According to earlier reports, the center's art market would also be moved to Kawudi in Accra as a result of the redevelopment.
Nii Ayi Solomon stressed the historical value of the center and urged King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, Ga Mantse, to step in and preserve it in an interview with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM's Showbiz A-Z.
"I hope the Ga Mantse can prevent the Arts Center from being destroyed. The idea that Kwame Nkrumah had—that each region had its own cultural center—is beyond my comprehension. He said, "You cannot tell me that you are demolishing the Kumasi Cultural Center in order to carry out a project in Kumasi."
He questioned why the center was demolished, claiming that Nkrumah had constructed it to support Accra's arts and culture.
He questioned, "You're going to build what for the people, and you're destroying it?"
In addition, Nii Ayi Solomon requested the Marine Drive Project's contractors to find a another approach to carry out their plans without destroying the Arts Centre rather than turning it into a venue for events.
He questioned why the center was demolished, claiming that Nkrumah had constructed it to support Accra's arts and culture.
He questioned, "You're going to build what for the people, and you're destroying it?"
In addition, Nii Ayi Solomon requested the Marine Drive Project's contractors to find a another approach to carry out their plans without destroying the Arts Centre rather than turning it into a venue for events.
"The Cultural Center is special in its own way. "You have destroyed everything the moment you break it down," he continued.
Oswald Okaitei, a dramatist and poet, was among the other creative people that protested the demolition when it was initially reported in 2021.
The 241-acre coastline that is designated for the Marine Drive Tourism Investment Project is where the Arts Center is located. The renovation, which was started by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, intends to turn Accra's waterfront into a premier tourist destination with the necessary infrastructure for the creative and cultural sectors.
It is anticipated that the Marine Drive Project will be finished in 2027.
Following a period of inactivity, President John Dramani Mahama has declared that the project will shortly resume development.
Oswald Okaitei, a dramatist and poet, was among the other creative people that protested the demolition when it was initially reported in 2021.
The 241-acre coastline that is designated for the Marine Drive Tourism Investment Project is where the Arts Center is located. The renovation, which was started by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, intends to turn Accra's waterfront into a premier tourist destination with the necessary infrastructure for the creative and cultural sectors.
It is anticipated that the Marine Drive Project will be finished in 2027.
Following a period of inactivity, President John Dramani Mahama has declared that the project will shortly resume development.