A Supreme Court Judge, Justice Senyo Dzamefe, has urged Ghanaians, especially the youth, to develop an interest in reading the law irrespective of their profession.

He explained that if not for practice, reading the law would help people know their basic rights as enshrined in the Constitution, which would enhance democracy.

He was speaking at a ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1975-year bacth of the Hohoe Evangelical Presbyterian Senior High School.

“You don't need to be a lawyer to know your rights. Every human being must know his or her rights, the lecturers, students. If you don't know right, people will cheat you. Law is something you can't avoid in life. So, please, I want you to develop interest in law”, he said.

He shared an example of how some people devoted their time to reading law to expand their knowledge about basic rights so they do not find themselves wanting in any situation.

Justice Dzamefe also encouraged the students not to be deterred by their background and identify themselves as people worthy of pursuing the law.

He chronicled how he became a Judge without practicing as a lawyer and encouraged the students that they could do the same with determination and a focused mind.

“You can do it, you too can do it. Tell yourself you can do it and be determined to achieve that goal”, he said.

He further announced the construction of a science block and library for the school.

A member of the 1975 batch, Richard Agbeko Attipoe said it was a nostalgic moment visiting their alma mater, after 50 years of completion.

He said he had not set foot on the campus after completing and was amazed at the level of development of the school.

He said that the visit was to introduce and project Justice Dzamefe to serve as a motivation for students, knowing such a distinguished personality had his education in the same school they are enrolled in.

“This visit was also to symbolize the beginning of a friendship between the 1975 batch and the school”, he stressed.

The Headmaster of HEPSS, Franklin Amesimeku was excited about the visit of the old students to the School.

He used the opportunity to appeal for an assembly block and a school bus to aid the transport of students for out-of-school activities among others.