The Member of Parliament representing the Ahanta West constituency in the Western Region, Mavis Kuukua Bissue, has declared a collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES) to implement the teaching and learning of the Ahanta language in schools located within her constituency.
During a press conference on Wednesday, July 2, the MP voiced her concerns regarding the increasing inclination towards the English language among children in the region, which she believes is leading to the decline of the Ahanta cultural identity.
She underscored that this initiative aims to safeguard and promote the cultural heritage of the Ahanta people by motivating the younger generation to learn and communicate in their native language.
“Our goal is to incorporate the teaching of Ahanta in schools. I have been in discussions with GES, Bible translators, and other individuals who have successfully compiled the vowels and consonants. We have also trained several teachers, and we anticipate that the language will soon be taught in schools.
“I am actively advocating at the highest levels, engaging with the Minister of Education to ensure its inclusion in the curriculum. Many children aspire to speak English, and even parents prefer to communicate in English with their children, neglecting the fact that it is not our native language. We must guide children in the right direction, beginning with our own language,” she stated.
