Editorial
Prioritise teaching of Ga language in Accra schools
Dear Editor
I am writing to express my deep concern about the disappearance of our cultural identity in the Greater Accra Region.
The teaching of foreign languages in our schools is depriving the indigenous people of Accra of their rich cultural heritage. Language is an integral part of one’s culture and identity, and we must prioritise the preservation of our native languages.
As a proud resident of Accra, I am dismayed by the fact that our schools are promoting languages that are not native to our region.
The Ga language, which is the indigenous language of Accra, is being pushed aside for languages that are alien to the region. I strongly believe that this agenda must be reversed to preserve our cultural identity.
It is interesting to note that other regions in Ghana do not teach the Accra language (Ga) in their schools. Instead, they prioritise their own indigenous languages.
Why then should the Greater Accra Region be an exception? Why should we allow our cultural identity to be eroded by the teaching of alien languages? I believe that it is the responsibility of our paramount chief, (Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru ll) and other leaders to protect and preserve our cultural heritage.
The Paramount Chief, in collaboration with the government, must take immediate action to stop all schools in the Greater Accra Region from teaching other languages apart from the Ga language.
This is not to say that learning other languages is not important, but rather that our native language should be given priority to ensure that our children grow up with a strong sense of cultural identity and appreciation for their heritage.
Furthermore, I believe that the private sector also has a role to play in promoting our indigenous language.
Private schools and institutions should be encouraged to prioritise the teaching of the Ga language in the region, rather than focusing solely or partially on other languages. By working together, we can ensure that our cultural identity is preserved for future generations.
It is worth noting that language is not just a means of communication; it is also a symbol of our cultural identity.
When we lose our language, we risk losing our culture and heritage. I urge the government and other stakeholders to take this issue seriously and take immediate action to protect our cultural identity.
I am not advocating the exclusion of other languages, but rather for a balanced approach that prioritises our native language.
When we promote the Ga language, we can ensure that our children are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in their communities.
In conclusion, I urge the government to take immediate action to stop the teaching of foreign languages in schools in the Greater Accra Region and to prioritise the teaching of the Ga language.
Let us work together to preserve our cultural identity and ensure that our children grow up with a strong sense of who they are and where they come from.
Thank You.
Jerry Fiadzenu,
Aburi
Dear Sir,
I wish to use this platform to congratulate all farmers in Ghana for their hard work and dedication to duty on the occasion of 2025 Farmers’ Day celebration.
Yesterday, in Ho in the Volta Region, Ghana marked the 41st edition of the celebration instituted by late former president, Jerry John Rawlings. It was marked under an excellent theme “Eat Ghana, Grow Ghana, Secure the future.” The aim was to promote local consumption, food security and the transformation of agriculture into a key driver of the economy.
The message it seeks to send out there is very loud and clear. That, every Ghanaian should strive to consume food produced locally. The work of our gallant farmers would amount to nothing if Ghanaians fail to consume what they toil morning, day and night to produce.
Farmers in Ghana are one group of people we must continue to celebrate and adore. They work so hard to ensure that food reaches every home in Ghana. And on such occasions, it is important to honour them like its done every year but one thing I wish to bring to the attention of government is that it is important to mechanically support the activities of these farmers and secondly, make the agric sector very attractive for the youth.
The youth have become so fixated on white-collar jobs which are currently non-existing. Government must therefore make the sector attractive enough for the youth to veer into the area.
Maxwell Quarshie,
Swedru
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Dear Editor,
MAY I please use your respected medium to commend the establishment of Parliament television. Through this initiative, many Ghanaians, including my very self, get the chance to follow the activities of the legislative arm of government. We see the processes they go through in passing laws and making amendments.
Recently, I have been following their activities including discussion on the budget read by the Finance Minister, Dr Casiel Ato Forson. I was so happy with the estimates for the roads ministry especially because of the nature of our roads. A lot of our roads connecting the capital to other regions are very bad, making traveling very difficult and quite stressful.
I wish to appeal to the two divides in the house of parliament to bury their political differences to do a good work on the estimates for speedy approvals. That would help the ministry fulfil its financial obligations for contractors to move to site and ensure that our roads get the needed facelifts to make travelling easy and enjoyable.
Kwame Eugene,
Kasoa
