Francis Amo Copyright Matter: Bnoskka Offers Apology and Retracts Comments

Ghanaian Creative Arts Business Development and Intellectual Property Consultant who doubles as a lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), Dr Oduro Arhin, popularly known as (Bnoskka), has issued a formal apology to The Church of Pentecost over earlier comments surrounding the Police invitation of Francis Amo in a copyright infringement case.

In a press release, Bnoskka retracted his previous claims, acknowledged inaccuracies in the information he relied on, and affirmed that the church acted within its legal rights under the Copyright Act, 2005 (Act 690).

The presser reads,

I want to use this platform to offer a sincere apology and clarify statements I made regarding the Church of Pentecost (COP) and the police’s invitation of Francis Amo for copyright infringement.

Following a meeting with the General Secretary and other officers of the Church of Pentecost on one hand, and Minister Francis Amo and his team, on the other hand, at Headquarters of the Church of Pentecost, La, Accra, concerning the copyright infringement issue involving Minister Francis Amo, I wish to make the following clarifications:

1. I apologise to the Church of Pentecost for stating that the church didn’t authorise individuals who reported Francis Amo to the Accra Regional Police. I acted on incorrect and inadequate information from Mr Ola Michael. COP did authorise the invitation of Francis Amo to the Greater Accra Region Crime Office to assist in the investigation for copyright infringement.

2. I apologise for confirming Mr Ola Michael’s claim that the COP’s Chairman wasn’t aware of the report.

3. ⁠I apologise for asking COP to apologise to Christendom for causing the invitation of Francis Amo. The church acted within its rights under section 43 of ACT 690 of the Copyright Act 2005 with respect to the provisions relating to criminal remedies.

4. ⁠I regret any inconvenience and any negative implications that my statements would have emanated to the leadership, representatives, and membership of the Church of Pentecost at large. I hereby retract previous statements and acknowledge COP’s rightful actions.

Signed,

Dr. Oduro Arhin (Bnoskka)