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Revocation of license not based on law and logic, we have notified our lawyers-Rex Omar
The chairman of the Interim Management Committee of Ghana Music Right Organisation (GHAMRO), Rex Owusu Marfo, affectionately known as Rex Omar, has expressed shock at the decision of the Attorney General of Ghana to revoke their license.
According to him the reasons for the revocation defies law and logic.
Speaking to TheSpectatoronline.com, Rex Omar said, whatever the Attorney General is requiring of GHAMRO has been provided.
Against this backdrop, he said the revocation comes to them as a surprise and very unfortunate
Rex Omar said when he took over as GHAMRO chairman in 2017, some aggrieved members raised issues with the new leadership of the association.
For this reason, he said the then AG, Gloria Akuffo through Efua Sutherland Committee recommended a new constitution, a thorough audit since the inception, and capacity building for GHAMRO.
Rex Omar revealed that GHAMRO complied with all of these and teamed up with the AG to draft a new constitution, for which they were asked to take the second draft copy throughout the country for their members to acquaint themselves.
Following this, he said they were asked to draw a road map, go for a General Assembly, and set up an Election Committee to pave the way for voting.
He said after complying with all of these, the Election Committee set up failed to deliver on its mandate for this reason, it was disbanded to make way for a new committee, unfortunately, the old committee headed to court over the matter.
Rex Omar said to his dismay the AG is asking GHAMRO to reinstate the old Election Committee and withdraw all cases against them in court.
According to him, GHAMRO does of wield these powers because it was the General Assembly which is the highest decision-making body that decided of disbanding the old Election Committee, adding that they cannot also withdraw cases against them in court because they are not the plaintiff.
For this reason, he said the decision to withhold their license is not grounded in law and logic.
In the interim, Rex Omar said they have responded to the letter received from the AG over the revocation of their license and also referred it to their lawyers.
Rex Omar added that they would not be able to distribute royalties to the right owners this June due to their current situation.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS), Hohoe Municipality Command, has conducted fire safety inspections and public education at selected fuel filling stations within the municipality.
The exercise, held from July 3, 2026 to July 5, 2025 was led by the Municipal Commander, DO III Bismark Hosu-Porbley.
During the inspection, the team assessed the fire safety preparedness of the facilities. Staff were also educated on fire prevention, emergency response procedures, and the proper use of firefighting equipment.
Management of the affected fuel stations expressed appreciation for the exercise and pledged to comply with the recommended safety measures.
The GNFS said the exercise reaffirms its commitment to continuous fire safety awareness and risk reduction to safeguard lives and property.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Massive celebrations were recorded countrywide as the Black Stars opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto on Wednesday.
Midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored the only goal of the match late in the game as he shot in a decent cross from substitute Brandon Asante.
The win gave Ghana a positive start in the competition, placing them in second position behind England, also with three points but with a superior goal aggregate.
After the final whistle, the streets and other viewing centres were turned into partying grounds as fans, mostly clad in the team’s paraphernalia, danced to several World Cup-themed music.
Others blew the vuvuzelas in joyous mood with others putting up a spirited ‘jama’ session.
