ECOWAS ZONE: Do Nigerians Need Work Permit In Ghana ? ( Aki and Pawpaw Banned In Ghana over W.P)

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The sudden ban of comic Nollywood actors Chinedu Ikedieze alias Aki and his movie buddy Osita Iheme aka Pawpaw from producing movies in Ghana has opened the old wound between Nigeria and Ghana.

In accordance with sources, the duo were recently prevented from taking part in a movie production in Kumasi Ghana mainly because they're Nigerians who require work permit to use in the country.

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The case is creating disaffection between authorities and fans from both countries as a result of insufficient fair bilateral film policy as no Ghanaian has been banned in Nigeria for lacking work permit.
Although officials of the Film Producers'Association of Ghana (FIPAG) debunked rumour of a ban, outburst by fans of the comic actors appears to be overwhelming.

FIPAG's Public Relations Officer Mr. Michael Ola, who tried to douse possible tension, said the decision to avoid the actors was because the director of the movie breached the association's regulations, by not letting the actors know which they desire a work permit to be part of any production in Ghana.

They certainly were,therefore, advised to go back to Nigeria to obtain an official work permit, and get ready to make payments for the continuation of the shoot.