Member of Parliament for Kwesimintsim, Philip Fiifi Buckman, has criticized the state of Legal Aid Commission services in northern Ghana, labeling them “pathetic.” He revealed that the cities of Tamale and Bolgatanga collectively shared only one Legal Aid lawyer during a recent oversight visit. Buckman, a member of Parliament’s Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee, shared these observations during the launch of the 2026 Legal Aid Week in Accra. He emphasized the dire situation, repeating that the entirety of Tamale was served by this single lawyer, alongside Bolgatanga. This lack of access to legal representation raises concerns about justice delivery in the northern regions of Ghana. The MP’s statement highlights a critical need for increased resources and personnel for the Legal Aid Commission in Tamale, Bolgatanga, and throughout northern Ghana. Further details regarding potential solutions were not immediately available.