'You’re in Accra, learn Ga' – Journalist alleges he was denied food for speaking Twi

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Nii Akwei 5 days ago

Sorry wai!

Sorry wai!
ANY GA THAT THINKS THIS WAY IS A BUULU 5 days ago

I told you that those tribes that were last to migrate to present day Ghana cause the most tribalism trouble. The Ga-Adangbe came soon after the arrival of the colonists from Nigeria. The Ayi and the Gbi came much later, from ...
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I told you that those tribes that were last to migrate to present day Ghana cause the most tribalism trouble. The Ga-Adangbe came soon after the arrival of the colonists from Nigeria. The Ayi and the Gbi came much later, from the same place. Why would they, with a combined exaggerated total of 22% share of Ghana’s population, expect to make rules for the bigger groups all the time? Going by the same arithmetic, the Twi Speakers make up 50%, more than double the number of the Ayigbe, Ga, Ada and Krobo put together and much bigger than the Mole-Dagbani at 17%. The rest combined, including Guans, stand at 11%. I feel sorry for the Ga and their backward thinking Opinion Leaders concerning this issue. Do they know that Chinese (Mandarin) has 900 million native speakers? Worldwide, English has less than half. But the world speaks English for some reasons any non-Ga Thinker can work out. How does English become a global language with 1.4 billion speakers over Chinese? Lawrence Tetteh and Dzifa Gomashie don’t have the brains to think through that. Nobody in India (1.4 billion population, 600 million Hindi Speakers) is complaining about who speaks French or Ga. Civilised people understand the dynamics. One would expect that such intelligent people like Ghanaians with their constant rant over colonialism and imperialism could rally around one of their own dialects. Obviously, the most widely spoken makes it easier. But no, the black man with black sense hates his own. When others are coming together to make it stronger and better, self hate keeps pulling us down.
Oobak3 5 days ago

This is what happens when you have shitty brain, living in the past. We live in a DEMOCRACY where everyone is EQUAL under the law. Whether your population is 80%, 60%, 40%, or 20% all are equal under the law. It looks like yo ...
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This is what happens when you have shitty brain, living in the past. We live in a DEMOCRACY where everyone is EQUAL under the law. Whether your population is 80%, 60%, 40%, or 20% all are equal under the law. It looks like you want to practice tribalism under the guice of democracy. All this nonsense you just wrote became irrelevant after 1957. This is 2026.
Napo has born twins namely Obaake No.1 and Oobake No.2 5 days ago

Don't mind the fool. He thought God dropped him from the Atermis II spacecraft to Kyikyiwerewere where he is running his mouth from. Kwashia bi

Don't mind the fool. He thought God dropped him from the Atermis II spacecraft to Kyikyiwerewere where he is running his mouth from. Kwashia bi
FRANKIE 5 days ago

This is why the speaking of English language must be enforced as our national language for better integration, unity, oneness and national cohesion. It is actually nauseating when you speak Ga to someone in Accra and they tel ...
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This is why the speaking of English language must be enforced as our national language for better integration, unity, oneness and national cohesion. It is actually nauseating when you speak Ga to someone in Accra and they tell you that "me di3 minti saa kasa no".to wit " As for me I don't speak that language. It's actually disrespectful. Even in offices it's the same. When you speak in English, they respond in Twi. Thankfully in a century or so when all our local languages are extinct there will be some sanity.
16 Regions 5 days ago

Please allow them. They are determined carry Walewale ' mi p3 wo twe' Excreta. Hot kotokoli shit. Koowa de koowa

Please allow them. They are determined carry Walewale ' mi p3 wo twe' Excreta. Hot kotokoli shit. Koowa de koowa
Accra 5 days ago

True Frankie. Thank u very much, Frankie. Keep strong Frankie, keep the flame burning, Frankie

True Frankie. Thank u very much, Frankie. Keep strong Frankie, keep the flame burning, Frankie
Ogyam 5 days ago

We know Frankie is a die hard Nyabru and has 10 monikers on Ghanaweb. Stop praising yourself.

We know Frankie is a die hard Nyabru and has 10 monikers on Ghanaweb. Stop praising yourself.
Martin Kreisler 5 days ago

Well said Sir.
This is indeed Practical Common Sense, which unfortunately is very scarce among the numerous tribal bigots in our society.

Well said Sir.
This is indeed Practical Common Sense, which unfortunately is very scarce among the numerous tribal bigots in our society.
Martin Kreisler 5 days ago

@ FRANKIE
Well said Sir.
This is indeed Practical Common Sense, which unfortunately is very scarce among the numerous tribal bigots in our society.

@ FRANKIE
Well said Sir.
This is indeed Practical Common Sense, which unfortunately is very scarce among the numerous tribal bigots in our society.

Adubofuo 5 days ago

COMMON SENSE SHOULD TELL YOU FRANKIE THAT YOU CANNOT FORCE SOMEONE TO LEARN A LANGUAGE THAT IS NOT HIS OR HER MOTHERS TONGUE. NO ONE CAN BE FORCED TO LEARN GA. THE MAJORITY CANNOT BE FORCED TO SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF THE MINORI ...
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COMMON SENSE SHOULD TELL YOU FRANKIE THAT YOU CANNOT FORCE SOMEONE TO LEARN A LANGUAGE THAT IS NOT HIS OR HER MOTHERS TONGUE. NO ONE CAN BE FORCED TO LEARN GA. THE MAJORITY CANNOT BE FORCED TO SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF THE MINORITY. PURE NONSENSE!!

NOBODY FORCED PEOPLE TO LEARN AKAN. IT CAME AS NATURAL AS IT IS.

WHILES YOU ARE PROMOTING BY FORCE SPEAKING OF GA LANGUAGE IN ACCRA. ALSO PROMOTE THAT ALL THE RESOURCES THAT IS USED TO DEVELOP ACCRA SHOULD REMAIN IN THE REGIONS WHERE THEY COME FROM.

NKWASIAFUOR!!! YOU BRAG ABOUT HOW BEAUTIFUL ACCRA IS BUT DON'T SPEAK ABOUT WHERE THE RESOURCES COMES FROM TO DEVELOP ACCRA.

CAN KENKEY AND FISH DEVELOP ACCRA AS IT IS??? ONYAAYE GBEMI!!!

EVERY REGION AND SECTOR SHOULD USE THEIR OWN RESOURCES TO DEVELOP THEMSELVES. AND THEN YOU CAN SPEAK ABOUT FORCING PEOPLE TO SPEAK GA BY FORCE.
Jah Cure 4 days ago

Frankie,you have made absolutely valid contribution.
It appears to me that,most Twi speaking people are dumb and do not have the necessary cognitive capacity to learn other languages.
This does not only happen in Accra.
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Frankie,you have made absolutely valid contribution.
It appears to me that,most Twi speaking people are dumb and do not have the necessary cognitive capacity to learn other languages.
This does not only happen in Accra.
It equally happens outside Ghana. I live in Manchester,UK and frequent a Ghanaian owned shop in Moss Side,Manchester. It is exactly the same.They start talking to you in Twi and when you tell them you do not speak Twi,they shut up but look at you as if to say , are you really a Ghanaian?
It instantly kills the conversation. I am not the least surprised that,people live in Accra for most of their lives without learning Ga.Most of the Twi speaking people cannot interact with the indigenous white folks outside of Ghana.
DON’T SAY OOBAK3, SAY OOBATW3 5 days ago

We’ll spoil your joke. Gbemi k3 Tufle.

We’ll spoil your joke. Gbemi k3 Tufle.
EWES ARE BEHIND ALL THIS TRIBAL NONSENSE 5 days ago

They’ve been fermenting tribal problems and spreading their cancer among non-Twi people who live peacefully together with Akans. They are the cause of rampant clashes in Oti Region. They always instigate others to hate Akan ...
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They’ve been fermenting tribal problems and spreading their cancer among non-Twi people who live peacefully together with Akans. They are the cause of rampant clashes in Oti Region. They always instigate others to hate Akans. Because the Nkonya People can speak Twi, the Ayigbes hide behind the Alavanyyo to cause trouble. Other Guan Areas experience the same problem, e.g. Buem, Akpafu, Jasikan. If John Mahama doesn’t change that Dzifa Gomashie woman, she’ll set fire to otherwise peaceful neighbours and pretend she doesn’t know anything about it. Takoradi is not Fanteland but they speak Fante because they’re eyes open. Ayigbe, Ayigbe, Ayigbe ooo no, no, no.
Oobak3 5 days ago

Dishonest idiot hiding behind Akan tag. All Ghanaians get along except Asantes. Even the rest of Akans are kool people, but they look at you with suspicion and don't like you. Hey, Dormaahene says hi. Idiot, hiding behind Ak ...
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Dishonest idiot hiding behind Akan tag. All Ghanaians get along except Asantes. Even the rest of Akans are kool people, but they look at you with suspicion and don't like you. Hey, Dormaahene says hi. Idiot, hiding behind Akan tag. Any time there is a fight on Ghanaweb, it's usially an Asante and another tribe. Then they turn around and pretend everyone hate them, forgeting people are just punching back in response.
Stone 5 days ago

See kutuu, Sei Bam. Eny3 mo de3 no bia .Ahye wo. Y3nfa mo ho.

