The Member of Parliament for Ahanta West, Mavis Kuukua Bissue, has urged the Ministry of Education and the Ghana Education Service (GES) to formally incorporate the Ahanta language, "Ayinda," into the national curriculum.
Speaking in Parliament on July 2, 2025, she emphasised the importance of language in preserving cultural identity and called for recognising "Ayinda" as a Ghanaian language of study.
A report by 3news.com on July 3, 2025, on her submission on the floor of parliament highlighted her call for collaboration with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) and the Ahanta Bible project to develop standardised educational materials.
She asserted that teaching "Ayinda" would enhance cognitive development and foster a sense of belonging among Ahanta youth. "Mr Speaker, our languages are living archives of our history, identity, and dignity.
