Talk is cheap, show action - Yvonne Nelson on Mahama and Bawumia’s campaign promises

Ghanaian actress, Yvonne Nelson, has expressed her skepticism about the promises made by political candidates ahead of the 2024 general elections.

Despite the pledges from NDC flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, and NPP flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, to support the creative arts industry, Yvonne Nelson believes that actions speak louder than words.

In an interview with JoyNews monitored by GhanaWeb, Yvonne Nelson emphasized that she prefers to focus on improving her business and creating job opportunities rather than relying on political promises.

When asked about the campaign promises made by Mahama and Bawumia on the creative arts sector, including Mahama's plans to establish a film village and a special TV channel, she said, "They are all promising, but I just want to let my colleagues and the industry know that it's just talk. Politicians love to talk, and you can believe them if you like. But for me and some of us, we would rather concentrate on our businesses and do what we can for Ghanaians, creating employment and helping the future generation."

"As for the promises, I don't even pay attention to them. It's been said so many times, but their actions should show. Talk is cheap," she bemoaned.

There have been ongoing criticisms about how governments fail to improve the creative arts sector after being elected into office.

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