Veteran Ghana filmmaker, Socrate Safo, has voiced frustration over what he sees as the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) failure to appreciate creatives within its ranks, contrasting it sharply with the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) embrace of artistic talent.
Speaking on Okay FM, the longtime NPP supporter did not hold back his admiration for how the opposition party empowers its creative minds, especially in light of actress Kalsoume Sinare’s appointment as Ghana’s Ambassador to Spain.
“I get jealous of my colleagues in the NDC. Their people have shown that they acknowledge their depth as creatives and are making good use of them. Our people on the other hand will look at you in a very condescending manner thinking they are better than you,” Safo said candidly.
He lamented that the NPP often sidelines those in the arts, especially when they don’t meet conventional academic standards. This, he argued, has led to missed opportunities for national development through the creative sector.
“We had the creatives who could do excellent jobs but they were overlooked just because they claim they don’t have degrees,” the Ghanaian filmmaker added.
According to Socrate Safo, the NDC’s approach to governance proves that formal education isn’t the only path to leadership, especially when creatives offer a wealth of experience and perspective.
