Preserve our local languages, teach them to children – Mahama urges parents

President John Dramani Mahama has called on parents, teachers, and traditional leaders to prioritize the teaching and speaking of local languages among children to preserve Ghana's cultural heritage. The call was made at the Guan Congress 2026 held in the Eastern Region, which aimed to promote unity, preserve the identity of the Guan people, and discuss development within their communities.

Mahama emphasized that indigenous languages play a crucial role in maintaining cultural identity, strengthening family ties, and ensuring that traditions are passed on to younger generations. He urged Ghanaians of all ethnic backgrounds to speak their indigenous languages at home and encourage children to learn them, highlighting the role of the Bureau of Ghana Languages in developing the orthography of these languages to support preservation efforts.

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