The Director of Communication for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP), Yaw Buabeng Asamoah has said that his party strongly condemns what the party describe as ‘incompetent and inept material paraded by some publishers as books of instruction for Ghanaians school children across the country.
In a press statement, the NPP noted that distortions of history and bigoted stereotyping of ethnic groups cannot be the basis upon which the social identity of Ghanaian children is nurtured and established.
The statement continued that in our world today, there is no profit to ethnic dominance or subjugation considering the universal values that globalization imposes on us especially as Ghanaians.
The issue surrounding the text book has generated a look of controversy among the Ghanaian people with a lot of people taking to several social media platforms to condemn it.
Below is the full statement from the NPP on the controversial text book
STATEMENT ON EDUCATION MATERIALS
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) hereby condemns the incompetent and inept material paraded by some publishers as books of instruction for our children.
Distortions of history and bigoted stereotyping of ethnic groups cannot be the basis upon which the social identity of our children is nurtured and established.
In our world today, there is no profit to ethnic dominance or subjugation considering the universal values that globalization imposes on us.
Current global values project universal human rights, encompassing respect for all peoples irrespective of nationality, ethnicity, religion, culture or gender. Economies are being built on digital technology and innovation, creativity and skills development. These are what will drive international competitiveness for Ghana and open opportunities for our young people to master their talents and fulfil their dreams.
Whilst we note that the National Council for Curriculum Accreditation (NACCA) has not approved the publication, the NPP is urging them to refine and enforce their rules without fear or favour. That way, products certified by NaCCA can help bring up well-balanced children, imbued with global values and pride in their country and its diverse culture.
In conclusion, the NPP is urging political and social leaders to speak to the issues with the intention to bind us together as one people with one nation and one destiny.
We are proudly Ghanaian!
…SIGNED…
Yaw Buaben Asamoa, ESQ
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