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Ahanta Language (Ayinda) Orthography Approved for Teaching in Schools. The Ahanta Language (Ayinda) orthography has been officially approved as part of the Ghanaian languag

Ahanta Language (Ayinda) Orthography Approved for Teaching in Schools. The Ahanta Language (Ayinda) orthography has been officially approved as part of the Ghanaian languages to be taught in schools. Hon. Mavis Kuukua Bissue, Member of Parliament for Ahanta West, made the announcement, citing the importance of preserving the Ahanta people's cultural identity and heritage. Ayinda is a Central Tano language within the Kwa branch of the Niger Congo language family, spoken by the Ahanta people of the Western Region. Historically, The Ahanta people have a rich history, including the Ahanta-Dutch War of 1838, led by Otumfuo Badu Bonsu II. According to the member of parliament, the approval opens pathways for academic development, teacher training, and employment creation. The Ahindamaale Education Trust Fund has been established to support education and the study of Ayinda. Hon. Bissue emphasized that preserving Ayinda is an act of cultural survival and intergenerational contin

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Ahanta Language (Ayinda) Orthography Approved for Teaching in Schools.

The Ahanta Language (Ayinda) orthography has been officially approved as part of the Ghanaian languages to be taught in schools.

Hon. Mavis Kuukua Bissue, Member of Parliament for Ahanta West, made the announcement, citing the importance of preserving the Ahanta people's cultural identity and heritage.

Ayinda is a Central Tano language within the Kwa branch of the Niger Congo language family, spoken by the Ahanta people of the Western Region.

Historically, The Ahanta people have a rich history, including the Ahanta-Dutch War of 1838, led by Otumfuo Badu Bonsu II.

According to the member of parliament, the approval opens pathways for academic development, teacher training, and employment creation.

The Ahindamaale Education Trust Fund has been established to support education and the study of Ayinda.

Hon. Bissue emphasized that preserving Ayinda is an act of cultural survival and intergenerational continuity, saying, "When a people preserve their language, they preserve their identity, dignity, and future."

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