Mark Okraku Mantey
Mark Okraku-Mantey

Creative Arts President, Mark Okraku-Mantey, has broken his silence on reports of possible appointment as Deputy Minister in Nana Akufo-Addo’s second term.

He said he has not been approached for the position yet, but he is confident his good work will speak on his behalf.

Mr Okraku-Mantey believes he is technically qualified to be a Deputy to Awal Mohammed, Minister-designate.

“Technically, I am qualified to be an executive. I am qualified to be the Deputy Minister for Tourism, Arts & Culture. However, the President, Nana Akufo-Addo means well. The power is in his hands,” he said in the studios of Hitz FM.

However, some creative arts stakeholders and Ghanaians have tipped Mr Okraku-Mantey to beat his opponents for the role, since he had paid his dues and his achievements are unmatched.

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The prominent stakeholder was in total disbelief about how the industry had come together to lobby for him for the Deputy ministerial slot.

When given a nod, the stakeholders are optimistic Mr Okraku-Mantey will put the opportunity to full use, especially with his desire to becoming a Member of Parliament in the near future.