GaDangme politician calls for inclusion of indigenous languages in Ghana’s AI education programmes

GaDangme Politician Calls for Inclusion of Indigenous Languages in Ghana’s AI Education Programmes

A prominent GaDangme politician, Hon. Muhammed Liman Nii Noi Nortey, has written to the Minister of Education raising concerns about the apparent exclusion of Ga and Dangme languages from ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) and digital learning initiatives in Ghana.
In a letter addressed to Honourable Haruna Iddrisu, Minister of Education, Hon. Nii Noi Nortey expressed alarm that while Twi, Ewe, and Dagbani have reportedly been selected for integration into AI-driven educational platforms, Ga and Dangme – indigenous languages spoken by millions in the Greater Accra Region – have been omitted.
The politician, who described himself as a concerned GaDangme citizen with a strong interest in inclusive national development, warned that the exclusion risks creating a perception of marginalisation and contradicts Ghana’s commitment to equity in education.
“Ga and Dangme are indigenous languages of the capital region and are spoken by millions of Ghanaians,” he wrote. “Their exclusion from AI learning platforms creates the perception of marginalization and undermines the principle of equity and inclusiveness that our educational policies seek to uphold.”
Hon. Nii Noi Nortey requested clear answers on three key issues:
The criteria used to select Ghanaian languages for the AI learning initiatives;
The specific reasons for excluding Ga and Dangme;
Whether concrete plans exist to incorporate Ga and Dangme into current or future AI and digital education programmes.
He emphasised the strategic importance of technology and AI for Ghana’s future competitiveness, adding: “No indigenous Ghanaian language—especially those of the Greater Accra Region—should be left behind in this critical transformation.”
The letter concluded with an appeal for urgent and fair attention to the matter to reassure GaDangme communities of their place in the country’s digital future.
As of the time of publication, the Ministry of Education has not issued an official response to the letter.