Ghanaian actor and comedian Mr. Beautiful has expressed that he does not regret his decision to back the National Democratic Congress (NDC), despite facing challenges as a result.
He revealed that although he experienced exclusion from the Kumawood film industry and criticism from fellow actors for his political stance, he received support and warmth from John Mahama’s family during these difficult times.
“I have not regretted because the family I joined is a unique family. They are very unique people so even if President Mahama that I declared my support if he’s not there, the brothers are…President Mahama added me to the family when I was going through those things.
“When the people were intimidating and sidelining me, he added me to the family so I have a unique family,” he stated.
Mr. Beautiful shared that even if President Mahama were no longer in office, he values the support and sense of belonging he received from the Mahama family.
This sense of community was particularly important to him when he faced intimidation and ostracism.
He recounted an incident where he lost a TV commercial opportunity due to his political affiliation.
While in South Africa, he was informed by his manager that a commercial project was available.
However, upon his return to Ghana and arrival at the shoot location, the Marketing Director refused to work with him because of his NDC support, leading to his flight back without the job.
Additionally, Mr. Beautiful noted that some of his colleagues distanced themselves from him to avoid complications with their own political affiliations.
“I remember I was in South Africa then my manager told me that some project. They wanted me to do a TV commercial for them. I told them I was ready.
“I flew to Ghana and got to the location. When the Marketing Director came, he said but this is Mr Beautiful, I cannot work with him, he supports NDC. And I said okay, no problem then fly me back so he flew me back,” he shared.
“Even my own colleagues distanced themselves from me because when they go to the other side [NPP] they won’t accept them,” he added.