Speaking on United Showbiz, she accused Okraku-Mantey of failing to address key issues affecting the entertainment industry during his tenure. Her comments sparked reactions, with some questioning whether she had a personal issue with the former deputy minister.
Addressing the concerns on Joy Prime’s Changes show, Nana Aba affirmed that her criticism was personal because Okraku-Mantey’s salary was funded by taxpayers, including herself.
“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 tank, it’s personal,” she told host Roselyn Felli on Wednesday, February 19, 2025.
When asked about her relationship with Okraku-Mantey, she described him as an “acquaintance” and insisted she would tell him the same thing in person.
She further explained that her remarks stemmed from disappointment in his performance, particularly because he had been a media practitioner and was expected to support the creative arts sector better than his predecessors.
“I felt his comments were unnecessary. He’s been in the media before and doesn’t decide for any channel how they should approach their show. That wasn’t the main thrust; it was my disappointment in him because I thought that for someone who was coming from this industry, I expected better from him for the creatives. I expected an improvement to move them from A to C.”
According to her, Okraku-Mantey failed to deliver, and the fortunes of most creatives continue to worsen.
Despite facing backlash for her comments, she remains firm in her stance, maintaining that he failed the creative industry.