Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has vowed to establish an annual budget allocation specifically for the Creative Arts Industry if elected into office.
Speaking at the Great Hall of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on Tuesday, December 12th, John Mahama stressed the need to recognize the creative sector as a vital contributor to the economy, deserving of financial support similar to that provided to sports.
He explained that under his administration, the Finance Minister would include a dedicated fund for the Creative Arts Industry in the annual budget presentation, ensuring that artists, filmmakers, musicians, and other creatives receive consistent, sustainable support for growth and innovation.
This commitment, he noted, would create more opportunities within the industry, fueling its potential to elevate Ghana’s cultural influence both locally and internationally.
Listen to Mahama’s full remarks on the importance of this initiative in the audio below.
Story by; Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh (#RomeoWrites✍️) / Ahotoronline.com
