Accra, Ghana – The University of Ghana has appointed Professor Peter Atudiwe Atupare as the new Dean of its School of Law, marking a significant step in the institution’s commitment to academic excellence and leadership development in Ghana and beyond.
The announcement was made via the School’s official social media platforms, accompanied by messages of congratulations and optimism about his “visionary leadership.”
Prof. Atupare brings to the role a distinguished record of academic achievement and administrative experience that positions him to guide the School of Law into its next chapter. He previously served as Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Cape Coast and currently heads the Department of Public Law at the University of Ghana School of Law.
His educational journey is deeply rooted in both Ghanaian and international legal traditions. Prof. Atupare earned his PhD in Law and an LL.M from Queen’s University in Canada, in addition to an LLB and a BA in Political Science from the University of Ghana. His academic portfolio reflects a rich blend of global legal perspectives and local expertise.
An accomplished scholar, Prof. Atupare’s areas of specialization include Constitutional Law, Jurisprudence, Human Rights, and Administrative Law. His extensive body of work encompasses several books and numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, contributing significantly to legal scholarship in Ghana and across Africa. His research in Constitutional Theory and Human Rights has resonated deeply with legal academics and practitioners, cementing his reputation as a thought leader in the field.
He succeeds Prof. Raymond A. Atuguba, who served as Dean from 2019 to 2024.
The University of Ghana community, together with legal scholars and Pan-African academics, extends its warm congratulations to Prof. Atupare and looks forward to his leadership in advancing the School of Law’s mission, fostering critical legal thinking, promoting human rights, and shaping the next generation of legal practitioners not only for Ghana but for Africa as a whole.