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Ghanaian actor and politician, John Dumelo responds to his unlikely journey from screen to Parliament.<\/p>\n
The actor-turned-politician John Dumelo addressed the challenges of redefining political participation as an entertainer, emphasizing the importance of representation and respect for all professions in Ghana\u2019s Parliament.<\/p>\n
He said this in an interview on Hitz FM\u2019s Daybreak Hitz with Andy Dosty.<\/p>\n
John Dumelo, who has transitioned from a successful acting career to a political role, was asked about overcoming the stigma of being perceived as limited by his entertainment background.<\/p>\n
\u201cI see it as a little bit disrespectful because you have lawyers, you have doctors, you have businessmen in Parliament\u201d.<\/p>\n
He highlighted the diverse backgrounds already present in Ghana\u2019s Parliament, pointing out that professionals from various fields, including law, medicine, and business, serve as Members of Parliament.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe even had hairdressers in Parliament,\u201d he added, stressing that the core of political service is about effectively representing one\u2019s constituents, regardless of prior career paths.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut the same politicians are the same people who come to entertainers to endorse them during political seasons and political campaigns because they know how powerful entertainers can be.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd so, for me, that stigma is just one of those things that I just when people say it, I just laugh about it. But all in all, it\u2019s for us to represent the people well\u201d Mr. Dumelo added.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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