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Why Kwaku Manu rejected a car offered to him by Mahama

Ghanaian actor, Kwaku Manu, has opened up about how former president and the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, gifted vehicles to some personalities in the creative arts industry.

According to his narration, during Mahama’s tenure, he decided to support individuals in the creative arts industry by giving them free vehicles to enhance their businesses.

He noted, however, that he refused the vehicle because it was ‘too small,’ leading him to lose interest.

Manu also said he rather requested that the car be given to his colleagues who did not own any vehicle, to aid them in their endeavors.

When asked why he declined the offer, Kwaku Manu explained, “The car they were giving to me was too small, but I didn’t see the others’ cars. I asked them to give the vehicle to my other colleagues who didn’t have one at all.”

He elaborated that during John Mahama’s tenure, the government considered providing cars to actors.

“People are unaware of my political affiliation,” Manu stated, adding that “Some individuals were coerced into claiming NDC membership to receive a vehicle, but this was not the case. This is partly why governments struggle to support the creative arts industry.'”

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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