Abeiku Santana, Mark Okraku Mantey
Abeiku Santana has refuted allegations made by former Deputy Tourism Minister, Mark Okraku-Mantey, that he continues to host radio shows on Okay FM despite his appointment as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA).
He told NEWS-ONE on Monday that he had stopped working on the radio after his appointment.
“I have not been on radio since my appointment,” he indicated. He also addressed the issue on Facebook, describing Okraku-Mantey’s claims as “entirely false and misleading.”
Abeiku Santana emphasised that he has not engaged in any radio broadcasting activities since assuming his role at the GTA.
Okraku-Mantey had previously expressed concerns about Abeiku’s alleged dual roles, suggesting that continuing media work while holding a public office position could breach Public Service Commission regulations.
He cited the example of Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, who left his media career before entering politics, as a model for separating media and governmental responsibilities.
Abeiku Santana’s appointment as Deputy CEO of the GTA was announced on February 28, 2025. He has been recognized for his contributions to Ghana’s tourism sector and is expected to support the development of industry alliances and lead creative tourism initiatives.