The Film Distributors Association of Ghana, which was established in 2002 with the objective of bringing sanity, peace, and understanding in film distribution and production, is finally going for congress after failing to do so last year.
GhanaClelebrities.Com had information that the current executives of The Film Distributors Association of Ghana have no powers to still hold office because their mandate elapsed last year. For verification, GhanaClelebrities.Com visited Opera Square where the association’s office is located.
We met the former President of the association and also a respected member, Mr. Steven Asare Hackman – also the President of the Film Producers Association of Ghana FIPAG. In his own words, Mr. Hackman confirmed “yes it is true the current executives don’t have the mandate to hold office, thus, per the Constitution of the association.
They – the executives were supposed to lead the association for 2 years and that elapsed last year – 31st December, 2014. However, the Constitution makes room for a grace period of 3 months for preparation for elections each time the old executives’ exhausts their mandate.”
Mr. Hackman also told GhanaClelebrities.Com that he is the Chairman of the electoral board for the association’s forthcoming elections which shall be held at Opera Square on 22nd March, 2014, 10am prompt. The key positions to be elected upon include: President, Vice President, PRO, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Operations Officer and other equally important positions.
Asked why they did not hold the elections last year as mandated by their Constitution, Mr. Hackman explained “it was due to some internal problems we had to solve. But we thank God all is now set for us to have the elections. All stakeholders are invited.”
GhanaClelebrities.Com promises to be at the election grounds for coverage come 22nd March, 2014. Film Distributors Association of Ghana….they say “to Educate and Entertain for development.” Until then….MOTWUM!!