Former Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Charlotte Kesson-Smith Osei, has revealed how the late President John Evans Fiifi Atta Mills played a pivotal role in supporting her and Lady Julia, the wife of the Asantehene to attain their Master of Law (LLM) degrees.

Speaking at the 13th John Evans Atta Mills Memorial Lecture on July 22, 2025, Charlotte Osei noted that had it not been for the late former president’s intervention, she and Lady Julia, the wife of Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, may not have been able to pursue their Master of Law (LLM) degrees.

According to Osei, the late former President Mills had a deep commitment to mentoring young women in the legal profession.

He not only encouraged them to pursue their ambitions but also actively worked to address the barriers they encountered along the way.

“Prof Mills was particularly committed to mentoring young women in law, recognising both the barriers we faced and the immense potential we represented. As Lady Julia recounted, she sat with two young women, myself included, who likely would not have earned our Master of Laws degrees without his support,” the former EC Chairperson said.

“He was a constant advocate for young students seeking graduate opportunities. Thanks to Prof’s recommendation, one of my classmates was accepted to the London School of Economics, his alma mater, for an LLM. Upon returning to Ghana, Prof helped him secure his first job at the Ghana Stock Exchange,” she added.

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