Renowned actor and Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Dumelo, has shot down suggestions that the role of the Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture be reserved for a creative industry player.
According to Dumelo, being a Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture requires more than just being a creative person, but anyone with a vision to champion the well-being and welfare of the creative industry.
“I perfectly understand the position of my people, but I think that being a Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture goes beyond being a creative.
“What is more important is to be visionary and seek the welfare of the players you represent at the ministry. Who can best represent the ideals and goals, and equally understand the policies of the sector? That’s what is important to me and not whether the person is a creative or not,” he said in an interview with Daily Graphic.
John Dumelo added that President John Dramani Mahama, who was sworn into office on January 7, 2025, should make the decision without being coerced by any group.
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture was established by John Mahama in 2013, merging tourism, arts, and culture.
Since then, there have been various advocates for creative players to take on key positions in the ministry.
As President Mahama prepares to announce his ministers and directors for tourism, arts, and culture, speculation surrounds potential appointees, including Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Sadiq Abdulai Abu, and Rex Owusu Marfo.
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