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Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Minister applauds Joe Mettle’s Creative Arts Studio
Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, paid an official visit to Joe Mettle’s newly launched creative studio, commending it as a remarkable model for innovation and growth in Ghana’s creative sector.
She praised Joe Mettle for establishing a multifunctional space that supports music, film, and cultural productions, noting that such private initiatives align with the Ministry’s vision for a thriving creative industry.
Joe Mettle led the Minister and her team on a tour of his new creative studio, which features spaces for music, talk shows, film, and other artistic projects.
The 200–300-capacity facility is designed as a hub for creatives, with plans underway to expand and add more functional spaces.
The Minister, accompanied by officials from the Ministry, toured the facility and reaffirmed government’s commitment to supporting creative entrepreneurs and fostering public-private partnerships in the arts.
President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to participate in the inaugural Libreville International Forum for Innovation and Development, a high-level event that brings together Heads of State, government officials, global investors, and technology experts.
The forum, being held under the patronage of Mr Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Republic of Gabon, is on the theme “Political Stability, Business Climate, and Artificial Intelligence: Catalysts for Growth.”
The forum seeks to position Gabon as a regional innovation hub and key destination for international investment.
Organisers are holding the Forum to inaugurate the newly constructed Omar Bongo Ondimba Congress Centre, which also serves as the venue for the Forum and as a future centre for international dialogue.
The forum will culminate in the “Libreville Declaration,” which will showcase the strategic political leaders’ commitments to enhancing governance, transparency, and digital integration across the continent.
President Mahama remains a strong advocate for fostering partnerships that bridge the gap between government policy and private-sector growth to ensure inclusive development.
Former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko has informed the New Patriotic Party’s 2028 flagbearer, Mahamudu Bawumia, of his decision to contest for the position of National Chairman of the party.
Mr. Agyarko disclosed this during a courtesy call on Dr. Bawumia on May Day.
According to a statement from his team, the visit gave him the opportunity to commend the former Vice President for his service to both the New Patriotic Party and the country.
During the meeting, Mr. Agyarko, together with members of his campaign team, formally notified Dr. Bawumia of his planned nationwide tour as part of his campaign for the National Chairman position.
He reaffirmed his support for the former Vice President and stressed the need for unity within the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Mr. Agyarko said the NPP must remain united and committed to securing victory in the next elections.
According to the statement, his nationwide tour is expected to begin in the Ashanti Region next week.
By: Jacob Aggrey
