Veteran Ghanaian actor, Fred Amugi has expressed his displeasure with the ongoing legal disputes surrounding the Actors Guild of Ghana’s leadership, which he believes are impeding the development of the film business.

He said that the industry’s progress has slowed down since there was no strong, capable leadership to guide its activities.

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Following the passing of the guild’s president, Reverend Eddie Coffie, in 2016, the guild has not had a chance to elect new executives, which has prevented the guild from having the necessary leadership to oversee industry matters and look out for the welfare of performers.

Speaking in an interview with Graphic Showbiz Mr Amugi prayed the Guild would settle their differences and get back on its feet.

“The film industry is like any other business. It has its ups and downs. However, for the past few years, it’s been having issues of power struggles and conflicts, especially within the Ghana Actors Guild.

“This has led to a decline in productivity and quality because what’s being produced is not checked. We’re lucky to have Akwaaba Magic on DStv, which has provided a platform for our films. They’ve been supportive and willing to work with us, and the films they show are good. If we keep making good films, we’ll benefit from their support.

“Unfortunately, Nigeria’s film industry is ahead of ours. They have more opportunities with subscription-based streaming services such as Netflix, and we need to work together to catch up,” he stated.

Additionally, Mr. Amugi expressed his worries about the industry’s lack of cooperation and teamwork, which he feels is impeding the creation of superior movies that can successfully compete globally.

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