See kutuu, Sei Bam. Eny3 mo de3 no bia .Ahye wo. Y3nfa mo ho.
Stone 5 days ago

If you hate asantes, it is your own cup of tea,. Me I like everybody, no matte where he or she comes from, but as for my mother tongue asante twi, it's non negotiable. If you don't understand, go to Hell and somersault with ...
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If you hate asantes, it is your own cup of tea,. Me I like everybody, no matte where he or she comes from, but as for my mother tongue asante twi, it's non negotiable. If you don't understand, go to Hell and somersault with the Devil.
@A VERY CONFUSED Oobatw3 5 days ago

Kwaashia bi Koolo. If we’re in a democracy in 2026, then deal with a natural and democratic phenomenon. First wipe off your tears and accept that democracy is a numbers-based system. Onye sorrrrmli, kw3 kua. How many votes ...
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Kwaashia bi Koolo. If we’re in a democracy in 2026, then deal with a natural and democratic phenomenon. First wipe off your tears and accept that democracy is a numbers-based system. Onye sorrrrmli, kw3 kua. How many votes did John Mahama get in the last elections and how many did Bawumia get? Why didn’t the Electoral Commission declare the Candidate with the smaller number the Winner? Why isn’t the cedi the same value as the dollar and the pound? Sorry for you but WAEC uses numbers for Grade A and Grade F. Gbemi Head. Sorry again that some Ga families speak Awusa at home. You see your stupidity?
Peaceful man 4 days ago

Buulu

Buulu
Ability to carry Walewale latrine pan 5 days ago

@ Stone. But surprisingly the outcome of the showdown was Aka 9 p3. Why ?

@ Stone. But surprisingly the outcome of the showdown was Aka 9 p3. Why ?

Mr no nonsense 5 days ago

See this monkey who has not traveled out of accra before commenting nonsense, no wonder they rent their rooms and sleep outside or in kiosk

See this monkey who has not traveled out of accra before commenting nonsense, no wonder they rent their rooms and sleep outside or in kiosk
Kumi, ask Kwaku Duah! 4 days ago

BAM. You said it all.

It’s just those from the shanty shanty place that had some personality disorders and have a high sense of importance that have been causing problems.

BAM. You said it all.

It’s just those from the shanty shanty place that had some personality disorders and have a high sense of importance that have been causing problems.
The Spear 4 days ago

It’s surprising to have in 2026, thoughtless and primitive morons holding such uncivilized discourse; Ewes envying you because you speak Twi? OMG, yeaye den?!

In fact, a certain Nana Addo believed this kind of ill-advise ...
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It’s surprising to have in 2026, thoughtless and primitive morons holding such uncivilized discourse; Ewes envying you because you speak Twi? OMG, yeaye den?!

In fact, a certain Nana Addo believed this kind of ill-advised narrative, too, so he went goat-stubborn, separating Oti from the Volta thinking he’d scoop all the votes and lost! They didn’t vote for him, driving the naturally irascible Ken Agyapong bonkers.

Luckily, most of Oti don’t think like cretinous fools of your ilk, so keep sniffing the backsides of Akans for their language.
Brute 4 days ago

@the Spear ofui, how tall are you? This very comment of yours clearly gives you out as a hateful madafckn Ayigbe b@astard. Uncouth bunch of Nfui. Gbemi

@the Spear ofui, how tall are you? This very comment of yours clearly gives you out as a hateful madafckn Ayigbe b@astard. Uncouth bunch of Nfui. Gbemi
The Spear 4 days ago

When they finished fermenting the tribal problems, you should have kept the alcohol produced from the fermentation.

When they finished fermenting the tribal problems, you should have kept the alcohol produced from the fermentation.
MC 5 days ago

Ei! Professor Twene,
This write up could be published for DEMOGRAPHICS in history 101 at UG. Well done, but you go write, "you go explain taya". Advise your superiority-minded Akan sect to be diverse. You are too stuck on p ...
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Ei! Professor Twene,
This write up could be published for DEMOGRAPHICS in history 101 at UG. Well done, but you go write, "you go explain taya". Advise your superiority-minded Akan sect to be diverse. You are too stuck on primitivity
Prof. Twene 5 days ago

Are the Akans “superiority minded?” I could agree with you but let’s find out WHY.
The Foreigners came conquering all, held knives to the throats of those who stood in their way. Only Kwadwo, Kwaku and Kofi could stop ...
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Are the Akans “superiority minded?” I could agree with you but let’s find out WHY.
The Foreigners came conquering all, held knives to the throats of those who stood in their way. Only Kwadwo, Kwaku and Kofi could stop them. Not only that but Akans are the only ones who made them slaves. True or false?
This is something you probably never thought of. The whole Africa, the Akans did it. That’s why they’re called “The First.”
So depraved. Walahi 5 days ago

You lie. How old are you? You think the Kweku Ananse and Ntikuma history story books your primary school teacher entertains you with By the Fire Side before you sleep is your weapon of street arguments. Akwadaa Gyimie

You lie. How old are you? You think the Kweku Ananse and Ntikuma history story books your primary school teacher entertains you with By the Fire Side before you sleep is your weapon of street arguments. Akwadaa Gyimie
Komfo anokye worshipping dwarfs 5 days ago

These are the lies these otwe toilet eating bush Asante dwarfs are fed with that makes them delusional. No wonder they believe the welded stool fell from the sky. Even Ethiopians who were colonized, with the original copies o ...
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These are the lies these otwe toilet eating bush Asante dwarfs are fed with that makes them delusional. No wonder they believe the welded stool fell from the sky. Even Ethiopians who were colonized, with the original copies of the Bible and their own written language and alphabets are not this delusional not to talk of these slave selling, head chopping, river worshipping, toilet eating bush dwarfs
Kumi 5 days ago

You can undertake field research in all the regions to find out who is slave and who is Master in Akan homes and farms. It’s either Kwame Isaka, Akwasi Ametepe or Yaw Tei.

We are the only people who tamed them, showed th ...
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You can undertake field research in all the regions to find out who is slave and who is Master in Akan homes and farms. It’s either Kwame Isaka, Akwasi Ametepe or Yaw Tei.

We are the only people who tamed them, showed them their level.

Kumi, ask Kwaku Duah! 4 days ago

Ask Kwaku Dush who your shit eating ancestors consulted before they could fight? The Ewes. Then ask Kwaku Duah who they called to cross your ancestors for tall people. The Northerners.

And ask how the traditions you have ...
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Ask Kwaku Dush who your shit eating ancestors consulted before they could fight? The Ewes. Then ask Kwaku Duah who they called to cross your ancestors for tall people. The Northerners.

And ask how the traditions you have came about. Dormahene can provide answers. And Nana Ansa Sasraku, Akwamu can help with all other traditions.
Prophet 5 days ago

The state broadcasting corporation can be told to use Ga language but as the stations are mainly privately owned get your own stations if you want to speak Ga

The state broadcasting corporation can be told to use Ga language but as the stations are mainly privately owned get your own stations if you want to speak Ga
BigMouth 5 days ago

That is one way of looking at this grave issue but certainly not the best. I think a practical way of curing this will be through a local governance act where licensed private stations are mandated to broadcast in the indige ...
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That is one way of looking at this grave issue but certainly not the best. I think a practical way of curing this will be through a local governance act where licensed private stations are mandated to broadcast in the indigenous language during a day's transmission. The parameters can be worked out but this will do a few things : 1. Not stem private investment in the sector. 2. Help preserve the local languages. 3. Promote diversity.
The Ga culture and it's language (this may also apply to other parts of the country) is certainly under serious threat of being lost. Anyone who dismisses this is being disingenuous. The way forward is not to fight one another but recognise this, embrace some changes, and actively mitigate against this powerfully negative consequence of local migration and gentrification.
The incident is unfortunate but the journalist could be open to learning a few Ga phrases and showcasing his skills at every opportunity. I take pride in exhibiting my halting Twi when I meet with Akan friends or interact with other Akans. I learn from those interactions and even enjoy them. Most of my Akan friends also speak Ga without hesitation. It is such a beautiful world when we support and love one another.
Accra 5 days ago

