Social media is awash with commentary on the apology letter issued by the President of the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG), James Aboagye on behalf of actor Yaw Dabo.
The actor was severely criticised for saying in an interview that only lazy people spend long hours to watch movies.
The buzz about the apology letter by FIPAG is not really centred on its content, but the unpardonable grammatical mistakes it contains.
‘Joy Entertainment UNPACKED’ zooms in on the supposed errors being referred to in the letter under reference.
In the first paragraph, he writes “wishes to rendered” - which should rather be “wishes to render.” Another mistake in this paragraph is the omission of “of” after “behalf.”
He also writes in the second paragraph: “The film fraternity finds this statement very unsavoury, offensive and insult.” The word “insult” here should be “insulting.” It should be an adjective just as the preceding descriptive words.
The FIPAG President makes another mistake in the second paragraph. “We are of the believe that...” “Believe” in the sentence is a verb. The word that best fits the context is the noun form, “belief.”
In the subscription, he adds an apostrophe to YOURS. It should rather be “Yours sincerely.”
Although the letter was released yesterday, February 1, 2023, it is dated February 2, 2023. Some have wondered if the letter leaked or he made a mistake with the date.
For most of James Aboagye’s critics, it is unpardonable for such a reputable institution in the creative industry to make such unpardonable blunders. They have raised questions about who really wrote the letter. Was it James himself, his secretary (if he has one), or the Public Relations Officer of FIPAG, Mawuli Ekpe Prosper? Did any other person review the letter before it was published?
One more thing. What goaded FIPAG to release such a statement? Did Yaw Dabo ask them to apologise on his behalf or they just felt the comment could affect their business?
See some comments below:
Latest Stories
-
Court remands unemployed man over theft of ECG property
5 mins -
Election security rests solely with the police – Central Regional Police Command
7 mins -
NCCE engages political youth activists at Kumbungu on tolerance
7 mins -
‘In Mahama’s era students lacked chalk, but are now receiving tablets’ – Bawumia
17 mins -
Project commissioning not a ploy to attract votes – Oppong Nkrumah
19 mins -
CBG records GH¢1bn revenue in Q3
21 mins -
Mahama vows to create an agro-processing zone in Afram Plains
35 mins -
Political parties should plan for losses, not just wins – IGP advises
37 mins -
524 Diasporan Africans granted Ghanaian citizenship in ceremony
38 mins -
Mahama urges Afram Plains North residents to avoid ‘skirt and blouse’ voting
40 mins -
Asantehene receives more 19th century gold ornament and regalia
47 mins -
Hohoe Ghana Blind Union organises training for members ahead of Election 2024
54 mins -
Alan Kyerematen reveals his future plans for Ghanaian Health professionals
55 mins -
AAIN empowers women and small enterprises in Upper East Region through SHINE project
56 mins -
Akufo-Addo leads nationwide commissioning of 80 educational projects
1 hour