumah once said lawyers should not see themselves as a privileged class but as servants of the people.
That’s what I intend to do,” he stated.
He also expressed interest in emerging legal fields such as artificial intelligence, saying, “AI is the future, and I believe it will transform legal practice.
Young lawyers like myself must embrace it.”
On his guiding principles, he said, “Put God first. Seek Him in everything you do. Have integrity, set boundaries and carry yourself well.
Don’t live your life for people; live with purpose.”
Nana Danquah described his story as proof that determination and faith can overcome all barriers.
“This shows that with faith, hard work and grace, even a boy from Breman Asikuma can make history,” he said.
