Reggae dancehall icon Samini has addressed the buzz around his recent trip to the Ghana Tourism Authority office.

On  Prime Time with George Quaye, he dismissed claims that his visit secured him special favours or political perks.

Calling out a small but vocal group of critics who insist on unwavering party loyalty, Samini said free speech and freedom of association matter more than blind allegiance.

“If a party falls out of favour, you should be able to step away and explain why,” he noted.

He explained that his courtesy call was purely professional.

“I went to introduce my project to Abeiku Santana. I did the same with KOD and tried to meet Rex Omar,” Samini said.

He added that a miscaptioned social media post by a footsoldier had blown the visit out of proportion.

“That caption suggested I was invited and then given a slice of bread as a gift,” he recalled, “implying that when your party is in power you cut up the bread and pass it only to supporters.”

Samini reminded viewers that the GTA serves all Ghanaians, not just political insiders.

“Tourism is open to everyone. Anyone in tourism should feel free to walk in and do business,” he insisted.

His straight talk arrives amid a heated debate over politics in Ghana’s arts and culture scene. A vocal champion of unity across music, media and tourism, Samini is also gearing up to release his eighth studio album, ORIGIN8A, later this year.

By confronting the rumours head on, he underscored the importance of inclusivity in national institutions. His message is clear: Ghana’s creativity and tourism must rise above politics and offer a place at the table for every citizen.

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