Hot 93.9FM journalist Sir Ezekiel Opoku Griezmann has shared a provocative personal account of linguistic discrimination, claiming that a Ga female food vendor refused to serve him simply because he placed his order in Twi.
It will be recalled that Rev. Lawrence Tetteh, a few days ago, expressed concern in an interview about the increasing number of radio and television stations in Accra that broadcast mainly in Twi rather than Ga, the indigenous language of the Greater Accra Region.
According to the celebrated preacher, it is “absolute nonsense” to establish media stations in Accra and ignore Ga, the traditional language of the capital. He believes the Ga language deserves more recognition and representation, especially within the city where it originates.
Rev. Dr Tetteh stressed the importance of preserving local languages and culture, urging media owners and stakeholders to give Ga the prominence it deserves.
The outspoken preacher’s statements have sparked elephantine controversy across the country.
Reacting to the Reverend’s remarks as a panellist on the Hot Morning Drive show hosted by Oman Nana, Sir Griezmann alleged that a Ga female food vendor outright refused to serve him because he spoke Twi.
According to Griezmann, the woman took a firm stand on cultural integration, telling him that since he lives in Accra, he is obligated to learn the local language.
“A Ga woman refused to sell her food to me because I spoke Twi,” Griezmann stated. “She told me that since I live in Accra, I have to learn Ga… she asked me if she hadn’t learned Twi herself, how would I have even expected to communicate with her?”
@hot93.9fm “A Ga woman refused to sell her food to me because I spoke Twi” – Hot FM’s Sir Griezmann Sir Griezmann alleged that, “the woman said since I live in Accra, I have to learn Ga so she wouldn’t sell the food to me”. #HotfmGhana #trends ♬ original sound – Hot 93.9FM
