‘My taxes paid his salary' - Nana Aba on why she went hard on Mark Okraku-Mantey

Nana Aba Anamoah, a media personality, has explained why she recently criticized Mark Okraku-Mantey, the former Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture. It will be recalled that during the 15th February 2025 episode of United Showbiz, Nana Aba openly condemned Okraku-Mantey for what she described as his poor performance in tackling crucial issues affecting the entertainment industry.

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Her remarks sparked widespread reactions, with some questioning whether her critique was driven by personal grievances.

Speaking on Joy Prime’s ‘Changes’ show on 19th February 2025, Nana Aba confirmed that her criticism was indeed “personal”, but not in the way people assumed.

Yes, I have a personal problem with him because if my taxes are used to pay your salary, it’s personal. If my taxes are used to fuel your car, it’s personal, she stated firmly.

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.When asked about her relationship with Okraku-Mantey, she described it as nothing more than an acquaintance, adding that she would not hesitate to confront him directly if necessary.
Nana Aba went on to say that Okraku-Mantey’s failure to live up to her expectations was the source of her anger, especially considering his media and entertainment background.

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I felt his comments were unnecessary. He’s been in the media before and doesn’t get to decide how a media station should run its show. But my main issue was my disappointment in him. I anticipated better from someone coming from this industry. I expected him to move the creatives from point A to C, but unfortunately, he failed. So, my rant was born out of my disappointment in him, she explained.
Nana Aba emphasized that the creative arts industry continued to struggle under Okraku-Mantey, with many artists facing worsening conditions.

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Despite facing backlash for her comments, she remains steadfast in her position, insisting that Okraku-Mantey’s leadership was a letdown for the creative sector.