Ghana Authors & Publishers apologise over controversial history textbook - Adomonline.com

The Ghana National Association of Authors and Publishers has admitted the contents of a history book which attempted to explain some disadvantages of the activities of the Christian missionary in Ghana are not suitable for its intended learners.   

“The authors did well to discuss in the pages that preceded the page that raised the controversy; that the points raised in the book were views or opinions of the author regarding the negative effects of the Christian missionaries in Ghana.

This requires that the author identifies missionary societies in Ghana, their location, and discusses formal education and other activities (including establishment of vocational training centres) as some impacts of Christian missionaries in Ghana. 

On the issue of language suitability, we admit to the fact that the content and the style of expression was a little above the learners for whom the message was intended”. 

Authors of the book listed some negative effects of Christian missionary activities, citing that the existence of Christianity has increased poverty. 

The content of the book intended for basic 4 pupils did not sit well with some Christian parents. 

“We wish to accept in good faith the criticism of all stakeholders and render unqualified apology to the Ministry of Education, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, Ghanaian Schools, Nananom, the Christian Council of Ghana, and any Ghanaian who finds the statements obnoxious.  For many years, Ghanaians have had confidence in the textbooks developers and have found their works useful