MoE condemns ‘EPS’ History textbook over attack on Christianity

The Ministry in Charge of Education (MoE) has described the content of a History textbook for basic four students published by Excellence Publication Series as appalling and misconceived over its attack on Christianity.

In a social media post, the Deputy Minister for Education, Ntim Fordjour said “I condemn entirely the rather obnoxious content found in a textbook published by ‘Excellence Publications’ and smuggled into the market for unsuspecting learners.”

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The Reverend Minister added that “the content is appalling and misconceived. I support NaCCA’s swift action to recall the books and apply sanctions. Ghana is most peaceful for a reason, and the important place of religion cannot be undermined.”

The Ministry of Education’s condemnation comes after the History textbook for learners four said Christianity is the cause of poverty in the country adding that Religion in Ghana does not encourage creativity, invention or critical thinking.

“Many politicians in Ghana use Religion as a vehicle to cause disaffection among people in a bid to advance their political interest. Most Religious groups also discriminate against women in so many ways,” part of the textbook said.

Following the Education Ministry’s condemnation, the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) has called on Excellence Series to withdraw the History textbook it said has not been approved from the market for sale.

“The said publication from Excellence Series was taken through the standard protocols established under the approval process of the Council and therefore comes to us as a surprise,” the Curriculum Council said in the press statement.

The Curriculum and Assessment Council has urged the public to continue to bring to its notice, any suspicious material in the market that may be deemed to have been emanated from National Council for Curriculum and Assessment.

The Curriculum and Assessment Council also say it will not hesitate to sanction textbook publishers in the country who publish materials without recourse to the established protocols of the National Council for Curriculum.