Plaintiff in FDA versus celebrities case expresses disappointment in verdict

Mark Darlington Osae, a Ghanaian music executive, expressed disappointment as Ghana's Supreme Court upheld the FDA's ban on celebrities endorsing alcoholic beverages.

The court ruled that the FDA's directive does not violate constitutional rights despite Osae's argument that it discriminates against the creative arts industry.

Osae filed the lawsuit seeking to overturn the ban, arguing it limits economic opportunities for celebrities.

Despite the setback, Osae sees the case as sparking necessary conversations about regulatory impacts on creative sectors.

The FDA intends to enforce the ban rigorously to prevent circumvention.

Stakeholders in the creative industry continue advocating for regulatory changes.