First-ever comprehensive book on Notaries Public Practice in Ghana launched in Accra

A new book about notaries public in Ghana has been launched. The event took place at Wesley Towers in Accra on Thursday, March 27, 2025. It attracted prominent legal professionals, academics, and key stakeholders.

The book is titled "Notaries Public Practice in Ghana: The Law, Cases, and Materials." It was authored by Daniel Yaw Abaidoo, a legal practitioner and researcher. This book is the first to examine notarial practice within Ghana's legal framework.

Its goal is to improve understanding among legal professionals and the public. It covers the functions, regulations, and importance of notaries public in Ghana.

At the launch, Mr. Abaidoo shared his inspiration for writing the book. He expressed a deep interest in notarial practice and its role in Ghana's judicial system. He also wanted to create a reference guide for legal practitioners.

According to him, the book offers clear guidance on laws governing notarial practice. It details regulations and ethical considerations for notaries public in Ghana. Additionally, it serves as a resource for judges, magistrates, commissioners for oaths, conveyancers, and law administrators.

Mr. Abaidoo stated that this treatise contextualizes relevant Ghanaian laws impacting notary practice. He thanked Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo for writing the foreword. He praised her commitment to legal education and support during publication.

Justice Richard Apietu represented Chief Justice Torkornoo at the event. She praised the book as a valuable addition to Ghana’s legal literature. She noted that while legal scholarship has grown in Ghana, no dedicated book on notarial practice existed until now.

She highlighted the absence of such a resource as a significant gap in legal scholarship. Chief Justice Torkornoo expressed delight that Mr. Abaidoo filled this void with his work.

She described the book as essential for enhancing justice administration and strengthening notarial services. It aligns Ghanaian practices with global standards of notarial work.

"This is an important addition to our growing body of legal treatises," she said. The Chief Justice emphasized that it addresses misconceptions about notary work in Ghana.

Prof. Philip Ebow Bondzi-Simpson reviewed the book at the launch event. He stressed its significance for improving legal education and guiding notaries while upholding professional standards.

Afterward, Justice Richard Apietu officially unveiled the book during an auction event. The first copy sold for GH₵20,000; other copies went for GH₵10,000, GH₵5,000, and GH₵3,000.