“I Would Strongly Advise The Next NPP Government To Redesign The Cedi” – Superior Sparks Reactions

According to a report by JoyNews on 13th November 2026, a former Metropolitan Chief Executive (MCE) for Tamale, Iddrisu Musah Superior, has described the removal of J.B. Danquah and other prominent figures from Ghana’s banknotes as politically motivated.

Mr. Superior made the remarks while urging the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to take decisive action if it returns to office. He said he would strongly advise the next NPP government to redesign the country’s currency so that it once again features the “Big Six”, the group of historical figures widely associated with Ghana’s struggle for independence.

His comments touch a sensitive national conversation about how the country honours its founding history. Currency is one of the most visible symbols of national identity, so any change to the figures it features tends to attract strong opinions, particularly in a polarised political climate.

The statement has drawn lively reactions on social media. Some commenters agreed with the concern, arguing that at least one of the notes should have carried the Big Six in recognition of their role in the independence movement. Others took a more light-hearted approach, humorously questioning the purpose of banknote imagery and who it should belong to. A few users admitted they were unclear about who the Big Six are, which reflects ongoing public curiosity about the country’s history.

Another section of commenters offered alternative suggestions on who could be featured, while some predicted that a change in government would inevitably bring a redesign of the cedi.

The reactions show how closely politics and national symbols are linked in Ghana’s public discourse. As the debate continues, the question of whose image appears on the cedi remains a matter of both historical recognition and political contest.

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