Mr. Carruthers Tetteh, who lost sight at age 11, teaches Criminal Law and the Ghana Legal System at the Faculty of Law.
Despite his visual impairment, the esteemed University of Cape Coast (UCC) has recently enhanced its academic staff by appointing Mr. Carruthers Tetteh as a law lecturer at the institution's Faculty of Law. This move aligns with UCC's commitment to inclusivity and excellence in legal education.
Since December 2023, Mr. Tetteh has been imparting knowledge on Criminal Law and the intricacies of the Ghana Legal System to students in Ghana, marking a significant milestone in his career as a law lecturer.
Starting his education at the Akropong School for the Blind, Mr. Tetteh later transitioned into mainstream education during junior high school and continued his studies at Okuapeman Senior High School.
Mr. Tetteh's academic journey at the University of Cape Coast culminated in a remarkable achievement as he graduated with first-class honours in Bachelor of Arts in English and History in 2015, distinguishing himself as the overall best-graduating visually impaired student.
Following his undergraduate success, Mr. Tetteh pursued a Bachelor of Laws programme at UCC, where he once again graduated with first-class honours. As a lecturer for students, including those visually impaired, he leverages UCC's supportive facilities and assistive learning devices to foster an inclusive educational environment.
Reflecting on his personal challenges, Mr. Tetteh shared, 'In 2002, I lost my sight as a result of a drug reaction when I was in primary five and at age 11,' a pivotal moment that shaped his journey as a visually impaired individual.
According to him, in 2002, he had adverse reactions when he took a prescribed drug after visiting a private health facility in Winneba.
"So in September 2003, when I was admitted at the Akropong School for the Blind, it dawned on me that life had really taken a different turn because I am now going to be in the midst of people who are visually impaired," he recalled.
From the moment Mr. Tetteh, a dedicated Criminal Law lecturer, delivered his inaugural lecture, his profound expertise captivated his Level 300 students and cemented his status as a committed educator.
Since December 2023, Mr. Tetteh has been imparting knowledge on Criminal Law and the intricacies of the Ghana Legal System to students in Ghana, marking a significant milestone in his career as a law lecturer.
Remarkable Journey
Fueled by a lifelong zeal for law and human rights advocacy, Mr. Tetteh's journey encountered a challenging twist when he became visually impaired at 11 due to a drug reaction. Nevertheless, his ambition remained unshaken, propelling him to overcome obstacles and pursue his legal aspirations.Starting his education at the Akropong School for the Blind, Mr. Tetteh later transitioned into mainstream education during junior high school and continued his studies at Okuapeman Senior High School.
Mr. Tetteh's academic journey at the University of Cape Coast culminated in a remarkable achievement as he graduated with first-class honours in Bachelor of Arts in English and History in 2015, distinguishing himself as the overall best-graduating visually impaired student.
Following his undergraduate success, Mr. Tetteh pursued a Bachelor of Laws programme at UCC, where he once again graduated with first-class honours. As a lecturer for students, including those visually impaired, he leverages UCC's supportive facilities and assistive learning devices to foster an inclusive educational environment.
Reflecting on his personal challenges, Mr. Tetteh shared, 'In 2002, I lost my sight as a result of a drug reaction when I was in primary five and at age 11,' a pivotal moment that shaped his journey as a visually impaired individual.
According to him, in 2002, he had adverse reactions when he took a prescribed drug after visiting a private health facility in Winneba.
"So in September 2003, when I was admitted at the Akropong School for the Blind, it dawned on me that life had really taken a different turn because I am now going to be in the midst of people who are visually impaired," he recalled.
First Lecture Success
From the moment Mr. Tetteh, a dedicated Criminal Law lecturer, delivered his inaugural lecture, his profound expertise captivated his Level 300 students and cemented his status as a committed educator.
Mr. Tetteh expressed, "Reading Law has always been my interest from childhood. I always want to be in the position to advocate for the less privileged...so that has been driving my interest throughout my life,"
He further stated, "At the Law Faculty, I also went all out to give out my best to set the right pace knowing very well that I was the first student with visual impairment to be admitted at the Law Faculty"
Despite failing his first attempt at the entrance examination for the Ghana School of Law in 2019, Mr. Tetteh remained undaunted.
With unwavering discipline and consistency, Mr. Tetteh's determination paid off when he secured admission to the Ghana Law School in 2020 and subsequently was called to the Ghana Bar in 2022.
Most recently, Mr. Tetteh earned his Master of Laws in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the University of Ghana in 2023, marking a significant academic achievement.
Beyond his academic achievements, Mr. Tetteh actively contributes to the Northgate Baptist Church in Winneba, where he serves as an organist, exemplifying his multifaceted contributions to academia and community life.
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