Ghanaian musician Manifest proudly stood among dignitaries as his father, veteran lawyer Tsatsu Tsikata, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Law by UPSA Law School on April 16, 2026.
The emotional moment highlighted the deep family pride in Tsikata’s decades-long legacy, with the ceremony drawing top figures from Ghana’s legal, political, and academic circles to celebrate a true icon of justice and constitutional development.
The UPSA Law School conferred the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award on Tsatsu Tsikata during the third edition of its Honorific Lecture and Award series. Held at the University of Professional Studies Accra, the event recognised his exceptional contributions to the legal profession, public service, and Ghana’s constitutional framework. High-profile attendees included Vice-President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, and former Attorney-General Betty Mould-Iddrisu, who delivered the keynote address praising Tsikata’s resilience and unwavering commitment to the rule of law.
VIDEO: Moment Manifest Witnessed His Father Tsatsu Tsikata’s Lifetime Achievement Award from UPSA Law School
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Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie described the award as well-deserved, stating, “Excellence in law is achieved through sustained dedication over time.” He urged young lawyers to emulate Tsikata’s discipline and ethical grounding. Betty Mould-Iddrisu echoed these sentiments, calling Tsikata a symbol of resilience whose career survived personal challenges and legal battles while inspiring generations through mentorship and intellectual rigour. The ceremony underscored how Tsikata’s work has shaped Ghana’s jurisprudence and strengthened democratic institutions.
Tsatsu Tsikata’s remarkable journey spans courtroom advocacy, academia, and public interest litigation. His influence extends far beyond individual cases, leaving a lasting imprint on legal thought and practice in Ghana and beyond. The award not only honours his past achievements but also serves as a beacon for aspiring legal professionals across the country.
This milestone at UPSA Law School reinforces the institution’s commitment to celebrating excellence in Ghana’s legal landscape. For more trending stories check out our page here
