Tear Down the Gandhi Statue [1]

By Kwarteng Francis “It will be most unnecessary, most uncalled for and not in the supreme interest of Ghanaians and we must know what serves our interest best” Prof. Mike Oquaye, Former High Commissioner to India (2001-2004). Introduction In this four-part series we shall add our voice to the petition demanding the removal of the … Read more

Tear Down The Gandhi Statue 1

“It will be most unnecessary, most uncalled for and not in the supreme interest of Ghanaians and we must know what serves our interest best” (Prof. Mike Oquaye, Former High Commissioner to India, 2001-2004). INTRODUCTION In this four-part series we shall add our voice to the petition demanding the removal of the statue of Gandhi … Read more

India Working To Resolve Controversy Over Gandhi Statue

Acting Indian High Commissioner to Ghana Pradeep Kumar Gupta says he is working with University of Ghana authorities to resolve a controversy about a statue of Mahatma Gandi on the university’s campus. A group of students and academics are calling for the removal of the statue from their campus, saying the leader of India’s independence … Read more

Pull Down ‘racist’ Ghandi’s Statue From Legon – Professor Demands

A former Director of the Institute of African Studies, Professor Akosua Adomako Ampofo, has started a campaign asking for the removal of the statue of Indian independence icon, Mahatma Ghandi, from the University of Ghana campus. Prof Adomako Ampofo is urging members of the University of Ghana Council to heed her petition arguing among other … Read more