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Veteran Ghanaian Gospel artiste Isaiah Kwadwo Ampong, popularly known as Great Ampong is disappointed by the lack of recognition and support from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) despite his years of loyalty.
During an interview on Ashh FM in Kumasi, he emphasized the sacrifices he had made, such as being the initial Gospel musician to create a song supporting the NPP when others were hesitant due to potential retaliation from the NDC.
“Christ says to show love to each other, but we’re hardly seeing any of that. There was a time artistes were scared of endorsing the NPP because they were scared of what the NDC would do to them, Daddy Lumba was the first, and I was the second artiste and first Gospel artiste to compose a song endorsing the NPP,” he said.
Great Ampong expressed frustration that he has not been recognized or rewarded by party leaders despite his efforts.
“Today, I cannot point to anything that has been done for me in return. I cannot go and demand any compensation from those in power. But none of them has remembered any of the sacrifices I’ve made, none of them have recognized the sacrifices many people, especially the creatives, have made for them,” he added.
Great Ampong observed that there is typically a lack of follow-up or support from the event organizers after he performs.
“They would invite us to perform at an event, but after the event, no one calls to check up on any of us or offer any compensation. They hardly pick up your calls or reply to messages. Even the NDC would not do that,” he said.
However, despite his predicament, Great Ampong clarified that he is still a staunch supporter of the party and would endorse the NPP for the forseeable future.
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