Former TV3 Broadcaster Herbert Malm Lands Juicy Appointment Under President Mahama's Administration
- Another famed former broadcaster has landed an appointment under President John Dramani Mahama's administration
- Henry Herbert Malm has been appointed as the Acting Director of the National Theatre, leaving his fans delighted
- His appointment adds to the growing list of individuals from the media fraternity who have been appointed to the Mahama administration
A former news anchor with TV3, Henry Herbert Malm, has landed a major role at the National Theatre, Citi News reports.
The famed former news anchor has reportedly been appointed as Acting Director at the National Theatre.
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Herbert's appointment adds to the growing list of persons from the media fraternity who have been appointed under the Mahama regime.
He succeeds Amy Appiah Frimpong, who retired from the role in December 2024. Before his appointment, Herbert was the Head of Corporate Communications and Sustainability at Unilever Ghana PLC. He brings on board a wealth of experience in communications and media.
As Acting Director, Malm is expected to bring a renewed vision to the National Theatre, enhancing public engagement and promoting the performing arts in Ghana.
Malm has a background in journalism, having worked as a news anchor at TV3. His tenure at the station ended in 2013, allegedly over internal disagreements.
His diverse experience in media and corporate communications positions him to lead the institution into a new era.
See the post of Herbert's appointment below:
Mahama makes other appointments
Apart from Herber's appointment, President Mahama has made other appointments. Abeiku Santana, Paa Kwesi Asare, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, and Veronica Commey have all been appointed.
Netizens react to Henry's appointment
Netizens have received Henry's appointment with mixed reactions. While some have lauded the appointment, others have criticised it.
Many believe that conditions at the National Theatre will significantly improve under the watch of Henry.
@Nana Yaw Dumfa wrote:
"The Gonja mafias are back!!! Ghana is finished!"
@AgbelimorK59060 wrote:
"Jonnie Hughes is still on the touchline oo."
@NanaOkwabina wrote:
"The neutrals are enjoying than the foot soldiers."
@kwameforson14 wrote:
"Things are becoming much clearer now. They bought a large cross-section of these media guys."
@brite_bless wrote:
"Why should a president be appointing a manager of national theater? Eii that be the job that should concern a president. Wow."
@kingRona91 wrote:
"Another media personality. Good job."
Emefa Apawu appointment under Mahama’s government
Earlier, Yen.com.gh reported that prominent media personality Emefa Apawu was appointed under the John Dramani Mahama-led National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. Emefa Apawu has been appointed to the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) as the Corporate Affairs Manager, Citi News reports indicate.
She was the face of most of the shows on Joy News, including their midday bulletin, The Probe, Top Story, etc., all on Joy FM. She sometimes hosted The Pulse on the Joy News Channel.
Emefa Apawu is not the only Joy News broadcaster to have landed a role in the public sector. Her colleague, Raymond Acquah, also recently landed an appointment at the Finance Ministry.
Source: YEN.com.gh