It's mainly twi speakers who think and act that way. It's all over Accra.They know it, and we know it. They have descended on Accra in large numbers, and all they know is "min ti nkrai". Who invited u down here? There is a fr ...
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It's mainly twi speakers who think and act that way. It's all over Accra.They know it, and we know it. They have descended on Accra in large numbers, and all they know is "min ti nkrai". Who invited u down here? There is a fruit seller at America House area. If u approach to buy fruits, she won't sell to u if u speak Gá. So, what the is this journalist complaining about? He's acting on the assumption that all must speak his twi. I wish all Gás will follow suit!
Twi people have caused language barriers in the various Orthodox churches across Ghana on the arrogant assumption that all know, and must speak twi.In much the same way they vote along tribal lines in the election of positions in the church! Check the heads of the church of Pentecost, Presby, Methodist. When there is a kickback, they cry wolf! They run to the various broadcast stations in protestations.They haven't seen anything yet.
The land for the church of Pentecost headquarters at Labadi was given to the church by Labadians. Ask if a Gá has ever been the head of the church of Pentecost, no! Twis have always made sure it does not happen! In the house of God?!
Accra 5 days ago

What about a twi who also acts that way? Cos they are the worst offenders, that u may recall.

What about a twi who also acts that way? Cos they are the worst offenders, that u may recall.
TWEAA DC 5 days ago

THE BLACK MAN WITH BLACK SENSE LIVING IN BLACK AFRICA...EVERYTHING IS BLACK....TWEAA.

THE BLACK MAN WITH BLACK SENSE LIVING IN BLACK AFRICA...EVERYTHING IS BLACK....TWEAA.
Jah Cure 4 days ago

You are obviously an idiot.The fact that,50 percent of folks in Ghana speak Twi as their indigenous language,does not necessarily mean that,everyone should speak Twi.
What a prat!

You are obviously an idiot.The fact that,50 percent of folks in Ghana speak Twi as their indigenous language,does not necessarily mean that,everyone should speak Twi.
What a prat!
Nyankpala 1 day ago

There is no tribe in Ghana called Ayigbe....Be respectful and desist from using Ayigbe to characterize a group of people.

There is no tribe in Ghana called Ayigbe....Be respectful and desist from using Ayigbe to characterize a group of people.
The Spear 5 days ago

I hate it when people use every little opportunity to stir tribal agitations.

Who do the Gas want to promote their language for them? When the world is almost at its end, it's now that they're waking up to the realization ...
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I hate it when people use every little opportunity to stir tribal agitations.

Who do the Gas want to promote their language for them? When the world is almost at its end, it's now that they're waking up to the realization their language is dying?

Sorry, they've already lost picking fight against Twi, and denying people food for not speaking Ga is culturally stupid.
Oobak3 5 days ago

You lack common sense. If Gas were indeed insisting on people speaking Ga before they were served, common sense should tell you they will lose business. If that is true, you will hear it from more than one person. An idiot li ...
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You lack common sense. If Gas were indeed insisting on people speaking Ga before they were served, common sense should tell you they will lose business. If that is true, you will hear it from more than one person. An idiot like you took one person's exagerated lie and ran with it. He by-passed when the other pannelist probed him to elaborate. On the fip side, you are the ones going around telling people Ka twi, Ka twi. What is the difference? Looks like, out of hypocricy, you are complaining about the same thing you are doing.
Oobak3 5 days ago

Think for yourself. Antially the panelist making up stories about the Ga woman is the one stiring up racial strife. When questioned, He could not tell where it happened and what he was buying. Even if you are stupid, it shoul ...
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Think for yourself. Antially the panelist making up stories about the Ga woman is the one stiring up racial strife. When questioned, He could not tell where it happened and what he was buying. Even if you are stupid, it should strike you that he is lying.
The Spear 5 days ago

You really don’t come out as smart, and it isn’t my fault, so I can’t help you, sorry Bro. If you were, you’d have understood there was no insistence in the passing question, and talking about where it happened wouldn ...
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You really don’t come out as smart, and it isn’t my fault, so I can’t help you, sorry Bro. If you were, you’d have understood there was no insistence in the passing question, and talking about where it happened wouldn’t have assuaged the situation.

On the sidetrack, why would a recognized journalist lie in the presence of colleagues and the whole Ghana about something that didn’t happen? What’s his supposed, or expected gains from the lie-peddling? Another dull brain usage, or is it cognitive distortion happenstance?

The language dying, because people don’t just see the attraction, as there’s no use for it when you leave Accra, simple. Rather is it easier to speak Twi in Accra. Ga is dominated in Accra!

Wiseman, promote your language, if you think everyone should learn it in Ghana. Incidentally, I learned Ga outside Ghana. Onukpa, kaashegbee, onu!
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TWEAA DC 5 days ago

WHY CAN'T THE GA PEOPLE OPEN GA SPOKEN STATIONS THEMSELVES TO PROMOTE THEIR BELOVED LANGUAGE?...TWEAA.

WHY CAN'T THE GA PEOPLE OPEN GA SPOKEN STATIONS THEMSELVES TO PROMOTE THEIR BELOVED LANGUAGE?...TWEAA.
True talk 5 days ago

Sorry for what ???? Kwa buulu

Sorry for what ???? Kwa buulu
J.C. 5 days ago

Mona mo bre. Nkran fuo mona mo bre. Twi has left your language behind for 10 million years. Adepa na eton nehon. The twi is naturally selling, so if you can't beat them, just join them. Take my little advice.
Be worried abou ...
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Mona mo bre. Nkran fuo mona mo bre. Twi has left your language behind for 10 million years. Adepa na eton nehon. The twi is naturally selling, so if you can't beat them, just join them. Take my little advice.
Be worried about how you sold all your lands to foreigners, especially to Nigerians, who will soon rule you here in Ghana, not the Twi language. You can only express your jealousy, but you can do nothing.
Kwaku Tee 5 days ago

The actions and some of the bad decisions of PNDC & NDC have hurt the Ga language. The change from the 7 years O & A Levels to 3yrs SSS is part of the reason why Ga is no more popular.Some of us who went to Secondary schools ...
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The actions and some of the bad decisions of PNDC & NDC have hurt the Ga language. The change from the 7 years O & A Levels to 3yrs SSS is part of the reason why Ga is no more popular.Some of us who went to Secondary schools in the 80s effortlessly started speaking the Ga language after our 7yrs boarding housing education at Accra Aca. It was the same in many Secondary schools located in Greater Accra. Akans ,Hausas ,Ewes & Frafras students easily picked the language. We were even lucky to add Hausa language bcoz some of us had the opportunity to live among Hausas in Madina & Mamobi. Learning other languages help a lot, it improves your security, allows you to easily move around and can create opportunities for you.
Accra 5 days ago

Kweku Tee u write a lot of sense, man.

Kweku Tee u write a lot of sense, man.
Adubofuo 5 days ago

SEE THE FOOLS

COMMON SENSE SHOULD TELL YOU FRANKIE THAT YOU CANNOT FORCE SOMEONE TO LEARN A LANGUAGE THAT IS NOT HIS OR HER MOTHERS TONGUE. NO ONE CAN BE FORCED TO LEARN GA. THE MAJORITY CANNOT BE FORCED TO SPEAK THE LANGU ...
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SEE THE FOOLS

COMMON SENSE SHOULD TELL YOU FRANKIE THAT YOU CANNOT FORCE SOMEONE TO LEARN A LANGUAGE THAT IS NOT HIS OR HER MOTHERS TONGUE. NO ONE CAN BE FORCED TO LEARN GA. THE MAJORITY CANNOT BE FORCED TO SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF THE MINORITY. PURE NONSENSE!!

NOBODY FORCED PEOPLE TO LEARN AKAN. IT CAME AS NATURAL AS IT IS.

WHILES YOU ARE PROMOTING BY FORCE SPEAKING OF GA LANGUAGE IN ACCRA. ALSO PROMOTE THAT ALL THE RESOURCES THAT IS USED TO DEVELOP ACCRA SHOULD REMAIN IN THE REGIONS WHERE THEY COME FROM.

NKWASIAFUOR!!! YOU BRAG ABOUT HOW BEAUTIFUL ACCRA IS BUT DON'T SPEAK ABOUT WHERE THE RESOURCES COMES FROM TO DEVELOP ACCRA.

CAN KENKEY AND FISH DEVELOP ACCRA AS IT IS??? ONYAAYE GBEMI!!!

