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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
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Manhyia would serve as Ghana’s unifying force …Otumfuo assures on commemoration of 27 years on the Golden Stool
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, last Friday celebrated his 27th enstoolment with a colourful and culture-rich ceremony at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, drawing a distinguished gathering of dignitaries from across Ghana and beyond.
Clad in splendid kente and adorned in rich traditional regalia, the dignitaries added colour and elegance to the occasion, as the palace grounds came alive with a vibrant display of Ghanaian culture.
Traditional drumming, dancing and symbolic rites underscored the deep-rooted heritage of the Ashanti Kingdom, captivating guests and reaffirming the value of tradition in modern society.
Speaking at a high-level Executive Gala organised by the Diaspora Affairs Office of the Office of the President in strategic partnership with the E ON 3 Group, the ‘World-Meets-in-Ghana’ gala, the Asantehene urged Ghanaians to guard against the divisive tendencies of partisan politics.
The event was to honour the Asantehene’s nearly three-decade reign under the theme ‘Advancing Peace and Sustainable Economic Development through Royal Vision’.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II noted that such attitudes threatened the country’s long-standing values of unity, civility and brotherliness.
He assured that Manhyia would continue to serve as a unifying force for the nation.
The celebration also featured the presentation of commemorative gold coins to notable national leaders, including the President, John Dramani Mahama, former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as well as Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a former Vice President in recognition of their contributions to peace and national development.
By Spectator Reporter
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Energy Minister announces full restoration of power generation units after major grid disruption
Energy Minister, John Jinapor has announced that all power generation units affected by the recent national grid disruption have been fully restored and are back in service.
According to the Minister on social media, engineers, technicians and emergency response teams worked continuously to restore electricity supply and stabilise the national grid after the incident caused major challenges within the power sector.
In a statement, the Minister praised the efforts of personnel from the Ghana Grid Company Limited, Volta River Authority and Electricity Company of Ghana for their commitment and coordination during the emergency.
“Mission accomplished. All generation units are now back in service,” the Minister stated.
He explained that despite the scale of the disruption, technical teams worked around the clock to restore power and secure stability within the system.
“Through their tireless work, discipline, and commitment to country, power has been restored and system stability secured,” he said.
The Minister further expressed appreciation to the leadership and staff of GRIDCo, VRA, ECG and other supporting agencies for their collective response to the crisis.
According to him, the successful restoration of the system demonstrates the resilience and capability of Ghanaian professionals in times of national difficulty.
“This moment shows that even under pressure, Ghana can rely on the strength and skill of its people,” he added.
The Minister offered prayers for the country’s energy sector and the engineers who led the restoration efforts.
“May God bless our engineers, our energy sector, and our nation,” he stated.
By: Jacob Aggrey
