Comic actor Kwame Dzokoto says the ban by FDA on celebrities advertising alcoholic beverages has affected his media career.
Kwame Dzokoto had advertised alcoholic beverages in the past and was the host of popular show, Edziban on TV3.
The failed parliamentary candidate claims that the ban is a reason for his long silence within the media space.
“I decided to leave the media since no one is speaking for us. Although I made a lot of money from advertising alcoholic beverages, I just decided to stop this media thing and try my hands at a different thing.
“If no one is fighting for us what’s the point in still being in the media,” he said on Power FM.
The comic actor says he is currently in school studying law to fight the FDA directive.
“Since no lawyer is interested in fighting for celebrities to endorse alcoholic beverages I am taking it upon myself to pursue law and deal with such issues.
“Who determines who a celebrity is? Would FDA say Maame Dokono (Grace Omaboe) or Mac Jordan Amartey should be charged for advertising alcoholic beverages when indeed those under 18 years might not even know them?
“I think the law must be tested, anyone just takes a decision and it is final. Trust me I will be contesting FDA on their decision,” he said.
Kwame Dzokoto said that if there is no problem with celebrities advertising betting companies, then there should be no problem advertising alcoholic beverages.