EVERY REGION AND SECTOR SHOULD USE THEIR OWN RESOURCES TO DEVELOP THEMSELVES. AND THEN YOU CAN SPEAK ABOUT FORCING PEOPLE TO SPEAK GA BY FORCE.
Bakogone Tiblisi Honest VIEWS undualized intercity roads 5 days ago

Kenkey and fish give life to move about.

Respect Kenley and fish

Kenkey and fish give life to move about.

Respect Kenley and fish
Jah Cure 4 days ago

Accra,he writes a lot of sense because he is a product of Accra Academy .He would have been properly educated and,would have been exposed to sensible folks with high cognitive capacity.

Accra,he writes a lot of sense because he is a product of Accra Academy .He would have been properly educated and,would have been exposed to sensible folks with high cognitive capacity.
Komfo anokye worshipping dwarfs 5 days ago

No wonder these toilet eating Asantes bush dwarfs think they colonized the whiteman and the fake golden stool came from the sky. Delusional jungle creatures who betrayed the whole black race by selling innocent Africans into ...
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No wonder these toilet eating Asantes bush dwarfs think they colonized the whiteman and the fake golden stool came from the sky. Delusional jungle creatures who betrayed the whole black race by selling innocent Africans into slavery. Even Ethiopians who were never colonized with their own written language and alphabets are not this delusional
Dede 5 days ago

Ga people they behave like south africa zulu people. They very territory and honestly don't contribute nothing in Ghana. Name 5 companies own by Ga people?

Ga people they behave like south africa zulu people. They very territory and honestly don't contribute nothing in Ghana. Name 5 companies own by Ga people?
Travis 5 days ago

STOP CHURNING OUT THE NONSENSE
AKANS ARE MORE ARROGANT THAN ANY OTHER TRIBE IN GHANA
THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE ALSO DOING

STOP CHURNING OUT THE NONSENSE
AKANS ARE MORE ARROGANT THAN ANY OTHER TRIBE IN GHANA
THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE ALSO DOING
Frank Agyena-Karikari. 5 days ago

Go to Markola and hear the language used in trade, even at Kaneshie Market. The people of Osu, Labadi, Nungua etc speak more Twi than Ga. My Uncle lived at Osu Police Station near the Regal Cinema, understands Ga but can very ...
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Go to Markola and hear the language used in trade, even at Kaneshie Market. The people of Osu, Labadi, Nungua etc speak more Twi than Ga. My Uncle lived at Osu Police Station near the Regal Cinema, understands Ga but can very well speak it. Ga is a Dead Language in Ghana. After Amasaman, Dodoma and Aburi, nobody really speaks Ga.
I worked at Tamale long time ago and you will be surprised that the Market Women used Twi to do their business. Ga is a Dead Language now. How many people in Nsawam speak Ga? The Ga Language is Dead.
Anokwale 5 days ago

@Frank Agyena-Karikari. You are no longer a kid, so please stop believing like a dunce who is 12 years old.

@Frank Agyena-Karikari. You are no longer a kid, so please stop believing like a dunce who is 12 years old.
Oobak3 5 days ago

This guy is a liar, with no specifics even when probed for details... If a Ga woman decides to sell to only Ga speaking patrons, she will be out of business. I find this very interesting. The people who tells everyone ka twi, ...
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This guy is a liar, with no specifics even when probed for details... If a Ga woman decides to sell to only Ga speaking patrons, she will be out of business. I find this very interesting. The people who tells everyone ka twi, ka twi are upset because someone had the audacity to say ka nkran, ka nkran in Accra?
Oobak3 5 days ago

@Dede.. You are an ignorant, loud-mouth, fool. Gas have DISPROPORTIONATELY contributed to the country Ghana than Asantes. From Ghana's independence, highlife music, Politics, and sports. I will be glad to compare notes. Asant ...
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@Dede.. You are an ignorant, loud-mouth, fool. Gas have DISPROPORTIONATELY contributed to the country Ghana than Asantes. From Ghana's independence, highlife music, Politics, and sports. I will be glad to compare notes. Asante"s only mindset, as seen in the last election is towards their tribe, not for the collective good of the country called Ghana. That endeavor has failed miserably.
Accanician 5 days ago

You’re right to some extent and I believe Ashanti is to blame for being selfish, for pursuing its single identity and welfare at the cost of a stronger, unified Accanicia. I have never heard the Asantehene invoking the unit ...
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You’re right to some extent and I believe Ashanti is to blame for being selfish, for pursuing its single identity and welfare at the cost of a stronger, unified Accanicia. I have never heard the Asantehene invoking the unity of Akans. This shallow mindset has rather unfortunately taken out the Great from Ashanti because all other Akans know this behaviour and decide to go their own course in a similar fashion. Watch how Pepe stands with Pepe, Ayigbe with Awuna and Ga with Adangbe. Ashanti is always at the receiving end of insults and hate because of their bloated ego. The Akans are losing elections in their own villages and towns to Zongo Kontokoli Gao Hausa Fulani people who are united by religion because the know in unity lies strength. There is no Akan Assemblyman in Walewale or Dzelukope but Ntafour and Awuna are elected MPs in all the Akan areas. Until the Asantehene of the future realises how important his kins outside of Ashanti matter, the squatters shall continue to disrespect the Landlords.
Oobak3 5 days ago

Correction, people insulting Asantes does not happen in a vacume. Usually, the insult is a response to an initial insult. So, if you are an Asante, going around insuting people, you will receive a lot of insults in return. It ...
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Correction, people insulting Asantes does not happen in a vacume. Usually, the insult is a response to an initial insult. So, if you are an Asante, going around insuting people, you will receive a lot of insults in return. It's not hate. It's tit for tat. May be if you stop insulting people, they will stop insulting you.
Kwaseato 5 days ago

Which Asante has insulted any Ga. You see how you exposed yourself as Anti Asante by singling them out whereas Twi is spoken by most Akans. Naniama.

Which Asante has insulted any Ga. You see how you exposed yourself as Anti Asante by singling them out whereas Twi is spoken by most Akans. Naniama.
Oobak3 5 days ago

As usual a dumb idiot who hates the truth. Not necessarily Gas, everybody.. Their number one target is Ewes, Northerner, Gas etc. With Akans their blood pressre go up when Dormaahene is in the news. By their fruits you will k ...
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As usual a dumb idiot who hates the truth. Not necessarily Gas, everybody.. Their number one target is Ewes, Northerner, Gas etc. With Akans their blood pressre go up when Dormaahene is in the news. By their fruits you will know them.
Accra 5 days ago

The less written about Dede's comments the better. Why bother respond to the ignorant who thinks, knows. Dede must go to the Black Star Square to check names that shed blood for Ghana's independence, and make more enquires in ...
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The less written about Dede's comments the better. Why bother respond to the ignorant who thinks, knows. Dede must go to the Black Star Square to check names that shed blood for Ghana's independence, and make more enquires into history to know the role Ga Makola women played in the independence struggle. U just get up and pen out of hate.
Kumi, ask Kwaku Duah! 4 days ago

Great! Sergeant ODARTEY of 28th February, who was shot together with two other soldiers, leading to our independence. Then the shanty people were beheading people while others were fighting for independence. Nkrumah wrote tha ...
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Great! Sergeant ODARTEY of 28th February, who was shot together with two other soldiers, leading to our independence. Then the shanty people were beheading people while others were fighting for independence. Nkrumah wrote that in his books.
Accra 5 days ago

Truoo Oobak3. Now u see them with their arrogant sense of entitlement. Pls keep the flame burning. Thanks

Truoo Oobak3. Now u see them with their arrogant sense of entitlement. Pls keep the flame burning. Thanks
Kalimba Mozambo 5 days ago

@Frank Agyena Karikari

You are the most stupid and belligerent so-called ashanti fool out there. How dare you demean our precious Ga language like that ?

I bet if I saw you on the streets of Accra, you would be embarra ...
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@Frank Agyena Karikari

You are the most stupid and belligerent so-called ashanti fool out there. How dare you demean our precious Ga language like that ?

I bet if I saw you on the streets of Accra, you would be embarrassed to tell me the name of the decrepit and stinky village you come from. Leave Accra for us.
Peaceful man 4 days ago

Thats you wish. Misfiring action potentials.

Thats you wish. Misfiring action potentials.
JN 5 days ago

You are very stupid....even Chanel 247 is owned by a Ga, Accra metropolitan university is owned by a Ga , RNAQ OWNS MORE THAN 50 COMPANIES.

