Ghana Institute of Architects clarifies position on ARC-ASG dispute amid ongoing case
The Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA) says its position in the ongoing dispute involving the Architects Registration Council (ARC) and the Architectural Society of Ghana (ASG) has been misrepresented. The Institute stressed that it does not claim the statutory regulatory powers vested in the ARC. In a statement issued in reaction to a September 29 […]
The Ghana Institute of Architects (GIA) has clarified its stance on the ongoing dispute between the Architects Registration Council (ARC) and the Architectural Society of Ghana (ASG). The GIA stated that its position has been misrepresented and it does not claim the regulatory powers held by the ARC. In response to an ASG inquiry regarding a letter from the ARC to the Ministry of Works and Housing, the ASG claimed that a memorandum circulated by the GIA was not authorized and had affected the Society.
The GIA clarified that the memorandum in question was for their members' information only and was not intended as a public statement or affront to any organization. The ARC is the statutory regulator under the Architects Act, 1969, responsible for registering architects, setting professional standards, and regulating architectural practice.
The GIA emphasized that it does not hold these statutory powers but does have institutional responsibilities within the same framework, including representation on the ARC's governing body. The GIA recognizes the ASG's right to exist as a lawful organization, separate from the ARC, which is responsible for the profession's regulation.
The GIA noted that ASG's objectives include professional development, education, advocacy, and networking. The GIA reiterated that recognition and statutory responsibility under the Architects Act are distinct. The GIA also stated that its position is in line with the ARC's that it does not recognize the ASG as the national professional body representing architects in the statutory framework.
The ASG's exclusion from the ARC's correspondence with the Ministry was clarified as outside the GIA's control, as they did not originate the communication. The GIA stressed that the matters are currently under judicial review and would not comment on the proceedings publicly, focusing instead on advancing architectural excellence, upholding professional ethics, and promoting public interest.
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