Vodafone Ghana Music Award winner Jay Ghartey has disclosed that he is
not ready to participate in politics because he wants to be a peace maker.
The “My Lady” hit maker shared that he is not ready to jeopardize his
music career with politics.
He explained that he as musician finds politics very dividing and if he
should partake in it now, it might affect his music career and to a large
extent loose his fans.
“As of now I would
not personally want to do that maybe in the future it is definitely a
possibility but at this time I am not going to put my career into that at this
moment because I think it’s too much division.”
However Jay Ghartey commended his colleagues who are pursuing their
political ambitions and also added that he personally sees nothing wrong with
that besides its their right and especially if they want to cause a change in
society.
“I definitely
support any celebrity who wants to for office himself because I think that
every Ghanaian has the right to pursue a political ambition, there is nothing
wrong with that and especially if they want to make a difference in the
community and the country, I think its fine if they pursue a political
ambition.” He explained.
Jay Ghartey further stated that he might consider participating in
active politics in near future but as of now he wants to be a peace maker.
“I want to be
a peace maker so I don’t want to really be taking sides at this time maybe in
the future if I believe in something I can change my mind.”
Jay Ghartey has collaborated with almost every influential artiste in
Ghana and keeps putting nation on the international map through his music.
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