You are very stupid....even Chanel 247 is owned by a Ga, Accra metropolitan university is owned by a Ga , RNAQ OWNS MORE THAN 50 COMPANIES.
J.C. 5 days ago

Sometimes I feel like learning the language, but I have stopped entirely, and I don't need Ga for anything. It doesn't even go 3 nautical miles offshore. I am not an Akan but I hate tribalism. I thought it was only Ewes who a ...
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Sometimes I feel like learning the language, but I have stopped entirely, and I don't need Ga for anything. It doesn't even go 3 nautical miles offshore. I am not an Akan but I hate tribalism. I thought it was only Ewes who are fond of such behavior now Ga people join them
Agyeman 5 days ago

You are just stupid. Sorry.

You are just stupid. Sorry.
Aponkye 5 days ago

Why use an Akan name to insult anybody when you know that you are a Trokosi?

Why use an Akan name to insult anybody when you know that you are a Trokosi?
Oobak3 5 days ago

JC ..feel free to be inward looking. But, learning other laguages or a few "pleasantys" in other languages can be used as ice breakers to open doors. I try to say something nice in French, German, spanish, Chinese, Indian, an ...
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JC ..feel free to be inward looking. But, learning other laguages or a few "pleasantys" in other languages can be used as ice breakers to open doors. I try to say something nice in French, German, spanish, Chinese, Indian, and Vietnamese.Trust me, when the going gets tough a few good words could be an attention getter to break-through.
Komfo anokye worshipping dwarfs 5 days ago

Who do you think you’re fooling with those lies? No wonder these monkeys believe the welded stool fell from the sky. Even Ethiopians who were never colonized, with the original copies of the Bible and their own written lang ...
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Who do you think you’re fooling with those lies? No wonder these monkeys believe the welded stool fell from the sky. Even Ethiopians who were never colonized, with the original copies of the Bible and their own written language and alphabets are not this delusional not to talk of these slave selling, head chopping, river worshipping, toilet eating bush Asante dwarfs
June 5 days ago

No one can make GA relevant in Accra except the GA people themselves. You sold all the Accra land and can’t even establish a major GA radio or TV station to promote the language? Stop blaming others!!

No one can make GA relevant in Accra except the GA people themselves. You sold all the Accra land and can’t even establish a major GA radio or TV station to promote the language? Stop blaming others!!
Frank Agyena-Karikari. 5 days ago

Hahahaha. Establish a Ga TV or FM and Radio Station for who to listen and understand? That is not how business works. Go to the Osu Night Market where Rawlings frequented and find out the language that the people use to trade ...
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Hahahaha. Establish a Ga TV or FM and Radio Station for who to listen and understand? That is not how business works. Go to the Osu Night Market where Rawlings frequented and find out the language that the people use to trade. It is Akan. Ga is a dead Language just like Portuguese and Latin also died. Ga is already a Dead language now. Even the Ga Manche speaks English or Akan in Public.
Oobak3 5 days ago

@June the idiot. There are Ga tv stations. I am sorry but Ga lands are in demand and more valuable than your village land. They are used to build the bedrock of Ghana's economy to benefit all Ghanaians.. You use your land for ...
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@June the idiot. There are Ga tv stations. I am sorry but Ga lands are in demand and more valuable than your village land. They are used to build the bedrock of Ghana's economy to benefit all Ghanaians.. You use your land for Galsey, distroying lands, farms, water bodies, causing cancer, kidney, and liver problems. Question who is more smart.
Paa Nii 5 days ago

Good initiatives, a Kumasi uneducated villager comes to the US for greener pastures. He or she strives to learn beginners English to get a job as security agent or home health aid. If they can manage in the US, then they shou ...
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Good initiatives, a Kumasi uneducated villager comes to the US for greener pastures. He or she strives to learn beginners English to get a job as security agent or home health aid. If they can manage in the US, then they should, indeed learn Ga language.
John mahama's Ghana 5 days ago

What really is going on in mother Ghana??? Now after Obaak3..no Akwaaba...no more kotoka airport etc.we have a person who has been refused to be served a food all b'coz he spoke Twi to the food seller???Huh???

What really is going on in mother Ghana??? Now after Obaak3..no Akwaaba...no more kotoka airport etc.we have a person who has been refused to be served a food all b'coz he spoke Twi to the food seller???Huh???
Let’s face it, they don’t need the Ga language for anything! 5 days ago

And what would they use the Ga language for? You say the uneducated Kumasi villager in the USA has to learn the language to land a job once he gets there.
If he were to learn the Ga language, what would he do with it? Wou ...
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And what would they use the Ga language for? You say the uneducated Kumasi villager in the USA has to learn the language to land a job once he gets there.
If he were to learn the Ga language, what would he do with it? Would he be going to outdoorings or funeral parties?
Haven’t you heard them say that they didn’t come to Accra just to admire the ocean?
Instead of people like Tetteh and this food vendor jumping up and down and carrying on and complaining about who is not interested in speaking Ga, they should be grateful for the government’s decision to move the capital to Accra. Had it not been for that decision, Accra would still be a tiny backwater village. And we all know what the beaches would be used for. Be grateful! Every Ashanti chief would tell you that “yede ahohuo na ekyekyere kuro”. So why all this resentment?
Yaa Yaa 5 days ago

You are complaining about happenings on South Africa??Is it not that same thing?
Who did she buy the maize from?The water for cooking and so on?½

You are complaining about happenings on South Africa??Is it not that same thing?
Who did she buy the maize from?The water for cooking and so on?½
Raphael Abeam US 5 days ago

What kind of nonsense is that ?Thus it means when you ho to Kumasi or Mamprusi to buy food you have to speak their language before they can serve you. She should sell all her foods to only those who speak Ga language. What ...
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What kind of nonsense is that ?Thus it means when you ho to Kumasi or Mamprusi to buy food you have to speak their language before they can serve you. She should sell all her foods to only those who speak Ga language. What are we seeing in Ghana now
Travis 5 days ago

YOU ARE THE WORST CULPRITS TO THIS
I ALWAYS HAVE ENCOUNTERS WITH PEOPLE ESPECIALLY TWI Speaking vendor's BOTH IN KUMASE,KOFORIDUA AND ACCRA
THE FOOD VENDOR MIGHT HAVE DONE IT BECAUSE OF THE USELESS ENCOUNTERS SHE MIGHT ...
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YOU ARE THE WORST CULPRITS TO THIS
I ALWAYS HAVE ENCOUNTERS WITH PEOPLE ESPECIALLY TWI Speaking vendor's BOTH IN KUMASE,KOFORIDUA AND ACCRA
THE FOOD VENDOR MIGHT HAVE DONE IT BECAUSE OF THE USELESS ENCOUNTERS SHE MIGHT HAVE HAD FROM YOUR PERPETUAL ARROGANCE OF HUMILIATING NON TWI SPEAKERS
Broni Panayoti 5 days ago

I fully support you. These akans are too arrogant, but they know nothing.

I fully support you. These akans are too arrogant, but they know nothing.
Dwen Ka Kra 5 days ago

@Broni, you have heard of Akans, but you definitely know bugger-all about them.

@Broni, you have heard of Akans, but you definitely know bugger-all about them.
Kumi, ask Kwaku Duah! 4 days ago

Not all Akans. It’s the shanty shanty yaanom people ONLY.

Not all Akans. It’s the shanty shanty yaanom people ONLY.
The Spear 5 days ago

So, rationally, that's what a food seller needs doing when one Twi-speaking person offends her, go after all Akans or those who speak Twi? Ghana has a huge problem. We need to throw away all traditional languages, then!

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So, rationally, that's what a food seller needs doing when one Twi-speaking person offends her, go after all Akans or those who speak Twi? Ghana has a huge problem. We need to throw away all traditional languages, then!

Kofi Nti should bring back the wisdom pot he stole from Ghanaians. Or was it Ananse's mother-in-law? Gyimii!
Kumi, ask Kwaku Duah! 4 days ago

Not all Akans. It’s just those from that place with no name, from the shanty shanty place.

Don’t bundle all of us Akans with those people.

Not all Akans. It’s just those from that place with no name, from the shanty shanty place.

Don’t bundle all of us Akans with those people.
J.C. 5 days ago

Your Ga language is dead it will soon become like history

Your Ga language is dead it will soon become like history
Tetteh, set up 100 Ga stations! 5 days ago

As for Tetteh, why doesn’t he establish 100 radio stations in Accra dedicated to speaking Ga? After all, he’s always laughing all the way to the bank ( with the monies of gullible congregations) as happy as a pig in shit ...
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As for Tetteh, why doesn’t he establish 100 radio stations in Accra dedicated to speaking Ga? After all, he’s always laughing all the way to the bank ( with the monies of gullible congregations) as happy as a pig in shit!
Broni Panayoti 5 days ago

Most of these akan don't want to learn any dialect apart from theirs here in Ghana. They do same abroad. Only a few are sensible to learn. What do they take people for! Thinking their dialect is superior than others. The akan ...
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Most of these akan don't want to learn any dialect apart from theirs here in Ghana. They do same abroad. Only a few are sensible to learn. What do they take people for! Thinking their dialect is superior than others. The akans are suffering from superiority complex. No Ga no food would be sold to them. Period.
Dwen Ka Kra 5 days ago

@Broni...You do not have to speak Asante Twi to be an Akan.
And , not every Akan person speaks or even understands Asante Twi.
There are over 16 different Akan languages spoken in Ghana and the Ivory Coast.

