Inna Mariam Patty and Mrs. Zita Benson, Ghanaโs High Commissioner to the United Kingdom
Distinguished Ghanaian entrepreneur, philanthropist, and now barrister Inna Mariam Patty was officially called to the Bar of England and Wales on Tuesday, 25th November 2025, at the Honourable Society of Lincolnโs Inn.
Patty graduated with Distinction from the University of Law, marking a remarkable milestone in her academic and professional journey.
The Call ceremony and the private celebratory dinner drew an exceptional gathering of dignitaries, family members, and guests who travelled from Ghana, Dubai, Uganda, South Africa, and across the United Kingdom to honour her accomplishment.
A notable moment of the evening was the attendance and tribute by Her Excellency Mrs. Zita Benson, Ghanaโs High Commissioner to the United Kingdom & Ireland, Permanent Representative to the IMO, accompanied by her husband, Mr. Bobby Benson.
In her address, H.E. Mrs. Benson praised Miss Pattyโs trajectory and impact, stating:
โI am immensely proud of Inna. I have followed her journey since her days as Miss Ghana and watched her champion womenโs empowerment with passion, commitment, and grace. Her work has uplifted countless young women and inspired many more.
“Seeing her achieve this milestoneโcalled to the Bar with Distinctionโis deeply fulfilling. And let me say this clearly: the sky is not the limit for Inna. Who knows? One day she could be Ghanaโs Chief Justiceโor even President. Her potential knows no bounds.โ
The distinguished guests in attendance included:
โขAmbassador Youssif Patty and Mrs. Jameelah Patty, proud parents of Miss Patty
Her siblings and cousins
Mr. Kwabena Osei-Danquah, Chief of Staff, Commonwealth Secretariat, London
โขMs. Eileen Baguma, HR & Corporate Affairs Director, EACOP Uganda
โขMs. Philippa Pepera, CEO, Pippaโs Health Centre, Accra
โขMrs. Vangie Mari Patty, Regional Engineering Manager, Puma Energy;
โขNana Yaa Serwa Sarpong, General Manager, EIB Network; Founder & President, Women in Sustainability Africa.
Reflecting on the honour of being called to the Bar, Patty shared:
โThis milestone is a continuation of my purposeโto use law as a tool for empowerment, justice, and social impact, especially for children, women and vulnerable communities.โ
Before pursuing law, Patty established herself as a transformative leader in Ghana. As CEO of Exclusive Events Ghana Ltd and Chairwoman of the Miss Ghana Foundation, she led impactful initiatives in education, healthcare, and community development, including:
โขScholarships for over 40 students
โขWater projects in northern Ghana
โขLife-changing medical support for children with scoliosis through FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital
โขNational advocacy campaigns with UNAIDS
Her achievements have earned her several awards, including:
โขOverall African Woman Achiever (CSR Consultant), African Women Awards 2023
โขTop 50 Young CEOs in Ghana, Avance Media 2023
โขInternational Arch of Europe Award (2017)
Pattyโs Call to the Bar marks a new chapter, strengthening her capacity to combine law, leadership, philanthropy, and advocacy for national development.
Inna Mariam Patty is a Ghanaian business executive, lawyer, and philanthropist.
She is CEO of Exclusive Events Ghana Limited, Chairwoman of the Miss Ghana Foundation, and a Board Member of FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital.
Patty holds an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics and a GDL & BPC with Distinction from the University of Law.
