Abla Dzifa Gomashie has been nominated by President John Dramani Mahama as the Minister for tourist, Culture, and Creative Arts, a major step to support Ghana’s tourist and creative arts industries. The administration’s dedication to using seasoned leadership to improve the country’s culture and tourism scene is demonstrated by this nomination.
Abla Dzifa Gomashie’s Distinguished Career
With a multi-decade career, Abla Dzifa Gomashie is a seasoned actress, producer, screenwriter, and politician. With the Talents Theatre Company, she started her acting career in 1985. She appeared in productions like “Black Star,” “Mambo,” “Chaka the Zulu,” “Jogolo,” and “The Third Woman.” Because of her versatility, she was able to star in movies such as “Ghost Tears,” “House of Pain,” and “Heart of Gold.” In addition to her work as an actor, Gomashie is a prolific producer and screenwriter. She is most known for developing the well-liked Ghanaian television show “By The Fire Side,” which employed storytelling to encourage children’s literacy.
During the previous administration of President Mahama, Gomashie held the position of Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts from 2013 to 2017. Initiatives to promote Ghanaian arts and culture both domestically and abroad characterized her term. She was elected as the Ketu South Constituency’s Member of Parliament in 2020, and since then, she has supported community support and development programs.
Educational Background and Honors
Gomashie’s professional achievements are matched by her strong academic background. She graduated from the University of Ghana with an MPhil in African Studies and a Bachelor of Fine Arts (First Class). Her dedication to leadership and cultural advocacy earned her an Honorary Doctor of Leadership from the Global Center for Transformational Leadership.
Industry Reception and Expectations
Many people involved in the creative arts sector have expressed their support for Gomashie’s nomination. She is well-positioned to manage the ministry because of her wealth of expertise and profound comprehension of the opportunities and difficulties facing the industry. Experts in the field predict that under her direction, Ghana’s rich cultural legacy would be preserved while the tourist and arts industries thrive.
Parliamentary Approval and Swearing-In
After being nominated on January 16, 2025, Gomashie went through the necessary parliamentary scrutiny. On January 23, 2025, she was sworn into office by President Mahama after receiving legislative approval.
Vision for the Ministry
Gomashie is expected to put policies into place as the recently appointed Minister for Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts in order to support creative professions, encourage sustainable tourism, and protect Ghana’s cultural legacy. Under her direction, the industry is expected to enter a new phase of innovation and expansion, supporting the administration’s overarching objectives of cultural preservation and economic development.
To sum up, the nomination of Abla Dzifa Gomashie is a calculated attempt to use seasoned leadership in promoting Ghana’s travel and creative arts industries. She is in a unique position to significantly impact the cultural and economic landscape of the country because of her extensive history in both politics and the arts.
