I was told politics is not for “Cantata” people- Actress Ebi Bright

Ghanaian actress and newly elected Member of Parliament for Tema Central, Ebi Bright, has shared a surprising revelation about her foray into politics.

Ebi, who is a career diplomat said she was out rightly dismissed for her political ambitions on a number of times when she went on campaigns.

In a recent interview with Graphic Showbiz, Ebi mentioned that she was ridiculed and mocked that politics wasn’t suitable for people like her who come from a “Cantata” background. (Read also: We will deliver –Newly elected creative MPs, I’m not going to Parliament to fight for the industry, you didn’t put me there- A Plus to creatives)

"I was told point blank that politics is not for 'cantata' people like me. I remember one man saying, “Does this girl think politics is the Cantata she acts?” This is how people are marginalised and I know my win will encourage many creatives. 

“I intend to move beyond partisanship and have a good strategy that serves the interest of the people of Tema Central,” she said.

It has been a long battle for actress Ebi Bright who won the Tema Central seat at her third attempt on the ticket of NDC since 2016. 

She told Graphic Showbiz she was glad she ignited the passion of her colleagues to take a look at politics when she made her first attempt to get to Parliament in 2012 which was not on the ticket of NDC then.

Ebi Bright, who is also a Development Communicator and Career Diplomat, said her victory meant a lot to her, particularly when she won a seat generally regarded as a safe one for the ruling NPP.

“I don’t see any barriers in the pursuit of my interests. That is why I have broken all the odds against me in this election. Tema Central was considered a very safe seat for the NPP but here we are today. I’m elated to be part of our next Parliament,” she said.