Let’s stop pretending; Twi should be Ghana’s national language

Actor and media personality George Quaye has stirred conversation online after boldly suggesting that Ghana should just accept Twi as its official national language.

Speaking on Joy FM monitored by MyNewsGh, Quaye, who is Ga himself, admitted he understands how sensitive the topic is — especially for non-Akan tribes. But according to him, the reality on the ground speaks for itself.

“Let’s stop pretending,” George Quaye said. “Whether we like it or not, Twi has become the most commonly spoken language in Ghana. You can go to the North, Volta, or even some parts of the Western Region, and Twi is still the language people use when they don’t share the same mother tongue.”

He explained that the spread of the Akan language is not by force, but by sheer convenience.

“The Akans are almost in the middle of Ghana. So naturally, when people move across the country — for business, school or whatever reason — Twi becomes the easiest language for communication. It’s everywhere,” he stressed.

George Quaye’s comments have since sparked heated discussions, with many agreeing with his submission while others believe promoting one local language as national could sideline other rich Ghanaian cultures.

But Quaye insists his call isn’t about tribal superiority but facing the obvious truth.

“It’s not about Akan dominance or anything like that. It’s just what it is. If tomorrow Ga or Ewe or Dagbani was this widely spoken, I’d say the same thing,” he added.