Former Director for Creative Arts at the National Commission on Culture, Socrate Safo, has openly expressed his envy towards the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over how the party treats professionals in the creative industry.
In a candid statement, the outspoken filmmaker and staunch New Patriotic Party (NPP) member admitted that he often feels jealous of his counterparts in the NDC, because the opposition party has demonstrated genuine respect for creatives—regardless of their academic qualifications.
According to Safo, while the NDC government values the unique contributions of artists, musicians, and filmmakers to national development, the NPP has failed to offer the same level of recognition and appreciation.
Socrate Sarfo was speaking on Kalsoume Sinare’s appointment as Ambassador to Spain by the president.
”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 it. Our people, on the other hand, will look at you in a very condescending manner, thinking they are better than you.
“We had the creatives who could do an excellent job, but they were overlooked just because they claimed they don’t have degrees,” he said while speaking on Accra-based Okay FM.
