In a revealing interview on Starr Chart with Bola Ray, esteemed music producer Hammer made a strong case for why Abraham Ohene-Djan should have been appointed as the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, rather than the current appointee, Mark Okraku Mantey.

Hammer praised Ohene-Djan’s track record and his approach to leadership and development at OM Studios. “Look at Abraham Ohene-Djan. He’s the one I actually was hoping would become the Deputy Minister for Tourism and Creative Arts,” Hammer said, highlighting the impact Ohene-Djan has had on those he has worked with over the years.

“Over the years, Abraham Ohene-Djan, from when we started working, the way he handles OM Studios, everybody who passed through OM Studios, he developed them. He organized their weddings for them. If you were a cameraman at OM Studios, Abraham would organize your wedding for you. Dancers became editors. Self-development. So there’s growth and development for everybody. If you were a sweeper or a janitor, you would develop to become a cameraman and then develop into something else.”

Hammer emphasized the visible and tangible results of Ohene-Djan’s mentorship and leadership. “Abraham, how do we know what Abraham has done? Because everybody can see. What you do in your bedroom, we’re not supposed to see. But what you do outside, your deeds, that’s who you are.”

Although Hammer acknowledged that Okraku Mantey is not a bad person, he questioned his commitment to collective progress. “Mark is not an evil person. But Mark doesn’t have the collective interest at heart.”

Hammer’s comments shed light on the qualities he believes are essential for a public office holder in the creative sector: a proven track record of fostering growth and development among peers and subordinates. His endorsement of Abraham Ohene-Djan highlights the importance of visible contributions to the community and the ability to inspire and uplift others.