FANTANSY DOME DEMOLITION WILL DISCOURAGE POTENTIAL INVESTORS IN CREATIVE ARTS – Baba Sadiq

The NDC parliamentary candidate for Okaikwei Central said in a TV3 interview that the act was harmful to the infrastructure of the creative industry and inconsiderate to investors.

He claims that these government initiatives deter investment in the creative industry, which is already beset by difficulties obtaining funds and complying with regulations.

Sadiq drew attention to the lack of venues for artistic events and chastised the government for not keeping its word to improve the sector’s infrastructure.

“It is very insensitive to the diasporans and investors in the creative industry. There is a lack of venues, and venues have been one of the biggest issues, so for a government that made promises to that effect but could not deliver them in eight years, I felt that they were going to manage the issues and ensure that investors are not dealt a raw deal in the industry.

“Already the industry is down with investment, the industry is lacking venues, the industry is down from some of the regulations that are taking money away due to lack of sponsorships and when few individuals believe in the industry, this is the treatment that they are given,” he noted.

He stated that he thought more care should have been taken with the Fantasy Dome, a major event venue with a $25 million valuation.

“Leslie does not deserve this; he has been a long-term investor in the industry. I know the level of investment he puts into the creative industry. It could have been handled in a much better way,” he stated.