President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has nominated Mark Okraku Mantey as Deputy Minister for the Tourism, Arts and Culture ministry.
Earlier this year, rumors were rife about Mark’s nomination as Deputy Minister with celebrities like Sadiq, Kuami Eugene supporting him.
However, Ghanaian dancehall act, Shatta Wale known in real life as Charles Nii Armah Mensah was publicly against his nomination.
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press release issued by the Communications Directorate of the Office Of the President, the list containing names of persons to be appointed as Deputy Minister in Akufo-Addo’s second term was submitted to the Speaker Of Parliament on Wednesday 21st April 2020 for Parliament approval.
Mark will be deputy to the CEO of Graphic Communications Group, Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, who was named as Minister Designate for Tourism, Creative Arts and Culture.
The music producer has been in the arts and entertainment business for close to three decades and has been behind practically all the big music hits from the long periods of the ’90s.
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The entertainment business guru, who executively produces Efiewura and also an expert in sound engineering and music production/distribution, is a known supporter of the NPP, who campaigned for the party during the 2020 elections period.
Before his appointment, Mark has been serving as President of the Creative Arts Council.
Mark’s appointment falls in line with showbiz pundits like George Quaye, Sadiq Adams, Prince Tsegah among others who consistently suggested that he is the best man for the job.
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