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Attorney-General inaugurates Registrar of Companies office in Kumasi

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The Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame has said the Office of the Registrar of Companies (ORC) possesses the ability to be a formidable organ in the area of good governance and anti-corruption fight when effectively harnessed.

He said it was, therefore, imperative for the ORC to have permanent offices around the country, stressing that the agency needed to be “firmly established in every region and district of Ghana”.

Mr Yeboah Dame made the remarks on Monday, July 17 when he inaugurated the first office complex of the state agency in Kumasi.

The office complex will serve the Ashanti Region and some parts of the Western, Oti and Eastern regions.

It has 34 offices, two conference halls, four kitchenettes, 21 lavatories, two large car parks, a janitor’s office, a pantry, a canteen and a security post.

The passage of the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) in May made provision for the establishment of the new statutory body, the ORC, which is separate and distinct from the Registrar-General’s Department (RGD).

The ORC takes up the duties of registration, administration, and regulation of business entities.

The three-storey facility was funded with internally generated funds of both the RGD and the ORC at a cost of GH¢8 million.

Mr Yeboah Dame said it was remarkable that just after months of existence, the ORC had made tangible progress, including an acquisition of a two-acre piece of land in Accra for $3.5 million for the construction of its headquarters.

Front view of the ORC office in Kumasi. Pictures: EMMANUEL BAAH

He said architectural drawings for the headquarters were being considered and the project would hopefully commence in September, this year.

A deputy Minister of Finance, Jemima Mamaa Oware, noted that failure to digitise the ORC would be dire and expensive for the nation to contemplate.

he said there were efforts to procure and install a new software for the ORC to migrate its operations.

That, she said, would make it possible for services to be accessed and payments made without the conduit of the activities of middlemen, popularly known as “goro boys”.

The Regional Head of ORC, Nana Ama Akyiaa Prempeh, said since the inception of the ORC in 2019, there had been an increment of 39.4 per cent in business registration and 32.7 per cent in company registration in the region.

“The relocation of the office from a hitherto obscure place at Dadiesoaba to the centre of the business district of the metropolis has led to the increase in patronage because of easy accessibility,” she explained.

Also present at the event were a deputy Minister of Finance, John Kumah; the Chairman of the Board of Directors of ORC, Seth Asante; the immediate past Registrar General, Joseph Kofi Harlley, and chief executive officers of some selected metropolitan municipal and district assemblies in the region.

Source: Graphic Online

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2025 AFCON qualifiers: Black Stars to hold first training session in Accra today

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The Black Stars will open camp in Accra on Monday, November 11, 2024, to begin preparations for their final two 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers.

Otto Addo’s team will hold their first training session at the Accra Sports Stadium at 5:00 p.m. ahead of the matches against Angola and Niger.

Monday’s training session will be open to the media and fans, but Tuesday’s session will be held behind closed doors, according to the Ghana Football Association.

The team will travel to Luanda on Wednesday and hold their pre-match mandatory training at the Estádio 11 de Novembro.

The match against Angola will take place on Friday, November 15, in Luanda, before the Black Stars wrap up the qualifiers at the Accra Sports Stadium against Niger on Monday, November 18.

Ghana currently sits third in Group F with just two points from four games, and qualification is no longer in their hands.

The Black Stars must win their remaining matches and hope that Sudan, who have seven points, lose both of theirs in order to qualify.

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I saw his face and he was Jubilating Powerful Prophet Reveals Who He Saw Winning The Election

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As Ghana prepares for its upcoming 2024 elections, President Nana Akufo-Addo has issued a cautionary message to religious leaders regarding the increasing number of conflicting prophecies surrounding the electoral process. This warning comes at a time when prophetic support for various candidates is gaining visibility, notably for former President John Mahama.

One of the most prominent voices in this discourse is Prophet Clement, a respected spiritual leader known for his influential role in the community. Recently, Prophet Clement has made headlines by publicly declaring that he has received divine revelations affirming Mahama’s victory in the presidential race. He claims to have experienced visions of Mahama triumphing on ten distinct occasions.

In a recent public address, Prophet Clement shared his compelling visions, stating, “I have seen this several times. I saw Mahama’s face being painted with the Ghana map, and he was jubilating.” This vivid imagery has sparked discussions among citizens and political analysts alike, raising questions about the influence of spiritual insight on the electoral process.

The prophet has expressed a sense of divine mandate to pray for Mahama’s success and has indicated his readiness to support any candidate believed to be chosen by God. This endorsement comes at a critical juncture as President Akufo-Addo prepares to step down after two terms in office, following Ghanaian law that limits presidents to a maximum of two terms. This transition sets the stage for a highly competitive election as various candidates position themselves to fill the leadership void.

With the election date drawing near, anticipation is mounting across the nation. Ghanaians are encouraged to actively engage in political conversations that will shape the future of their country. As events unfold, the nation stands at a crossroads, and the outcomes of this electoral process are poised to influence Ghana’s political trajectory for years to come.

President Akufo-Addo’s warning serves as a reminder of the complex interplay between faith and politics in Ghana, urging both clergy and the public to approach the forthcoming elections with discernment and responsibility.

As prophetic backing for Mahama intensifies, many Ghanaians are closely monitoring the political landscape. The discussions surrounding Prophet Clement’s predictions have ignited both interest and debate within the electorate. Citizens are left to ponder the implications of these prophecies: Will Mahama’s candidacy align with the predictions of a certain victory, or could the election result in a surprising shift, bringing a different leader to the forefront?

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Black Stars defender Gideon Mensah reveals how confidentiality breach ruined his Barcelona transfer deal

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Black Stars full-back Gideon Mensah has shared details about a potential transfer to FC Barcelona that fell through five years ago due to a breach of confidentiality. In 2019, while Mensah was with Red Bull Salzburg, he was offered a loan move to Barcelona as a backup for Jordi Alba.

However, news of the deal leaked, breaking the confidentiality agreement and ultimately leading to the transfer’s collapse a missed opportunity that Mensah recalls as deeply disappointing.Reflecting on the moment, Mensah said, “I couldn’t resist thinking about the next flight to Spain.

The next day, I saw the news everywhere in Ghana that Barcelona wanted me. So, I called my agent, asking him what happened to keeping it quiet.” His agent was also unaware of how the information got out, which led to the transfer unraveling.

Today, Mensah plays for French Ligue 1 side AJ Auxerre and has earned nearly 30 caps with the Ghanaian national team, the Black Stars.

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