Government’s failure to set up theatres not a bother – Ebo Whyte

Despite the promise by the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) to revamp the creative industry through building ultra-modern theatres in some parts of the country, Ghanaians are yet to see its fruition.

Foreign Minister, Shirley Ayokor Botchwey, before her government took over from the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), said that very little attention had been given to the industry, assuring the party will reverse the trend.

As it stands, Greater Accra is the only region with a modern theatre and it has been some 18 months since the NPP promised industry players of similar structures in the other nine regions during the 2016 election campaign.

But Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Roverman Productions, Ebo Whyte says he is not perturbed.

He explained that although it is a good thing for government to fulfil its promises to the people, he believed in the private sector ingenuity.

In his view, an environment should be created for individuals to play their role in development adding that Ghanaians are very resourceful and very innovative.

“We have seen that in the liberalization of the media. Where have all the programming come from? They were not there before but once the gate was open for private individuals to come in and own their own stations, suddenly...” he reiterated.

Ebo Whyte stated that this will go a long way in increasing productivity especially when Ghanaians who “don’t give up easily” are aware that once they invest in a conducive environment, “one day, one day” they will reap the harvest.

Uncle Ebo revealed that for the 10th year anniversary of Roverman, he will stage a one-man comedy show this September.

This, he said is to introduce Ghanaians to a side of him most people don't know about.