It’s time to use Ghanaian languages in the ‘Big House’.

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Efo Black 6 years ago

Hey U ignorant person! Please dont send us 100 years back.

Hey U ignorant person! Please dont send us 100 years back.
Nii Teiko 6 years ago

Kwesi Pratt in his 'abundant wisdom' suggested Hauza as a universal Ghanaian language that must be thought in our schools.

Kwesi Pratt in his 'abundant wisdom' suggested Hauza as a universal Ghanaian language that must be thought in our schools.
KSP 6 years ago

A parliamentarian must be able to express himself/herself in ok English. She doesn't need to speak like the queen. Indeed, she shouldn't even speak like the queen. Just adequate English is enough.

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A parliamentarian must be able to express himself/herself in ok English. She doesn't need to speak like the queen. Indeed, she shouldn't even speak like the queen. Just adequate English is enough.

If the parliamentarian needs help with the language, her party colleagues can help her. She can also speak pidgin English if she likes.

We are too dependent on English for everything to now want to change from it. Whether we like it or not, English must continue to be the dominant language in our country. We don't have to speak it flawlessly but enough to express our views and take part in debate.
Ringo Star. 6 years ago

They would all sound like dogs fighting over some juicy bones.

They would all sound like dogs fighting over some juicy bones.
KOO 6 years ago

This writer, knows damn well that there is absolutely no Ghanaian languages that is developed to be used in legal or parliamentary proceedings yet he is recommending a change from English.Is this reasonable?.

This writer, knows damn well that there is absolutely no Ghanaian languages that is developed to be used in legal or parliamentary proceedings yet he is recommending a change from English.Is this reasonable?.
apikus 6 years ago

It is sad that many Ghanaians can't see the possibility of adopting one Ghanaian language as a national language. It doesn't matter whichever local language is chosen. Let us find out together the number of countries that hav ...
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It is sad that many Ghanaians can't see the possibility of adopting one Ghanaian language as a national language. It doesn't matter whichever local language is chosen. Let us find out together the number of countries that have properly developed with somebody's language.
Language is culture. Our knowledge or fluency in English language will never make the English accept us as one of them, neither can it guarantee our proper development.
The earlier we try to develope our own the better.
dino 6 years ago

nonsense at the highest rate.

nonsense at the highest rate.
r zak 6 years ago

no Ghanaian language than english

no Ghanaian language than english
ASANTE IMPERIALISTS 6 years ago

They should try that TWE or TWI language or whatever they called it. Ghana WILL BURN!!!
Remember Soweto? It was because of language. RWANDA is OUTSMARTING us in Education institutions. They are FIRST in ALL Africa- Why? The ...
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They should try that TWE or TWI language or whatever they called it. Ghana WILL BURN!!!
Remember Soweto? It was because of language. RWANDA is OUTSMARTING us in Education institutions. They are FIRST in ALL Africa- Why? They j ADOPTED and are PROMOTING ENGLISH as OFFICIAL LANGUAGE.

Where is Tanzania now? They tried Swahili during Nyerere's days.
Joe 6 years ago

Don't be silly!

Don't be silly!
ASANTE IMPERIALISTS 6 years ago

This is Asante Imperialism. Dont sugar coat it. Get your own country and use your language there.

This is Asante Imperialism. Dont sugar coat it. Get your own country and use your language there.
kaketonti 6 years ago

TV="#TETE VIDE#(FRENCH)EMPTY HEAD and RADIOS TWI.
AND SO WHAT?
NO THAT TWI IN MY ROOM AND HOME TOWN,you hear.
SCHOOLS ARE MEANT FOR WHAT?

TV="#TETE VIDE#(FRENCH)EMPTY HEAD and RADIOS TWI.
AND SO WHAT?
NO THAT TWI IN MY ROOM AND HOME TOWN,you hear.
SCHOOLS ARE MEANT FOR WHAT?
Constable Joy 6 years ago

BETTER BROKEN OR PIGMY OR KRU ENGLISH THAN YOUR THAT THING TWI.

BETTER BROKEN OR PIGMY OR KRU ENGLISH THAN YOUR THAT THING TWI.
AKRANTIE-BINI EATER 6 years ago

They eat RAT-SHIT, then they come here and talk SHIT!
If TWI is good, how come he did not write his article in Twi?

