Elikem Kotoko Accuses NPP Supporters Of Hypocrisy Over Currency Redesign Debate

Social commentator Elikem Kotoko has waded into the heated national debate surrounding Ghana’s newly introduced commemorative Heritage Notes, accusing supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of selective outrage in their defense of the “Big Six.”

In an official Facebook post published on Saturday, 14 November 2026, Kotoko questioned why critics currently protesting changes to the cedi’s imagery remained silent during earlier currency adjustments that removed Ghana’s first President, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, from circulation. Specifically, he pointed to the withdrawal of the GH¢2 banknote, which prominently featured Nkrumah’s portrait.

“Where were you when your despot took out the 2 cedi note completely just because the founder, Osagyefo Kwame Nkrumah’s face was on it?” Kotoko challenged.

Despite that past removal, Kotoko emphasized that Nkrumah’s historical stature remains firmly cemented on the nation’s currency, noting his placement on Ghana’s highest-value banknote. “Not only has the 2 cedi note been recalled but Nkrumah has earned a call to the highest denomination, the 200 cedi note,” he added.

The exchange reflects a wider ideological clash over historical memory and national symbolism following the launch of the Heritage Notes. While some Ghanaians favor highlighting individual icons like Kwame Nkrumah and Yaa Asantewaa for their pivotal roles in nation-building, others argue that collective tributes to the Big Six best honor the broader independence struggle.

Kotoko’s remarks have sparked lively reactions online. Many users echoed his call for consistency when evaluating historical recognition, while others urged commentators to look past partisan point-scoring and honor all figures who shaped Ghana’s independence. Ultimately, Kotoko maintains that those demanding the preservation of historical symbols today must account for their silence when other founding icons were sidelined.

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