Ga Language Exclusion At Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park

A Ghanaian man has sparked a conversation on cultural representation. He points to a significant Ga language exclusion on signage. The man shared his observation in a video. Ghbase News sighted the video. He visited the Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park. He had noticed a potential oversight in the park’s welcome signage. The park is a site of national pride. It sits in the heart of Accra. The site is dedicated to Ghana’s first president.

Thousands of visitors are drawn to this historical site. Its significance is immense. They also want to learn about Nkrumah’s contributions. He helped Ghana achieve independence. He also contributed to its development. The man had observed a potential gap. He highlighted that the welcome signage has greetings in English, Twi, and Ewe. However, none were written in the Ga language. This omission, therefore, raised questions. The man asked about unity in Ghana. He also questioned the nation’s commitment to representing all its cultures equally.

In his video, the man stated, “Considering that the museum is located in Accra, it is surprising that Ga is not included in the welcome inscriptions.” The man then quizzed his colleague on the issue. He asked him whether the absence of a Ga translation was unfair. His colleague agreed with him. The Ga language exclusion has since become a major talking point. It has fueled a debate about representation. The Ga community, in addition, feels a sense of neglect. They want their language included. This simple oversight, therefore, has opened a wider conversation. It is about a sense of belonging in a multicultural society