Ghana has been thrown into mourning following the death of Adelheid Babatz Nyarko London, a senior midwife-turned-lawyer who had only recently been called to the Ghana

Bar. She passed away after a short illness.

Adelheid made history as the first female lawyer in her family and the first Ghanaian midwife to transition into legal practice.

Prior to her law journey, she worked as a senior midwife at St. Michael’s Catholic Hospital in Kumasi, where she was widely admired for her dedication to maternal healthcare.

Her inspiring journey into law began in 2019 at the University of Ghana, Legon, where she pursued a Bachelor of Laws degree while still working part-time as a midwife.

She later enrolled at the Ghana School of Law, completing her professional training before being officially called to the Bar in May 2025.

At her call, she proudly celebrated her achievement with a powerful message:

“Allow me to reintroduce myself... The face of success, the mind of a mogul, the heart of a queen, the blueprint, the powerhouse, the CEO, the midwife, the grandma, the teacher, the Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Ghana, Adelheid Babatz Nyarko Esq... Bow accordingly.”

Her vision was to bridge healthcare knowledge with legal expertise, with a strong passion for medical law, women’s rights, and access to justice.

Tributes have since poured in from family, colleagues, and netizens who have described her as an inspiration and a trailblazer who pursued her dreams relentlessly.