The Graphic Showbiz says ‘Iron Lady’ of Ghana politics, Hon. Hawa Yakubu, Minister of Tourism has described as liars people spreading rumours to the effect that the NPP does not want to continue the government’s support for PANAFEST.

“Don’t mind them”! She told the festival’s opening durbar attended by the Vice President, chiefs, queenmothers, festival participants, performing artistes, and the public at Cape Coast last Saturday.

Speaking in her characteristic fast-paced, high-pitched voice, Hawa endeared herself to her audience, especially the participants from the USA who cheered every word of hers.

“How can anyone say that we have not been supporting PANAFEST when we have been working towards removing bottlenecks that make it difficult for participants to the festival to arrive early?” She asked.

She assured the participants, most of whom had come from America, the Carribeans and Europe that problems with visa acquisition, immigration and transportation would soon be a thing of the past.

Hon Hawa Yakubu went further to commend former President Rawlings and the NDC government for initiating the celebration of PANAFEST, saying that it is a good idea to bring Africans and their brothers and sisters in the Diaspora together.