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LOC warns of illegal broadcast of
Ghana 2008
Accra, Jan. 15, Ghanadot/GNA – The
Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of the Ghana 2008 Africa
Cup of Nations has emphasized that it will not tolerate any
radio or television company that will attempt to trifle with
the production rights of the tournament.
It further warned advertisers and sponsors that allow
themselves to be wooed into such illegal plans that they
will be equally guilty of the contravention of the
fundamental laws protecting copyright.”
Magnus Rex Danquah, Chief Operating Officer of the LOC in a
press release copied to the GNA Sports emphasized that it
constitutes an offence for any organisation to broadcast the
26th MTN Ghana 2008 tournament without proper authorization
from the LOC, who are the local owners of the event.
“The LOC is very much aware, for instance, of the intent of
certain radio stations to use clandestine means, such as
relaying their broadcast through mobile phones and using
other unorthodox ways to give commentary and to publicize
the events of the tournament.”
“Some agencies have even gone further to solicit for
sponsorship and advertising partners on behalf of radio
stations, not known to the LOC, to aid their illicit
schemes,” the statement added.
Rex Danquah therefore warned corporate bodies, organizations
and individuals to “be wary of which advertising agencies or
media establishments they deal with in order not to be
eventually identified with the wrongdoers in issues that may
involve them or their messages in a manner that will
contribute to disaffection or lead to law suits.”
He said the LOC has continually expressed its readiness for
collaboration with genuine partners who have the intention
of forging the appropriate and mutually beneficial linkages
to lead to the success of the tournament and also serve as a
worthwhile legacy.
The statement said the LOC has therefore opened its offices
to all interested persons and businesses to contact its
Secretariat about the modalities for the broadcast and
identification with the tournament.
GNA
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