Veteran actress Dr Akosua Abdallah has voiced her support for individuals from the creative sector to take up an active role in politics.
According to her, creatives going into politics would help shine light on the issues affecting the creative arts sector.
Speaking to Elsie Lamar on GhanaWeb TV’s Talkertainment, Dr Akosua Abdallah cited some creatives who stepped into the political arena including Mark Okraku, Dzifa Gomashie, and John Dumelo.
She said that by stepping into politics, creatives can serve as advocates for the community, addressing pressing issues and potentially aiding artists, particularly the veterans.
“Maybe if we have a few of the creatives in there, they'll probably become the mouthpiece of the oppressed and talk about issues and see if they can help artistes, especially the aged artistes. And so I think it's a good thing that they put themselves in there where they can be heard,” she said.
Dr. Akosua Abdallah's illustrious 40-year career began with coordinating drama in Senior High Schools in Tamale before moving to GBC as an assistant director for arts and religious TV programs.
She later joined Abibigromma as an actress and eventually rose to Deputy Executive Director of the National Theatre.
In 2017, Dr. Abdallah transitioned to the National Commission on Culture, focusing on youth cultural development through partnerships, staff development, and festival participation, enhancing skills across the cultural spectrum.
She also served on the Governing Council of AUCC and the International Theatre Institute.
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