Juliet Asante, the former Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority
The Foundation of Concerned Arts Professionals (FOCAP) has criticized Juliet Asante, the former Executive Secretary of the National Film Authority (NFA), for her recent post highlighting the challenges she faced during her tenure.
In a Facebook post on March 2, 2025, Asante disclosed the struggles she encountered, including financial difficulties, lack of support, and sexual harassment while in office.
However, FOCAP has dismissed her statements as “unfortunate,” questioning why she did not address such issues during her tenure if she considered herself a strong and capable leader.
The president of FOCAP, Kojo Preko Dankwa, claimed that Asante’s decision to speak out after leaving her position was merely an attempt to seek public sympathy.
FOCAP also accused Asante of presenting a one-sided narrative, alleging that she often disrespected the NFA board, disregarded its directives, and made decisions without proper consultation.
“To come out and pretend to seek public sympathy and make it seem like you were trying to do something for the industry but were not given support from the board—the question is, did you consult the board in all your dealings?” Dankwa questioned.
“So, for me, it is neither here nor there for Juliet to come out and speak the way she did, clamoring for sympathy, which is not needed,” he added.
Dankwa’s comments align with those of filmmaker and fellow board member Ola Michael, who has also criticized Asante for her revelations.
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