Ghanaian artist Kwame Nsiah-Apau known popularly as Okyeame Kwame has clarified that he has not officially been appointed to the Manifesto Committee of Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia and emphasized his non-political affiliation with the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
In a press release dated February 24, 2024, Okyeame Kwame asserted that he has not received payment for his involvement in the committee, reiterating his commitment to remaining non-partisan throughout his career.
The musician expressed openness to collaborating with other political parties interested in leveraging his expertise in the creative industry.
“I wish to reassure my respected following and reiterate that I remain non-partisan and apolitical, as I have been throughout my entire career. I have not been paid by H.E. The Vice President’s campaign team to be a member of the committee for the arts and tourism manifesto nor have I officially been invited on my terms as non-partisan participant,” he noted.
Okyeame Kwame asserted his dedication to contributing to the advancement of arts and culture in Ghana, irrespective of political or ideological persuasions.
“Indeed, when it comes to contributing policy opinion towards the advancement of the Arts and Culture in Ghana, I am respectfully open to all political or ideological persuasions, be they NPP, NDC, CPP, Independent or other, that may want me to openly and sincerely lend my knowledge to develop this nobel industry,” he added.
The ‘Made in Ghana’ hitmaker says he remains the consummate professional he has been for the past 26 years.
“I have pledged myself to the service of Ghana, in all fields of my competence, with all my strength and with all my heart. All are sincerely welcome, as I remain non-partisan and #MadeInGhana4Life,” he explained.
While thanking Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia for trusting in his experience, Okyeame Kwame highlighted his 26-year-long professional career and pledged his commitment to serving Ghana in various capacities.
“That said, in utmost humility, I wish to express my profound appreciation to His Excellency the Vice President’s Campaign Team, for thinking my experience and intellect is worthy enough for consideration,” the press release states.
He is one of the fifteen individuals named as members of the NPP’s Manifesto Committee for tourism, arts, and culture.
Other committee members include former Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Catherine Abelema Afeku, Dr. Ama Boafo-Arthur, Claudia Lumor, Prince David Osei, Nana Yaw Manteaw, Yaa Pokua Baiden, Kwaku Osei Korankye Asiedu (KOKA), Festus Frimpong Gyebi, Eric Owusu Akreso, Dr. Ackah Kwame Nyameke, and Radia Adama Saani.
This committee forms part of the larger sub-committee on tourism, arts, and culture chaired by Juliet Yaa Asantewaa Asante and Akwasi Agyemang, the Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA) and the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), respectively.
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