“The Big Six Have Had Their Day” –Felix Kwakye Ofosu Breaks Silence on Their Removal From Cedi Notes

The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has downplayed public concerns over the exclusion of most members of Ghana’s Big Six from the newly introduced Ghana Cedi Heritage Series.

The controversy follows the unveiling of the redesigned banknotes, which feature eight prominent Ghanaian personalities, with Dr Kwame Nkrumah being the only member of the Big Six retained in the new series.

Speaking on Metro TV on Friday, November 13, 2026, Kwakye Ofosu described the concerns surrounding the omission of the historical figures as insignificant, arguing that no individual or group was entitled to a permanent position on the country’s currency.

He maintained that the selection of personalities featured on Ghanaian banknotes could change over time and should not be treated as a matter of national controversy.

“They are not significant issues, trust me. Apart from sulking about not having the Big Six, I don’t see what the issue is. Nobody owes anybody any permanent fixture on the currency,” he said.

The government spokesperson suggested that the criticism was largely influenced by political considerations and a perceived sense of entitlement among those opposed to the changes.

He further pointed out that members of the Big Six had appeared on Ghana’s currency for nearly two decades, adding that other historical personalities, including Yaa Asantewaa, had previously been featured on the banknotes.

According to him, the Bank of Ghana has the mandate to periodically review and change the personalities represented on the country’s currency based on its decisions.

Kwakye Ofosu therefore rejected suggestions that removing most members of the Big Six from the new banknotes amounted to an injustice, maintaining that the issue had been unnecessarily politicised.

His comments come amid public debate following the launch of the new Ghana Cedi Heritage Series by President John Dramani Mahama on November 12, 2026.

The redesigned currency celebrates eight notable Ghanaian figures whose contributions have influenced the country’s history, culture and development.

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