@Broni...You do not have to speak Asante Twi to be an Akan.
And , not every Akan person speaks or even understands Asante Twi.
There are over 16 different Akan languages spoken in Ghana and the Ivory Coast.
Koolo 5 days ago

And your name is Broni? You have defined your worthless self. You forgot there’s a Ga name Bl)fo.

And your name is Broni? You have defined your worthless self. You forgot there’s a Ga name Bl)fo.
Kwesi 5 days ago

But Broni, who forces you to speak their language? Akans don’t force you to speak their Akan language. It’s so so sad that you Ga people are now waking up to the fact that you are totally LOST or better still MIA. Yes, Ac ...
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But Broni, who forces you to speak their language? Akans don’t force you to speak their Akan language. It’s so so sad that you Ga people are now waking up to the fact that you are totally LOST or better still MIA. Yes, Accra is the capital but don’t forget it was built with the RESOURCES of the other regions, most especially, the resources from the Akan speaking areas.
The dirty politics against the AKANS especially the Ashantis will not amount to anything. Any reason why there’s no International Airport in Kumasi?
Yes, as soon as Kumasi Airport becomes International, Accra Airport will be like a cemetery, and of course business activities will suffer massively. AKANS don’t envy the Ga people for anything, why, because you really have NOTHING!
Sardine 5 days ago

You are a fine gentleman, why do you tell lies .You are a big shame to your industry, period.

You are a fine gentleman, why do you tell lies .You are a big shame to your industry, period.
Travis 5 days ago

JUST WANTING TO PAINT THE GA PEOPLE BLACK BECAUSE YOU STARTED WITH YOUR TWI JOURNALISM APPRENTICESHIP AND STRUGGLING TO FEED YOURSELF

JUST WANTING TO PAINT THE GA PEOPLE BLACK BECAUSE YOU STARTED WITH YOUR TWI JOURNALISM APPRENTICESHIP AND STRUGGLING TO FEED YOURSELF
Agyeman 5 days ago

Is it not the same thing we experience every day from Twi speaking people, even in our own hometowns? An Akan man/woman calls you on the phone and starts speaking to you in his language without asking whether you understand o ...
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Is it not the same thing we experience every day from Twi speaking people, even in our own hometowns? An Akan man/woman calls you on the phone and starts speaking to you in his language without asking whether you understand or not. When you tell him/her you don't understand, he ask you if you are not Ghanaian, as if Ghana is Twiland.
Akans are the most intolerant ethnique group in this country. They want to impose everything theirs on others, as if only they have the first right to exist. Everybody wants to preserve their own culture. You are in Ga land, make efforts to speak Ga. The Ga man/woman is not obliged to understand your language. If you can't speak Ga, speak English. You are a journalist.
Gas, go ahead and speak your language. 5 days ago

@ Agyemang, please change your name before you start complaining that we have assumed that you are Akan.
In life, we should all learn to choose which battles to fight.
It is an incontrovertible fact that Ghana is predomin ...
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@ Agyemang, please change your name before you start complaining that we have assumed that you are Akan.
In life, we should all learn to choose which battles to fight.
It is an incontrovertible fact that Ghana is predominantly Akan. And with the capital having been moved here, Ghanaians followed…..and Ghanaians are predominantly Akan. There’s no need to resent that. My three year old daughter went to school in Accra and started speaking Twi. The children are predominantly Akan. Let the Gas speak their language everyday and everywhere and we will pick up. Right now, do you expect people to go to language centres to learn Ga? It will not happen!
Dwen Ka Kra 5 days ago

@Agyemang, using Agyemang as moniker simply proves you are a complete duckhead because anyone called Agyemang knows that ,you do not have to speak Asante Twi language to be an Akan . The Agnis and the Baoules etc are all ...
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@Agyemang, using Agyemang as moniker simply proves you are a complete duckhead because anyone called Agyemang knows that ,you do not have to speak Asante Twi language to be an Akan . The Agnis and the Baoules etc are all Akans ,but tge do not speak Asante Twi,eventhough the cpgnates of their various languages and that of Asante Twi, Fante, Nzema, Wassa ,,Sefwi etc are the same. They are not always mutually intelligible.
So, Massa, thanks for displaying to us that you are a real fool. .Ofui!
Test2 5 days ago

KWASIA FUO BUSHMAN
IF YOUR BUSH REGION AND YOUR LANGUAGE IS GOOD FOR YOU WHY COME DOWN TO ACCRA YOU BUSH PEOPLE CAME TO ACCRA BEFORE YOU BECAME CIVILIZED NOW YOU WANT TO DICTATE TO US
TAKE YOUR BUSH RADIO STATION BACK TO T ...
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KWASIA FUO BUSHMAN
IF YOUR BUSH REGION AND YOUR LANGUAGE IS GOOD FOR YOU WHY COME DOWN TO ACCRA YOU BUSH PEOPLE CAME TO ACCRA BEFORE YOU BECAME CIVILIZED NOW YOU WANT TO DICTATE TO US
TAKE YOUR BUSH RADIO STATION BACK TO THE BUSH
FOOLISH VILLAGE BUSH BOYS
John mahama's Ghana 5 days ago

Kwasia, accra doesn't belong to Ga people only... Aboafunu kurasini Loser.. you go back to where you come from... Asshole... spits

Kwasia, accra doesn't belong to Ga people only... Aboafunu kurasini Loser.. you go back to where you come from... Asshole... spits
We brought our civilisation to the national capital!. 5 days ago

We came to Accra because the government moved the capital here. And we didn’t come here to get civilised. We came here with our civilisation. We came and saw your lifestyle but you see what we built to live in?
And you ar ...
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We came to Accra because the government moved the capital here. And we didn’t come here to get civilised. We came here with our civilisation. We came and saw your lifestyle but you see what we built to live in?
And you are cursing yourself by insulting us for coming from the bush. After all, that’s where the food you eat comes from. And it was the resources from the bush that went to provide you with that tiny bit of pointless schooling that you had!
Test2 5 days ago

LOOK AT HIS FACE CALLING HIMSELF SIR
VILLAGE SIR GO BACK TO YOUR VILLAGE AND SPEAK YOUR TWI

LOOK AT HIS FACE CALLING HIMSELF SIR
VILLAGE SIR GO BACK TO YOUR VILLAGE AND SPEAK YOUR TWI
John mahama's Ghana 5 days ago

You filthy scum bag asshole loser... You go back to Alata where you belong after all history tell us mother Ghana belongs to the Akans..Nkran ni Aboa... spits

You filthy scum bag asshole loser... You go back to Alata where you belong after all history tell us mother Ghana belongs to the Akans..Nkran ni Aboa... spits
Kumi, ask Kwaku Duah! 4 days ago

You go to the HOLE that you came from. You said you came from a hole. You shit eating pigmy.

You go to the HOLE that you came from. You said you came from a hole. You shit eating pigmy.
Kay 5 days ago

Test 2 foolish ga. That useless language. Nobody will learn it. Go and drink the sea.

