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Ablekuma West Member of Parliament Ursula Owusu-Ekuful has advised Ghanaians not to stereotype any ethnic group in the country.
In a Facebook post, he called for unity in the country and for the country’s diverse cultures to be defended and protected.
“We must be proud of our country, protect and defend our diverse cultures and traditions, and uphold the dignity of all Ghanaians, regardless of their background.”
“We are a nation under God, a people with a common destiny. We are all beautiful Children of Mother Ghana and we should be proud of our unity in diversity, ”wrote the Minister of Communications.
Stereotypes of any ethnic group, even jokingly or jokingly, must end. I identify with any group that is unfair …
Posted by Ursula Owusu on Wed Mar 17, 2021
His comment comes in the wake of Badu Nkansah Publication’s ‘History of Ghana’ textbook for Class 3, which has generated an uproar among Ghanaians for describing the Ewe ethnic group in a derogatory way.
Many notable individuals and groups, including the Volta House of Regional Chiefs, have described the book as “distasteful, offensive, divisive and inflammatory.”
The editors have since apologized for his ‘offensive depiction’ of Ewes in the post. However, Ms. Ursula Owusu-Ekuful stated that regardless of the apology, steps must be taken to sanction Badu Nkansah.
“Textbooks are used to educate and not to indoctrinate or corrupt our impressionable youth. They must be precise and factual ”.
She said that many people like her identify with many of these ethnic groups, adding that it is unfair that some of them are unfairly stereotyped.
“I identify with any group that is unfairly stereotyped or stigmatized while the blood of all ethnic groups in Ghana runs through my veins.”
“Through mixed marriages and multiple relationships, the ties that bind us far exceed those that divide us.”
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