"We are losing ourselves" - Special Prosecutor laments cultural erosion in Ghana's education system
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng raised alarm on Saturday, March 28, at Accra Academy, over what he describes as a deepening cultural identity crisis in Ghana. He blamed the country's colonial-influenced education system for eroding indigenous languages, traditions, and self-awareness. He said, "Our lot was that our own languages were banished from schools as uncultured vernacular."
Mr. Agyebeng noted that this historical suppression included a broader dismissal of African identity, traditions, and belief systems. He pointed out that many Ghanaians today bear non-African names. He also criticised the continued use of colonial-era spellings and names for Ghanaian towns and regions, citing examples such as "Ashanti" instead of "Asante", "Kumasi" instead of "Kumase", and "Cape Coast" instead of "Oguaa". He said, "Curiously, we seem to proudly maintain such names, spellings, and renditions sixty-nine years after independence."
Mr. Agyebeng described Ghana's current cultural state as one of confusion and disconnection. He declared, "We are losing ourselves - and with ourselves, our aspirations. We are not recognisable." His comments form part of a broader call for reforming Ghana's education system to prioritise cultural preservation alongside innovation and leadership development.
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Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng addressed Accra Academy, highlighting a cultural identity crisis in Ghana. He suggests the colonial-influenced education system has eroded indigenous values- but what does this mean for the future?
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