Mark Okraku Mantey, President of the Creative Arts Council has joined the bandwagon of entertainers and celebrities calling on the Food and Drugs Authority to lift its ban on celebrities advertising alcoholic brands.
The FDA insists the reason for the ban is to ensure that minors are protected from being lured into alcoholism.
Mark speaking in an interview on Hitz FM was of the opinion that, there was a need for a more holistic approach towards the issue at hand, rather than opting for a ban.
“Until we have control on the phone, this TV and radio ban won’t work,” he confidently stated while advising that parents should rather focus on instilling discipline in their children.
“I’m not sure it’s about how the kids see alcohol on television. It is how we mould our kids from our homes. Have you seen any adverts on akpeteshie [local gin]? Meanwhile it’s the most popular alcohol. If it’s about the kids, why not show commercials when they are asleep?”
When quizzed on how he hopes to tackle the issue as president of the creative arts council, Mr. Okraku Mantey said, there were plans for him meet the FDA over the issue but will have to make adequate preparations in order to make sense.
Meanwhile, despite the many calls by celebrities for the ban to be lifted, the FDA has remained adamant and refused to react or comment on happenings.
