The Ivorian legal landscape now boasts a new star. On January 15, 2026 , Gondo Sahi Ebenezer was officially sworn in, becoming, at just 22 years old, the youngest lawyer in Côte d'Ivoire. More than mere precocity, this achievement reflects exceptional academic excellence and discipline.

Here are three key points to understand the journey of this young legal prodigy.

1. A path to excellence: Valedictorian and youngest lawyer

The emotional swearing-in ceremony not only celebrated his entry into the profession, but also his ranking as top of his class .

Present for the occasion, his friend Mohamed Koné, a student magistrate, emphasized that this double achievement—being both the youngest and the top student in his class—is the result of hard work. For his peers, he perfectly illustrates the adage: "To noble souls, valor does not wait for the number of years."

2. An early revelation: Best litigator at 17

Gondo Sahi Ebenezer's talent is not new. In June 2021, when he was only 17 years old and studying at the Private University Faculties of Abidjan, he had already distinguished himself on the international legal scene.

During the national final of the OHADA Young Geniuses Competition , he dazzled the jury with:

1. The rigor of his legal reasoning.
2. His exceptional mastery of argumentation.
3. Remarkable oratorical skills.

Although his team came close to collective victory, his individual performance had earned him the prestigious Best Advocate award, already confirming his predisposition for the courtroom.

3. Discretion and rigor as pillars

Unlike many young people of his generation, Maître Gondo Sahi Ebenezer stands out for his remarkable discretion on social media . This unassuming demeanor masks an inner strength characterized by rigor and selflessness. This personal discipline appears to be the key to his meteoric rise and burgeoning credibility within the Ivorian bar.

“The story is only just beginning,” concluded Mohamed Koné. With such an introduction, the career of Maître Gondo Sahi Ebenezer will undoubtedly be closely followed by the entire African legal community.