Member of Parliament has taken a significant step toward preserving the Ahanta language
Ahanta West MP launches initiative to introduce Ahanta language in schools
The Member of Parliament for Ahanta West, Mavis Kuukua Bissue-Boateng, has taken a significant step toward preserving the Ahanta language by inaugurating a committee dedicated to integrating the language into the educational curriculum.
The initiative aims to extend beyond Ahanta West, targeting all five constituencies within Ahantaland, with a particular focus on Sekondi-Takoradi.
This ambitious project seeks to revitalise the Ahanta language and culture, ensuring its transmission to future generations.
The newly formed committee comprises representatives from the Ahanta Language Project, the Ghana Education Service, the traditional councils of Upper Dixcove, Lower Dixcove, and Ahanta, the local council of churches, and Radio Ahanta.
Their mandate is to coordinate previous efforts and develop a comprehensive strategy for teaching the Ahanta language in schools.
In a statement shared on her official Facebook page on 18th April 2025, the MP reaffirmed her commitment to the project, stating: “We have started the journey to bring the Ahanta language to the classroom… The committee will start work immediately, and I will constantly update you, my dear brothers and sisters, on our progress and the support we may need.”
One commenter praised the initiative, writing: “A very positive move by a very humble and respectful MP. To begin, Ahantas must stop pretending to be Fantis because they’re not. They need to promote their language, culture, and make Sekondi-Takoradi an Ahanta-speaking area.”
Another added: “Good work done. All must congratulate our MP for the good work and stop politicisation of everything in Ahantaland. Congratulations!”
