By Charles Ampong
The Chairman of Sissala Empowerment for Change, Mr. Sule Baah Bitee, has bemoaned how some Ghanaian local languages are facing extinction due to lack of revitalisation efforts and preference for English, a foreign language.
He said we should be able to identify our cultural identity and traditional language no matter where we find ourselves.
Mr. Bitee was interacting with the media during the inauguration of Sissala Empowerment for Change in Kumasi. The event was on the theme: Let’s Stand for One Another.
Mr. Sule Baah Bitee
He stressed that Ghanaians must not promote the use of foreign languages at the expense of their indigenous languages.
“This is not wrong per se, but it is important that as we pride ourselves in our ability to rattle a foreign language, we do not forget our roots,” he added.
He explained that the Association, with over 800 members worldwide, aims to promote Sissala language and also seeks job avenues for those who are jobless.
According to him, to make the Association vibrant, a WhatsApp platform has been created in order for members to share their ideas on how best to move it forward.
He disclosed that he has a plan to establish a TV station in the near future solely for the promotion of Sissala language.
According to him, he is championing the sustainability of the Association to save the Sissala language from extinction for future generations.