Test 2 foolish ga. That useless language. Nobody will learn it. Go and drink the sea.
Koti 5 days ago

Black man black sense - Obuoba J. A. Adolfo. If using one local language can help Ghana unite and progress, why the emphasis on what using different languages to divide us? So sad a so-called man of God also got it wrong. Aft ...
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Black man black sense - Obuoba J. A. Adolfo. If using one local language can help Ghana unite and progress, why the emphasis on what using different languages to divide us? So sad a so-called man of God also got it wrong. After almost 70 years of independence, we are still so proud to use the language those who colonized us left us, do we think? If that is the case then people like Lawrence Tetteh where Gas stay in Ga land, Asantes Asante land, Frafras Frafra land, etc. Don't you people that most of these advanced countries had different dialects but chose to use only one as a national language to promote unity and development? What most of us don't know is that even in Britain they have other dialects as Scott, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, etc. Pastor, preach more on what unite us than divides us!
Helloo Gamei Eeeiii 5 days ago

Any (Ga)war songs comes from the Akans language to defeat the Ashantis during the Katamanso war,the Ashantis has no language security,

Any (Ga)war songs comes from the Akans language to defeat the Ashantis during the Katamanso war,the Ashantis has no language security,
Kwame Peter 5 days ago

Me Koraa,I can't think far on this tribalism matter,why is it that whenever NDC is in power tribal hatred especially against Akans became a pastime why? Set up FM radio station in Accra use only Ga language in operations and ...
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Me Koraa,I can't think far on this tribalism matter,why is it that whenever NDC is in power tribal hatred especially against Akans became a pastime why? Set up FM radio station in Accra use only Ga language in operations and see how long it will last,Obonu FM is alive and well because it is state sponsored.
Moses 5 days ago

All Ghanaians should learn from the Ashanti’s for maintaining their language. I travel to Bolga last year and in the hotel.,natives that works in the hotel names are Victoria, Francisca all English names, but in Ashante re ...
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All Ghanaians should learn from the Ashanti’s for maintaining their language. I travel to Bolga last year and in the hotel.,natives that works in the hotel names are Victoria, Francisca all English names, but in Ashante region, they are using their native names like Kofi , Kwame.
Son of sons 5 days ago

If Lawrence Tetteh said that, then I have lost all the little respect I have left for him after he said that some people were created to be poor and it is not the churches responsibility to assist anyone financially. Nothing ...
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If Lawrence Tetteh said that, then I have lost all the little respect I have left for him after he said that some people were created to be poor and it is not the churches responsibility to assist anyone financially. Nothing stop Ga’s from establishing their own media houses in Accra.
Stone 5 days ago

Ga speaking is not compulsory, period.

Ga speaking is not compulsory, period.
Stone 5 days ago

As for my asante twi, I will speak wherever I go. I adore it. I am speaking my language and you say what?? With asante twi, I can even survive in the moon. I get wherever I want with my language.

As for my asante twi, I will speak wherever I go. I adore it. I am speaking my language and you say what?? With asante twi, I can even survive in the moon. I get wherever I want with my language.
Cho cho cho 5 days ago

What the is Griezeman? Oman Ghana, who did this to us?

What the is Griezeman? Oman Ghana, who did this to us?
Cho cho cho 5 days ago

Shut the up, when did the Akan story start? Was it not only 18th century that people known as Asante appeared, so get your facts straight

Shut the up, when did the Akan story start? Was it not only 18th century that people known as Asante appeared, so get your facts straight
Kwaseato 5 days ago

Get the off with your propaganda nonsense. Somebody is in Accra so he should learn Ga. Is it compulsory for anybody to learn a language?

Get the off with your propaganda nonsense. Somebody is in Accra so he should learn Ga. Is it compulsory for anybody to learn a language?
No nam 5 days ago

They wouldn't think of cleaning their filthy environments before enforcing their unpopular language on others

They wouldn't think of cleaning their filthy environments before enforcing their unpopular language on others
Kwesi 4 days ago

I that, it’s correct for 3 points!

I that, it’s correct for 3 points!
David Arvid Amuzu 5 days ago

And you courage to be complaining. Do you know what happens to other tribes in KUMASI when people speak their TRIBAL LANGUAGES? The lady was right since she doesn't want to PROMOTE any other languages except GA.
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And you courage to be complaining. Do you know what happens to other tribes in KUMASI when people speak their TRIBAL LANGUAGES? The lady was right since she doesn't want to PROMOTE any other languages except GA.
Besides, she proved to you that you are defying directives given by a RENOWNED INDIGENE of GA STATE. Economically too, that you can take your money away since she has a lot of customers.
You advertised your ignorance by testing the DIRECTIVES.
Kalimba Mozambo 5 days ago

If the Akans speak twi to you, speak Ga to them in return. They will learn a lesson.

If the Akans speak twi to you, speak Ga to them in return. They will learn a lesson.
And this Crook of a Pastor calls himself "Rev. Dr. Man of God." 5 days ago

You see, this has got to do with the low mental capacity of most Ghanaians. They bring their hard earned meager salaries or sales to these crooks on Sundays to enable them keep enriching themselves whilst the congregation liv ...
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You see, this has got to do with the low mental capacity of most Ghanaians. They bring their hard earned meager salaries or sales to these crooks on Sundays to enable them keep enriching themselves whilst the congregation live in abject poverty. You need not go to Church to call yourself a Christian. God listens when you pray in your bedroom or living room. This man and his cohorts have long started discriminating against other tribes in Accra instead uniting Ghanaians. The question now is 'would you feel comfortable in his church if you can't speak his Ga language?' It was these same people who opposed Prof. Busia's efforts to make the Akan language a national language. What is the Swahili language to Kenyans and other East Africans? They also opposed the naming of the Accra Sports Stadium after Ohene Gyan. This fake Man of God doesn't know that majority of the inhabitants of Accra has always been Akans namely, Kwahus, Ashantis, Brongs and the Akyems. You should be ashamed of yourself when you look at where your Gas predominantly live since time immemorial. "Obake" didn't work and you are desperately looking out for a cheap means to make yourself and your people relevant. You simply have no choice but to accept the fact that the Akan community is there to stay and has contributed immensely to what Accra is today. Stop your useless discrimination and preach Unity among all.
Zugu. Of zabzugu / TataleN/R 5 days ago

There is no single Ewe called AYI. The word Ayigbe which means AYI has refuse is as a of the black stool that the Ga stool father at Aneho in Togo by the name AYI refused to refused to released to brought to Accra . So Aneho ...
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There is no single Ewe called AYI. The word Ayigbe which means AYI has refuse is as a of the black stool that the Ga stool father at Aneho in Togo by the name AYI refused to refused to released to brought to Accra . So Aneho in Togo there names such as
1.Larsey
2.Lamley
3.Sowah
4Adjorkor
So your information Ayigbe is word only known to the Gas of Ghana and the Aneho of Togo
Johnnie 5 days ago

Although, I am from Ashanti region but support the Ref Remarks 100%. Even nowadays, instead of parents teaching their kids their local language they prefer to teach them English which to me is not good.

Although, I am from Ashanti region but support the Ref Remarks 100%. Even nowadays, instead of parents teaching their kids their local language they prefer to teach them English which to me is not good.
Kwame 5 days ago

I’m surprised the Akans are not realizing the calculated attack by other tribes be it job recruitment, hostile attitude and the open dislike of Twi language. Wise up my and stop the divisions among the Akans. Lastly, let’ ...
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I’m surprised the Akans are not realizing the calculated attack by other tribes be it job recruitment, hostile attitude and the open dislike of Twi language. Wise up my and stop the divisions among the Akans. Lastly, let’s respect other tribes we are all equal
OZYMANDIAS 5 days ago

Lawrence Tetteh the UK fraudster who swindled desperate undocumented Ghanaian immigrants in the UK of their monies with the pretext of assisting them to obtain papers to stay in the UK, but absconded to Ghana with their monie ...
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Lawrence Tetteh the UK fraudster who swindled desperate undocumented Ghanaian immigrants in the UK of their monies with the pretext of assisting them to obtain papers to stay in the UK, but absconded to Ghana with their monies. Why is he unable to travel to the UK now? Scared of being arrested by the Home Office?
Kay 5 days ago

Let her sell her food to only Gas. No-one will learn Ga idiots.

Let her sell her food to only Gas. No-one will learn Ga idiots.
JOB 5 days ago

Ga's should establish their own radio stations!
What are the modalities Ga's put for people to learn their? nothing! even Ga's at basic level you don't have.

Ga's should establish their own radio stations!
What are the modalities Ga's put for people to learn their? nothing! even Ga's at basic level you don't have.
Yaw 5 days ago

Very disappointing, Shameful, a pastor who supposed to know better, preach peace starts this Irrelevant Tribal issue in the country. How do you compel someone to learn your language? Even in Schools JHS, SHS languages are opt ...
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Very disappointing, Shameful, a pastor who supposed to know better, preach peace starts this Irrelevant Tribal issue in the country. How do you compel someone to learn your language? Even in Schools JHS, SHS languages are optional no child is forced to select a course or language he/she is not willing to.

We are in a country where some people feel Ashamed Speaking their own native language, mentioning their own home towns, region, When others feel proud of theirs then you begin insult, attacking them, Inferiority Complex.
Find a better way to promote your Language, region, towns and stop attacking, blaming other ethnic groups.
Komfo anokye worshipping dwarfs 5 days ago

Especially the bush dwelling toilet eating slave selling Asante dwarfs

Especially the bush dwelling toilet eating slave selling Asante dwarfs
Accra 5 days ago

Why not consider practicing your journalism where u came from? After all u are not obliged to base and practice in Accra?

