In June 2016, the statue of Ghandi was erected on the University campus to the dismay of some members of the university community aware of the apparent racist overtones Ghandi exuded. With these arguments, Prof Adomako Ampofo urged the University of Ghana Council to “do the honourable thing by pulling down the statue. Even the children are taught to believe in that manner, with the result that the Indian is being dragged down to the position of a raw Kaffir.” ~ Vol. 224-225Before May 5, 1895“So far as the feeling has been expressed, it is to degrade the Indian to the position of the Kaffir.” ~ Vol. Removal of racist symbols from “world-class” universities:The University of Ghana seeks to be a world class university.

Source: GhanaWeb September 13, 2016 06:11 UTC