Frank Owusu Kwabena, widely recognized as Franky 5, has revealed that he has parted ways with the Creative Arts Agency, where he formerly served as the Deputy Executive Secretary.Confirming this development to Joy FM, he disclosed that he departed from his position approximately two months ago.“You can’t address me as the Deputy Executive Director of the Creative Arts Agency because I have resigned from the place,” he said.
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Asked why he resigned, the presenter and artiste manager noted that it was “personal reasons.” <img src="
alt="" />Franky 5Kojo Preko Dankwa, the Convener of the Foundation of Concerned Creative Arts Professionals (FOCAP), has asserted that the role held by Franky 5 was not an officially recognized position within the agency.Furthermore, he has raised concerns
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about the appointment of Gyankroma Akufo-Addo as the Executive Secretary of the Creative Arts Agency, deeming it to be illegal. According to Kojo Preko Dankwa, Gyankroma was working in the office without the knowledge or approval of the industry's stakeholders. He emphasized that her appointment should have been made publicly if it was indeed a legitimate appointment."If she has received her appointment letter we have to know.
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The President appoints a Chief Executive Officer of the Volta River Authority and it is not done in darkness. We all know. Officially, you need to tell us. Then [if she's been given her appointment letter] it means that government does not respect us," he said.The Creative Arts Agency is a body that provides institutional framework for the development and management of the creative arts industry and for related matters.
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The Executive Secretary of the Agency is appointed by the President of the Republic of Ghana. The Creative Industry Act (1048) also prescribes the formation of a Board as the governing body of the institution. In the meantime, stakeholders of the creative industry are awaiting the ratification of the Legislative Instrument to the act to make the
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