Prominent entertainment pundit and filmmaker, Ola Michael recently shared disturbing experiences of mistreatment in Kumasi due to his support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
He described facing verbal attacks and hostility from colleagues in the movie industry for his political allegiance.
The situation escalated to the point where he received life-threatening threats.
Bernard Antwi Boasiako, the NPP Chairman for the Ashanti region, publicly encouraged Ashanti’s to boycott Ola’s films, intensifying the backlash.
Ola expressed serious concerns about how filmmakers’ political affiliations are being weaponized against them, highlighting the negative impact on the industry.
Speaking further he dared NPP sympathizers to highlight what the Akufo-Addo led administration has done for creatives.
” I dare NPP sympathizers to highlight what the Akufo-Addo led administration has done for creatives since assuming office,” Ola Michael stated.
He called for immediate action to address these issues moving forward.
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Chairman Wontumi asked Ashanti's to 'boycott' my movies – Ola Michael
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