NDC Manifesto: KOD Rehashes NDC's Plans For The Entertainment Industry
- Kofi Okyere Darko has ramped up his support for the National Democratic Congress ahead of the December 7 elections
- The socialite has doubled down on the political party's vision for Ghana's entertainment industry
- Fans attended KOD's efforts to present the NDC as a saviour of Ghana's ailing creative economy with mixed reactions
- YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh about the NDC's plans for creatives
Ghanaian socialite Kofi Okyere Darko, popularly known as KOD, has shed light on the National Democratic Congress' vision for Ghana's entertainment industry.
This comes after the media presenter and fashion mogul affirmed his support for John Dramani Mahama as Ghana heads to the polls on December 7.
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In a recent interview with Okay FM's Abeiku Santana, KOD established that the NDC had the vision to transform Ghana into a cultural hub.
He shared several plans from the NDC's Resetting Ghana manifesto, which was recently launched in the Central Region.
According to KOD, the NDC has considered plans to develop a pension scheme aimed at sensitising creatives to save money in their prime for their old age.
He also shared a plan from the manifesto to establish a pay-per-view streaming channel for authentic local Ghanaian shows.
KOD added that the NDC was considering a special initiative dubbed Ghana Music World should it come to power after the 2024 elections. The initiative will focus on enhancing tourists' experience when they troop into Ghana when Detty December kicks in.
The socialite maintains that December in Ghana is an initiative he started as a broadcaster on Live FM in 2013, several years before the Detty December and Year of Return frenzy began.
Speaking to YEN.com.gh about NDC's plans for the creative industry, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh said,
"There is a huge role that the state plays in developing the creative industry. Unfortunately we've not seen governments paying consistent attention to the industry despite the many promises over the years. At this point, its crucial to note the the industry's future is in the hands of creatives themselves. They must lead the charge and ensure the government of the day commits to it. And I hope KOD being a creative himself can understand that without creatives creating and spearheading solutions, we're constantly going tk be complaining about the rate at which the industry grows."
Ghanaians react to the NDC's vision
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from fans in reaction to the National Democratic Congress' vision for the entertainment industry.
yeboah4286 remarked:
"But there is already private contributions scheme already with SSNIT"
kwajogilberto noted:
"Look at this explanation. My own money you want to teach me financial literacy and claim it as a policy. We need competitive ideas"
malya_modesta_ said:
"This man is looking forward to being the tourism, arts and creative minister when ndc comes to power..."
Alan Kyeremanten names running mate
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Movement for Change flagbearer Alan Kyeremanten had chosen former musician now-turned-lawyer Kwame Owusu Danso as his running mate.
Alan described the renowned Gologolo hitmaker as a 'fulfilled commitment to the youth' during a press briefing.
Proofread by Berlinda Entsie, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh
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