Ghanaian actor, Clement Bonney alias Mr Beautiful says he is back to work his back off to see the NDC presidential candidate (John Mahama) emerge victorious in the upcoming elections.
The veteran comedian who was on the campaign trail for the opposition party last four years said he is back with full vim and vigour to go the extra mile to see his party and favourite candidate win.
“I am ready to battle with my sweat and blood to see Mahama and the NDC win this election” – Mr Beautiful.
In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, Mr Beautiful said he has been silent for a while now but he has been preparing to hit the ground running.
“Many people think that because I have been silent and off the public scene for some time, I am abandoning Mahama and the NDC this time around, but that’s not it at all. I am ever ready to battle with my sweat and blood.
“This is not about Mr Beautiful and his love for Mahama, but now it is glaring that Mahama and the NDC administration performed better for the arts than the NPP has done in the last four years,” he said.
In supporting his stand with empirical proof, the 40-year-old actor said the erstwhile government of John Mahama did better than the current government in terms of support for the Creative Arts sector.
“I won’t just make empty claims but support my argument with facts, and those who think otherwise can come and challenge me. The NPP can never compare themselves to the NDC when it comes to their work for the creative arts sector.
“In 2012, Mahama gave the creative arts sector GHS2 million, and I know Obour (former MUSIGA President) can speak on this matter, but now he is NPP so he will do politics with it.
“Apart from that, as a staunch supporter of the NDC, I know that our manifesto had strong plans for the creative arts sector, especially its infrastructural development.
“Although I can’t really quote the article where the NDC stated their plans for the creative arts sector, I know a portion had the establishment of a fund that would be dedicated to the aged in showbiz,” he stated.
Mr Beautiful said his unflinching love and support for Former President Mahama is because he is kind and always lend a helping hand to the aged who for a reason or the other are not in the capacity to fend for themselves and families.
Every three months, former President Mahama provides foodstuffs to our aged musicians and entertainers and I have always asked why he doesn’t make it public, but he tells me that he is not doing it for man but for God.
“I can mention names such as the late CK Mann, Paapa Yankson, Super OD, Ewurama Badu, Bob Okala and Ataa Mensah. There are also Paa George and Obuoba J.A Adofo who have also enjoyed the benevolence of Mahama even while he is in opposition.
“You can find out from Maame Dokono; Mahama made donations to her last week. I’m not just talking but providing evidence as well. Just this morning I got a call from Adwoa Pee of Obra fame who said she had been in and out of the hospital for many years and needed money to support her treatment.
“These are some of the cases that come to me and I seek help from Mahama and without hesitation, he readily goes to their aid. This is what I’m talking about and not empty promises,” he stated.
It is obvious the acting career of Mr Beautiful has hit the rocks but his love for the former president is still as strong and unwavering as the rock of Gibraltar.
Source: TheBBCghana.Com