They eat RAT-SHIT, then they come here and talk SHIT!
If TWI is good, how come he did not write his article in Twi?
Kpapko 6 years ago

This writer is pointing out an issue that is very important and some of you rats are tearing him down.
The writer is not suggesting a NATIONAL language. If in the UN where all nations meet to conduct world politics, why can' ...
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This writer is pointing out an issue that is very important and some of you rats are tearing him down.
The writer is not suggesting a NATIONAL language. If in the UN where all nations meet to conduct world politics, why can't we do the same in our parliament?
This is how short-sighted you (all) are with your too known selves.
Already every region is teaching the dominant language there, good. Escalate this to the universities and we are close to perfecting this languages because those are additional research work for students in that department. You need those to interpret it in high officiating places, like the parliament. That is opportunity for JOB. My friends, there are no more jobs (white mans job) everyone seems to be looking for. Learn to CREATE jobs for yourselves. Languages is an opportunity for many positions. Do you realize Ghana has very few AUTHORS, like publishing books. They lack fluency in English. My God, all the jokes we enjoy; all the creativity we have are dying because we cannot publish them.
People of Ghana, we are HANICAPPED by the English language. All the countries able to INVENT things speak their own dialects. Malaysia, Indonesia- all the Asian Tigers - are doing extremely well and still waiting for our turn. WE will wait forever.
Good writing.....
ASANTE IMPERIALISTS 6 years ago

The only thing important to you and this writer is the HIDDEN AGENDA of ASANTE IMPERIALISM.

How do you say these in TWE OR TWI?
High Frequency Oscillation?
Metal Oxcide Sillicon Effect Semiconductor?
Stack Pointer?
Ove ...
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The only thing important to you and this writer is the HIDDEN AGENDA of ASANTE IMPERIALISM.

How do you say these in TWE OR TWI?
High Frequency Oscillation?
Metal Oxcide Sillicon Effect Semiconductor?
Stack Pointer?
Overhead Co=Processor?
You want me to go on? Just DARE ME--

1) Those Asian countries like China Have UNIVERSITIES & BOOKS dating back 1000 of years.
Which vocabulary do we have to write Physics Biology Chemistry books in TWE or TWI?

2) Your people CANT even learn ABC -let alone differentiate between "R" and "L" and you want us to do what?
Get your own FUCKING COUNTRY and make TWE or TWI your National Language and that crook Asantehene your PRESIDENT for life.

BRING this your FUCKING TWE or TWI Bulshit to Northern Regions and there will be TRIBAL WAR.
Dont even DARE go to Ho or Keta with this TWE or TWI bulshit.
We ARE WARNING YOU!!!!
K Randy 6 years ago

If we have animal like you in the country how can we grow? My Twi teacher was Northerner so what are you talking about? Nonsense.Have you experience war before?

If we have animal like you in the country how can we grow? My Twi teacher was Northerner so what are you talking about? Nonsense.Have you experience war before?
ASANTE. IMPERIALISTS 6 years ago

The only animal i see here is a Rat shit eater like you telling me to stop speaking English in favour of Twi. You are right about us not getting developed. Bow can we? You have Physic Chemistry Biology Maths books in Twi? Onc ...
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The only animal i see here is a Rat shit eater like you telling me to stop speaking English in favour of Twi. You are right about us not getting developed. Bow can we? You have Physic Chemistry Biology Maths books in Twi? Once again HOW can we develope? Twi is only good for careers as PALM WINE TAPPER OR FUFU POUNDER AT NYAME BEKYERE CHOP BAR.
king 6 years ago

well noted.. the soo call illitrates dont even understand the meaning of the word "culture" Ghanaians will forever maintain broke if we dont use one commonest language....everyone in Ghana can speak (Twi) pals lets stop been ...
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well noted.. the soo call illitrates dont even understand the meaning of the word "culture" Ghanaians will forever maintain broke if we dont use one commonest language....everyone in Ghana can speak (Twi) pals lets stop been hypocrites... aaaawwww..
Jj 6 years ago

Who is EVERYONE can speak Twe? Is it by force to speak Twe or twi? the Gas dont want to. Norherners dont want to. Nzema people will not agree. And dont try to even go to the Ewes with that either. You will be asking for troub ...
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Who is EVERYONE can speak Twe? Is it by force to speak Twe or twi? the Gas dont want to. Norherners dont want to. Nzema people will not agree. And dont try to even go to the Ewes with that either. You will be asking for trouble .
K Randy 6 years ago

My Twi teacher was Northerner so what are you talking about?

