Ghanaian comic actor Bismark Ofori, better known in showbusiness circles as Kyekyeku, has urged the government to fix the country’s intermittent power outages.
The entertainer lamented the negative impact of the power outages, locally known as ‘dumsor’, on lives and businesses.
“Dumsor is not a good thing. We use light daily, and it is okay for people to talk about it. The government must fix it. People watch us with their devices, so they can only patronize us on TV and their devices with light to charge them.
“We’re all affected by ‘dumsor’; the government must fix it to prevent people from hitting the street to protest against the intermittent power outages.”
Kyekyeku
The Ghanaian comic sensation indicated that he would not demand compensation to participate in a protest against Ghana’s frequent power outages.
This comes after Comedian Waris shared that he would demand payment to partner his brand with a company fronting a demonstration against the erratic power cuts.
The 1957 movie maker stated that he would not condemn his colleague entertainer for demanding monetary compensation before hitting the streets to vent against ‘dumsor’ because there could be personal reasons.
“I don’t know why he said that; everyone has a personal life. But we are all Ghanaians and must be there for the people. I may say I won’t charge, but someone will. I’m doing it for myself since ‘dumsor’ affects everyone. So, I am doing it for both myself and the people. I’m not arguing that charging for a demonstration is wrong because everyone has their motive.”
Kyekyeku
Speaking about plans for his historic 1957 movie premiere, Kyekyeku disclosed that he intends to reach his fans in Europe and the US.
“We’re working on premiering the movie outside Ghana, in France, Belgium, Germany, and Holland. After that, we’d move to the US and announce the date this year.”
Kyekyeku
Actor Stands For Peace
Ghana has established itself as a beacon of democracy in Africa, with a history of successfully conducting peaceful elections. Peaceful elections contribute to democratic stability, helping to consolidate Ghana’s democratic institutions, processes, and norms.
This stability is vital for the country’s political and economic development, as it ensures continuity and predictability in governance.
Peaceful elections foster social cohesion and unity among Ghanaians. When elections are conducted peacefully, regardless of political affiliations, citizens engage in open dialogue, express their opinions, and participate in the democratic process without fear of violence or intimidation.
Political stability resulting from peaceful elections creates a conducive environment for economic growth and development. A peaceful electoral process attracts domestic and foreign investments, encourages business activities, and boosts investor confidence.
Peaceful elections enhance Ghana’s credibility on the international stage, attracting foreign aid, trade partnerships, and diplomatic cooperation. Additionally, Ghana’s positive image as a democratic country can serve as an inspiration and model for other nations striving for political stability and democratic governance.
Award-winning comic actor Kyekyeku expressed his desire for peace before, during, and after the 2024 general election.
Kyekyeku emphasized the importance of peacefully conducting the December parliamentary and presidential elections to preserve the country’s peace and stability.
“I stand for peace as a Ghanaian. Ghana is not for parties A or B because they came to meet Ghana. So, let’s have a peaceful election,” he said.
The peaceful conduct of general elections in Ghana is crucial for democratic stability, social cohesion, economic development, international reputation, conflict prevention, and citizen empowerment.
By upholding peaceful elections, Ghana can continue to strengthen its democracy, promote national unity, and pave the way for sustainable development and progress.
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