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These are all the entertainment personalities appointed by President Mahama

February 28, 2025
Brandy Nana Efia
President John Dramani Mahama has made significant appointments in the creative arts industry as part of his commitment to revitalizing the sector since taking office on January 7, 2025. Six well-known people from the music and film industries have been appointed to President Mahama’s administration so far.

Here are the six personalities and their respective roles:

John Setor Dumelo

On February 5, 2025, John Dumelo, the Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, was made the Deputy Minister of Food and Agriculture. He works as both an actor and a farmer. John Dumelo has completed three master’s programs. In 2022, the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) granted him his second master’s degree. In 2024, he obtained his third master’s degree in Law (Natural Resources) from the University of Ghana Law School.
He previously earned a degree in Civil Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

Dumelo will work alongside the Minister of Food and Agriculture, Eric Opoku.

Abla Dzifa Gomashie

Member of Parliament for Ketu South Constituency, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, was appointed on 16 January 2025 as the Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts.

The actress-turned-politician previously served as Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts under Mahama’s administration from 2013 to 2017.

Dzifa Gomashie is a creative arts expert with over four decades of experience in the film industry. She holds an MPhil in African Studies from the Institute of African Studies, a diploma in Theatre Arts, and a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Management from the University of Ghana.

Abeiku Santana

Media personality and tourism advocate, Gilbert Abeiku Aggrey Santana, popularly known in the showbiz space as Abeiku Santana, has been appointed as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).

Abeiku Santana’s appointment was announced by the presidency on 26 February 2025.
He has extensive experience in media, marketing, and tourism advocacy and holds a master’s degree from the University of Ghana Business School. Using his media platforms to showcase Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, festivals, and hospitality industry, Abeiku Santana has been a fervent advocate for the country’s tourism industry. He is also a certified tourism consultant and has been a major contributor to important tourism campaigns like “The Year of Return” and “Beyond the Return,” which have helped Ghana gain a lot of attention on a global scale.

Kofi Okyere-Darko (KOD)

Kofi Okyere-Darko, widely known as KOD, is a renowned Ghanaian fashion icon and media personality with over a decade of experience in the creative industry.
He was appointed Director of Diaspora Affairs at the Office of the President by President Mahama on February 26, 2025. KOD has worked with major media outlets such as Live FM, ETV Ghana, and GHOne. He has gained not only local but also international recognition for his influence in the fashion industry.

He is also a successful entrepreneur and the founder of Rhythms on Da Runway, an annual fashion show that celebrates African creativity and showcases the continent’s vibrant fashion industry.

Rex Omar

Highlife legend Rex Owusu Marfo, popularly known as Rex Omar, has been appointed as a Presidential Staffer to oversee the Black Star Experience initiative.

His appointment was made official on 27 February 2025.

James Gardiner

Ghanaian actor James Gardiner has been appointed as the Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA).

Gardiner, who began his acting career in the early 2000s, has featured in both local and international films.

With over a decade in the industry, he has undoubtedly made his mark in the entertainment sector and is expected to contribute significantly to the development of Ghana’s film industry in his new role.

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