Counselor Lutterodt has called on players in Ghana’s creative arts industry to unite and direct their demands for increased support to President John Mahama instead of putting intense pressure on the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie.

According to him, the Minister does not wield the same level of influence and authority as the President and may therefore be limited in what she can do to address the concerns of creatives.

Speaking during a discussion on UTV’s United Showbiz on August 16, 2026, Counselor Lutterodt urged creatives to put aside political affiliations and speak with one voice.

“Let’s make ourselves one entity, away from political colors. Usually, we put pressure on the minister but the creatives should stop putting pressure on the minister,” he said.

He said President Mahama has demonstrated his commitment to the creative arts industry and should therefore be the main target of the industry's demands.

“President Mahama has made us aware that his heart is with the creative arts industry. We should direct the pressure at President Mahama,” he shared.

Counselor Lutterodt explained that the President has greater authority to influence decisions and allocate resources than the sector minister.

“The strength the president has is not the same as the minister's,” he noted.

His comments come amid concerns over government funding for the creative arts industry, particularly the GH₵20 million that was announced to support the sector.

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According to Counselor Lutterodt, only GH₵5 million has so far been made available, leaving GH₵15 million outstanding.

He questioned whether the remaining amount would eventually be released.

“The GH₵20m that was promised, they only brought GH₵5m. Are we sure that the remaining GH₵15m will come?” he asked.

He therefore urged creatives to intensify their engagement with the Presidency to ensure that the full amount promised is delivered.

The outspoken counselor further called for unity among creatives, arguing that a collective voice would have a greater impact on government policy.

“We the creatives should let the pressure go to the president so that the minister’s voice will be lighter in the ears. We should be one and make our voice one so that our voices can be loud enough,” he stated.

He also noted that the concerns raised by creatives could strengthen the Minister’s position when she engages government on issues affecting the industry.

“Majority of the time, the voice of the people becomes the voice that the minister will use to push the agenda, so let’s not be quiet,” he added.

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