Elderly Woman Accuses GES Over Decline of Ga Language in Schools
An elderly woman has expressed deep concern over what she describes as the neglect of the Ga language in Ghanaian schools. According to her, her grandchildren recently returned home with homework written in Twi, a development she believes highlights the diminishing role of Ga in the education system.
The woman lamented that the Ghana Education Service (GES) appears to be prioritizing other local languages, particularly Twi, at the expense of Ga, which is the indigenous language of the Greater Accra Region. She fears that if urgent steps are not taken, Ga may gradually lose its relevance and even risk extinction among younger generations.
“I was shocked when my grandchildren brought home assignments in Twi. We are Ga people, and the children should be encouraged to learn and preserve their language. GES must not sideline Ga,” she appealed.
ALSO READ: Okadjakrom SHS Scandal: Female Student Breaks Silence, Reveals Disturbing Details
She called on the GES to act swiftly by enforcing policies that ensure the teaching and learning of Ga in schools within the region, stressing that the cultural identity and heritage of the Ga people must be safeguarded.
Her concerns come at a time when language preservation advocates continue to warn about the declining use of indigenous Ghanaian languages due to the dominance of English and the preference for Akan languages in formal education.
The GES has yet to respond to these concerns, but the call adds to growing voices urging the government and policymakers to give equal recognition to all Ghanaian languages in the classroom.
Watch the video below:
Join our WHATSAPP CHANNEL, WHATSAPP GROUP 1, WHATSAPP GROUP 2 and TELEGRAM CHANNEL to get all relevant teaching resources to make your lessons effective.
Subscribe to this blog and follow us on facebook
