Legendary musician Rex Omar has publicly criticized the Creative Arts Agency, accusing it of operating illegally for several years due to the lack of a proper legal framework. Speaking on Entertainment Hall on Adom FM with Mike 2, Omar revealed that during the first three to four years of the agency’s existence, there was no governing law, rendering its activities unlawful.
Despite the establishment of legal regulations, Omar claims that the agency continues to function improperly, particularly as elections approach. He contends that the agency’s operational issues persist even with the current legal framework in place.
Omar also took aim at the government, accusing it of failing to meet key promises made in its 2020 manifesto. He highlighted the unmet commitment to building cinemas and implementing an effective copyright system as notable deficiencies.
Further, Omar expressed concerns about the state of the National Theatre, a facility constructed by the Chinese, questioning why necessary repairs, such as fixing the air conditioning, cannot be conducted without external assistance.
Omar argued that the government must adopt a more comprehensive approach to improving the creative arts sector, including collaborating with the private sector for funding and development. He concluded by challenging the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to substantiate its claim of completing 80 percent of its manifesto promises in the creative arts sector, asserting that this claim does not align with the current state of the industry.
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