THE REAL MOTIVE BEHIND THE SEIZURE OF “ATTA MORTUARY MAN 1 & 2”

Controversy in showbiz which normally brings about tension; is undoubtedly an element that can’t be wiped off the industry easily, or I should rather put will be impossible to do with, as it spices up every angle in showbiz. As long as people have diverse views and interests that contradict, controversy will never seize in the world of showbiz.

The latest media frenzy going on which was stirred by the movie ‘Atta Mortuary Man’ as a result of the publicity around the movie going through fast ‘transition’ as it has been suspended, seized by the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI) due to state interest and the production team ending up sending an apology letter to any institution which must have been offended.

The title of the movie ‘Atta Mortuary Man’; produced by Tiger Heart Productions and directed by Justice Adu, has the name ‘Atta’ in common with the President His Excellency John Atta Mills. This came about when the former President, made mention of a friend called Atta who works at the 37 military hospital mortuary while giving a speech at Tamale in 2010. Although it was made clear the former president was not referring to the President which was confirmed by finding the said Atta, this left memories in the head of Ghanaians. According to the makers of the film, the aim and plot of this movie was never intended to relate to the president whatsoever.

Various instances has been cited as the main reason why the movie couldn’t be allowed on air, after it came out that the cinematography Exhibition Board of Control claimed the movie did not go through all the needed inspection before its release added by alleged tax invasion by the producer the BNI accompanied by some ‘castle boys’ seized 13, 000 which was bound for the market.

The producer Eric Asante has come out to disclaim such accusations; saying the movie only delayed as a result of delayed decisions to be made on member increment. In order not to make people raise eyebrows the Deputy Minister of Information Baba Jamal came out to explain the sole reason why the BNI had to carry out such an action, quoting “though the film itself has been approved by the cinematography board but it’s posters and adverts have not yet been scrutinized”. And he made it clear that until that has been done the movie is in no way to be released.

Well, with the presidency nearing a massive election period this is not the time the ruling party would like to be in the media with wrong impressions or worst derogatory events relating to them. So in a nutshell they took this action to protect the image and reputation of the president and the presidency.