Mark Okraku-Mantey, the former Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, has called out celebrated media personality Abeiku Santana over what he described as a clear conflict of interest.
Speaking candidly during a recent appearance on Joy FM monitored by MyNewsGh, Okraku-Mantey expressed surprise that Abeiku Santana still hosts a radio show at Okay FM despite holding a public office with the Ghana Tourism Authority.
“Why is Abeiku Santana going on air? Taking public office and he’s still working at UKFM,” he quizzed, referring to Okay FM by its former name.
“And you guys, yes, yes. Look, you guys are quiet. Abeiku Santana works for Ghana Tourism Authority public office and he’s using office hours to work at UKFM.”
He went on to clarify that although he had not personally reviewed the specific public commission laws, the Constitution and directives from the Minister are clear on the matter.
“You cannot use office hours to do any other job. Actually, what you should be doing is hosting like a weekly show—maybe tourism. A weekly show pro bono. Maybe tourism or some culture or something like that. That kind of thing.”
