English limits national progress — Asante Professionals Club pushes for use of local languages

The Asante Professionals Club (APC) has called for Ghana to prioritise the use of local languages in official communication, arguing that the continued dominance of English limits inclusiveness and national development.

The call was made at the 8th edition of the Club’s flagship Opemsuo Lecture Series, held at the Prempeh Assembly Hall in Kumasi as part of APC’s 10th anniversary activities. This year’s lecture was held on the theme “Impact of Ghanaian Languages on Sustainable Development in Ghana.”

Speaking to the media, Isaac Kofi Antwi, President of the Asante Professionals Club, stated that the overreliance on English — a colonial legacy — has created a disconnect between leadership and the majority of citizens.

Source: www.myjoyonline.com

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