Gyankroma Akufo-Addo, daughter of former President Nana Akufo-Addo, has come under scrutiny for allegedly occupying a non-existent office and supervising staff recruitment for the Creative Arts Agency (CAA) under questionable circumstances.
The President of the Foundation of Concerned Arts Professionals (FOCAP), Kojo Preko Dankwa, has raised concerns about irregularities surrounding the recruitment of staff by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture shortly after the 2024 general elections.
Kojo Preko Dankwa pointed out that the Creative Arts Agency currently has no physical office to accommodate its operations.
“The staff recruited by the Ministry had to return home after reporting to work yesterday morning because there was no office space available,” he noted.
Kojo Preko Dankwa further alleged that most of the recruited staff hail from constituencies associated with former ministers, casting doubts on the fairness and transparency of the process.
He questioned the rationale behind proceeding with recruitment without a properly constituted board, a chairman, or an executive secretary.
“The Ministry should have focused on appointing a board and an executive secretary instead of hiring staff who lack expertise in the creative arts sector,” Dankwa argued.
FOCAP criticized the Ministry for allegedly allowing Gyankroma Akufo-Addo to act as an executive secretary for the Creative Arts Agency without any legal mandate for four years.
“This is a clear breach of protocol, and the Ministry’s inaction has allowed this situation to persist,” Dankwa said.
He also raised concerns about the financial implications of the recent recruitments, suggesting that the newly hired staff will draw salaries without contributing meaningful work due to the absence of a functional office.
FOCAP has called on the incoming government to immediately halt all appointments made by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture after the elections.
“This step is necessary to prevent further mismanagement and ensure proper accountability,” Dankwa stated.
The organization reiterated its long-standing demand for transparency and accountability regarding the establishment and operation of the Creative Arts Agency.
“FOCAP, along with its allies, had previously threatened to stage demonstrations over these issues, and we are prepared to publish the names and positions of the recently hired workers in the coming days,” Dankwa warned.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
