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Determined Man Who Spent Over 30 Years in Banking Sector Called to the Bar in His 60s

By • November 15, 2022 • Schools Gist

Cursory: A determined Ghanaian man in his 60s, Pernell Robert Osei-Boakye, was called to the Ghana Bar on Friday, November 11, 2022 His daughter, Pocket Osei-Boakye, took to Facebook to recount her father’s journey to becoming a lawyer.

In a Facebook post, his daughter proudly shared pictures of him as she basked in his achievement. Pocket Osei-Boakye recounted that her father had worked in the banking sector with experience spanning over three decades before he decided to return to school.

With determination and resilience, Pernell, in his 60s, finally made it as he joined over 700 who were called to the Bar on Friday, November 11.

”After over 30 years in the banking sector, he saw retirement coming, and his ambitious and resilient self said, ‘nope I won’t stay home’. So what did he do? [He] went to law school.

“Today my spipapi has been called to the bar. He is 60 plus. Proud daughter here,” his daughter wrote on Facebook.

People who sighted the post were inspired as many congratulated Pernell.

See comments below

Samuel Makafui posted: Congratulations to dad.

Eric Tosčar commented: Congrats to my in-law.

Pocket Osei Boakye replied: Eric Tosčar, I’ll let him know. Thank you. HisHoliness

Menna Kutin commented: Congratulations, my brother. Wishing you success at the bar.

Ribeiro Robert posted: Congrats, counsel.

Francis Kennedy Ocloo said: Very inspiring. Congratulations.

Pearl T-Sq posted: Awww. Congrats to your dad.

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