Why not consider practicing your journalism where u came from? After all u are not obliged to base and practice in Accra?
Komfo anokye worshipping dwarfs 5 days ago

Exactly! No wonder they believe the welded stool fell from the sky. Even Ethiopians who were never colonized, with the original copies of the Bible and their own written language and alphabets are not this delusional not to t ...
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Exactly! No wonder they believe the welded stool fell from the sky. Even Ethiopians who were never colonized, with the original copies of the Bible and their own written language and alphabets are not this delusional not to talk of these slave selling, head chopping, river worshipping, toilet eating bush dwarfs
Hallelujah 5 days ago

Enough is enough! Learn Ga or go back to Suame, nmoa!

Enough is enough! Learn Ga or go back to Suame, nmoa!
Yaw 5 days ago

You are not a Ga man, Ga's and Northerners do not insult Akans, and we know that, Gyimifo3.

You are not a Ga man, Ga's and Northerners do not insult Akans, and we know that, Gyimifo3.
kojo 5 days ago

I agree. People should be encouraged to learn and speak the dominant local language of a locality

I agree. People should be encouraged to learn and speak the dominant local language of a locality
BK 5 days ago

This statement is peculiar with Twi speaking people. When you speak any northern language in kumasi, they will ask you whether you are from ghana or not. We were insulted for not speaking twi in kumasi. People refuse to coope ...
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This statement is peculiar with Twi speaking people. When you speak any northern language in kumasi, they will ask you whether you are from ghana or not. We were insulted for not speaking twi in kumasi. People refuse to cooperate with you for not speaking twi
selfmade KING 5 days ago

Kumasi is your target? Asantes are your targets

But we ll continue to dominate u till thy kingdom comes

U have shown us or reveal your intentions to us and we are ready for yall!!

U ll cry everyday in your spirit be ...
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Kumasi is your target? Asantes are your targets

But we ll continue to dominate u till thy kingdom comes

U have shown us or reveal your intentions to us and we are ready for yall!!

U ll cry everyday in your spirit because Asantes and Kumasi people don’t give a f****k about GA or any other language!!

Oh Kumasi that, Asantes that

We are tormenting yourselfs and guessed what, we are 12 million strong and grow bigger

We have the numbers to crash u everytime lmaoooo
Barko osae twum 5 days ago

What qualifies you to use the title (SIR), I hope you earned it through the right channel else its an insult to persons who have worked hard , contributed to the good causes in shaping our country and society likemy late grea ...
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What qualifies you to use the title (SIR), I hope you earned it through the right channel else its an insult to persons who have worked hard , contributed to the good causes in shaping our country and society likemy late great grand father Sir Nene Mate kole, Sir Sam Jonah. Sorry to hear about what you went through, which should never happen in any corner of the world much more accra. Just because you spoke another ghanaian dialect. Is twi not ghanaian. This bullshit of tribal stupidity should stop. We are all ghanaians. Why do Ga's send their children to schools in cape coast. Do the kids speak fante? Or send them to universities outside accra. Why not keep them in only Ga speaking schools. Ghana has a long way to go. Even as ghanaians ee discriminate against each other.
Lawrence Tetteh will bring Tribal War into this country! 5 days ago

Lawrence Tetteh, the pastor, who is supposed to preach peace, one ness and tribal tolerance Will bring TRIBAL WAR and CHAOS into this precious country called Ghana! God forbid!!

Lawrence Tetteh, the pastor, who is supposed to preach peace, one ness and tribal tolerance Will bring TRIBAL WAR and CHAOS into this precious country called Ghana! God forbid!!
Jane 5 days ago

President is talking reparations and South African we don’t love our self and talking about whites. We are devils our grandchildren too will pay the price tribalism hypocrites and parasites Africans

President is talking reparations and South African we don’t love our self and talking about whites. We are devils our grandchildren too will pay the price tribalism hypocrites and parasites Africans
Kwame Angel 5 days ago

Dr. Tetteh's comments were complete nonsense. Operating a radio and/or a television station is business; owners of these radio stations will operate in a language in which they attract the highest number of listenners and cus ...
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Dr. Tetteh's comments were complete nonsense. Operating a radio and/or a television station is business; owners of these radio stations will operate in a language in which they attract the highest number of listenners and customers. Whoever speaks Ga outside of Accra and sometime, Tema.
Pelicles. 5 days ago

The Gas themselves speak English with their children in their homes but want the other guy to speak their language.

The Gas themselves speak English with their children in their homes but want the other guy to speak their language.
Sammy 5 days ago

Is this an issue for discussion ?
Pure rubbish !

Is this an issue for discussion ?
Pure rubbish !
Pelicles. 5 days ago

This article had attracted 120 commentaries, and it is still counting, and a sane mind can deduce that there is no common ground for who should give up for what. Now, with this, where are those fighting for one AFRICA and wha ...
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This article had attracted 120 commentaries, and it is still counting, and a sane mind can deduce that there is no common ground for who should give up for what. Now, with this, where are those fighting for one AFRICA and what language would that HUGE country speak?

I don't have problem speaking the Ga language in Accra because I speak the language like I am a Ga. The fact is I attended elementary school at the Field Engineers Regiment and during those days, we all speak Ga yes, and I dare anyone to come out and dispute what I am saying.

JJ carved out the "Greater Accra Region" out from the Easter Region in I think 1992 or something if I am right but them do the Gas tell people to speak the Ga language when in Accra?
Dunia 5 days ago

I hope we now know why God says liars will not enter heaven. Somebody tells a lie that he was refused food because he didn't speak Ga, and see the results coming out - expressions of tribal hatred when we were all living in ...
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I hope we now know why God says liars will not enter heaven. Somebody tells a lie that he was refused food because he didn't speak Ga, and see the results coming out - expressions of tribal hatred when we were all living in peace before this.
True talk 5 days ago

Can you go to Kumasi market for shopping and talk with the Seller Dagati or Ewe ?????? Gives us a break,

Can you go to Kumasi market for shopping and talk with the Seller Dagati or Ewe ?????? Gives us a break,
Boakye 5 days ago

I am an Akan but I speak Ga very well because I live in Accra and I learned the language. Unfortunately many middle class Gas don't speak Ga with their children at home, they speak only English and so the Ga language is gradu ...
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I am an Akan but I speak Ga very well because I live in Accra and I learned the language. Unfortunately many middle class Gas don't speak Ga with their children at home, they speak only English and so the Ga language is gradually dying in many parts of Accra and Tema.
Peaceful man 4 days ago

I started a very small social experiment. Anytime a trader in traffic speaks twi to me I respond by saying " me i don't understand this language ooo" . They feel offended. Waoooo.

I started a very small social experiment. Anytime a trader in traffic speaks twi to me I respond by saying " me i don't understand this language ooo" . They feel offended. Waoooo.
Akaniiba 3 days ago

this sudden Ga this Ga that is all the fault of the Ga mantse who has lived in Kumasi all his and has been fascinated by Akan traditions and culture wants to replicate the same thing in Accra. Ga people dont have any land and ...
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this sudden Ga this Ga that is all the fault of the Ga mantse who has lived in Kumasi all his and has been fascinated by Akan traditions and culture wants to replicate the same thing in Accra. Ga people dont have any land and they dont have any heritage to live, arriving here in the 17th century when all the ethnic groups have already settled in their current location. Ga people are vey lazy and unproductive he should focus on establishing sources of livelihoods for his people. Akan are different people and they must be respected, Ga language means nothing to Akan people Twi is the universal language and thats it.
KWABEE 3 days ago

Nobody forced anybody to learn twi, Even Northerners learn twi in their hometown before coming to Akanland

Nobody forced anybody to learn twi, Even Northerners learn twi in their hometown before coming to Akanland
Sam 3 days ago

Same issue in Ahanti region, you will be queried why you can't speak twi in a government office where English is mandatory

Same issue in Ahanti region, you will be queried why you can't speak twi in a government office where English is mandatory
Glamorlife.. 2 days ago

If Africans are speaking Chinese, then what's stopping you to speak some Ga language?

If Africans are speaking Chinese, then what's stopping you to speak some Ga language?
Reiss 1 day ago

That is a rather simplistic way of looking at things.Use of a particular language is linked to factors like political influence,population and business. E.g in the USA ,English is the predominant language because English sett ...
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That is a rather simplistic way of looking at things.Use of a particular language is linked to factors like political influence,population and business. E.g in the USA ,English is the predominant language because English settlers were predominant in government despite German Americans emigrating to USA later than the English and having a larger population.

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'You’re in Accra, learn Ga' – Journalist alleges he was denied food for speaking Twi

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