My Twi teacher was Northerner so what are you talking about?
Asante kortiboto 6 years ago

You fucking Asantes want war? Why are you tryng to trick us to have twi as official language

You fucking Asantes want war? Why are you tryng to trick us to have twi as official language
K Randy 6 years ago

Do you know war ?Nonsense

Do you know war ?Nonsense
Asante kortiboto 6 years ago

Yes we know war. The last time there was one, Asante men were hiding in holes like rats.They sent Yaa Asatewaa and some old women and pregnant ladies to fight for them. Are you even men? Twe/twi? We refuse. Tweaaaaaaa. We wo ...
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Yes we know war. The last time there was one, Asante men were hiding in holes like rats.They sent Yaa Asatewaa and some old women and pregnant ladies to fight for them. Are you even men? Twe/twi? We refuse. Tweaaaaaaa. We wont speak!
Asante kortiboto 6 years ago

Yes we know war. The last time there was one, Asante men were hiding in holes like rats.They sent Yaa Asatewaa and some old women and pregnant ladies tû6to fight for them. Are you even men? Twe/twi? We refuse. Tweaaaaaaa. W ...
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Yes we know war. The last time there was one, Asante men were hiding in holes like rats.They sent Yaa Asatewaa and some old women and pregnant ladies tû6to fight for them. Are you even men? Twe/twi? We refuse. Tweaaaaaaa. We wont speak!
Yaw 6 years ago

Stop hanging this writer because he's made very good observations and points. Why can't we made our point without insults? All he said was to push our local languages higher in higher institutions so we can have interpreters ...
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Stop hanging this writer because he's made very good observations and points. Why can't we made our point without insults? All he said was to push our local languages higher in higher institutions so we can have interpreters for those who ain't masters of the of our BORROWED and WORSHIPPED language. It's only in Ghana where Education = English language Acquisition. This must be corrected else we're doomed and our next generations will be sub-standard. English has become a national language and all countries are learning it alongside their own. We are quick to rubbish OURS because we prefer being second-class individuals. God help Ghana!
True 6 years ago

If u Create asante country then u use kwi or twe,twi ok

If u Create asante country then u use kwi or twe,twi ok
Noway 6 years ago

Hw many people are speaking twi in Ghana? Not every body can speak twi,let me ask u is every in Accra can speak twi no,what about some parts of western,central volta,bono,north and so on

Hw many people are speaking twi in Ghana? Not every body can speak twi,let me ask u is every in Accra can speak twi no,what about some parts of western,central volta,bono,north and so on
Asante kortiboto 6 years ago

Asantes are fucking IMPERIALISTS. Who told them the whole of Ghana wants to speak Tw?i. Until there is a TRIBAL WAR outbreak, these rat shit eaters will keep imposing Twi on anyone.

Asantes are fucking IMPERIALISTS. Who told them the whole of Ghana wants to speak Tw?i. Until there is a TRIBAL WAR outbreak, these rat shit eaters will keep imposing Twi on anyone.
K Randy 6 years ago

You don't no anything about twi just back off do you guys think only Ashanti speak Twi?

You don't no anything about twi just back off do you guys think only Ashanti speak Twi?
K Randy 6 years ago

Do you guys think only Ashanti who speak Twi? You should all stop the hate against Ashanti because they have not done anything against you !!

Do you guys think only Ashanti who speak Twi? You should all stop the hate against Ashanti because they have not done anything against you !!
Asante kortiboto 6 years ago

Respect other tribes too if you want to be respected. IS SPEAKING TWE OR TWI BY FORCE?

Respect other tribes too if you want to be respected. IS SPEAKING TWE OR TWI BY FORCE?
Sankofa 6 years ago

The sentiments expressed in this article are highly commendable.

South Africa uses indigenous languages in her parliament with translation and interpreting, so why can't we?

It brings to the fore the need to be literate ...
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The sentiments expressed in this article are highly commendable.

South Africa uses indigenous languages in her parliament with translation and interpreting, so why can't we?

It brings to the fore the need to be literate in our indigenous languages. Our children must be taught literacy in our indigenous languages. We must enforce the use of indigenous languages as medium of instruction for the first three years of school. We must adopt one of our indigenous languages as our national language, and only use English as an international language.
Sankofa 6 years ago

You must take pride in your own culture and language.

You must take pride in your own culture and language.
Ganyobi 6 years ago

Thank you for your GOOD ADVICE. I will take pride in my language an culture. I am Ga. I dont want to hear Twi taking over Accra, a Ga area. I am following your advice. Can you help me get rid of Twi in Accra?

Thank you for your GOOD ADVICE. I will take pride in my language an culture. I am Ga. I dont want to hear Twi taking over Accra, a Ga area. I am following your advice. Can you help me get rid of Twi in Accra?
Ghana man 6 years ago

Good idea,;we must be proud of our culture and our language

Good idea,;we must be proud of our culture and our language

It’s time to use Ghanaian languages in the ‘Big House’.

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