Flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has announced his plans for Ghana’s creative space.
The former President says he intends to set up a paid television channel for creative arts events.
He believes the platform will help talented artists showcase their work and reach a wider audience.
Apart from the Television channel, John Dramani Mahama intends to renovate Centres of Arts and Culture, showcasing Ghanaian films at film festivals, and providing tax breaks for creative artists with Tax Identification Numbers (TIN).
He believes that with the right policies, investment, and support, the country can elevate the creative arts industry and empower the youth to pursue their passions while contributing to the economy’s growth.
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I had the pleasure of meeting and interacting with some incredible talents in the Ghanaian creative industry in Accra. It was an insightful discussion about the immense potential of the creative arts industry in creating millions of jobs for our youth.
By putting the creative industry on a sound footing, we can unlock countless opportunities for our talented young people.
That’s why we are committed to renewing support for the creative arts if given the mandate to govern the country again. We believe in supporting creativity and fostering an environment where artists can thrive.
Additionally, we have outlined over 20 policy ideas for arts and tourism, including renovating Centres of Arts and Culture, showcasing Ghanaian films at film festivals, and providing tax breaks for creative artists with Tax Identification Numbers (TIN).
I am confident that with the right policies, investment, and support, we can elevate the creative arts industry and empower our youth to pursue their passions while contributing to the growth of our economy.
Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and I are committed to Building the Ghana we want together, and that includes creating a vibrant creative arts industry. Let’s work together to make this vision a reality!
