Government faces backlash over 'mediocre' December in Ghana plans

Ghanaians on social media have criticised the government over its rollout of activities for the December in Ghana festivities, describing some of the initiatives as poorly planned and questioning the names given to certain events.

One of the events drawing criticism is “Black Star Christmas,” an initiative by the National Commission on Culture (NCC) aimed at giving Ghanaians and visitors a Christmas experience rooted in the country’s culture.

The initiative forms part of the government’s activities for the December in Ghana festivities and seeks to promote Ghana’s cultural heritage to both local and international visitors.

According to NCC Executive Director Wakefield Wisdom, the event is intended to ensure that visitors leave Ghana with more than memories of entertainment, food and drinks.

He said the goal is to give them a deeper experience of indigenous Ghanaian culture.

Detailing the activities planned for the event, Wisdom said one of the major attractions would be a dedicated children’s zone where kids could enjoy traditional Ghanaian games that are gradually becoming less familiar to younger generations.

The games will include tug-of-war, pilolo, tumantu and ampe, among others.

However, the announcement has not gone down well with some Ghanaians, who have taken to social media to question the government’s approach to promoting tourism and the creative arts industry.

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Some users have also questioned why the current administration did not build on the previous government’s “Year of Return” initiative instead of introducing a new concept.

One netizen argued that Ghanaian politicians often abandon existing initiatives whenever there is a change of government.

“Ghanaian politicians hate continuity. What happened to maintaining Year of Return??” one netizen asked.

Another social media user accused the current administration of criticising the “Year of Return” initiative, only to introduce a new event under a different name that they believe falls below expectations.

“You talk shi* about Year of Return only to unveil Black Star Christmas? These guys are so clueless,” another wrote.

A third user argued that a change of government should not automatically lead to the replacement of every existing initiative.

“Reason no. 532 why change of government doesn’t mean every single thing should change because they have clearly put this sector in the hands of poly nation,” another commented.

Another netizen questioned whether some of the personalities currently involved in leading the creative arts sector had lived up to expectations.

The user suggested that people might have assumed personalities such as Ablah Dzifa Gomashie, Abeiku Santana and KOD were the right choices to lead the sector, but the latest developments had raised doubts.

“If the likes of Dzifa, Abeiku Santana, KOD and the rest had never been given opportunity to lead the creative industry, we would have thought the industry needed people like them. See where we are,” another user said.

KOD is a disappointment to the creative industry. Everyone thought he’d have done exceptionally well at his office. https://t.co/7yVAanDA9v

— 𝓔𝔀𝓾𝓻𝓪𝓫𝓮𝓷𝓪 (@AbenaAnders) October 23, 2026

You people wanted the December to collapse because it was making Accra expensive.

Now it’s in the able hands of those who will accomplish the mission aaa you people are crying😂😂😂😂

Animguase deɛ anka aboɔden yɛ wahu??

— Sarpong (@dbsarpong) October 23, 2026

Ghanaian politicians hate continuity. What happened to maintaining Year of Return??

— Naomi Akafua 🇬🇭 🇺🇸 (@NaomiAnsah4) October 23, 2026

You talk shi* about Year of Return only to unveil Black Star Christmas?

These guys are so clueless 😂😂😂😂

— Audrey Foriwaa Mensah🇺🇸🇬🇧 (@ArabeeMzz) October 23, 2026

Reason no.532 why change of government doesn’t mean every single thing should change because they have clearly put this sector in the hands of poly nation

— Gambit 🐻🦍 (@SmylyThe3rd) October 23, 2026

People have enjoyed Year of Return and tins, e reach my turn KOD wan wound me with Black stars Christmas..😫😫🥹🥹🥲🥲

— Audrey Foriwaa Mensah🇺🇸🇬🇧 (@ArabeeMzz) October 23, 2026

If the likes of Dzifa, Abeiku Santana, KOD and the rest had never been given opportunity to lead the creative industry, we would have thought the industry needed people like them

See where we are 🤡

— DeFarmer (@zephcobby) October 23, 2026

KOD is a disappointment to the creative industry. Everyone thought he’d have done exceptionally well at his office. https://t.co/7yVAanDA9v

— 𝓔𝔀𝓾𝓻𝓪𝓫𝓮𝓷𝓪 (@AbenaAnders) October 23, 2026

One thing I love about this administration is that all the loud mouthed ‘industry leaders’ have been exposed as nothing but braggarts.

Maybe there was a time they knew what they were about. That time is definitely not now.

— The Republic Vs (@KojoDante) October 23, 2026

If dem nor carry from heaven give you, you go try saaaaaaaaaa e nor go pick

— Daddy Mokas (@THE_AMPONSA) October 22, 2026

Asɛ our day.😭😭😭

— Afia👑 (@queen_xtar) October 23, 2026

God

Everyone should just go and sit down and stop trying

— ❀ (@ailoniiiv) October 23, 2026

See some banku thing

Why must you change a winning formula because of politics

Even enjoyment you want to attach politics ei Ghana nti ego bi nie?????

— Xorlali (@_kxphoto_) October 23, 2026