The first visually impaired law lecturer at the University of Cape Coast, Carruthers Tetteh, has revealed that his passion for studying law was ignited by a determination to seek justice for a girl who had been raped and denied her right to justice.
In December 2023, Mr Tetteh made history when he was appointed as the first visually impaired lecturer at the Faculty of Law, where he currently teaches Criminal Law and the Ghana Legal System.
Born with an inherent passion for law and a commitment to advocate for the less privileged, Mr Tetteh faced an unexpected challenge when he lost his sight at the age of 11 due to a drug reaction.
Despite this setback, he remained unwavering in his pursuit of his dreams.
In an interview with Asaase Breakfast radio on Thursday, January 18, Mr Tetteh shared that his lifelong goal had always been to make a positive impact on society.
“Right from birth, I have always wanted to be in a position to help people and contribute positively to affect life.”
“So when I lost my sight, I once heard the story of a young girl who was raped and denied justice because she was coming from a poor background, so that is when the interest developed,” Mr Tetteh said.
He graduated with a first-class degree in English and History in 2015 from the University of Cape Coast, emerging as the overall best-graduating student with visual impairment.
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