The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has summoned the Registrar of Companies to provide detailed explanations regarding the registration of the Atta-Mills Institute, an organization established in honor of the late President Prof. John Evans Atta-Mills.
The Committee raised questions about whether the proper legal and procedural steps were followed during the registration process. Lawmakers expressed concerns over possible irregularities, particularly in verifying the documentation and ensuring the institute met the legal standards for non-profit organizations.
According to members of the PAC, the probe is aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in how public or legacy-linked institutions are registered. They emphasized that institutions bearing the names of prominent national figures must undergo rigorous scrutiny to avoid any legal or reputational issues.
The Registrar of Companies is expected to clarify the timeline of the registration, the legal classification of the institute, and the level of oversight applied during the process. The outcome of this inquiry, observers say, could set a precedent for how similar legacy organizations are registered and monitored in Ghana.
This development adds to ongoing conversations about governance, due process, and institutional accountability in the country’s public and corporate registration systems.
Source: Thepressradio.com
