The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has dismissed concerns over the removal of the Big Six from Ghana’s new Heritage Series banknotes.

Addressing public concerns over the absence of the Big Six from the new currency, with the exception of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, he described the issue as insignificant.

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Speaking on Metro TV on Friday, November 13, 2026, and monitored by GhanaWeb, Kwakye Ofosu argued that the personalities featured on the country’s currency do not have a permanent place on it.

“They are not significant issues, trust me. Apart from sulking about not having the Big Six, I don't see what the issue is. Nobody owes anybody any permanent fixture on the currency,” he said.

Kwakye Ofosu said the concerns were largely driven by politics and a sense of entitlement.

He noted that the Big Six had featured on Ghana’s currency for close to 20 years and argued that their removal should not be a source of concern.

“The Big Six have had their day. They've been on the currency for close to 20 years. Before that, there were the likes of Yaa Asantewaa and co on the currency,” he added.

Kwakye Ofosu maintained that the Bank of Ghana had the authority to change the personalities featured on the currency whenever it considered necessary.

“So really, from time to time, the Bank of Ghana has a right to change. So there is no issue beyond petty politics driven by a certain entitlement mentality,” he stated.

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The comments follow the unveiling of the new Ghana Cedi Heritage Series by President John Dramani Mahama on November 12, 2026.

The new currency series features eight prominent Ghanaian personalities whose contributions have shaped the country's history, culture, and development.

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